To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Acceptance of the American Automobile Association Donation of $3,000 to the Child Passenger Safety Program (CPS)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Accept the American Automobile Association donation of $3,000 for the CPS Program; and
2. Request the Chair to execute the American Automobile Association Child Passenger Safety Donation Award Letter.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1001 -Support and sustain partnerships between public safety and partner agencies to enhance public safety in our communities
DISCUSSION:
Since 2003, the County of Humboldt Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Public Health Branch, Maternal Child and Adolescent Health’s (MCAH) CPS Program has distributed car seats to low-income families. The goal to reduce death and injuries to children from birth to 12 years of age by increasing the awareness and correct use of car seats and booster seats is achieved through education on California laws, best practices when choosing the correct car seat and/or booster seat for the child’s height, weight and age and on proper installation in vehicles. Parents and caregivers are educated on the proper use and installation of the child safety seats. The knowledge gained from the CPS education is meant to empower parents and caregivers to use a properly installed appropriate child safety seat for their child.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) donation of $3,000 to CPS allows for the program to purchase car seats that vary according to the age, height and weight of the child. A convertible child car seat, designed for rear-facing and forward-facing use, provides safety and adjustability to grow with the younger child. Booster car seats accommodate children who no longer fit the convertible seat requirements.
The CPS Program has a county-wide CPS coalition made up of certified technicians. These technicians provide education and installation guidance to expectant parents, teens and
families in classrooms and at car seat check-up events. If accepted, this donation will allow the CPS Program to continue to disseminate these safety equipment items at no-cost for the benefit of the County of Humboldt children up to age 18 who are from low-income families.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Public Health Fund (1175) Child Passenger Safety Budget Unit (420-6758)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Expenditures (1175-420-6758) |
FY26-27 Projected* |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$3,000 |
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Total Expenditures |
$3,000 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
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Funding Sources (1175-420-6758) |
FY26-27 Projected* |
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Other |
$3,000 |
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Total Funding Sources |
$3,000 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
The CPS Program is not a mandated service; however, acceptance of this donation will allow DHHS - Public Health to have up to $3,000 of discretionary funds available to support with expenses that are not eligible for other grant reimbursement. These services are not mandated. Funds will be held in Public Health Child Passenger Safety budget (1175420-6758).
STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
There is no impact on staffing associated with this donation.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board of Supervisors may choose not to accept the donation, however, that is not recommended as it would negatively impact the number of car seats that can be provided for low-income families.
ATTACHMENTS:
1- 2026 AAA Child Passenger Safety Award Letter
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: 2/7/2023, 10/29/2024
File No.: 22-1707, 24-1459