To: Board of Supervisors
From: DHHS: Public Health
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Grant Agreement awarded by the California Department of Public Health for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in the amount of $536,636 for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached State Standard Agreement awarded by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for Grant Agreement 26-10142, in the amount of $536,636, for fiscal years (FY) 2026-27 through 2027-28; and
2. Authorize the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute the attached State Standard Agreement awarded by the CDPH for Grant Agreement 26-10142, in the amount of $536,636, for FYs 2026-27 through 2027-28; and
3. Authorize the DHHS - Public Health Director, or a designee thereof, to execute any and all subsequent amendments, certifications, attestations and documents directly associated with the attached State Standard Agreement with the CDPH for Grant Agreement 26-10142, after review and approval by County Counsel, Risk Management and the County Administrative Office.
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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: 1002- Remove barriers to quality healthcare
DISCUSSION:
The CDPH Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) was established in 1986 with the mission to eliminate childhood lead poisoning by identifying and caring for children who are lead poisoned and by preventing environmental exposures to lead. Lead is a toxic heavy metal that persists indefinitely in the environment as a pollutant from the historic use of leaded gasoline and paint and industrial emissions. Childhood exposure to lead causes acute adverse health effects such as learning disabilities, lowered IQ and anemia; and chronic, life-long conditions such as hypertension, kidney disease and reproductive problems. Exposure to high levels of lead can cause seizures, coma or death. California's children continue to be exposed to this toxic element today. Although many lead-based products have been phased out, but the effects continue in the environment. Risk factors include older houses with lead-based paint, some hobbies, consumer products, remedies and foods. Children under age six are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning. CLPPP provides education on mitigating these risks as well as linkage to support and care for children with elevated blood lead levels.
CDPH has awarded the County of Humboldt DHHS - Public Health Branch funds to support primary and secondary prevention activities which may include: Case management and environmental services related to case investigation including identifying lead hazards that are sources of exposure for poisoned children; outreach and educational activities with providers and communities to prevent lead poisoning and improve rates of blood lead screening of all children at risk for lead exposure; enforcement activities related to cases and prevention activities related to tips and complaints. The base funding for this program is supported by State of California Board of Equalization fees, established by legislation in 1991 (HS Code § 105310), and can be matched by Medi-Cal Federal Financial Participation (FFP) funds.
CLPPP involves all divisions of Public Health in Humboldt County. This includes Public Health Nursing, Environmental Health, Healthy Communities Division, Child Health and Disability Prevention and the Public Health Laboratory. Through this coordinated effort, the program provides nursing case management, environmental surveillance, home visiting, education and outreach.
CLPPP receives, and reviews reports of elevated blood lead level test results for children residing in Humboldt County. In accordance with state-established criteria, Public Health Nurses collaborate with parents and caregivers to provide comprehensive case management services to families, including referrals and linkages to appropriate medical and supportive care for children with elevated blood lead levels. Additionally, Environmental Health Specialists conduct environmental investigations to identify potential sources of lead exposure in the child’s environment and provide follow-up services to verify that identified lead hazards have been adequately addressed.
This grant will allow for the continuity of these services to be provided to people living in Humboldt County, enabling DHHS - Public Health to rapidly respond to and connect people to medical care, case management and lead remediation and abatement. This supports your Board’s Strategic Plan by removing barriers to quality healthcare and by implementing Live Well Humboldt-Community Health Improvement Plan, priority area 3 - Housing Stability and Homelessness, Goal #1: Increase access to safe, decent and affordable housing for all and priority area 4 - Healthy Beginnings and ACEs, Goal #1: Promote a healthy start and ongoing protective factors for children and families.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Public Health Fund (1175), Childhood Lead Program (407)
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Expenditures (1175-407) |
FY26-27 Projected* |
FY27-28 Projected* |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$268,318 |
$268,318 |
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Additional Appropriation Requested |
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Total Expenditures |
$268,318 |
$268,318 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
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Funding Sources (1175-407) |
FY26-27 Projected* |
FY27-28 Projected* |
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State/Federal Funds |
$268,318 |
$268,318 |
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Total Funding Sources |
$268,318 |
$268,318 |
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
Approval of Grant Agreement #26-10142 with CDPH will allow DHHS - Public Health to be reimbursed a total $536,636 in Childhood Lead Program (1175407), for FYs 2026-27 through 2027-28. Funding in the amount of $268,318 will be included in each annual budget process for FYs 2026-27 and 2027-28.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
Acceptance of this grant will support existing staff and have no impact on current staffing levels.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board may choose not to approve these recommendations; however, it would result in a loss of both funding and services to the County.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. CM-2386 CLPPP FY2026-28 #26-10142 Agreement
2. CM-2386 CLPPP FY2026-28 #26-10142 Exhibits
3. CM-2386 CLPPP FY2026-28 #26-10142 Exhibit F
4. Contractor Certification Clause (CCC 042017)
5. Civil Rights Certification (DGS OLS 04)
6. Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DGS PD1)
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: 9/26/2023
File No.: 23-1246