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2 <br /> In follow-up discussions with Task Force representatives, there was <br /> agreement on the following points: <br /> 1. Representation on the Task Force should be broad-based and <br /> reflective of all stake-holders involved in child care services. <br /> 2 . There needs to be an assessment of present efforts of <br /> coordinations and networking among child care agencies and <br /> organizations prior to developing new coordination initiatives. <br /> 3. As a part of the planning process, the system structure of <br /> future service delivery needs to be identified to include the <br /> Department of Social Services, the new Public-Private <br /> Partnership Non-Profit organization and other existing services <br /> providers. <br /> 4 . The planning process includes a venue for public interaction and <br /> comment through public forums, meetings or hearings. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S) : <br /> The Manager supports the following: <br /> * that 5,000 in County funds be advanced to the Task Force to <br /> initiate program planning and the subsequent application to <br /> the state (these funds would be reimbursed to the County <br /> after the Legislation has been approved) ; <br /> * that funds for program planning may come from the <br /> Commissioners ' contingency fund; <br /> * that Commissioners endorse the four points outlined in the <br /> above background information; <br /> * that the Board consider appointing one Commissioner to serve <br /> on the Child Care Resource Task Force. <br />