Ratify agreement - Grow Our Own Lactation Consultant Course - Contract #12-077

Sep 27, 2026

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Submittal to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors seeks approval to ratify an agreement between the California WIC Association and the Riverside County Department of Public Health. The agreement supports the Grow Our Own (GOO) program lactation consultant course for the period October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012 with total funding of $50,000. The action includes authorizing the Purchasing Agent to sign subsequent agreements and amendments through June 30, 2015 and authorizing the Chairperson to sign six originals. The background describes course structure, training content, and financial and reimbursement arrangements for registrants.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages5

Reading Time13 min

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Minutes of the Board of Supervisors

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5 SUBMITTAL TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORSCOUNTY OF RIVERSIDE,STATE OF CALIFORNIA FROM:Community Health Agency/Department of Public Health 的完细 SUBJECT:Ratify agreement with California WIC Association and Riverside County CommunityHealth Agency Department of Public Health for Grow Our Own Program Lactation ConsultantCourse.Contract\#12-077 RECOMMENDED MOTION:That the Board of Supervisors: 1)Ratify the Agreement with the California WIC Association (CWA)and the Community HealthAgency,Department of Public Health for Women,Infants and Children (WIC)Grow Our Own(GOO)Program for the period of October 1,2011 through September 30,2012 in the amountof $50,000; 2)Authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign subsequent agreements not to exceed authorizedamount,including extension amendments until June 30,2015;and 3)Authorize the Chairperson to sign six(6)originals of said Agreement on behalf of the County. BACKGROUND:(Continued) Luaud auupl | Susan Harrington,Director of Public Health
GH:be | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $50,000
Current F.Y.Total Cost:
FINANCIAL
$0
Current F.Y.Net County Cost:
DATA
$0
Annual Net County Cost: | Yes
In Current Year Budget:
No
Budget Adjustment:
11/12
For Fiscal Year: | | | | SOURCE OF FUNDS:100%funded by California WIC Association | | Positions To Be
Deleted Per A-30 | | | | | Requires 4/5 Vote | | | APPROVE
C.E.O.RECOMMENDATION: | | | | Mark Seiler, Assistant Director FISCAL PROCEDURES APPROVED BYey2 NOM 73nWVS buIseupnd Policy BY:_County Executive Office SignatureDebra Cournoyer 凶 ☒ Policy # MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS uesuoo □ On motion of Supervisor Stone,seconded by Supervisor Buster and duly carried byunanimous vote,IT WAS ORDERED that the above matter is approved as recommended. □ Consent Ayes: Buster,Tavaglione,Stone,Benoit and Ashley Nays: None Kecia Harper-lhemClerk of the BoardpDckのDeputy Absent: None Date: April 24,2012 Dep't Recomm. Per Exec. Ofc.: XC: CHA-Public Health,Auditor,Purchasing 3.11 | Prev.Agn.Ref.: | District:All | | --- | --- | Agenda Number: ATTACHMENTS FILED Form 11 Community Health Agency/Department of Public HealthPage 2 of 2 SUBJECT:Ratify agreement with California WIC Association and Riverside CountyCommunity Health Agency Department of Public Health for Grow Our Own ProgramLactation Consultant Course.Contract\#12-077 BACKGROUND: The California WIC Association is providing funding to the Department of Public Health,Nutrition Services Branch,for the registration fees of registrants for the LactationConsultant Courses in the Grow Our Own program that educate breastfeedingconsultants for certification program.Our Public Health Lactation Services providecourse instruction.The Grow Our Own Lactation Consultant Program is a 105-hourcollege level course intended to assist WIC staff,health professionals and breastfeedingmothers in becoming International Board Certified Lactation Consultants(IBCLC),Certified Lactation Specialists or Lactation Consultants.The course consists of bi-weeklylectures,homework assignments,quizzes,research presentations,event projects,special guest lectures,clinical hours and exams.Each discipline listed on the IBCLCExam Blueprint is thoroughly covered by classes and assignments.The courseprepares candidates to sit for the(IBCLC)exam once all clinical hours andcompetencies have been achieved. FINANCIAL DATA: The California WIC Association has awarded Riverside County Community HealthAgency Department of Public Health funding in the amount of $50,000 for the Grow OurOwn Program Lactation Consultant Course.CWA will register course participants andreimburse Riverside County Community Health Agency Department of Public Health inthe amount of $1,600 per registrant.The program year is based on the FY,July 1,2011-June 30,2012.The California WIC Association agreemen

FAQs

What agreement is being ratified, and who are the parties?

The Board is asked to ratify an agreement between the California WIC Association and Riverside County Department of Public Health for the Grow Our Own (GOO) lactation consultant course.

What is the term and funding amount for the program?

The program term runs from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012, and the total funding amount is $50,000.

What course components and outcomes does the agreement describe?

The course is a 105-hour, college-level program with lectures, assignments, quizzes, research presentations, projects, clinical hours, and exams, preparing candidates for the IBCLC exam after clinical hours and competencies are achieved.

Sep 27, 2026

Uploaded by Damian