Title
Request to Enter Into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County for Head Start Oral Health Services (Ordinance S-51210)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Maricopa County to provide preventative dental services to children enrolled in the City of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five Program. Further request an exception to the indemnity and assumption of liability provisions of Phoenix City Code Section 42-18 to allow for mutual indemnification pursuant to Phoenix City Code Section 42-20 for public entities. There is no impact to the general fund.
Report
Summary
Head Start programs prepare America’s most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. To achieve this, they deliver services to children and families in core areas of early learning, family well-being, and health while engaging parents as partners every step of the way.
Tooth decay is the most prevalent chronic disease currently affecting children, accounting for approximately 51 million school hours lost each year in the United States. Tooth decay and its resultant pain can adversely affect overall health, good nutrition, self-esteem, and learning. Unfortunately, the resources available for free or reduced-cost dental care are extremely limited in Arizona, and the demand vastly exceeds the resources available.
This IGA will bring Maricopa County Department of Public Health Office of Oral Health (MCDPH-OOH) dental services to City of Phoenix Head Start locations. A licensed dental hygienist will provide dental screenings, fluoride varnish, and silver diamine fluoride applications to all eligible children 3-5 years of age. The program will also provide written take-home findings and a list of low-cost dental clinics to each child screened. These preventive services are provided at no cost to the City or the child.
Contract Term
The IGA will be valid for five years from the date of execution, beginning on or about September 1, 2024, through August 30, 2029, if approved by Council.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund.
Locations
Alhambra Elementary School District, 4510 N. 37th Avenue
Cartwright Elementary School District, 5220 W. Indian School Road
Deer Valley Unified School District, 20402 N. 15th Avenue
Fowler Elementary School District, 1617 S. 67th Avenue
Isaac School District, 3348 W. McDowell Road
Laveen Elementary School District, 5601 W. Dobbins Road
Murphy Elementary School District, 3140 W. Buckeye Road
Pendergast Elementary School District, 3802 N. 91st Avenue
Phoenix Elementary School District, 1817 N. 7th Street
Riverside Elementary School District, 1414 S. 51st Avenue
Roosevelt Elementary School District, 6000 S. 7th Street
Washington Elementary School District, 4650 W. Sweetwater Avenue
Wilson Elementary School District, 3025 E. Fillmore Street
Council Districts: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.