The Partners for Our Children budget highlights is attached to this post and on the website. Our document includes items in the budget most related to children, youth and families.
A few items of note….
- The Governor included funds to begin implementation of the Family Connections Program; a child-centered, relationship-oriented approach to foster care.
- Investments were made in homeless youth and children/youth with complex needs.
- A strong focus is on increasing staffing and service capacity at Juvenile Rehabilitation Institutions.
- Targeted investments were made in Early Learning, including expanding the grace period for homeless children in Working Connections from four to 12 months.
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