Investing in Our Children

Families eligible to receive SR services through a referral from a partner

Meeting with community leaders and eligible families to evaluate

Parents could not afford to pay parent fees and other costs associated with receiving child care even when the ELC paid for the child care so they were not following through on the referral.

Is there a need? 2,400 children in MCPS determined “homeless” No additional space at DV Shelter (60 beds) 481 children receiving services through BG1, continues to increase monthly

Grant funding Applied to Community Services office Rec’d $75,000 CDBG grant Funds paid directly to child care providers Assists with parent fees for specific families – Homeless – Victims of Domestic Violence – PS referrals

Investment is working! Average of $12,500 spent monthly First year’s allocation was spent within 6 months Allows 500+ children to receive services Parents are able to direct their funds for transportation costs, diapers, food Awarded funding for second year Anticipate spending 100% of funds within months

Questions? Contact: – Roseann Fricks, Executive Director – –