1. Investing in Our Children

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

3. Meeting with community leaders and eligible families to evaluate

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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 6 - 9 months

8. Questions? Contact: – Roseann Fricks, Executive Director – rfricks@elc-marion.org rfricks@elc-marion.org – 352-812-5639