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Approve the Creation of a Temporary Part-Time Parent Educator Position (.72 FTE) in Cooperative Extension for the Welcome Baby Program's Fatherhood Initiative Supported by Duke Endowment Grant funds.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: August 12, 2024
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to approve the creation of a temporary part-time parent educator position (.72 FTE) in Cooperative Extension for the Welcome Baby Program’s Fatherhood Initiative supported by Duke Endowment grant funds. The position, which includes benefits, will be funded entirely by the Duke Endowment grant. The grant from Duke Endowment was accepted by the Board of County Commissioners during the June 10, 2024 regular session meeting.
The Welcome Baby Program, with support from the 3-year grant from Duke Endowment of $241,500, will hold bilingual fatherhood parenting workshops in English and Spanish using the Nurturing Fathers Program. The grant will fund this part-time position for the next 3 fiscal years-FY 24, FY 25, and FY 26. This parent educator position will work directly with fathers and families.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: The request supports the strategic focus areas of Empowered Community and Healthy & Inclusive Community.
Resource Persons: Patience Mukelabai Welcome Baby Program Coordinator and Donna Rewalt, Cooperative Extension Director.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve the creation of a temporary part-time parent educator position (.72 FTE) in Cooperative Extension for the Welcome Baby Program’s Fatherhood Initiative supported by Duke Endowment Grant Funds.
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County Manager: ____________________________