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Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 18BCC000024 to Recognize $80,000 in Grant Awards to Support the Welcome Baby Resource Program for the Purpose of Expanding the Incredible Years Program
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 12, 2018
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The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 18BCC000024 to recognize funds in the amount of $80,000 made payable to Durham County Cooperative Extension.
Welcome Baby Resource Center Received a $240,000 Grant from the Duke Endowment for the purpose of expanding the Incredible Years Program. The grant will span a three-year award period providing $80,000 a year to Welcome Baby beginning with the current fiscal year.
The funds were awarded to help expand The Incredible Years Program. The funds will be used to support the program services and costs such as program specific supplies and needs, training, a percentage of employee salaries.
Please note that this amendment requires no additional County funds.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This grant aligns with Strategic Goal 2: Health and Well-being for All.
Resource Persons: Morris White III, Cooperative Extension Director
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 18BCC000024 to recognize revenue in the amount of $80,000 for a grant received from the Duke Endowment to support the Welcome Baby Program for the purpose of expanding the Incredible Years Program.
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County Manager: ____________________________