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Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 19BCC000015 to Recognize $10,000 in CATCH Grant Award funds from the American Academy of Pediatrics to Support the Welcome Baby Resource Program for the Purpose of Expanding the Program into Durham High Schools to Promote Resilience in Teen Parents.
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Date Of BOCC Meeting: October 8, 2018
Request For Board Action:
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The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 19BCC000015 to recognize funds in the amount of $10,000 made payable to Durham County Cooperative Extension-Welcome Baby
Welcome Baby Resource Center in collaboration with Duke University Pediatrics received a $10,000 CATCH grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for the purpose of expanding the services into the Durham high schools. This is a planning grant is for one year and will be used to assess the needs of teen parents.
The funds were awarded to help expand serve the teen parents in Durham high schools. The funds will be used to support the program services and costs such as program specific needs, supplies and training.
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 Person: Patience Mukelabai, MPH; Welcome Baby Program Manager
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 19BCC000015 to recognize $10,000 in CATCH Grant Award funds from the American Academy of Pediatrics to Support the Welcome Baby Resource Program for the purpose of expanding the program into Durham High Schools and promote resilience in teen parents.
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County Manager: ____________________________