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Services for Children and Families

What is the problem?

Services for children have waiting lists, are underfunded, and are fragmented and difficult to access.

How can it be fixed?

• Invest $5.1 million to serve all the families waiting for the Family Support Program.
• Increase funding by $6.2 million for the Birth to Three Program so families continue to have access to services.
• Invest $3.6 million and generate $5.7 million in federal funds to provide services through the Supporting Families waiver.
• Invest $300,000 and generate $300,000 in federal funds to pilot a better system for providing services to children.

Resources

• DAWN Children with disabilities and their Families

1. Introduction
2. Adults Waiting for Services
3. Community Living and Institutions
4. Direct Service Workers
5. Dental Care
6. Election Reform
7. Employment
8. Lifespan Respite Care
9. Long Term Care System
10. Mental Health Services
11. Prescription Drugs
12. Services for Children and Families
13. Special Education
14. Transportation
15. WrapAround Programs