Protect Investments for Children in the 2010 Westchester County Budget

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In recent years, Westchester County has made important investments in the well being of children and youth, investments that result in long term savings because they prevent future problems at a fraction of the cost of later treating those problems.

We urge the Board of Legislators to support the following initiatives in 2010 to secure a bright future for all our children:

INVEST IN KIDS: Supports dozens of community based youth programs serving thousands of children and teens each year. Maintain funding at $2,034,399.

EARLY STEP FORWARD: Innovative, well-researched preventive mental health program for children in early childhood centers (currently in Mount Vernon, Yonkers and Port Chester). Mental health professionals work directly in the centers with children, parents and staff to improve social, emotional and behavioral health of young children. Expand funding from $637,000 to $768,470.

INDEPENDENT LIVING FUND: Makes grants of up to $3,000 to each young adult who is leaving foster care and is establishing an independent household, separate from his or her family. Maintain funding at $100,000.

PARENTING/HOME VISITING: Westchesters Home Visiting Workgroup is dedicated to increasing the number of Pre-natal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Programs (HVPs) in the county.

Government leaders play a crucial role in securing a better future for Westchesters children and youth. Every dollar invested in prevention saves our taxpayers. We petition the Board of legislators to protect investments for children in 2010 budget.

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  • peggy r
    • ZIP Code
    • 10562
  • Ana S
    • ZIP Code
    • 10602
  • Howard M
    • ZIP Code
    • 10562
  • Fredda K
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    • 10522
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    • 10520
  • Sara D
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    • 10570
  • Lottie H
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    • 10603
  • Raven W
    • ZIP Code
    • 10701
  • Rita N
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    • 10562
    • Comments
    • Children must remain our priority and to provide appropriate preventative services requires funding.
  • Carol H
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    • 10566
  • Louise M
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    • 10803
    • Comments
    • County Govt must keep up and grow its support for our children, our future!
  • Janet G
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    • 10552
    • Comments
    • Do not abandon our children
  • Andres J
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    • 10591
  • Maris H. Krasnow, E
    • ZIP Code
    • 10504
    • Comments
    • Please continue to serve and meet the needs of children.
  • Oluwasanmi A
    • ZIP Code
    • 10550
  • Barbara S
    • ZIP Code
    • 10583
  • Danielle W
    • ZIP Code
    • 10954
  • Monica B
    • ZIP Code
    • 10562
  • Karen B
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    • 10566
  • Deborah C
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    • 10801
  • Winifred E. H
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    • 10603
  • Barbara M
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    • 10583
  • Rosetta G
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    • 10706
  • Diana C
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    • 10595
  • J. F
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    • 10583
  • Theresa R
    • ZIP Code
    • 10703
    • Comments
    • Funding for youth in Westchester County is necessary, especially for the impoverished communitites. It provides the youth with essential skills for their development as well as activities to keep them safe. It also aids in crime reduction.
  • Marlynne R
    • ZIP Code
    • 10530
  • Janet F
    • ZIP Code
    • 10802
    • Comments
    • Strongly support this issue, our children should not be sacrificed.
  • Joanne G
    • ZIP Code
    • 10701
  • Leah P
    • ZIP Code
    • 10801
  • Glenn B
    • ZIP Code
    • 10801
    • Comments
    • Please lets keep the budget going for the children inorder to give them a chance to better themselves and all medical help needed for them thank you
  • Edward H. W
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    • 10562
  • Laura N
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    • 10580
  • Beth Z
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    • 10591
  • Analinda L
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    • 10538
  • LINDA A
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    • 10553
  • christal b
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    • 10566
  • claudette a
    • ZIP Code
    • 10502
    • Comments
    • how are we going to cope with the fall out when the unscreened need more therapy when they are discovered late.are we goin to act like the third world countries and say 'too bad"
  • susan w
    • ZIP Code
    • 10603
  • Daisy T
    • ZIP Code
    • 10801
    • Comments
    • It is our obligation to raise healthy and stable generations. We need to care and provide for our children which they are the future residents of Westchester County.
  • Jennifer M
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    • 10801
  • Paola B
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    • 10543
  • Paula S
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    • 10583
  • Stephanie C
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    • 10504
  • Debra W
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    • 10550
  • Ellen C
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    • 10583
  • Dosoon G M
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    • 10562
  • Roger D
    • ZIP Code
    • 10607
    • Comments
    • Defend children's health and well-being!
  • Dorothy S
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    • 10583
  • Dwayne M
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    • 10550