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WASHINGTON
ANNOUNCES GRANT FUNDS FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY
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Washington |
HARRISBURG,
August 8
– State Senator LeAnna M. Washington (D-Phila.
/Montgomery) today announced that Montgomery
County will receive a grant of $47,272 from
the Department of Public Welfare (DPW).
The grant will be used to help the county
improve services for children to protect
their health and well-being.
“This is an excellent opportunity to support
the county’s efforts in ensuring the safety
of our children,” Washington said. “These
funds will go a long way in strengthening
and supporting our social service network.”
Washington said the grants, awarded under
DPW’s Integrated Children’s Services
Planning process, will assist counties in
the areas of child abuse and neglect
prevention; permanency planning; early
intervention; mental retardation; child care
and behavioral health.
She added that counties can utilize the
funds to invest in infrastructure
activities, such as cross-system training,
quality assurance measurement, activity
consultations and coordination, data
collection and management, and related
costs. Each grant requires the county to
match 15 percent of the award. |
