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4 C's warns of lost momentum without continued city funding as childcare startups and provider support grow
Summary
4 C's of Johnson County told the council that increased demand for its services and the expiration of ARPA and CDBG contracts will leave the organization unable to sustain expanding childcare-startup assistance unless the city increases funding for FY26.
Missy Forbes, executive director of 4 C's of Johnson County, told the council during the community comment period May 6 that the organization needs an increased city funding allocation for fiscal year 2026 to maintain expanded services assisting childcare providers and startups.
Forbes said a new staff member has allowed 4 C's to provide five times as many startup assists in Iowa…
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