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Children’s waiting room faces possible county funding cut as commissioners trim outside agency support
Summary
Vanessa Behan’s downtown children’s waiting room — the county’s only such facility — was reviewed during the outside‑agency budget discussion; commissioners asked for usage data and alternatives before deciding whether to continue funding.
Commissioners discussed county support for a downtown children’s waiting room operated by Vanessa Behan during the June 2 outside‑agency budget review. The waiting room provides childcare for parents who must attend court and related appointments.
What staff reported: County staff and agency representatives said Spokane is one of the few Washington counties that funds a downtown children’s waiting room. Vanessa Behan staff provided usage snapshots showing quarterly…
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