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Committee reviews children’s services inventory and KHA funding; JFRD youth programs and grant pass-throughs detailed
Summary
The committee heard a detailed rundown of children’s services, including KHA-funded slots and programs, JFRD youth programs, and several grant and pass-through items; staff provided participation figures (meals, summer slots, after-school slots) and reminded members that KHA contracts are third-party vendor–based under the Municipal Code.
Committee staff and partners reviewed the city’s children’s services portfolio on June 3, covering Parks & Rec after-school and summer camps, Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department youth programs, grants and contract compliance, and the Kids Hope Alliance (KHA) budget and program footprint.
Parks staff summarized after-school and summer offerings operated directly by Parks and by third-party partners. City-operated Club Rec and Teen Warehouse programs serve elementary and teen age groups; committee materials showed 1,077 participants enrolled in Parks-operated summer camps in 2024 and two-week session fees listed at $95 with vouchers reported for qualifying families. Third-party providers operate additional…
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