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Childcare coalition awarded Michelin grant for training; commissioners to consider letter of support
Summary
Commissioners were briefed that the local childcare coalition received a grant from Michelin to fund required training for current providers and is exploring a corporate consortium model. The commission will consider a letter of support for a grant application at a future meeting.
Commissioners heard that the Geary County childcare coalition recently received a grant from Michelin intended to support training for existing child-care providers to meet annual requirements.
A commissioner said the coalition will use the Michelin funds for provider training and is also pursuing corporate partners to form a consortium to support child-care capacity. The coalition plans additional outreach and coordination with local businesses to increase employer involvement in childcare solutions.
Separately, a commissioner said she would bring a request for a letter of support from the county for a childcare coalition grant application at a future meeting during the review-and-updates portion of the agenda. No dollar amount for the Michelin grant or the new application was specified in the meeting.
Commissioners discussed a related proclamation item (Week of the Young Child, April 5–11) and agreed staff should add that request to the agenda so they can consider a county proclamation in support of early-childhood efforts.
