Children's Waiting Room asks Spokane County for $20,000 to avoid closure
Program director Amy Vega told commissioners the courthouse children's waiting room faces an $80,000–$90,000 funding gap and requested a $20,000 county contribution for 2026 to bridge fundraising while pursuing grants and volunteer recruitment.
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Amy Vega, representing the organization that operates the Children's Waiting Room on the courthouse campus, asked Spokane County commissioners on Nov. 17 for a one‑year county contribution of $20,000 to prevent the program from closing.
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