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Cameo House backers urge city to preserve residential program that keeps mothers with children together
Summary
Representatives from the Center on Juvenile & Criminal Justice, the public defender and partner nonprofits told the committee that Cameo House — a residential alternative‑sentencing program for justice‑involved women with children — is at risk and should be fully funded to prevent family separations.
Dozens of speakers and several partner organizations pressed the Budget & Appropriations Committee to preserve funding for Cameo House, a residential program that serves justice‑involved mothers and their children.
Supporters described Cameo House as an alternative sentencing and reentry program that allows women to reside with their children while receiving treatment, job training and family support.…
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