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Franklin accepts fatherhood grant; city staff say no local match required
Summary
Franklin City Council approved a budget amendment to accept a Virginia Department of Social Services fatherhood grant that requires no local match. Staff said the pilot funds will support free pool passes, targeted trips and concrete services to help custodial stability; funds cannot be used for child-support arrears.
FRANKLIN, Va. — The Franklin City Council on July 22 approved a budget amendment enabling a fatherhood engagement grant administered through the Virginia Department of Social Services.
Sarah, speaking for local social-services staff, told the council the grant requires no local match and uses state and federal funds. "This is a grant through the Virginia Department of Social Services...it does not require any type…
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