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Youth, Family and Recreation outlines merged services, grant mix and new morning care revenue

Norwich City Council (departmental budget hearing) · April 15, 2026
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Summary

The merged Youth, Family and Recreation division told councilors it will continue free youth mental‑health and prevention programming supported by about $288,000 in grants, a $125,000 federal Drug‑Free Communities grant (with a rising local match), and new fee‑based morning care expected to fund an additional staff position.

Erin Hagen, representing Youth, Family and Recreation, told the council the division has merged prior youth and recreation functions into one team and currently operates with four staff plus the manager.

Hagen said the department receives roughly $288,000 annually in federal, state and local grants that support youth mental‑health counseling, mentoring and social‑emotional…

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