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County staff reports $139,787 in new pledges for childcare wage enhancement; $60,213 still needed
Summary
Staff reported $139,787 in new pledges toward the county’s childcare wage enhancement one-to-one match program and said about $60,213 remains before staff will bring a funding recommendation back to the board.
County staff told supervisors they have secured $139,787 in new pledges for the childcare wage-enhancement program, leaving approximately $60,213 to reach the fundraising target for the one-to-one match the board previously authorized.
Jenny provided the update during the meeting and said she will continue outreach to raise the remaining amount and will supply updated pledge spreadsheets to the board in advance of any future funding request. Board members asked whether the pledge totals would be posted and confirmed that staff will maintain a running spreadsheet showing incoming pledges and program disbursement timing.
No board action was required at the meeting; staff will return with an updated summary when additional pledges come in.
