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Episcopal Children’s Services reports 764 Putnam children served; requests $5,000 in county support
Summary
Episcopal Children's Services told commissioners it served an average of 764 Putnam County children through school-readiness programs in FY25-26 and requested a $5,000 county allocation for FY26-27; commissioners praised the high federal match and community impact.
Britney Spangler of Episcopal Children's Services (speaker 16) summarized the agency's Putnam County results for fiscal year 25-26: an average of 764 children served through the school-readiness program (561 qualified on income/work requirements), 446 children participating in VPK across 23 contracted programs, and 1,767 contacts for family information and assistance.
Spangler asked the board to continue a $5,000 allocation for FY26-27, the same level approved in the previous year; Commissioner Harvey noted the county's $5,000 investment leverages substantial federal match, calling it "a buy-one-get-one" type return and praising the program's value to working families. The commissioners accepted the presentation and asked staff to include the request in upcoming budget discussions.
