M E M O R A N D U M

IM-154  8/17/01  STAY AT HOME PARENT PROGRAM



 
 

SUBJECT:
STAY AT HOME PARENT PROGRAM
 
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this memorandum is to inform staff of grants awarded on July 23, 2001.  The Stay at Home Parent grants are for planning, developing, and implementing programs that provide early childhood education supports to parents who are staying at home with children ages birth to 3 years, and who have family incomes under 185% of the federal poverty level.  These grants are funded by the Early Childhood Development, Education, and Care Fund established by HB 1519.

Attached is a list of the awarded proposals along with the counties each program will cover.  A listing can also be found at the web site below:

 www.moolb.state.mo.us/bidlist/awarddetail.asp?which=B3Z01131

If county offices receive any inquiries about this grant, refer them to central office Child Care Unit at (573) 522-1385.
 
NECESSARY ACTION:
  • Review this memorandum with all IM and Children Services staff. 
  • Refer any inquiries about the Stay at Home Parent grant to the resources identified in this memorandum.
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