Feb 28, 2009 (The Tribune - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --
The cuts made by the state Department of Economic Security in the last few weeks have been reported in headlines and spreadsheets, on Web sites and editorials.
While the governor is taking steps to restore one of the most noted cuts -- childcare subsidies to working poor families -- through the use of federal stimulus funs, still many others are going forth.
More than 700 employees in DES programs are without jobs, including some Child Protective Services investigators. About 9,000 must take furlough days between now and June 12. Not every case of abuse or neglect will be looked into, the DES Web site reports. Not every child will get services that may help development.
For Carrie Reed of Queen Creek, the financial impact of these cuts may be seen in the face of her 8-year-old daughter, Lauren.
"Lauren is nonverbal," Reed said. "Her only way to communicate is through song."
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I just heard from a DDD support coordinator (and from my supervisor) that 10-day termination letters are going out to families with today's date on them. Keep hoping for a miracle.
ReplyDeleteUgh. This makes me so sad ...
ReplyDeleteYes. Hoping & praying for a miracle for sure ... but not holding my breath.
Thanks for the update, Stacy.