HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/02/2013 04A Inspire Development centers Letter of Support for Head Start Services in YakimaBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT d
Item No.r/
For Meeting of: 7/2/2013
ITEM TITLE: A request from Inspire Development Centers for a letter of
support from the City Council regarding an application by
Inspire Development Centers to provide Head Start services
to children in and around Yakima.
SUBMITTED BY: Randy Beehler, Communications and Public Affairs Director
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
On May 17th, the Council Partnership Committee (Ettl, Cawley, Adkison)heard a presentation
from Inspire Development Centers staff regarding that organization's efforts to apply to provide
Head Start services in the Yakima area. Inspire Development Centers has provided Head Start
and other family services throughout Washington State since the 1960s. Head Start is an early
childhood education program administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services Administration for Children and Families. At its May 17th meeting, the Council
Partnership Committee unanimously recommended the City Council approve a letter of support
for Inspire Development Centers' application to provide Head Start services to children in and
around Yakima.
Resolution:
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Strategic Priority:
Insurance Required? No
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Partnership Development
City Manager
SUBMITTAL:
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The Council Partnership Committee unanimously recommends approval of letter ofsupport
for Inspire Development Centers' application to provide Head Start services to children in and
around Yakima.
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