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June 18, 2009
All Human Services are in big trouble if the state adopts the current “50% doomsday” budget.
The DHS budget for 2009 is $4 bil. The budget for 2010 is $1.6 bil. Programs for people with developmental disabilities will be affected.
All Grant & Respite programs are eliminated as of July 1st. These include: All respite programs, Family Support, Vocational Development, Supported Employment, Sheltered Employment, Dental Services, Epilepsy, Diagnosis/Evaluation, etc.
The Arc’s Family Support grant is eliminated as of July 1st. This grant paid for our Low Cost Guardianships, Resource & Referral, Money Management, Family Workshops and Social Activities.
If you want to help, you can:
2. Contact your legislators and state leaders with a simple request: Restore the 2009 Budget for Human Services.
(click here for contact information)
3. Ask them to restore the Family Support contract for The Arc of Winnebago, Boone & Ogle Counties needs so we can continue to provide our services.
Regretfully,
Jacki Neil Boss
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