Funding Task Force

 Purpose

To act as a fundraising arm that supports all members.  Initiate a pilot program for citywide finance project.

Funding Themes

Utilize funding streams to implement training institute and coordinator position. 

Blueprint strategies to address

1)      Review established funding sources to the city from state and federal sources to assess how to best mobilize and leverage funds.

2)    Establish food co-op for participating programs to lower program costs and improve nutrition for children at programs.

3)    Establish supplies co-op.

4)    Develop local program of subsidies for families to use to support cost of selected out-of-school time programs, such as city-wide voucher program complimenting programs such as Care 4 Kids.

5)    Develop transportation system to support after school programs.