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153 Ms. Kathleen Flanders, Coordinator of Family Partners, explained that the goal of the program is to improve parenting skills and to prevent child abuse and neglect. Ms. Dequeta Anderson, 811 Prospect Avenue, a Family Partners worker, stated that a lot of positive things have come out of the program. Ms. Shirley Winn, Route 1, Box 389, Louisa, a parent worker with the Family Partners program supported funding for the program. Mr. John Shephard, P. O. Box 40, Free Union, President of the Board of Children, Youth and Family Services, supported funding for the Fanfily Partners program. Dr. Charles Gleason, 1831 Yorktown Drive, board member of Children, Youth and Family Services, stated that Family Partners provides a supportive and nurturing environment for families and new mothers. Dr. Gleason stated that he hoped Council would find a way to support the program. Ms. Kathryn Bodkin, Director of Children Youth and Family Services, explained that Family Partners is an interagency effort, including the courts, County of Albemarle, and the City and County Departments of Social Services. Ms. Bodkin noted that Albemarle County has approved their share of matching funds which, together with City funds, are used to bring down state funding. Responding to a question from Ms. Slaughter, Ms. Flanders stated that 54 children have been served to date in the program, of which 31 are from the City, and 54 families are currently enrolled in the program. Ms. Bodkin stated that the City's funding share is $30,363 and the County share is $7,500~ Ms. Slaughter noted that the funding ratio for the City and County does not match the actual participants in the program and asked that further information be provided regarding the rationale for the funding formula. Ms. Paula Dunsmore, 5565 Jamestown Drive, Crozet, urged Council to support the School Board budget in tact, including the average 5% salary increases. Ms. Dunsmore also urged Council to work cooperatively with the School Board to improve teacher salaries in the long run. Ms. Barbara Rich, 767 Madison Avenue, stated that she is outraged that Councilors are considering giving themselves a raise in salary when the budget is tight. Dr. Bill Igbana, 404 Carton Road, Region Ten Corrtmunity Services Board member and Finance Committee Chair, asked that Council maintain the local funding share for Region Ten, noting that there is an increase in the number of people in the region needing services. Mr. John Knapp, 6075 York Road, Crozet, representing the United Way Child Care Scholarship Program, thanked Council for their continued support of the program. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Issues identified for further discussion at the April 5th work session included: discussion of the funding formula for Family Partners and recommendations by the County regarding Teen Center and: Jail funding. Ms. Slaughter also asked that the School Board be asked about the status of the salary increases for school personnel. Mr. Toscano stated that it was his understanding that salary, increases for school personnel would not be omitted.