RR kids to benefit from provincial funding

News Release
RRDSSAB

The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) is please to announce that Child Care, Family Resource Centres/OEYCs and Nursery Schools in the Rainy River District will receive funding to address Health and Safety needs.
There will be $107,000.00 across the District. The allotment for Rainy RiverPlayschool/Child Care is $1,418.00.
Typically, Health and Safety dollars come from surplus Fee Subsidy dollars, however, in 2006, these dollars were fully utilized within the District as more families request and qualify for financial assistance to cover partial or full child care fees.
In November, 2006, the RRDSSAB requested Service Providers to submit items for Health & Safety in the event that dollars became available.
The request was then submitted to the Ministry of Children and Youth Services which was ultimately approved. This funding is directed to cover issues in food preparation areas, washrooms, play areas, and major systems needing repair or replacement.
These dollars are 100% funded (no cost sharing for Municipalities and must be expended by March 31st, 2007.