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I’m proud to share that I secured $150,000 in the newly passed state budget to support two Bethel-based youth organizations doing critical work in our community:
- $75,000 for Kind Works, Inc.
To launch a new Kind Works Afterschool Program focused on helping kids build emotional resilience and peer connection through kindness-based learning. This program will reduce isolation and anxiety in a creative, fun, and inclusive setting.
- $75,000 for Friends of Bethel Parks and Recreation
To upgrade and expand programming at the Teen Center in the Bethel Municipal Center, including new gaming equipment, support for basketball tournaments, book clubs, and field trips, and expanded transportation to keep up with rising busing costs.
These local wins are part of a broader push I’ve supported to ensure this budget prioritizes our kids and working families. We delivered:
- $30M per year for special education expansion
- Increased Medicaid support for children’s behavioral health
- 24/7 mobile psychiatric response statewide
- New funding for nonprofits and youth diversionary programs
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