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u -, ~ A .:.4 " . intended to continue as well as initiate programs. We need to look at how CBA priorities are established and funding allocated. He stated that he was not aware of~ . how this program started with a 50/50 split. Now the county is picking up a greater = - share and this needs to be paid attention to. Chairman Carey asked what the probability of additional funds from Luthern Family Services. Mr. Paul indicated that they allot $25,000 to each of their 10 CBA programs. The possibility of allocating more is very slim based on the needs throughout the state. Mr. Link stated that there is a sheet in the packet entitled "Adoption of the 89-90 Budget". An add-on and delete list was started. That document is incorporated by referenced as a part of these minutes. It may be found in the permanent agenda file in the Clerk's office. LINDA FOXWORTH, from the KIDSCOPE PROGRAM, stated that she was requesting an additional $6,184 which is the difference between what they have requested and Mr. Link has suggested. She mentioned that there staff includes apart-time special education teacher, two part-time family counselors, a psychologist and 10 classroom crisis aids. They served 64 kids and their families by April of last year, with approximately 10 additional kids between April and June. They have provided services to 74 teachers and 20 day-care centers, 4 pre-schools and 2 headstart programs. They started a parent education program which has served 51 parents through that program. They have negotiated contracts with both school systems through Public Law 99457. They have placed crisis aids in 9 different child care settings. Getting the crisis aids placed has made an enormous difference for the children and the classrooms involved. She also mentioned that they have received program certification through the NC Division of Mental Health. They have also been monitored by a team from the National Institute of Mental Health from Georgetown University. The visited this program as a model of early intervention for children with behavior problems. The program has been presented at local and state workshops and conferences. She requested that the Commissioners keep in mind that this program has served everyone who has asked for it. This includes a range from very mild problems to very severe problems. They try not to label kids however, in 12 cases they have had to give kids labels in order to receive Federal funding. They do hope that that will change in the future. Children in all kinds of child care settings are served. Everyone in those child care settings benefit from the program. This is a primary prevention program. She quoted from Congressman George Miller that "for every one dollar invested in quality preschool education fox special needs child, subsequent special education costs are reduced by three dollars." She indicated that there have been changes in their budget since they made their initial request. These changes are a result of other primary funding sources not having fewer dollars for this program than initially hoped for. At the Federal Ievel the amount of money per child has been cut from $1,500 per child to $700 per child. This will create a short£a11 of about $5000 to maintain services. Commissioner Halkiotis asked if Ms. Foxworth could compare the at-risk populations in rural vs. urban settings. Also, he requested that she addresses the statement that the 64 kids they served were only a drop in the bucket. Ms. Foxworth indicated that the problems and causes are different, however, the behavior is basically the same. Also, it is not uncommon to go to a day care center to see a child that has been referred and she sees three more that need to be referred. Chairman Carey stated that this presentation concludes the groups expected to come before the Board this evening.