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5 March 4, 2005 To the Orange County Commissioners, We, The Orange County Childcaze Directors, are supporting the recommendations as outlined in the report submitted by the Task Force to the Orange County DSS Board, Childcare teachers continue to wait list for subsidy from both with DSS and CCSA, Childcare Directors understand the economic benefit to having employee's children enrolled in quality child care programs, The typical wait for subsidy for a working family is 6 to 9 months. This is a hardship for employers and employees, We aze encouraged to see the Task Force making the recommendation that matching dollars would support a working family who meet eligibility criteria until full funding becomes available, We would like to thank the Orange County Commissioners for hearing and responding to our request for additional funds for subsidy. Establishing a Task Force to create a plan for spending the $100,000.00 brought agencies and information together generating a broader prospective of the struggles of low income families and the economic benefits to employers and government. We would also like to thank the Task Force for the collaboration, reseazch, and the hours that were committed to this project. The Orange County Childcare Directors would encourage the Orange County Commissioners to continue the financial support of committing county dollars for the purchase of child care slots. Childcare is a growing business that is a necessity for a strong economy. Childcare wages continue to be low and the cost of care continues to be high, making financial assistance to a teacher with young children a necessity. Subsidy dol]azs help keep quality teachers working in the childcare industry. Once again thank you for your understanding and commitment to this cause!! Sincerely, The Orange County Directors Kate Sanford, Representing the Orange County Directors