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providing regular training for program assistants both here in Orange County, as well as those across the state, UNC Hospitals is still exploring possibilities for monetary support of the program. Cooperative Extension also made contact with Orange County Partnership far Young Children to determine if it has any funds available that could be used to support the program, but staff is still awaiting a response, State Offers 50% Funding for Nutrition Education: In addition to Breastfeeding, the other component of the program here in Orange County is the Expanded Foods and Nutrition Program (EFNEP). This program offers nutrition education to limited resource families with small children. There are two program assistants whose positions were previously funded with 50% EFNEP funds. The State has committed to permanent funding for these two positions, but a match from the County would have to be provided. The State funding would be effective July 1, 2004, provided the BOCC decides to fund the County's 50% match in the upcoming budget process. Current Request from Cooperative Extension: Cooperative Extension (Orange County) asks that the BOCC provide funding at this time to continue both the two Breasffeeding Program Assistants positions and the two Nutrition Program Assistants from March 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004 at a full County expense of $35,000. Cooperative Extension will continue and pursue grant fund possibilities above and beyond the State offer of assistance for two positions to be available next fiscal year. County staff will provide the BOCC with a more complete evaluation of EFNEP outcomes and funding options for considering program extension beyond June 30, 2004 as part of the normal, new position analysis during the upcoming annual budget process. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The combined cost to continue funding for the four (4) Breasffeeding and EFNEP/Back-up Breastteeding Program Assistants for a period of four months (through June 30, 2004) would be $35,000. Funds are available within the Human Services Safety Net to cover this additional expense and would leave a balance of $169,760 In the Human Services Safety Net account after the $35,000 is allocated, RECOMMENDATION (S): The Manager recommends that the BOCC approve continued funding of the four positions attached to EFNEP within Cooperative Extension through .June 30, 2004, at a total cost of $35,000, with funds to be transferred from the Human Services Safety Net.