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Page 7 <br /> Board of Selectmen <br /> Minutes <br /> September 18, 1995 <br /> LD BUSINESS: <br /> Elliew Uf &Liclp, - Anmt Town Metin n • <br /> Jean Romer of the Visiting Nurses Association(VNA)and Patricia Pa <br /> of Legal Services for P <br /> g gape hod and the Islands were present to <br /> discuss the components of the Human Service warrant Article with <br /> the Board.of Selectmen. <br /> The VNA offers a unique home visiting parent program specific to the <br /> . g P P �� P� . <br /> Mashpee community indicated Ms.Romer. The availability of social <br /> . ty <br /> networks is essential for families to enhance child development. <br /> Ms. Romer indicated that information obtained on child development is <br /> obtained both form • • P <br /> ally and informally. All families need parenting groups. <br /> This program is for the whole community and not just high risk families <br /> stated Ms omer.R g <br /> It was noted that 28 families were serviced by the grant attained for the <br /> Parenting Program in the amount of$14,415. <br /> Ms.Pap indicated that legal services are provided to low income famil' <br /> . P les <br /> at risk. Last year, the program provided 139 hours of service to 19 <br /> families. It was noted that the grant attained in the amount of$5,000 <br /> provided for 80 hours of service. <br /> It is the consensus of the Board to support the warrant article for Human <br /> PP <br /> Services to be apportioned to the VNA Parenting Account and the Battered <br /> Women's Legal Assistance Account in the amount of$19,415. <br /> ADLQJ2MffiNT.. <br /> Motion made by Selectman Mills to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. <br /> The Board will enter into Executive Session at this time <br /> for the purpose of discussing litigation. The Board will <br /> not resume in open Session. <br /> Motion seconded by Selectman Caffyn. <br /> VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. <br /> Roil Call Vote: George, yes Peter, yes <br /> Nancy, yes Judy, yes Jim, yes <br /> Res ctfully submitted, <br /> V-A- <br /> Kathleen M. Soares <br /> Board Secretary <br />