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Free classes for parents/guardians/grandparents in Seattle public elementary schools, for schools with lots of low income students, Black and Brown kids, and immigrants and refugees. financial literacy, English as a second language, wealth building, supporting kids mental health. the benefit is that this will help families better their economic opportunities, and help families learn how to support mental health. Kids are struggling and parents want resources to learn how to help them.
This proposal has been accepted because:
Type of funding: Programs and services (non-capital)
Rough cost estimate: Between $500,000 and $2 million
Evaluation notes:
✅ This idea could be implemented without changing current policy or law.
✅ This idea is within the City's jurisdiction.
✅ This idea doesn't name a specific vendor.
✅ This idea would not incur costs indefinitely.
Justification: n/a
Other notes: There are not current free opportunities that span this range of identities/topics but could overlap with existing investments in CBOs, K12 and post secondary institutions. Estimated Cost range depends on size/scope of program.
Thank you for sharing your idea. This idea and its evaluation have been forwarded to the budget delegates. They will use this information to group together similar ideas, narrow down options based on community needs, and develop fully detailed proposals for you and your community to vote on in October 2023.
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