Victory - Family Support
Submitted by Todd Hash on Mon, 02/01/2010 - 9:24pm.
Victory! It's been a long year for the Family Support Program and the thousands of Tennessee families touched by a disability; however, tonight there is renewed hope. The Coalition learned earlier today and confirmed tonight during the Governor's State of the State address that the program will be funded for at least two more years.
It is a time to celebrate and say thanks! We encourage everyone to reach out this week by making a call or sending an note to their legislators and the Governor. Thank them for putting the Family Support Program back in the budget for the next two years.
Does this mean the threat of elimination has passed? Not entirely. It's still early in the session so anything can happen, but now that Family Support is officially in the budget we expect it to be safe. With that said, a word of thanks to the Governor and legislators this week will go a long way towards cementing this success.
Find your legislators - www.capitol.tn.gov
Contact the Governor - Phil.Bredesen@tn.gov
The Budget and State of the State Documents - www.tennesseeanytime.org/gov/state-of-the-state
