During a recent government meeting, Lisa Mazingo, director of the Kent Family Center, sought approval for the renewal of a contract with the Maryland Family Network to operate a family support center. This year, the contract has been streamlined into a single document, combining previously separate agreements related to community-based child abuse prevention and education funding. The funding will support services for families expecting babies and those with children up to five years old, including health education, mental health support, and school readiness activities. The council unanimously approved the contract renewal.

Additionally, Pat Merit reported that Kent County has been awarded a $2,538 grant from the Maryland Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention for sex offender compliance and enforcement for the year 2025. This grant is part of an annual application process that the county has successfully navigated for many years.

Merit also shared news of a $100,000 grant received to investigate necessary repairs for the roof of a school in Millington, which is part of a development project. This funding aims to assess the roof's condition and potential needs, marking a significant step forward for the resource center associated with the senior housing development in the area. Further details on this grant are expected to be provided by a colleague in future meetings.