Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has enacted significant federal funding cuts affecting First5 Madera County, leading to the immediate suspension of services at its Family Resource Center. These cuts impact vital programs for families with children under five, including free preschool and developmental screenings. The organization expressed regret over the pause in services and the wider ramifications this has on programming and staff across the nation, particularly after similar funding cuts affected AmeriCorps, which hold substantial adverse consequences for many local service organizations.
"This cut significantly impacts the services offered and, as a result, we regret to inform you that the Family Resource Center's services will be paused until further notice."
"We recognize the impact this has across all the programs and staff, not just in our state, but nationwide."
"Unfortunately, this impacts all programming, including Pre-Kindergarten Learners, Little Learners, Play & Learn Groups and (Family Resource Center) on Wheels."
"Those programs are Birth and Beyond, the Foster Youth Initiative and Preventing Abuse Through Home Visitation."
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