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HHS AWARDS OVER $3 MILLION IN FLORIDA FOR MENTORING
Grants to help children with a parent in prison

HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced on October 21 the awarding of $3,178,000 for six Florida organizations to help mentor children of prisoners.HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced on October 21 the awarding of $3,178,000 for six Florida organizations to help mentor children of prisoners.

“By providing children of prisoners with mentors, the Bush Administration is helping to prevent bad outcomes for kids while promoting a positive outreach to those in need,” said Secretary Thompson.

Representing President George W. Bush and Secretary Thompson, HHS Assistant Secretary for Children and Families Wade F. Horn, Ph.D. [pictured center], unveiled the grants in West Palm Beach. U.S. Congressman Mark Foley [pictured far right] joined Dr. Horn in making the presentation.

“These organizations are part of what President Bush calls the armies of compassion,” said Dr. Horn. “Using the grants we are awarding today, they will provide mentors for children of prisoners throughout Florida and make a difference in many lives.”

The six grantees include:


The mentoring children of prisoners program is a three-year initiative put forth by President Bush in his 2003 State of the Union address, fully funded in fiscal year 2004 by Congress. So far, approximately 6,000 kids have been mentored as a result of the initiative. The programs provide children with opportunities to develop a trusting relationship with a supportive, caring adult and a stable environment that can promote healthy values and strong families.

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