Crisis Nursery predicts it will have to serve fewer kids
By Paul Wood
Saturday June 13, 2009
John Dixon
Emily Delacruz, 12, watches as Andy Dallas performs magic Friday at the Champaign City Building. Champaign Mayor Jerry Schweighart hosted the party Friday for children who have had, over the last year, birthday parties at which gifts were given to Crisis Nursery.
URBANA – Crisis Nursery of Champaign County might have to serve 150 fewer children over the next year after a one-two punch from funding sources.
Executive Director Stephanie Record learned Friday that the organization, 1309 W. Hill St., U, will see a more than 10 percent cut in state funding. The Legislature has lined out the item for all six crisis nurseries in Illinois.
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