What will the Governor’s Budget tell us, if Anything, About Consolidating JCIs?

by Kids Forward | February 14, 2011

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It’s been another 7+ months since the issue of whether to consolidate Lincoln Hills School and Ethan Allen School has received much media attention – so, it’s been a quiet fall and winter – and one has to admire the commitment and patience of the many staff who await a decision, one way or the other, as they continue to pour their heart and soul into transforming kid’s lives.  A recent story in the Marshfield News Herald summarizes the challenges that staff have faced while the number of youth placed in JCIs has gone down and no decision has been made – and we will find out next week if the Governor’s budget includes a definitive decision on this topic. 

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