Gov. Jennifer Granholm's budget proposal for 2009-10 Fiscal Year eliminates funding for the 0-3 Secondary Prevention, Great Parents/Great Start, and Nurse-Family Partnership programs -- three programs proven to help keep children and families intact, safe and healthy.

Last week, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for DHS restored funding ($4 million) for the 0-3 Secondary Prevention Program.

This week, the House Appropriations Subcommittee for School Aid and the Department of Education will vote on its version of the FY 2010 budget, which in the past has included funding for 0-3 Secondary Prevention Program (2.125 million) and the Great Parents/Great Start program ($5 million).

This is a CRUCIAL vote! Please contact members of this subcommittee and your legislators, and urge them to restore this funding.

Read more about this proposed cut and messages you can share with your representatives here.

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The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for the Department of Human Services (DHS) completed its work on the fiscal year 2009-2010 budget last week. The budget bill will now be debated by the full Appropriations Committee in the Senate before moving to the Senate floor.

Read a comparison of key elements contained in the Governor's proposed budget and the one approved by the subcommittee in the March 24 Budget Basics report.