Kosciusko County Foundation's efforts to address child care issues didn't take long to catch fire Wednesday. An invitation to child care givers, business representatives and other interested groups brought out two dozen people during a meeting in Warsaw. In less than two hours, the group debated various aspects of the issue and began formulating initial plans for action that would qualify the county for future financial government support. The availability of new funds is the result of welfare reform that includes new provisions for child care to ensure single parents are able to work. The program was led by Rick Mappin, a representative of the Dekko Foundation.The not-for-profit organization serves a six-county area and is interested in serving as a conduit with other private foundations and corporations in Indiana to assist in child care needs. Organizers hope to prioritize concerns and needs and then formulate a plan of action by July.
Dan Spalding, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016