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Preschool Speech and Language Services System Plan
The Board of Health recommends the adoption of the following report dated April 8, 1998 from the City Solicitor:
Purpose:
To seek authority to enter into agreements with four community agencies for the purpose of complying with the Ministry of Health's Preschool and Language Services System Plan.
Source of Funds:
Ministry of Health
Recommendations:
That the City be authorized to enter into agreements with four community agencies for the provision of services described in the Provincial Preschool Speech and Language Services System Plan.
Board Reference/Background/History:
In her report (January 7, 1998) the Medical Officer of Health advised the Board of Health that the City of Toronto Health Department was designated a lead agency to administer approximately $3.1 million for the provincial Preschool Speech and Language Services initiative.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
The Ministry of Health has advised the Health Department that as part of its administrative responsibilities, the City is required to distribute funds to four coordinating agencies (North York General Hospital, George Hull Centre, The Hanen Centre and Scarborough Centenary Health Centre) and enter into agreements with these agencies in accordance with the Preschool Speech and Language Services System Plan. Council authority
is required to authorize these contracts.
Conclusions:
The Ministry of Health has allocated funds in the approximate amount of $3.1 million to be distributed to the Toronto Public Health to implement the Toronto Preschool Speech and Language Services System. The City is required by the Ministry to enter into agreements with four community agencies and Council approval is required for this purpose.
Contact Name:
Jane Speakman
Legal Department 392-1563
Respectfully submitted,
Councillor John Filion,
Chair
Toronto, April 21, 1998
Christine Archibald
Tel. (416) 392-7039
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