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Section 103.27. Dostrobutoon Use of funds. <br />It is the intent of this part that the funds provided per section 103.26 shall be used for the <br />development and authorization of continuing programs to improve the quality of life for all <br />children in Indian River County. Funds will be expended for children's services to promote <br />the health and well-being of children, which encompasses socioeconomic, physical, <br />mental, social, emotional, environmental and educational health. Such programs and <br />services may include, but shall not be limited to the following purposes: <br />1) To allocate and provide funds for agencies in Indian River County which are <br />operated for the benefit of children. <br />2) To support programs and services which will enhance academic achievement and <br />assist all children to achieve literacy and perform at grade level in core areas such <br />as readina. math and science. <br />3) To provide and maintain in Indian River County such guidance, psychological, or <br />psychiatric programs and services as the county determines are needed for the <br />general welfare of the children and families of Indian River County_ <br />4) To support programs and services which promote and improve the physical health <br />and well-being of all children, including physical and recreational activities. <br />5) To support programs and services designed to stop child abuse before it starts. <br />6) To provide funds to programs and services that keep our children off the streets <br />and away from drugs, alcohol and other risky behaviors. <br />7) To provide prenatal care programs where such programs will improve birth <br />outcomes for all children. <br />8) To provide for such other services for all children as the county determines are <br />needed for the general welfare of Indian River County_. <br />57 <br />