Truancy Programs Get Federal Funds
Three agencies in Ventura County with programs that aim to reduce student truancy have been awarded a total of $147,210 in federal funds, Dist. Atty. Michael D. Bradbury said Tuesday.
The largest sum, $83,171, will go to Interface Children and Family Services, which offers support groups and parenting classes for students and parents in Santa Paula, Fillmore and Piru.
Oxnard’s Student Truancy Program will get $39,210 for substance-abuse treatment, vocational training and parenting classes, and Ventura College will receive $24,829 for a program that pairs student tutors with at-risk middle school students.
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