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Parks Commission to Focus on Special Needs Support Services

City of Santa Clarita | Monday, Mar 4, 2024

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The Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday, March 7, at 6 p.m.

The Commission is expected to receive a presentation on the city of Santa Clarita’s support for individuals and families with special needs.

The presentation will include the City’s approach to meeting the needs of all community members, including implementation of innovative programs, the establishment of strategic partnerships and the organization of unique special events. Those events include the City’s Primetime Preschool program, Camp Clarita, after-school programs, contract classes, aquatics programs and signature events such as the Free to Be Me festival, Light up Main Street and City Cinemas.

Background

The city of Santa Clarita is committed to enriching the community through a diverse array of recreational programs, services and events. As part of this commitment, an emphasis is placed on catering to the special needs community. The City’s Inclusion Support Services was implemented in 2008, and since then, the City has been dedicated to continually expanding and enhancing its offerings to better serve the community.

The full agenda is available below.

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
Regular Meeting
3/7/2024 6:00 PM
City Council Chambers

23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355

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	Call to Order
	Roll Call
		Roll Call
	Flag Salute
	Commission Secretary Announcement
	Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes
		Minutes of Feb 1, 2024 6:00 PM
	Public Participation
	Staff Comments (Matters of Public Participation)
	New Business
	1.	SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
		Presentation on the City of Santa Clarita’s Support for Individuals and Families with Special Needs.
			PRCS Commission Agenda Item Agenda Report
	Commission Comments
	Staff Comments
	Adjournment

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