AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBehavioral Health Funding Crunch: Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center says $5.3M in Child Care Development Fund support will end Sept. 30, threatening Mobile Crisis Response, Family Stabilization, Children’s Home-Based, Autism, and Therapeutic Group Home services unless lawmakers find about $4M to bridge the gap. School Wellness Updates: GDOE won Guam Education Board approval to adopt USDA Smart Snacks standards across public schools, tightening what students can buy via vending, stores, and fundraisers. Assisted Living Framework: Sen. Sabrina Salas Matanane introduced Bill 329-38 to create assisted living residences and community-based care options, with licensing and oversight by Public Health and Social Services. Public Health Food Aid Notices: DPHSS will mail disapproval notices for SNAP Food Loss Affidavit applications this week after extra review for address and case checks. Local Health Access: UOG grad Kyra Dela Cruz heads to UC Berkeley optometry school, aiming to return to Guam to expand eye care. Care for People with Disabilities: GSAT’s 32nd Assistive Technology Conference (June 12-13) focuses on practical tools for communication, mobility, learning, and independent living. Safety and Access in Daily Life: Guam’s tourism hotel zones now face property upkeep standards with fines up to $5,000, while GMH’s $815,000 parking expansion is pushed to Nov. 25 after storm delays.
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