August 4, 2008

FUNDING APPROVED FOR SBHC AT ROGERS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

State Representative Bob Godfrey (D-Danbury) announced that $41,726 in bonding to be used for the creation of a school-based health clinic (SBHC) at Rogers Park Middle School in Danbury was approved at today's meeting of the State Bond Commission.

"This clinic is needed because of the number of children and young teens in Danbury who are in need of accessible and affordable health care," said Godfrey. "School-based health clinics are known to improve school attendance and also the overall physical and emotional health of young people. The funding will bring us one step forward towards improving the wellbeing of these students."

This SBHC will provide access to medical, mental health and dental services for 1,073 middle school students at the 21 Memorial Drive location.

Godfrey remarked, "The SBHC at Danbury High School has been up and running for a number of years and has been a success. Extending these services to the sixth, seventh and eighth graders at Rogers Park Middle School will provide these students with similar access."

He continued, "I am extremely pleased that we have been able to obtain this long sought after funding and I thank the Bond Commission for honoring this request."

State Representative Bob Godfrey serves as Deputy House Speaker and represents the 110th General Assembly district of Danbury.