Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare, District Attorney
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Type of Request: Donation
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): BEAR...BE A Resource for CPS Kids & IKEA
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Request for approval to accept from BEAR...BE A Resource for CPS Kids & IKEA the donation of various furniture and items for use at 1201 Franklin.
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Background and Discussion:
Furniture such as storage, art, chairs, and tables for the private waiting areas that children and families use while waiting for meetings, before testifying, and awaiting verdicts. The current furniture and d?cor are in a deteriorated state and do not provide the level of care we would like to have available to the families and survivors of domestic violence. Through coordination with BEAR & IKEA, the District Attorney's Office would be grateful to accept a donation. The Children's Waiting Room and Victim Services Waiting Room (2nd Floor) will receive storage for books, toys, art supplies, and games. The Mother's Room will receive art and furniture to create a more relaxing environment for breastfeeding mothers. The Victim Services Room (20th Floor) will receive storage for books, toys, art supplies, and games, art, and a new table and chairs. Additional items to be share between the floors include art supplies, video game consoles and games, and books in both English and Spanish.
Expected Impact:
The donation of new furniture and supplies will greatly improve the environment for families and surv...
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