Council committee weighs major rewrites to Baltimore Children & Youth Fund ordinance; BCYF warns of harm to rapid response and grassroots grantees Councilman Mark Parker outlined 16 amendments to align the 2020 Baltimore Children & Youth Fund ordinance with current operations; BCYF President Alicia Lee presented a grantee survey in which 89% expressed concern the changes would reduce flexibility, increase reporting burdens and weaken rapid‑response programs. Members requested further working sessions and fiscal/audit details before a vote.

Baltimore's Children & Youth Fund could face significant operational changes, raising concerns from grantees about reduced flexibility and increased burdens.

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