Supporting DCCA Programs
Earlier this week, I met with DCCA Secretary Frank M. Rabauliman and division leaders Vivian T. Sablan (Youth Services), Margarita Torres-Sablan (Nutrition Assistance Program), Walter A. Manglona (Office on Aging), and Gloriana Teuria (Arts and Culture) to discuss program needs and opportunities. We talked about expanding funding sources, preparing for possible changes to current support, and planned site visits so I can see programs firsthand. We also noted the welcome news that the U.S. Food and Nutrition Service approved the CNMI’s request to keep Nutrition Assistance Program funding at pandemic-era levels avoiding benefit cuts to the Marianas. I’m grateful for the work DCCA is doing for our youth, families, seniors, and the arts across the Marianas.