my name is cynthia maldonado. i am the mother of two children, of four years old and nine years old. i am really concerned that they may be considering budget cuts for programs for my children. the truth is that me as a part of the community of low resources, we always need to look out that our children have the same opportunities that other children have. it's been very difficult for me because my child who is on a waiting list for preschool has not attended it. but thanks to programs like la raza and others, they have helped me help him, and they have helped prepare him for kindergarten. i ask you to please keep in mind our comments and our needs as a community. thank you. >> supervisor mandelman: thank you. next speaker. [speaking spanish language] >> good afternoon. my name is carmen rodriguez. i am a latin mother from -- with a children that are 10 years old, 3 years old, and 7 years old. in particular, la raza has been helpful to me for having support for my family. and with the fact that they are in an educ