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Ulster County accepts OTDA family-centered funds; committee debates motel placements, transportation and service model changes
Summary
The committee approved OTDA-funded family-centered case management services and heard extended public and legislator questions about emergency motel placements, transportation, coordinated entry, and efforts to move families to permanent housing.
The Ulster County Health, Human Services, and Human Rights Committee on Aug. 7 adopted Resolution 3 81 to amend the 2025 county budget and accept funds from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) to support family-centered case management services administered by the Department of Social Services. Deputy Commissioner Wood opened remarks saying the county was "extremely encouraged" to receive the funds for a second year, calling the Family Centered Services grant an OTDA initiative to help support families and individuals experiencing emergency homelessness and placements. The department said the program supports families, individuals with higher needs (mental health, developmental disabilities, substance use disorder), survivors of domestic violence, and those involved with…
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