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Health & Human Services asks for dedicated substance‑use planner, training staff for senior programs and temporary funds after AARP site suspensions
Summary
HHS requested a senior planner focused on substance use disorder (SUD) planning, two part‑time education/training coordinators for the Engage program, and $180,000 to replace AARP Foundation Community Service Employment Program participants who were suspended, shifting temporary staffing costs to the county.
Travis County Health & Human Services presented three items at the preliminary budget hearing on Aug. 13: a dedicated senior planner for substance use disorder planning within the newly formed Health Planning & Partnerships division; two part‑time education/training coordinators for the Engage aging and disability program; and funding to replace AARP Foundation Community Service Employment Program participants who were suspended, a change that is producing an immediate budget shortfall for family support services.
HHS explained the SUD senior planner request ($133,453 total) would create a permanent county position to coordinate substance use disorder planning across interlocal contracts, manage opioid…
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