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Housing Authority warns council of $400,000 state funding gap that could end congregate services for 28 residents
Summary
A representative of the Laconia Housing Authority told the council March 24 that the state removed $400,000 in funding that supports a Congregate Housing Support Program serving 28 residents; the program helps keep participants in their homes at lower cost than nursing-home placement.
At the Laconia City Council meeting on March 24, a representative of the Laconia Housing Authority warned councilors that a $400,000 funding stream supporting the Congregate Housing Support Program is not included in the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Patrick Wood told the council the program provides services that allow about 28 residents to remain in their homes rather than move into nursing facilities; the…
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