Human Services staff warn SNAP, Medicaid and contract changes could strain county services

Miss Winter, representing Dunn County Department of Human Services, told the board that the department is watching federal and state budget proposals that could affect SNAP, Medicaid and social-service block grant funding — program areas that support meals for seniors, school food programs, food share and other direct services. Winter said local mental‑health clinics are already seeing increased demand and that uncertainty is affecting both clients and staff.