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Human services projections show $422,854 placement shortfall; sober‑living requests under review
Summary
Dunn County Human Services reported a projected $422,854 overrun for the fiscal year driven by high‑cost placements; staff declined several recent sober‑living placement requests because of funding limits and are exploring opioid‑settlement funds and grants as potential matches.
A Department of Human Services (DHS) staff member reported to the Dunn County Health and Human Services Board on April 24 that placement costs are driving a projected fiscal shortfall of $422,854 for the department.
"At this point, as you can see, we're $422,854 over budget, and that's all placements," the staff member said. The presenter warned that the figure could rise and noted additional youth placements under review.
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