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Board hears warnings that refugee service cuts could strain Global Neighbors staffing and county support
Summary
County staff and partners warned the Board of Supervisors that cuts in federal refugee funding are prompting layoffs at local providers and may force the county to re‑assess staffing and volunteer plans for Global Neighbors service center.
Polk County staff and partner agencies told supervisors the county will likely face service gaps at the Global Neighbors center if federal refugee funding is cut and local providers lay off staff. County and partner representatives said the county has not yet filled some planned positions at the center and that community partners are already planning layoffs.
Eric Cool of Community Family and Youth Services said three positions are on the books for Global Neighbors and that the agency has kept one vacant because there is no facility space for staffing. He said the…
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