Monroe County approves Continuum of Care rapid rehousing contracts for Family Promise and Pocono United Way

Monroe County commissioners on Jan. 15 approved continuing‑of‑care rapid rehousing subrecipient contracts to Family Promise of the Poconos for $235,768 and to Pocono United Way for $30,000.

County staff described the funding as support for rapid rehousing that provides rental assistance and supportive services for people who meet program criteria. During the public comment period, a member of the public asked, “What is Continuum of Care…and what's meant by rapid rehousing as well?” A county staff member replied that Family Promise and Pocono United Way are the listed subrecipients and said, “Family Promise…they do case management…and they also…give rental assistance where they would help somebody pay their rent to get started.” The staff member also said the funding is intended for Monroe County residents and that Family Promise must follow specific guidelines set for the award.

The board voted by voice to approve and execute the contracts; the motion carried after commissioners answered in the affirmative. The meeting record shows no roll‑call tally for this item; the chair announced the motion carried by voice vote.

The approved contracts follow the county’s continuing‑of‑care grant for rapid rehousing (fiscal year 2023) and name Family Promise of the Poconos as the rental‑assistance and case‑management provider and Pocono United Way for supportive services. County staff said further eligibility and operational details are determined by the subrecipients’ program rules and the grant guidelines themselves; the staff member committed to follow up with Family Promise on specific intake rules and eligibility criteria.

The approval directs county staff to finalize execution of the subrecipient contracts. The action does not on its face change county policy or expand eligibility beyond the grant’s written guidelines; staff noted that applicants must meet program criteria established for the funded award.