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Legislators press department on dozens of clients in hotels; AAAs and DCF say they are coordinating weekly case management
Summary
Committee members raised concerns about people eligible for Choices for Care and developmental services living in hotels and motels; department staff said area agencies on aging and other partners prioritize weekly outreach and referrals to housing supports.
Legislators pressed the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living about people who are eligible for Choices for Care or developmental services but remain housed in hotels and motels. Committee members asked how many people are affected, what teams are doing to move them into stable housing, and which entities will carry case‑management responsibilities during upcoming program changes.
Committee members cited a rough total of people in temporary lodging who are eligible for departmental services. In response, the department provided program‑level counts: Trusted Source Care currently shows about 21 people in hotel or motel situations, and the developmental services count provided…
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