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DSS seeks staffing, hotline modernization and expanded kinship supports in governor’s budget
Summary
Department of Social Services Commissioner James Williams outlined the agency’s budget ask: new child protective services staff and supervisors, hotline modernization, foster/adoption cost‑of‑living increases, childcare subsidy adjustments and expanded self‑sufficiency programs tied to employer partnerships.
Commissioner of the Department of Social Services James Williams briefed the subcommittee on the agency’s portions of the governor’s budget and identified child protective services (CPS) staffing and system modernization as top priorities.
“We’re asking for $7,900,000 in support in three important areas,” Williams said, describing a package that includes hotline modernization, additional local CPS workers and training and regional practice support.
What DSS asked for
- Child protective services: $500,000 one‑time to modernize the state hotline with tools DSS estimates could resolve as much as 20% of current hotline…
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