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Carroll County highlights new family shelter, housing services and veterans' home designation

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Commissioners summarized citizen services programs, including plans for a new family shelter (opening spring 2026), housing choice vouchers for older adults and people with disabilities, and a federal/state designation for a veterans' home in South Carroll.

County officials outlined the scope of the Department of Citizen Services and highlighted several programs and developments affecting housing, homelessness and veterans services.

Commissioner Kenny Kiler described Citizen Services as the county's "compassionate arm," identifying three service lines: housing and homeless services through the Bureau of Housing and Community Development; children, youth and family services overseen by the Local Management Board; and aging, disability, caregiver and veteran services administered by the Bureau of Aging and…

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