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Presentations spotlight gaps in domestic violence response and homeless shelter capacity for Deltona residents
Summary
Volusia County advocates and First Step Shelter representatives told the Deltona City Commission about high domestic violence rates and shelter capacity limits, and said Deltona has a pronounced local need for family-capable housing and coordinated reporting across agencies.
Speakers from the Volusia County Domestic Violence Partnership and First Step Shelter briefed the Deltona City Commission on local domestic-violence response and homeless-shelter services, emphasizing gaps in family housing and data collection that affect victims and people experiencing homelessness in Deltona.
Why it matters: Deltona commissioners and presenters said Deltona has a higher concentration of single-family households and a noticeable demand for services. Presenters urged commissioners to consider local funding and partnerships to expand safe, family-capable shelter space and support services.
What presenters said: Terry Ellis, representing the Volusia County Domestic Violence Partnership, summarized regional data and service coordination. She reported…
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