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Agency presents 2026 budget, new shelter plan and staffing update
Summary
James Finlayson, CFO for Bridal Care Services, presented the agency—s 2026 budget, staffing vacancies, and details about a new shelter expected to be complete in March 2026 with a planned move-in target in May.
James Finlayson, chief financial officer for Bridal Care Services, presented the agency—s 2026 budget and an update on a new shelter during a meeting of Indianapolis City officials.
Finlayson said the agency is organized into four divisions including shelter, placement, medical and operations, and reported 16 open vacancies. "We've been very very good at hiring this year and keeping people," he said, and noted the agency has improved foster placements and reduced the severity and frequency of workplace injuries.
Finlayson described programmatic results for the prior year, including an increase in high-risk transfers and a live-release rate that rose to 91 percent from 84 percent the previous year. He said the agency has expanded…
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