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Community Resources and Services warns of federal-state cuts as demand rises; asks council to avoid additional reductions
Summary
Director Jackie Scott told the council DCRS is heavily grant-dependent (about 85% personnel cost) and faces potential federal and state cuts possibly affecting seniors, childcare and homelessness services. The department requested only a small overall increase and asked the council not to cut services further.
Jackie Scott, director of Howard County's Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS), presented the department's FY26 operating budget and emphasized a heavy reliance on state and federal grants to deliver services across the lifespan. Scott said the department's total operating request is roughly $41.9 million, with about $19.8 million from the county general fund and the remainder from federal grants, program revenue and special funds; she said the proposed request represents less than a 2% increase and contains no new efforts.
Scott warned the council that potential federal cuts (including proposals affecting HHS…
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