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Sullivan County DSS reports shelter progress; committee approves rental-supplement and related agreements
Summary
Department of Social Services reported progress reducing emergency shelter census and described a large fire response; the Health and Human Services committee approved six resolutions including a rental supplement program and multiple agreements to fund preventive services and legal support.
Sullivan County Department of Social Services (DSS) staff told the Health and Human Services committee they have reduced the emergency shelter census and are seeing more landlords willing to offer longer-term leases, and the committee approved a block of resolutions that include a rental supplement program and contracts with preventive-service providers.
DSS presented an update that noted an emergency shelter census of 348 as of Feb. 3 and said the 12-month average of overdoses and other monthly calls has declined. Staff described recent housing placements including a family that secured a Section 8…
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