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Human Services Agency seeks expanded CalFresh outreach, supportive housing and jobs placements
Summary
HSA presented an $825 million budget with plans to expand CalFresh outreach, subsidized employment slots (JobsNow), and investments in supportive housing for youth, families and veterans; supervisors pressed for clarity on outreach funding and impact.
The Human Services Agency presented a near-term expansion of safety-net programs and workforce initiatives in its FY14-15 budget proposal.
Executive Director Trent Rohrer told the committee the agency's proposed budget is about $825 million, an $87 million increase mostly funded by state and federal sources. HSA's requested increases focus on: expanding CalFresh enrollment outreach and eligibility work; enlarging JobsNow subsidized employment (year-long public-sector…
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