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Seneca County approves $250,000 transfer to cover rising child placement costs
Summary
After a presentation from Job & Family Services about sharply higher placement costs and gaps in federal reimbursement, the Seneca County Board of Commissioners voted to transfer $250,000 from county funds to cover end‑of‑year placement obligations and avoid service interruptions.
Job & Family Services Director Lauren told the Seneca County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 23 that placement costs for children in the county’s care have risen sharply and are stressing the department’s budget. "I am here to request approval and funding support in amount of $250,000 to help us with our placement cost," she said.
Lauren said the county currently has 27 children in care, 15 of whom are not 4E (federal) eligible. That mix, she said, left the county…
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