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Cumberland County presents results of homeless prevention voucher pilot; program paused after high demand
Summary
The county reported 743 family referrals after launching a $250,000 pilot; staff assisted 75 families (roughly 300–345 people) with $264,745 in payments and paused intake when funding was exhausted. Staff identified landlord participation, demand far exceeding funds and staff capacity as limiting factors and recommended closing out the pilot and returning in March with an impact update.
County staff updated the Board of Commissioners on a pilot homeless prevention and stabilization voucher program launched Sept. 30 with $250,000 in ARPA emergency funds.
"The demand was immediate and overwhelming," the chief of staff said. The county received 743 family referrals in about 2½–3 weeks; staff screened referrals through coordinated entry protocols and assisted 75 families (approximately 300–345 individuals) at a total expenditure of $264,745. Payments…
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