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Committee questions Family of Woodstock support, Oxford House timeline and administrative costs
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Summary
Committee members asked for clarification about a program that funds after-hours placements run by Family of Woodstock and about an Oxford House arrangement; a program representative said a location is expected before year-end and that setup costs will be covered by the initial contract, with no ongoing subsidy expected.
A committee member asked county staff on June 12 to explain a program that provides after-hours placements through Family of Woodstock and whether the nonprofit charges administrative fees.
A Family of Woodstock representative said these are after-hours placements arranged after the county Department of Social Services closes. When pressed about administrative costs, the representative said they did not have those figures on hand and that their understanding was that Family of Woodstock does not take an administrative fee. Committee members requested the county tax office provide the breakdown if such costs exist.
Members also asked about Oxford House, an independent nonprofit model for communal housing. A representative said Oxford House is searching for a location and expects to have one before the end of the year; initial setup and search costs would be covered by the initial contract and the model is structured so that in steady state residents share costs and the nonprofit does not receive ongoing support.
Why it matters: The committee sought clarity on program scope, administrative cost responsibility and timing of service availability for an after-hours placement option that serves people with substance-use challenges.
