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Board approves several budget modifications for WIC relocation, Rockwood Health upgrades, preschool nursing and domestic violence housing supports
Summary
The Multnomah County Board approved four midyear budget modifications transferring WIC funds to a new Aviva site, accelerating HRSA funds for Rockwood Health Center infrastructure, adding 1.2 FTE nursing support for Preschool for All, and accepting $331,866 in HUD Continuum of Care funds for culturally specific domestic violence housing assistance.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved a package of budget modifications that county staff said will support service access and short‑term program needs across public health and homeless services.
Budget Modification R2: WIC relocation and cash transfer — Public Health Director Kirsten Aird described a cash transfer to the Department of Community Administration to support moving Women, Infants and Children (WIC) services into the Aviva location, which will colocate WIC with Preschool for All (PFA). Trista Zugel, budget director for the health department, said the move draws on $238,000 in beginning working capital and savings in communications and supplies to cover…
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