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HHSA outlines child‑welfare improvements but warns proposed cuts would still leave service risks
Summary
HHSA presented a multi‑million dollar deficit and a reduction plan that preserves frontline social workers while cutting support positions and contracts; directors said recent performance gains reduced caseloads but rising adoption assistance and declining federal matches drive costs.
Health & Human Services Agency Director Monica Morales and Child Welfare Director Marissa Green briefed the board on May 5 on a $12.4 million HHSA shortfall (about $1.75M general fund and ~$10.7M non‑general fund) and on proposed reductions intended to address the agency’s portion of the county’s structural gap.
Green highlighted a decade of improved child‑welfare outcomes: entries to foster care and total children in care have dropped substantially and average social‑worker…
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