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Human Services highlights safe‑haven baby box and flags staffing and high care costs
Summary
The Human Services report noted installation of a safe‑haven baby box, nine staff vacancies, approval of a delayed $100,000 crisis grant, and several examples of very high per‑day costs for specialized care that concern department leaders.
The Manitowoc County Human Services Board reported on staffing challenges, a newly installed safe‑haven baby box and rising costs for specialized placements during the county board’s March meeting.
Supervisor Klein summarized the Human Services meeting, noting a presentation by Jenna Foster on the safe‑haven baby box that has been installed 'at the number three fire station' in the county. The program lets a parent legally and anonymously surrender an infant within 72…
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