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Essex County social services requests $1.7 million for CSA, warns of potential $22,000 SNAP shortfall
Summary
Essex County social services asked the Board of Supervisors to approve a $1.7 million CSA budget request for FY27, highlighted a sharp drop in foster‑care caseloads and warned a federal SNAP administrative cut could cost the county about $22,000 if not covered by the governor's budget.
Candace, a social services official, told the Essex County Board of Supervisors during its March 10 work session that the county is requesting $1,713,715 for the Comprehensive Services Act (CSA) for fiscal year 2027 and that the local match rate is 38.53%.
"We are requesting $1.7 million," Candace said, and outlined line items including about $105,000 for foster care, approximately $1.3 million for private day‑school placements and $32,000 for Chen's cases. She said the county is requesting the maximum $16,268 for non‑mandated services.
Candace highlighted a sustained drop in foster‑care caseloads, saying the county has reduced its foster population by “more than 20” since FY21 and currently has one child in foster care. She credited prevention efforts, work with families and use of…
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