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Social Services office split out of CYF; committee backs conversions to keep eligibility work on track
Summary
The committee reviewed a DHHS reorganization creating a standalone Social Services office, discussed eligibility workload and CPS clearance backlogs, and supported converting seven long‑term contractor eligibility positions to FTEs (requested enhancement ~ $800,960) to sustain timely Medicaid and SNAP processing.
Montgomery County’s HHS committee examined a reorganization that places Social Services into its own service area and reviewed related budget and staffing proposals.
DHHS explained that functions previously under Children, Youth & Families (CYF) — including Child Welfare Services and the Office of Eligibility & Support Services (ESS) — are now consolidated into a Social Services service area intended to streamline eligibility determination, constituent response and quality assurance.
Staff said ESS processed…
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