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DSS gets committee OK to shift $500,000 from foster care to family assistance
Summary
The Department of Social Services asked the administration committee to move $500,000 from the foster care line to family assistance to align budget eligibility with current client needs; the committee approved the transfer.
The county Department of Social Services told the administration committee it needs to move $500,000 from the foster care budget line to the family assistance line to match where demand has emerged.
A DSS representative explained the move reflects differences in funding streams for children in foster care versus family assistance and that the money is being realigned — "routing Peter to pay Paul," the chair said during discussion — to ensure funds are available where the need is highest. Committee members asked clarifying questions about eligibility criteria; DSS said staff did not have the exact funding rules on hand but that the transfer reflected current caseload qualifications.
The committee took a formal motion and approved the transfer during the session.
