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Social services reports caseloads; SNAP benefit status and LEAP applications discussed
Summary
Social services staff reported 275 Medicaid cases and about 130 SNAP-related cases in Dolores County, described two open child-welfare investigations and said the county is coordinating with state CDHS on SNAP and Medicaid budget requests. Staff noted a court order affecting SNAP benefits but county-specific details remain pending.
Social services staff briefed commissioners on September financials and current caseloads, and described ongoing outreach related to SNAP and other benefits.
The Social Services director reported specific case counts: "We have 275 Medicaid cases, a 130 SNAP releases," and additional child support and workforce-development cases. Staff said two child-welfare investigations are open (a dependency/neglect matter was taken over from Montezuma County) and that LEAP applications are being processed (15 LEAP applications processed so far this season). The director said the county is coordinating with the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) about SNAP and Medicaid budget requests and that a court order affecting SNAP benefits has been issued but county-level details remain unclear.
Commissioners asked for follow-up and for staff to share informational materials about local benefits (utility/LEAP/water assistance and WIC availability). The social services staff said they will continue coordination with CDHS and will provide informational flyers to the community.
