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Committee approves major foster‑care and rental‑assistance contracts totaling over $1.5 million
Summary
The Human Services Committee authorized several large contracts for residential foster care — including a $984,127.60 contract with The William George Agency and a $500,000 contract with New Directions — and approved rental assistance contracting and a NYS OTDA grant acceptance for at least $100,000.
During the June 3 Human Services Committee meeting, Department of Social Services staff presented and the committee approved multiple sizable contracts to provide residential foster care and local rental assistance.
The minutes record authorization for a contract with The William George Agency for Children’s Services not to exceed $984,127.60 for the July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 fiscal year. The committee also approved a contract with New Directions Youth & Family Services not to exceed $500,000 for the same period.
Separately, the committee authorized a contract with Wyoming County Community Action for administrative costs and rental assistance not to exceed $100,000 and authorized acceptance of a grant award from the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance for rental assistance in a minimum amount of $100,000 (effective April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027). The minutes also list other smaller residential contracts (e.g., Gustavus‑Adolphus $49,327.83).
Committee members recorded motions and carried votes (typically 5 ayes, 2 absent) for these items. The minutes specify that some contracts will be executed through the State WMS system where noted; reimbursement processing for the WCCA grant was flagged as requiring submission through DSS for reimbursement.
