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Mel Trotter asks Kent County DHHS for funds for intensive case management

Kent County Department of Health & Human Services · July 15, 2026

Summary

Mel Trotter Ministries requested Community United for Neighborhoods Program funding to support intensive case management for three populations of people experiencing homelessness, emphasizing employment readiness, fixed-income benefit recipients, and people unsure of next steps.

Representatives of Mel Trotter Ministries presented to the Kent County Department of Health & Human Services board on July 15 seeking CUNP funding to support intensive case management for people experiencing homelessness. Michele McIsaac, Chief Strategy Officer with Mel Trotter, outlined three priority populations for the proposal and emphasized wraparound employment and benefits navigation supports.

"Funding to support intensive case management services, with a focus on three key program populations of individuals experiencing homelessness: those needing employment readiness and placement, those receiving fixed-income benefits, and those seeking additional support but unsure of their next steps," McIsaac said during the 8:00–8:15 a.m. presentation. The minutes note the proposal targets employment readiness and placement services and supports for clients receiving fixed-income benefits.

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