Human Services Committee reviews $1.4M projected deficit, grants and staffing changes

Jul 20, 2026

Committee members heard that a $1.4 million projected deficit is largely driven by out-of-home care costs; staff also reported new hires, an AmeriCorps Seniors grant of $127,497.00, and an Act 260 Foster Care Grant of $5,232.12.

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Committee Chair Robb Jensen highlighted receipt of the department's financial reports and said the number many are focused on is the $1.4 million projected deficit, which staff said is driven primarily by out-of-home care costs.

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