Summary
Several social workers urged the board to protect funding for emergency foster care respite placements and contract workers, warning that budget cuts could force foster children to sleep in DSS offices overnight.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential increased overtime and facility costs if emergency respite funding is insufficient.
Foster children in crisis and department of social services caseworkers.
Social services staff facing increased burnout and children lacking stable temporary housing.
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