Joint Health and Human Development Committee and Human Services Board Meeting
The committee and board held a public hearing to review the 2027 budget plan and strategic goals. The discussion centered on identifying budget requirements mandated by state and federal law, the Youth in Governance program, and trends in child welfare and youth justice. Key topics included the shift toward community-based services to reduce long-term costs, managing increased behavioral health demands, and strategies for regional collaboration to improve access to services and reduce institutional placement expenses. The presentation also highlighted the impact of an aging population on future resource needs.
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Rine County Finance & Human Resources Committee Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed the 2026 revolving loan fund policy manual, proposing to expand eligibility to businesses connected to Tax Increment District 5 to encourage increased loan activity. Additionally, the committee considered a fiscal note regarding the cessation of collecting birth expense debts in child support cases, discussing the potential financial impact and the benefits of redirecting those funds to families.
Apr 13, 2026·Board meeting
Joint Health and Human Development Committee and Human Services Board Joint Meeting
The committee discussed the appointment of a new member to the Human Services Board and reviewed a memorandum concerning the Continuum of Care (COC) structure. The discussion focused on the county's role as a collaborative applicant for federal HUD funding to address housing insecurity, as well as the potential for increasing county board representation on the COC board. Additionally, the presentation covered the Wellness Connect Vision and Implementation Plan, which aims to improve mental health service delivery and billing processes through a centralized Assessment Center.
