Home visiting program for families with young children
Summary
A $1.25 million three-year state grant will expand home visiting services for expecting moms and families with kids up to age five, aimed at reducing child abuse and neglect. The program just opened a Family Engagement Center on Paul Bunyan Road and plans to add two home-visiting case workers.
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1,255,185 in grant funds over three years — no general fund hit.
Expecting mothers and families with young children, especially high-risk families, get in-home parenting and health support.
Supervisor Albaugh argued taxpayer dollars are spread across staffing and paperwork rather than reaching families directly.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors — August 11, 2026
Two new caseworkers will visit families with kids ages 0-5, with 28 referrals already on a waitlist. Some supervisors worried the state-funded program encourages dependency; supporters argued it prevents problems early and uses money the county would otherwise lose.
Board of Supervisors — July 21, 2026
A $1.25 million three-year state grant will expand home visiting services for expecting moms and families with kids up to age five, aimed at reducing child abuse and neglect. The program just opened a Family Engagement Center on Paul Bunyan Road and plans to add two home-visiting case workers.
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