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Concerns about funding for Runaway and Homeless Youth program
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Council Member Stevens expresses concerns about the funding for the Runaway and Homeless Youth program, specifically regarding the per-bed rate. While appreciative of the increase in bed numbers, she emphasizes the need for appropriate funding to run the program effectively.
- Current per-bed rate of $45,000 to $55,000 is deemed insufficient
- Stevens calls for 'right-sizing' the funding to meet the true costs of running the program safely and effectively
- Emphasis on the necessity of adequate funding for program success
Althea V. Stevens
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However, there are concerns that the increase in the number of beds is not accompanied by the increase in the current per bed rate of 45 to 55,000 as the cost of runaways as the cost to safely and effective run the to safely and effectively run a program.
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We need to right size the cost for the funding it is truly needed and necessary.