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Council Member Brannan inquires about federal funding cuts to social services
0:32:17
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Council Member Brannan raises concerns about the threat of federal funding cuts to social services, particularly affecting the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and Human Resources Administration (HRA). He asks Commissioner Park to discuss DSS's concerns regarding funding for specific DHS and HRA programs given the current federal climate.
- Focus on the impact of Republican control of federal government on social services funding
- Emphasis on HRA's federal funding for safety net support programs
- Request for Commissioner Park to address concerns about specific program funding
Justin L. Brannan
0:32:17
Since both the executive and legislative branches of the federal government came under Republican control in January, we've seen a massive effort to defund social services, which poses a major threat to both DHS and HRA.
0:32:33
Most of HRA's federal funding goes to safety net support, including cash assistance, domestic violence shelters, SNAP administration, child support, employment programs, energy assistance, and Medicaid.
0:32:46
So what concerns talk a little bit about the grave concerns DSS has regarding funding for specific DHS and HRA programs given the federal climate and the lack of a plan from the administration.
Molly Wasow Park
0:33:02
I am incredibly concerned about what we are seeing at the federal level, and I think that plays out on two levels.
0:33:10
One is cuts to the benefits themselves that flow directly to clients, and two, on the impact of the agencies.