Item:
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County Grant Landscape - The Department of Social Services and Public Health Department Update on Federal and State Policy Changes and Funding Implications (60min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: August 4, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to receive the presentation on the County Grant Landscape.
The Department of Social Services and the Public Health Department will provide a comprehensive update on the administration and performance of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid programs in Durham County, with particular focus on recent federal policy shifts that may impact program funding and service delivery.
Staff will present current program statistics, recent federal policy changes, operational challenges, and community impact data for both SNAP and Medicaid services. The presentation will emphasize potential funding reductions resulting from federal policy modifications and their anticipated effects on Durham County residents and county operations.
Alignment With Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Strategic Plan Goal:
Resource Persons: John Keefer, Grant’s Administrator; Dr. Rodney Jenkins, Public Health Director; Margaret Faircloth, Assistant DSS Director; Raina Goldstein Bunnag, Food Security Coordinator
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board receive the presentation on the County Grant Landscape.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________