Powhatan County public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Social Services Board
The Board received updates on increasing service demands, including doubled SNAP applications and ongoing Medicaid unwinding. Staff also reported on new fiscal year caseloads and upcoming state initiatives regarding father engagement.
- SNAP applications have doubled and the SNAP work component has been reinstated
- Children's Services has encumbered approximately $2 million for the new fiscal year
- Safe and Stable Families is due for a 5-year renewal grant application
- Development of the Percentage of Income Payment Program (PIPP) for Dominion customers
- Discussion of a new state initiative to increase father engagement in program areas
Social Services Board
The board will meet to approve May 2023 minutes and receive updates from unit managers. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a Community Matters Fundraiser and the introduction of board member Lindia Cox.
- Approval of May 2023 minutes
- Unit Manager updates
- Community Matters Fundraiser discussion
- Introduction of board member Lindia Cox
Social Services Board
The Board reviewed updates from unit managers regarding Medicaid unwinding, staffing levels, and fiscal year transitions. Members also engaged in an ongoing discussion regarding board member introductions.
- Report on Medicaid unwinding process following end of COVID public health regulations
- Update on Children's Services staffing and decreasing costs per child
- Discussion regarding a local adult living facility
- Announcement of Community Matters fundraising event on August 17, 2023
- Clarification provided regarding rumors about Hope House
Social Services Board
The Board will meet to review updates from Unit Managers and receive a presentation on services programs. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding fundraising and volunteer opportunities for Community Matters.
- Unit Manager updates
- Services program presentation
- Community Matters fundraising and volunteer opportunities
Social Services Board
The Board received updates on Medicaid unwinding, staffing, and program statistics. Officials noted a projected budget shortfall for the 22-23 year due to increased Children's Services cases.
- Discussion of Medicaid unwinding and VIEW program processes
- Report of increased school-based prevention referrals
- Projected budget deficit for Children's Services for the 22-23 year
- Discussion of funding for a Domestic Violence program position
- Presentation on the donation-funded Community Matters program
Social Services Board
The Board approved the July 2022 minutes and elected Ken Filiben as Chair and Lindia Cox as Vice Chair. Department managers provided updates on staffing, case statistics, and upcoming changes to Medicaid and SNAP policies.
- Election of Ken Filiben as Board Chair
- Election of Lindia Cox as Vice Chair
- Update on Family Services unit staffing and State Foster Care review
- Report on expected increase in Benefit Programs workload due to Medicaid and SNAP policy changes
- Overview of Children’s Services program and available grant funding