Marathon County Health and Human Services Committee Meeting - 4/1/26

The Marathon County Health and Human Services Committee met on April 1, 2026, to discuss several budget and funding matters related to social services. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a resolution to increase the reserve fund for out-of-home child placements from $400,000 to $850,000, using surplus funds from the 2025 budget to ensure adequate financial coverage for potentially high-cost placements mandated by courts. The committee also reviewed supplemental SNAP funding legislation, noting that the state of Wisconsin will cover a 25% funding gap previously borne by counties, thus preventing additional local taxpayer costs. Additionally, the committee discussed the allocation of a one-time ARPA grant of approximately $178,545 to support child welfare initiatives, with plans to determine specific program uses and ensure expenditure by the end of 2026. Motions to forward these funding designations and grant acceptance to the full county board and finance committee were approved.