April 3rd, 2025 Human Services Committee Meeting

The Northampton County Human Services Committee meeting on April 3, 2025, focused primarily on updates related to Gracedale, the county nursing home. The committee introduced Michelle Morton as the new Gracedale administrator, highlighting her extensive experience in long-term care and her goals to improve staffing retention, operational efficiency, and quality of care. Discussions included ongoing efforts to increase census numbers, reduce staff turnover, and enhance facility operations. The committee also addressed the status of the daycare wing at Gracedale, noting delays in township inspections necessary for licensing, and mentioned a contract with Learning Locomotion for daycare administration services with expenditures around $900. Additionally, the meeting covered human services updates such as increased reports of need, the launch of the Rise Van outreach initiative for drug and alcohol recovery, and concerns about potential federal funding freezes impacting recovery programs. No new contract awards or procurement actions were reported, but the discussion of the daycare contract and funding challenges may influence future procurement activities.