# Marathon County Health and Human Services Committee Meeting - 9/30/26


**Body:** Marathon County Board Meetings
**Date:** September 29, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Healthcare, Professional Services, Grants & Funding


The Marathon County Health and Human Services Committee met on September 30, 2026. The primary procurement-related item was authorization to apply for Wisconsin DHS PATH funding for services supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness who also have severe mental illness or a co-occurring disorder. The five-year program would run from July 2027 through June 2032; nine awards are expected from a total pool of $850,000, with individual awards estimated at $45,000–$250,000. The county would provide a $1 match for every $3 in grant funds. The proposed approach includes issuing an RFP for qualified subcontractors to provide case-management capacity and rental assistance. The funding is not included in the proposed 2027 budget, and the county would return for a budget amendment if awarded. A motion and second to authorize the application are recorded, but the transcript does not clearly capture the vote outcome.

The committee was also informed that Marathon County would temporarily support Lincoln County’s child welfare work through the end of 2026, with staff time tracked and reimbursed; no additional staffing or budget amount was specified. Budget reports through June showed no stated concerns, though year-end amendments were anticipated for some lines and consortium accounting. The committee approved the September 2 minutes. The strategic-plan community survey and upcoming budget process were discussed, with no additional procurement action identified.

**Source:** Marathon County Board Meetings