# Human Services Committee Meeting 11/10/26

The Chautauqua County Human Services Committee met on November 10, 2026. A proposed resolution was withdrawn. The committee then approved a late resolution amending the County Health Department’s 2026 budget to address excess personal-services and employee-benefit appropriations in Early Intervention. The finance director attributed the shortfall to higher-than-budgeted benefit costs and all positions being filled; funds will be moved from another account. The amendment was described as budget-neutral, and no dollar amount was stated.

The committee heard a presentation on local oral-health access challenges and the Dental Action Council’s efforts to expand the workforce and access to care. Discussion covered the Dental Connect internship, five local students expected to graduate from dental-hygienist training in May, and efforts to sustain local training, which requires instructors and supplies. Officials and local providers are advocating for continued training opportunities, but no funding allocation, contract, or procurement action was presented. Members also discussed school-based prevention and mobile or other community dental services.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare, Education
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [Human Services Committee Meeting 11/10/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNT3IqbxJ8c) - Chautauqua County Government