Children and youth needs-based budget for 2027-2028
Lancaster County
Summary
The county's child-serving agencies report 45-55 more kids in out-of-home care, driven by parental meth and fentanyl use and troubled adolescents. The budget requests more state and federal draw-down while projecting a decrease in the county match next year.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The plan projects a lower county match for fiscal 2027-28 thanks to contract streamlining and maximized state/federal revenue.
Children and families involved with child welfare, plus county taxpayers if the projected match decrease holds.
Mentions & discussions (2)
County Commissioners Public Meetings - Sep 2, 2026
The county's plan for foster care, juvenile detention and in-home services totals about $64.4 million next fiscal year — up 7.7% — with most of it reimbursed by the state.
County Commissioners Work Sessions - Sep 1, 2026
The county's child-serving agencies report 45-55 more kids in out-of-home care, driven by parental meth and fentanyl use and troubled adolescents. The budget requests more state and federal draw-down while projecting a decrease in the county match next year.
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