Scottsboro, Alabama - December 10, 2018 - Jackson County Commission Work and Regular Sessions, DHR Story (Updated 10:45 AM 12-11-18)

Jackson County Courthouse, North Entrance photo by G. Morgan

Kristie Crabtree Director of Jackson County Department of Human Resources, Ms. Crabtree stated that over 6000 citizens are provided Food Assistance out of the Jackson County Department of Human Resources office. ( photo by G. Morgan)

Kristie Crabtree, Director of Jackson County Department of Human Resources, DHR, makes presentation to the Jackson County Commission regarding services provided to the citizens of Jackson County Alabama. Representatives of the Alabama Department of Human Resources, Montgomery, Alabama were also present, including the Assistant Attorney General for the State Department of Human Resources. Approximately 20 persons from the community and Jackson County DHR were present to demonstrate support for the work of the Jackson County DHR. 

These are the services the local DHR provides the citizens of our community: 

Adult Protective Services

Child Protective Services

Food Assistance

Child Support

Adoption

Foster Care

Family Assistance

Family Services

Child Care

Local Information Link: http://www.dhr.state.al.us/counties/county_results.aspx?id=Jackson  and Main Services Page Info:  http://www.dhr.state.al.us/directory/Directory.aspx

Concerns about Costs over the current contract between the Jackson County Commission and the Alabama Department of Human Resources, DHR, are being negotiated. Currently DHR pays Jackson County Commission General Fund $1.00 per square foot in an annual contract. Discussions by the Commissioners have indicated they have considered a charge up to $5.00 per square foot, but the commission would pay for building maintenance and supplies for the building. Commission Chair Tim Guffey indicated to me he had contacted other county commission chairs and administrators and found $3.00 per square foot was paid by other county DHR services. Members of the commission did indicate the DHR folks were not going to be evicted.

DHR provides crucial county services to the community. Any increase in costs should not be excessive. In this citizens opinion, costs should not exceed $1.50 per square foot in for a 5 year contract.

AGENDA

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