DCF asks committee to retain $7.7M reappropriation for CCWIS, fund regional foster‑care stabilization and IT upgrades Department for Children and Families asked the Committee on Social Services Budget to allow retention of a $7.7 million CCWIS reappropriation, to support targeted foster‑care stabilization in Sedgwick County, and to fund several IT upgrades and contract adjustments that the agency says are necessary to operate and to lower SNAP error rates.

The Department for Children and Families is pushing to secure a crucial $7.7 million reappropriation to modernize child welfare systems and enhance foster care stabilization in Kansas.

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Metro Nashville outlines $10.8 million CDBG-DR plan to rebuild homes, prioritizes 24th Avenue site Metro Nashville Planning presented a draft CDBG-DR action plan proposing about $10.8 million for acquisition/rehab, new construction, mitigation and administration targeted to tornado-impacted ZIP codes; the first new-construction RFP will be paired with a Metro site at 2119 24th Avenue North, with comments due Jan. 12, 2026.

Metro Nashville is set to invest $10.8 million in rebuilding homes and revitalizing neighborhoods impacted by the 2020 tornado, focusing on sustainable and affordable housing solutions.

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Delaware County DA funds vacant-lot stabilization in Chester under Philadelphia LandCare model Council reviewed Resolution 133 to accept Delaware County District Attorney funding for a vacant-lot stabilization program using the Philadelphia LandCare model; staff said the initial award covers about 100,000 sq ft (roughly 50 lots) and will hire local contractors where possible.

Chester's council is set to transform vacant lots into vibrant green spaces, thanks to a new funding initiative from the Delaware County DA!

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Historic District Stabilization Committee authorized to acquire properties using eminent domain Legislation empowers committee to acquire real estate in default at fair market value

Massachusetts has taken a bold step by empowering a committee to acquire defaulted properties at fair market value, aiming to revitalize historic districts!

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City discusses sale of NSP properties and affordable housing goals City officials outline plans to sell two NSP rental homes by year-end.

Panama City is paving the way for homeownership with its Neighborhood Stabilization Program, aiming to empower residents and transform lives by selling two homes by year-end!

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California Community Foundation supports Community Stabilization Act for wildfire recovery The Community Stabilization Act aims to protect homeowners from predatory practices post-wildfires.

California lawmakers are stepping up to protect wildfire-affected homeowners from predatory investors with the groundbreaking Community Stabilization Act.

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Minnesota Housing Agency allocates $450,000 for workforce homeownership development Minnesota Housing Finance Agency receives $200,000 for homeowners insurance task force support

Minnesota's Senate Bill 2298 could reshape the state's housing landscape with a groundbreaking $450,000 annual investment to combat the housing crisis—will it be the solution communities have been waiting for?

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