Social Services in a Bind ; Director Tells Greene County Commissioners the Department Faces Drastic Cuts in State and Federal Funds at a Time When More Residents Need Assistance.

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Greene County social services are being squeezed between multiple budget cuts while the demand for services continues to climb because of the economic downturn.

While presenting her annual report to the Greene County Commissioners, Beth Rubin, county job and family services director, said her department is facing what could be devastating cuts in state and federal money with more and more local residents needing assistance finding work, paying rent and just getting food on the table.

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Social Services in a Bind ; Director Tells Greene County Commissioners the Department Faces Drastic Cuts in State and Federal Funds at a Time When More Residents Need Assistance.

"We're drowning. It has a huge impact on what we do," Rubin said, of anticipated cuts in f...

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