Study links chronic homelessness to high public costs in Johnson County
Four men in Johnson County labeled chronically homeless cost taxpayers about $140,000 per year in unreimbursed services. Over 4.5 years their combined costs exceed $2.1 million. Shelter House has land for a FUSE project aimed at breaking this cycle, with next steps and a neighborhood meeting planned.
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Criminal Justice System
Johnson County
Canganelli
Iowa City
Iowa Finance Authority
Dave Jamison
Shelter House
Finance Authority
VA report cites good faith effort in Ketchum case
Officials urge thorough VA implementation after an Iowa City veteran's death by own action. The inquiry found a psychiatrist warned the inpatient unit was full and a later no show left treatment opportunities lost while four treatment plans were created but not updated. Recommendations include post death reviews and tighter no show policies.
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Brandon
Ketchum
Court weighs placement options for girl delinquent
A 16 year old is contested between in state and out of state facilities as Judge Burns reviews a plan to place her at the Eldora boys school or other options. DHS and juvenile officers report staffing needs and safety concerns with any out of state or single sex placement. The August 16 hearing will decide if a suitable facility can be found within Iowa or if arrangements abroad are required.
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Iowa State Training School
Eldora
Houghton
Jason Burns
Iowa Department of Human Services
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Four Oaks
Amy Ryan
Ryan
Indiana
Michigan
Erin Altheide
Johnson
Iowa
Altheide
Vern Armstrong
Armstrong
Voss
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