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In this vital episode, we sit down with Sara Foust, Director of Codington County Community Services and a board member for the key resource hub, Coddington Connects.
Foust explains how her office has moved beyond the traditional “welfare” model to embrace a proactive philosophy: “If we can catch people upstream, we can save money downstream.”
What You’ll Hear:
A New Approach to Poverty: Learn about the innovative Transition to Success model, which views poverty as a “medical condition” and seeks to provide necessary supports, not just temporary aid.
Connecting the Community: Foust details the creation of Coddington Connects, a collaborative entity uniting over 45 local social service providers to make accessing help easier than ever.
The Restart Program: Hear about the impactful $1 million grant and the resulting Restart Diversion Program, which works to keep people with substance use disorder out of the long-term legal system through structured accountability.
Current Challenges: Foust discusses the critical needs currently facing the community, especially working families, following the expiration of key COVID-era assistance funds.
Resources You Can Use: Find out how the Community Health Worker Program connects residents with resources like energy assistance and where to go if you or someone you know needs funeral or emergency housing support.
Don’t miss this conversation on how local leadership is working to help every resident achieve their full potential.
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