Federal funding cuts could jeopardize Columbiana County programs for the needy

SALEM — Potential funding cuts in federal aid may result in reductions in programs for a county agency that helps the needy as well as staff layoffs.

Eileen Dray-Bardon, director of Columbiana County’s Department of Job and Family services, told the commissioners Wednesday she and other JFS officials would go to Columbus next for hearings on the issue.

Dray-Bardon said the county could see cuts of $898,967 in federal Title XX funds that are used for a variety of programs.

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