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Agency Testimony

Commissioner explains prevention contract closures for savings

New York City Council · May 28, 2026 · starts 0:18:29 · 34 sec

Jones-Gaston explains the budget includes closing four prevention programs totaling 360 slots for $2.7M CTL savings, with assurances that no family will lose services and that ACS will monitor community needs.

Rebecca Jones Gaston

As part of our efforts to look closely at our budget and possible efficiencies, this budget includes closing four programs totaling 360 slots for savings of $2.7 million

Rebecca Jones Gaston

CTL and $7.1 million gross.

Rebecca Jones Gaston

We will be working closely with the four providers as well.

Rebecca Jones Gaston

as the providers in the same catchment area to ensure that no family loses services.

Rebecca Jones Gaston

We will also continue to monitor community needs and make sure families continue to have access to services.