Oakland County adds $285,000 for crisis, trafficking prevention and keeps key programs funded

A staff member said the budget includes $285,000 "to strengthen community safety through crisis intervention, emergency preparedness, human trafficking prevention, and child protection services." "The budget also includes $500,000 to expand mental health and maternal health services and $285,000 to strengthen community safety through crisis intervention, emergency preparedness, human trafficking prevention, and child protection services," the speaker said.

The speaker also stated the budget continues funding for county programs including Oakland80, which supports working-age adults pursuing degrees or apprenticeships, the Sheriff's Office Crisis Response Unit, and Oakland Connects, which links residents to medical care, housing and food assistance. The announcement did not specify program budgets, implementing departments, or metrics for evaluating impact.