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Text Amendment for Receiving Homes

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.

Public comments (3)

SupportiveAshley GephartOct 19, 2026

Matthew House co-founder and foster/adoptive mother described reducing trauma for children entering foster care and the organization's two years of preparation modeling Isaiah 117.

City Council - Oct 19, 2026 · 1:00:34 →
SupportiveBridget GoldbeckOct 19, 2026

Matthew House board member and juvenile court attorney described children withdrawing in caseworker offices and said the home is not a business and will work under HHS agreements.

City Council - Oct 19, 2026 · 1:02:42 →
SupportiveTyler DahlstromOct 19, 2026

A 22-year-old who lost a parent young shared how emotional support in those first days would be 'heavenly' for children in similar situations.

City Council - Oct 19, 2026 · 1:04:52 →