CATHY CRANE PROMOTED TO COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR; VETERANS AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL SERVICES CONSOLIDATED TO ONE DEPARTMENT

Director Cathy Crane

MONROE COUNTY, FL – To continue streamlining Monroe County departments and services, Monroe County Veterans Affairs and Monroe County Social Services will now be consolidated under a new Monroe County Community Services department led by Director Cathy Crane, who will oversee the responsibilities of both. Crane has been with Monroe County since 2018.
 
The department will continue to offer prioritized services for Monroe County’s most vulnerable residents, including Veterans, seniors, the disabled, low-income individuals, and families with young children.
 
“Cathy’s leadership and dedication make her the right choice to lead this new department and strengthen our community services and support for Monroe County residents,” said Assistant County Administrator Tina Boan.
 
The county offers assistance to Monroe County’s 8,000 Veterans, military personnel, survivors, dependents, and family members, as well as congregate meals and nutritional support programs for senior citizens, Special Transportation Services, low-income housing and weatherization funding, in-home and respite services, and more.
 
Veterans can find more information here: www.monroecounty-fl.gov/va. Other community services can be found here: www.monroecounty-fl.gov/socialservices.