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DSS reports staffing gaps, foster‑care placement shortages and quick use of disaster funds
Summary
Corey Fisher Wellman of Burke County Department of Social Services reported 29 open positions (12 with candidates in process), roughly $200,000 of disaster funds spent so far, and ongoing shortages in higher‑level foster placements; commissioners accepted the monthly operations report unanimously.
Corey Fisher Wellman, representing Burke County Department of Social Services, told commissioners the department continues to operate under staffing pressure and a persistent shortage of higher‑level foster placements while also spending temporary disaster relief funds after recent storms.
Wellman said DSS had 29 open positions at the time of the report, with 12 of those candidates in the hiring process; removing those in process left approximately 17 positions with no…
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