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DSS reports rising foster-care caseloads and SNAP uncertainty as federal funding shifts loom
Summary
DSS reported a point-in-time foster-care population of 194 children, recent increases in out-of-county placements for therapeutic or adoption reasons, and flagged possible SNAP reductions if federal contingency funding is used; commissioners discussed travel costs and recruitment incentives for foster parents.
Burke County Department of Social Services presented monthly operational metrics on Nov. 3 and told commissioners that foster-care caseloads and SNAP uncertainty remain pressing concerns.
Personnel and caseloads: DSS reported about a 6–8% vacancy rate (roughly 16 open positions), recent hiring progress and the rollout of a sign‑on bonus strategy aimed at recruiting experienced social workers. The department said it had about 234 open CPS cases at the end of September (down from a February peak of 306) and reported 17 children entered…
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