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DSS reports rising foster-care placements, staffing challenges and concerns about SNAP contingency funding
Summary
Burke County Department of Social Services reported 194 children in foster care at the snapshot date, persistent vacancy and caseload issues, and warned that federal SNAP contingency plans tied to the federal shutdown could reduce benefits to 50% for November without further action.
Burke County’s Department of Social Services briefed commissioners on staffing, foster‑care placements and SNAP benefits during the Nov. 3 pre‑agenda meeting.
Corey (DSS) said the department had roughly 16 current vacancies (about an 8% vacancy rate) and is pursuing aggressive hiring measures, including sign‑on bonuses and reclassification of positions to reduce travel and caseload burden. He described changes after the county shifted to a statewide…
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