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Burke County authorizes RFQ to pursue vertically integrated foster-care vendor
Summary
The Burke County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 Dec. 15 to authorize the county manager to draft and issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) seeking a single vendor to integrate foster-care recruitment, licensing and clinical supports; staff said the move aims to increase licensed foster homes and shorten time in care.
Burke County commissioners voted unanimously Dec. 15 to direct the county manager to draft a request for qualifications (RFQ) to pursue a vertically integrated foster-care vendor. County Manager Brian Eppley told the board the approach would centralize recruitment, licensing and support services with the goal of increasing the number of licensed foster parents and shortening children’s time in care.
Eppley said the county currently has about 11 licensed…
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