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DSS reports falling foster caseload, SNAP/LIEAP funds and local aid available for residents
Summary
Ashe County DSS said the number of children in foster care is falling due to permanency work; SNAP funds were released by the federal government, LIEAP funds of roughly $120,000 are available for older residents in December, and several targeted crisis funds remain for emergency assistance.
At the Dec. 15 meeting, Ashe County Department of Social Services Director Tracy reported operational updates and aid availability for residents.
Tracy said foster-care numbers are declining because of permanency actions including returns home, guardianships and adoptions. She noted a high accuracy rate (98.57%) for the county's child-care subsidy program and said there were no paybacks to the state for that program. On…
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