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DSS reports foster-care declines and staff promotions; child-care subsidy freeze noted
Ashe County Board of Commissioners · January 20, 2026
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Summary
The county’s Department of Social Services reported a drop in foster-care cases to 34 and announced a promotion to foster-care supervisor; the director also outlined a national CCDF childcare funding freeze affecting some states and said North Carolina’s January payments were secure.
The county’s Department of Social Services reported progress on child-welfare caseloads and staffing and warned the board about broader childcare funding uncertainty.
DSS Director Tracy said the number of children in foster care for the reported month…
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