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Local nonprofit '1 More 1 Less' outlines church-based foster-care recruitment model to Burke County commissioners
Summary
Representatives of the nonprofit 1 More 1 Less presented to the board on a church-centered model to recruit and support foster parents; county manager said the initiative could help reduce out‑of‑county placements and staff will explore local partnerships.
The Burke County Board of Commissioners heard a presentation on June 16 from Jeff Marburger of the nonprofit 1 More 1 Less about a faith‑based approach to recruiting and supporting foster families.
County Manager Brian Manning introduced the initiative, saying the county has struggled to recruit and retain licensed foster parents and that the board has started convening a group to address the issue. Manning said Burke…
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