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Berkeley County adopts Foster Care Awareness proclamation, accepts records-management grant
Summary
Commissioners adopted a Foster Care Awareness Month proclamation presented by Allison Metro of the National Youth Advocate Program, reappointed a student as honorary commissioner, and unanimously accepted a FY27 Records Management Preservation Board grant (amount not specified).
The Berkeley County Commission on April 30 adopted a proclamation recognizing Foster Care Awareness Month after Allison Metro of the National Youth Advocate Program presented the request.
Commissioners thanked Metro for bringing attention to foster care issues. Vice President R. Stephen Catlett and Commissioner John Hardy expressed appreciation for child-welfare staffers; Hardy commended CPS workers and those who serve children and families in challenging conditions. Commissioner Hardy moved to adopt the proclamation; the motion carried unanimously.
Separately, Grants Administrator Elizabeth Lapchak asked the Commission to accept a FY27 Records Management Preservation Board grant. Vice President Catlett moved to accept the grant and the Commission approved it unanimously. The transcript does not state the grant amount.
The Commission also presented Laila Deuell from South Middle School as the Honorary Commissioner for the week.
No additional funding details or reporting requirements for the grant were specified in the meeting record; department staff will follow standard grant acceptance processes.
