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Burke County DSS presents 2025 annual report, cites rise in foster care and $21 million in food benefits
Summary
The Burke County Department of Social Services presented its 2025 annual report April 6, reporting roughly 199 full‑time positions, about 28,000 Medicaid recipients and approximately $21 million in food‑nutrition benefits; the board voted 4–0 to accept the report.
The Burke County Department of Social Services presented its 2025 annual report to commissioners on April 6, detailing staffing levels, program activity and service volumes for the prior calendar year. The board accepted the report by a 4–0 vote.
Corey Fisher Wellman, DSS director, said the agency now has 199 full‑time positions and described operational changes tied to statewide program transitions. "We moved into the statewide foster care plan with Healthy Blue," Fisher Wellman said, noting staff implemented a new statewide data system and legislative…
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