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Guilford County proclaims August 2026 Child Support Awareness Month
Summary
Commissioner Carly Cook read a proclamation recognizing August 2026 as Child Support Awareness Month; county child-support staff said the department serves nearly 15,700 residents and collected more than $32,500,000 in fiscal year 2026 and will conduct outreach during the month.
Commissioner Carly Cook presented a proclamation declaring August 2026 as Child Support Awareness Month in Guilford County and acknowledged child‑support professionals for their work to strengthen families and support children.
The proclamation, read aloud, said Guilford County Child Support Services "touches the lives of nearly 15,700 residents each year" and collected more than $32,500,000 in child support during fiscal year 2026. Child‑support staff accepted the proclamation; Leilani Mayfield, identified in the transcript as a child support agent, said the recognition belongs to the department and its community partners and outlined outreach plans such as visits to public‑health, WIC and DSS offices and wearing green ribbons during the month.
Why it matters: The proclamation highlights county child‑support operations and public outreach intended to increase awareness of services and support family stability.
Quote: "This recognition belongs to our entire child support team and to the many community partners who help us serve families each day," said a child support representative accepting the proclamation.
What’s next: Department staff said they will visit local offices to raise awareness; the proclamation was adopted as part of the meeting's presentations.
