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Commissioner Keigher – DHHS – Social Services Division – To Accept and Appropriate Additional State Grant Funds through NC Division of Social Services (DSS) for Emergency Foster Care Placements in the Amount of $17,733
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STAFF CONTACT
Shannon Myers - Social Services Director - 704-862-6721
BUDGET IMPACT
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General Fund: Increase State revenue by $17,733. Increase operating expenditures by $17,733. No additional County funds.
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BACKGROUND
The NC Division of Social Services (DSS) recognizes the current situation with locating the required residential treatment placement for children in DSS custody with complex behavioral health needs, therefore, funds have been allocated to the counties. These funds are intended to temporarily assist county departments of social services in addressing identified placement needs for children in the custody of the agencies who are awaiting a Medicaid leveled treatment placement. While children await the location of the placement, these funds can be used to prevent them from staying in a DSS office.
Gaston County is allocated $17,733 for FY25-26.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR)