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61 Chairman Garrett stated that she felt it important that someone work with the parents of abused and neglected children. Mrs. Tyroler replied that Social Services tries to assist parents and works with them through. Mental Health and CRIB. Commissioner Gustaveson inquired if the Staff present worked in all areas of Social Services or just in the Protective Services Division? He inquired of the increase in referrals recently. Mr. Ward replied that the public was more aware and willing to report child abuse and neglect. Social Services workers in the Public Schools had increased the load. Mrs. Tyroler stated that in five months there were 75 referrals in the Chapel Hi11-Carrboro School System. Ms. Deanne Bullard spoke of the need for additional staff for Adult Services.. She stated that this Department needed two case workers and one part time supervisor. Mr. Ward informed the Board of a new "Protective Service Law" which now covers people 18 years and over instead of 60 years and over. Mr. Barbara Faust stated that she "hoped the Commissioners would come up with the money - the Workers are overworked." Mrs. Garrett inquired of the Fiscal Officer of the status of the Contingency Fund. Mx. Evans estimated that approximately $75,000. was available, however, the Board could not be sure of what they would run into this year. Mr. Evans reminded the Board of the U.N.C. Tax issue. Commissioner Pinney admonished the Board that "we are only two months into this year's budget and we have already spent $25,000. from the Contin- gency Fund and there is no way to get more money." Discussion ensued between the Fiscal Officer, the County Manager, and membezs of the Board regarding the passible shift in surplus funds from one area to another. Chairman Garrett inquired of Mr. Ward if the Social Service Depart- ment would wait a couple of weeks? Mr. Ward stated "if we wait we cannot get new staff started by October 1, 1975." Commissioner Gustaveson stated that he felt the Board needed a clearer picture of the Budget. That he is generally in favor of additional staff if we can find the money. He requested the Board to wait and look at figures. Commissioner Whitted stated that he was not sure two weeks would made a difference, that the Contingency Fund was not going to change in two weeks. Mrs. Garrett inquired of the unappropriated surplus from the 1975- 1976 Budget. a The Fiscal gfficer stated that it was between the $15,000 and $20,000. range. Commissioner walker stated that he had opposed the request for additional staff at the Social Services Beard meeting, however, he would not fight against the request now that the Social Services Department was confronting the Commissioners. He stated further that he did nod see how the Board could make a decision tonight. Chairman Garrett stated that it was the consensus of the Board to delay any action on the matter until the Audit report was received. However, she felt the Board would react favorably.. The item would be added to the Agenda again. Ttem #11-C Child Support Enforcement -