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61 <br /> Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2017 <br /> as they relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. <br /> If applicable, is there a fiscal impact (Le., funding, staff time, other <br /> resources) associated with these proposed activities (please list). <br /> The Board of Social Services will continue to oversee operations of the <br /> Department of Social Services as staff carry out programs of human services. <br /> (Goal 1, Priority 4) The majority of the budget for Social Services relates to this <br /> goal. <br /> What are the concerns or emerging issues your board has identified for the <br /> upcoming year that it plans to address, or wishes to bring to the <br /> Commissioners' attention? <br /> 1. Potential changes to federal and state programs and funding streams r` <br /> 2. Employment services programming <br /> 3. NC FAST expansion into energy, child care subsidy, and child welfare <br /> 4. Program and services access issues for low-income families, including <br /> transportation, technology, medical and mental health services <br /> 5. Potential child welfare program changes and impacts <br /> • The Board of Social Services is concerned with the numbers of Orange <br /> County residents in need of services and potential impacts on vulnerable <br /> and disenfranchised residents. The Board wants to be certain that the <br /> critical programs and services provided by the Department of Social <br /> Services can continue to operate and that residents of Orange County are <br /> able to access the services they need. <br />