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MINUTES <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES <br /> June 20,2023 <br /> child placed in the home. Kinship placements are paid at half the foster care board rate. The <br /> increased rates are estimated to cost the County an additional $57,000 in foster care board <br /> payments and $55,000 in adoption assistance. There may be some additional revenue if legislation <br /> that would provide payments to kinship placements is passed by the General Assembly. <br /> Ann Wilkerson noted that she appreciated and enjoyed the Foster Parent Appreciation event last <br /> month. <br /> 4. Budget Update <br /> Nancy Coston updated the Board on the budget status. There are three agenda abstracts on the <br /> consent agenda at the Board of County Commissioners Association tonight. Otherwise there has <br /> not been much change related to the budget. <br /> 5. Director's Report <br /> There was a job fair June 7t" at the Sheraton in Chapel Hill. There were approximately 50 <br /> employers and 40 participants in attendance. <br /> The lease at Gateway was renewed for the fiscal year. <br /> The Veterans' Services Officer has been posted after being reworked. <br /> There are currently 22 vacancies which is an improvement. <br /> Staff have moved back to Southern Human Services. The front is now closed and the entrance is <br /> on the side to finish the HVAC installation. <br /> VII. Announcements <br /> Jamezetta Bedford moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:13 pm. Ann Wilkerson seconded the motion. The motion <br /> was carried without dissent. <br /> Submitted by: <br /> Nancy Coston, DSS Director <br /> Pat Garavaglia, Chair <br /> 2 <br />