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Meeting Date 4/19/04 <br /> <br /> CABARRUS COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />AGENDA ITEM REQUEST <br /> <br />Agenda Item # <br /> <br />SUBJECT: <br />Three Temporary Social Workers to assist in Foster Care for Children's Services programs <br />from March 1,2004 through June 30, 2004. <br /> <br />BRIEF SUMMARY: <br />On March 19, 2004, the Board approved additional Foster Care revenues and expenses of <br />$781,421 .The agency has experienced a significant increase in the number of children <br />brought into foster care attributed to the severe and chronic substance abuse issues and <br />lack of sufficient court time. The current staffing level does not allow the agency to fully <br />meet the needs of the children in order to ascertain permanent living arrangement for <br />them. The cost of three temporary Social Workers will be reimbursed 100% with <br />Children's Services Administration revenues. <br /> <br />REQUESTED ACTION: (Suggested motion if the Board approves the agenda item as presented) <br /> <br />Approve the budget amendment. <br /> <br />Attachments [] Yes [] No Expected Length of Presentation (for questions) <br /> <br />Submitted By: Jim Cook, Dir.; Connie Polk, Prog. Mgr. Date: 3/15/04 <br /> <br />Budget Amendment Required: [] Yes [] No <br /> <br />Budget Amendment Attached and Reviewed by Budget Officer: <br /> <br />[] Yes [] No <br /> <br />County Manager's Recommendations/Comments: <br />Approval recommended. <br /> <br />Action Taken: <br />Approved [ ] Deferred [ ] <br />Denied [] Other [] <br /> <br />Manager's Signature (~~~ <br /> <br /> <br />