House subcommittee adopts DFCS FY27 BA report, adds training and child-advocacy funding The House Finance Subcommittee adopted the Department of Family and Community Services FY27 budget action report and approved several member amendments including $350,000 for in-person OCS training and $1.5 million to backfill child advocacy center grants; the panel also approved retention incentives and intent language to hire higher-level protective-services staff.

The House Finance Subcommittee has taken a bold step in shaping Alaska's future by adopting a budget that boosts training and funding for child advocacy centers amidst ongoing debates on retention and recruitment strategies.

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Board approves county role as fiscal agent for multi-county foster-parent grant County social-services director Jackie Clayton told supervisors the Northern Neck foster-parent program grant will be fully funded; the board approved serving as fiscal agent for the regional, reimbursable one-year grant that could be extended to five years if benchmarks are met.

Northumberland County just approved a game-changing foster-parent recruitment program that could keep local children in their community for years to come!

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Amber Collaborates with Local Organizations to Support Foster Care Efforts Amber engages with county DSS and faith leaders to enhance foster care recruitment strategies.

Community leaders are uniting in Burke County to tackle the pressing needs of families in crisis, focusing on innovative strategies for foster care recruitment and support.

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Burke County DSS reports hiring surge and updates on foster care services Burke County DSS reduces vacancy rate while expanding foster care recruitment efforts.

Burke County is making strides in staffing and foster care services, with a noticeable drop in vacancy rates and an ambitious plan to recruit more foster parents.

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