AGENDA DATE: 4/17/2024
TITLE:
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Department of Social Services Advisory Board Annual Report Fiscal Year 2023
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Receive the DSS Advisory Board Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Dimock, Stebbins
PRESENTER (S): Mary McIntyre, Kaki Dimock, Mary Stebbins
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Department of Social Services Advisory Board, required by the Code of Virginia, was established by the Board of Supervisors to demonstrate an interest in all matters pertaining to local social services, monitor social service programs, and provide an annual report to the governing body. The Department of Social Services Advisory Board enjoys participation from each of the five magisterial districts, meets monthly with Department of Social Services leadership, and receives monthly departmental updates by unit. The Department of Social Services Advisory Board is pleased to present this annual report for the activities of Fiscal Year 2023.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Safety and Well-being: Nurture a safe and healthy community
DISCUSSION: The theme for the Fiscal Year 2023 Department of Social Services Annual Report is 'IMPACTS'. This theme reflects the work done by the department to understand, evaluate, increase, and improve its positive impact on community and individual well-being during Fiscal Year 2023. The report reflects output and outcome data in the programming areas of prevention, child welfare, economic assistance, self-sufficiency, health care, adult and elder services, language assistance, and business services. The Advisory Board is pleased to submit this report to illustrate the impact of the work provided by the Department of Social Services staff.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no impact to budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommend the Board receive this report as an informational item only. No action is needed at th...
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