COUNT County of Hoke Social POLE40 RARRD/NC2bE14O OIISIED  Micka T.S Stanton DIRECTOR  Departmént Of  Services  TELEPHONE (910)875-8725 FAX (910)848-7766  MINUTES FOR MEETING OF  THE HOKE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD  January 29,2024  A meeting oft the Hoke County Department of Social Services (the "Board") was held at 4:00 p.m. on January 29, 2024 in the Commissioners Room located in the County Administration Building (Pratt Building) at 227N. Main St., Raeford, NC, pursuant to notice duly given. The following Board Members ("BM"), constituting a quorum, were  present:  Linda Revels, Chair Harry Southerland Virginia Chason Carl A. Pevia vial Phone  Also present representing the Department were Terry Stanton, Director oft the Hoke County Department of Social Services; Deidra Hadley, Personnel Tech I; Barbara Mena, Administrative Officer; Tammy Brewer, Family Support Services Supervisor; Diane Simmons, Program Manager over. Income Maintenance and Child Support; Michelle Williams, Social Worker Supervisor and Kendra McArn; Social Worker III.  Chair Revels called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. and welcomed the Board to  this month's meeting. Thereafter, BM Chason give the invocation. Chair Revels asked for public comments. There were none.  Chair Revels asked for ai motion to approve the consent agenda. BM Southerland made a motion to approve the consent agenda consisting of (a) the December 18, 2023 Minutes, (b) the next meeting date ofN Monday, February 26, 2024 which was seconded  by BM Chason. The vote was unanimous.  Chair Revels asked for the Child Care update from Ms. Tammy Brewer. Ms. Brewer updated the Board on expenditures for December service month. Ms. Brewer reported the total amount spent inj preliminary expenditures was $203,687.00. The amount spent in Smart Start was $12,324.00. The amount spent in Non-Smart was $191,363.00. She stated that the current spending Coefficient is 89% (eighty-nine percent). The Unexpended balance in Non-Smart Start is $1,278,237.00 and Unexpended balance in Smart Start is $25,724.00. Ms. Brewer reported that Child Care still doesn't have a waiting list. Ms. Brewer stated she will code tol Non-Smart Start ifs she gets more funding in Non-Smart Start. This will his us from not over spending in Smart Start funds.  An Equal Opportunity Employer    COUNT County of Hoke / POLBOxB40 RARKL/NCZBE,4O AOLISHED  Micka" T. Stanton DIRECTOR  Departmént! Of  TELEPHONE (910)875-8725 FAX (910)848-7766  Social Services  Ms. Brewer stated she created a flyer for the Energy Program in both English and Spanish. This Chair Revels asked ift the Board had any other questions. There were none. Chair Revels asked for Child Welfare Presentation. Ms. Michelle Williams gave an update ofh her staff. Ms. Williams gave specific details of! how her unit gets reports and how they go thru the process. This department receives referrals of children being abused or neglected. These referrals can come inj person or over the phone. Ifai referral is screened in someone from the team goes out to the home/location and complete a report. BM Chason asked how many cases are in the Social Workers caseload. Ms. Williams stated around 22. Chair Revels ifthey get any anonymous calls? Yes, we do get them. BM Southerland asked how do you deal with homelessness. Ms. Williams stated, we try to get resources for the family but there aren'tmany resources in our area. We also reach out to other counties for resources to assist the family. Chair Revels asked ift the Board  has any other questions. There were none.  Chair Revels asked for the Director's Presentation. Director Stanton directed The Board to the MOU, asked if anyone have any questions. He went over the vacancies in  the agency and noted that we have several offers  Chair Revels asked for a motion to adjourn until Monday, January 29, 2024. BM Pevia made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by BM Southerland. The vote was  unanimous.  Linda Revels, Chair  Micka T. Stanton, Secretary  Date  An Equal Opportunity Employer