Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
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Recognition of Department of Social Services
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The Rutherford County Department of Social Services was recently honored with two prestigious awards recognizing the impact of the project, “Share for Foster Care.”
2025 NCACDSS Innovation Award
Presented at the 22nd Annual NCACDSS Innovation Awards, this recognition celebrates the innovative efforts to improve outcomes for foster children in North Carolina.
2025 Civic Excellence in Innovation Award
Awarded by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, this honor was officially presented at the 118th NCACC Annual Conference on August 21, 2025. It highlights the department’s commitment to civic innovation and excellence in service.
These awards were made possible through the success of “Share for Foster Care,” supported by a Dogwood Health Trust Grant, which led to the creation of “The Lighthouse at Building D” on the DSS campus — a dedicated, child-friendly space that ensures no foster child ever has to sleep on the floor of the DSS offices again.
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Contact Information:
Chairman Bryan King
bryan.king@rutherfordcountync.gov
828-287-6045
Recommended Motion:
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Recognition.