Anne Odusanya

The Commission held a quarterly meeting to address new business, primarily focusing on appointments and reappointments to various county departments of social services boards across multiple congressional districts. Several appointments were approved for candidates in Halifax, Northampton, Washington, Camden, Currituck, Lenoir, Beaufort, Craven, Pamlico, Caldwell, Rowan, Yancey, Harnett, and Johnston counties. Other applications were deferred for further vetting, including those for Wilson, Pasquotank, Tyrrell, Davidson, Chatham, Randolph, Cumberland, Hoke, Moore, and Franklin counties.

This document outlines the proposed allocation of $76 million in federal Social Services Block Grant funds by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for the 2021-2022 state fiscal year. The plan details the utilization of these funds across various critical social services, including adoption, counseling, adult day care, foster care, protective services for adults, housing, and residential treatment. Additional programs covered encompass child care for child welfare cases, community-based services for elderly and disabled individuals, mental health services, and transportation, aiming to provide essential support to North Carolina residents.

The agenda for the quarterly meeting includes a presentation on the TANF State Plan for FY2026-2028, a status update on rule 10A NCAC 06P, R-X, discussion regarding appointments to County Department of Social Services Boards, and a regional director update.

The meeting agenda includes discussions on the PATH NC program, updates on multiple administrative code rules concerning various social services programs, and the posting of several rule sets for public comment. Additionally, the commission will address appointments to county departments of social services boards, receive a regional director update, and discuss the abolishment of social services boards in Duplin, Hyde, and Pamlico counties.

The meeting includes an ethics reminder, a roll call, and the introduction of agenda topics. New business items cover various administrative rules regarding Adult Day Services, the State In-Home Fund, and updates concerning the Rules Review Commission. Additional discussions will focus on a regional director update, a legislative session report, and a presentation on disaster assistance. The meeting will conclude with opportunities for staff and commissioner comments.