CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Jill Marano, Director of Family Services
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Receive a report from Deputy Director of Family Services, Patrick Barkley, reviewing the end of year report on the Resource Development and Support unit for 2023. (For possible action)
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BACKGROUND:
In January of 2023 the Department of Family Services presented to the Board on the critical need for more placement resources for children and youth in foster care. Over the past year the department has worked on increasing recruitment efforts, streamlining internal processes, and increasing efforts to license foster parents. This presentation will review for the board the steps that have been taken and progress for the year.