The 88th Social Services Institute:

Achieving Excellence in Turblent Times

In Partnership with

NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS)

NC Division of Social Services (NC DSS)

NC Division of Child Development (NC DCD)

NC Division of Aging and Adult Services (NC DAAS)

NC Division of Medical Assistance (NC DMA)

NC Association of County Boards of Social Services (NCACBSS)

NC Social Services Association (NCSSA)

NCACDSS

"BEST PRACTICE" AWARD WINNERS

Advancements in Staff & Leadership Development

Tier Three

Catawba County DSS

Click Project Title to View: “County Leadership Excellence”  (CLEx)

Cost Savings Measures and/or Improvements in Efficiency

Tier One/Two

Cleveland County DSS

Click Project Title to View: “Re-Organization of the Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) Department”

Cost Savings Measures and/or Improvements in Efficiency

Tier Three

Catawba County DSS

Click Project Title to View: “Transportation Referral Information Program Software (TRIPS)”

Empowering Clients to Self-Sufficiency

Tier One/Two

Alamance County DSS

Click Project Title to View:  "Dad’s Ready For Work: Day Laborer’s Program"

Empowering Clients to Self-Sufficiency

Tier Three

Cumberland County DSS

Click Project Title to View:  “Subsidized Employment”

Innovations in Services to Customers

Tier One/Two

Orange County DSS

Click Project Title to View: “CPS Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative”

Innovations in Services to Customers

Tier Three

Catawba County DSS

Click Project Title to View: “Specialized Foster Care Team”

Profiles in Community Collaboration

Tier One/Two

Cleveland County DSS

Profiles in Community Collaboration

Tier Three

Forsyth County DSS

Click Project Title to View: "TEAM-UP" (Teens Engaged in Aspiring Mentorships: an Uplifting Partnership)