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Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 09:09:10 -0500
From: "Brady, Cindy"
Since tomorrow is jeans day, I would like to pack up the Christmas toys and clean up the storage room. I think we will leave all the clothing in the old Intake room since we may need them due to not having vouchers. We may also move the tote bags into the old Intake room for convenience! We will start after lunch, about 1:00. I would love to have your help if you are available! Thank you for all your help throughout the entire Christmas season. Cindy E. Brady MSEd Licensing & Placement Supervisor Youth and Family Services 700 East Stonewall St. Charlotte, NC 28202 704-336-7348
From: "Brady, Cindy"
Since tomorrow is jeans day, I would like to pack up the Christmas toys and clean up the storage room. I think we will leave all the clothing in the old Intake room since we may need them due to not having vouchers. We may also move the tote bags into the old Intake room for convenience! We will start after lunch, about 1:00. I would love to have your help if you are available! Thank you for all your help throughout the entire Christmas season. Cindy E. Brady MSEd Licensing & Placement Supervisor Youth and Family Services 700 East Stonewall St. Charlotte, NC 28202 704-336-7348
Subject: Packing up toys and cleaning storage room
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 09:09:10 -0500
From: "Brady, Cindy"
I will be out of the office from January 5th -9th. I will be returning to the office on Monday January 12th.
Subject: Packing up toys and cleaning storage room
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 09:09:10 -0500
From: "Brady, Cindy"
I will be out of the office from January 5th -9th. I will be returning to the office on Monday January 12th.
Subject: giving tree 08 labels
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 10:40:42 -0500
From: "Fox, Morgan"
attached Morgan F. Jeter, MSW Resource Development Social Worker Youth and Family Services Department Mecklenburg County DSS 700 E Stonewall St Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 353-0067
Subject: RE: giving tree 08 labels
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 11:28:35 -0500
From: "Brady, Cindy"
Thank you so very much! Cindy E. Brady MSEd Licensing & Placement Supervisor Youth and Family Services 700 East Stonewall St. Charlotte, NC 28202 704-336-7348
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From: Fox, Morgan Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 10:41 AM To: Brady, Cindy Subject: giving tree 08 labels
attached Morgan F. Jeter, MSW Resource Development Social Worker Youth and Family Services Department Mecklenburg County DSS 700 E Stonewall St Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 353-0067
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 12:22:21 -0500
From: "Goree, Alyssa"
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From: Taylor-Richards, Susie [mailto:STaylor@jmdlaw.com] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 12:05 PM To: Goree, Alyssa Subject: MCFPA Meeting
Can you please help us get the word out. _____
6209 Deep Forest Ln. Charlotte NC.
704.719.4307
January 9, 2009
RE: MECKLENBURG COUNTY FOSTER PARENTS - WE NEED YOUR INPUT
Dear Foster Parents:
The next meeting of the Mecklenburg County Foster Parent Association will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, at the downtown library. If you are currently utilizing the Food Bank and/or Clothing Closet, it is mandatory that you attend this meeting to discuss important issues.
Many great things are being planned for 2009 and we would like to get your input on what the association can do for you, as foster parents. It is our goal to bring new direction and renewed energy into the association.
If you would like additional information in regards to the meeting, please feel free to visit our web site at MCFPA-NC.com or you can contact me at home (704) 719-4307, on my cell (704) 287-0882, or email KSandTARichards@aol.com . Leave your name, email address and/or phone number and I will get back with you as quickly as possible.
I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, January 17.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Richards
President - MCFPA
TAR/ksr
Enclosure
Subject: FW: MCFPA Meeting
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 12:22:21 -0500
From: "Goree, Alyssa"
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From: Taylor-Richards, Susie [mailto:STaylor@jmdlaw.com] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 12:05 PM To: Goree, Alyssa Subject: MCFPA Meeting
Can you please help us get the word out. _____
6209 Deep Forest Ln. Charlotte NC.
704.719.4307
January 9, 2009
RE: MECKLENBURG COUNTY FOSTER PARENTS - WE NEED YOUR INPUT
Dear Foster Parents:
The next meeting of the Mecklenburg County Foster Parent Association will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, at the downtown library. If you are currently utilizing the Food Bank and/or Clothing Closet, it is mandatory that you attend this meeting to discuss important issues.
Many great things are being planned for 2009 and we would like to get your input on what the association can do for you, as foster parents. It is our goal to bring new direction and renewed energy into the association.
If you would like additional information in regards to the meeting, please feel free to visit our web site at MCFPA-NC.com or you can contact me at home (704) 719-4307, on my cell (704) 287-0882, or email KSandTARichards@aol.com . Leave your name, email address and/or phone number and I will get back with you as quickly as possible.
I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, January 17.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Richards
President - MCFPA
TAR/ksr
Enclosure
Subject: FW: MCFPA Meeting
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 13:27:09 -0500
From: "Goree, Alyssa"
see below
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From: Taylor-Richards, Susie [mailto:STaylor@jmdlaw.com] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 1:23 PM To: Goree, Alyssa Subject: RE: MCFPA Meeting
I appreciate that. I remember Crystal mentioned that to us earlier, it just slipped my mind until I noticed the up-coming date on the calendar. Thank you for you help.
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From: Goree, Alyssa [mailto:Alyssa.Goree@mecklenburgcountync.gov] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 1:19 PM To: Taylor-Richards, Susie Subject: RE: MCFPA Meeting
In order to get this to our foster parents in time through the mail, we will need more time in the future. Our mail system is slow and if we sent it out today it may not get there til the middle of next week, which wouldnt give them very much time to plan for it. But we are sending it out! Thanks.
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From: Taylor-Richards, Susie [mailto:STaylor@jmdlaw.com] Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 12:05 PM To: Goree, Alyssa Subject: MCFPA Meeting
Can you please help us get the word out.
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6209 Deep Forest Ln. Charlotte NC.
704.719.4307
January 9, 2009
RE: MECKLENBURG COUNTY FOSTER PARENTS - WE NEED YOUR INPUT
Dear Foster Parents:
The next meeting of the Mecklenburg County Foster Parent Association will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, at the downtown library. If you are currently utilizing the Food Bank and/or Clothing Closet, it is mandatory that you attend this meeting to discuss important issues.
Many great things are being planned for 2009 and we would like to get your input on what the association can do for you, as foster parents. It is our goal to bring new direction and renewed energy into the association.
If you would like additional information in regards to the meeting, please feel free to visit our web site at MCFPA-NC.com or you can contact me at home (704) 719-4307, on my cell (704) 287-0882, or email KSandTARichards@aol.com . Leave your name, email address and/or phone number and I will get back with you as quickly as possible.
I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, January 17.
Sincerely,
Thomas A. Richards
President - MCFPA
TAR/ksr
Enclosure
Subject: anonymous letter
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 18:43:02 -0500
From: "Wilson, Mary"
Dear Team:
The County Manager recently shared the attached letter with me. I requested permission to share this with all of you as I want to keep you informed. While I had hoped these letters would stop based upon the progress we have been making, unfortunately, they have not.
Nevertheless, we will continue our efforts to move the department from being good to great.
Over the past 6 months, I believe we have taken some significant strides together as an organization. We have held a DSS wide staff training and recognition that for the first time in the history of the organization, brought all 1200 employees together for training and recognition. We have implemented a tuition reimbursement program for the first time for all employees. We have aligned ourselves with County shared services which are already improving our access to resources. And we have engaged community partners and placed social workers in the community to meet the client where they are located.
Since I have come on Board at DSS I have taken the opportunity to get to know as many of you as I can through small group meetings, one on one sessions, meetings at different DSS locations and attending your staff meetings. I have met with hundreds of employees at every level of the organization and I will continue to do so. Over and over I have had employees tell me things such as, "Once again I want to thank you for listening to what we had to say. Once again I have that feeling that you really care about the front line workers. In all the years I have been at DSS, the director has always kept his distance from the front line workers, but ever since you have been here I have felt someone really does care about us."
What I have learned is that there are passionate people at DSS who love what they do but don't always have a way to have their voice heard at every level of the organization. You have questions and ideas and there is not always a non-threatening way to share ideas or get answers. My vision for DSS is that every employee will be valued as an important part of the team. It is my desire that each one of you would embrace this vision, to continue to move our organization forward.
Next week the Senior Executive Team will be involved in an offsite meeting to develop our vision and mission statement for DSS and our 6 month Strategic Plan. Once that is finalized, we will develop and publish a communication plan to keep you updated on how you can get involved to help make a difference. We will continue to communicate progress on all initiatives on a regular basis.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. You are the BEST team and I look forward to working with you to serve all the citizens of Mecklenburg County.
Regards,
Mary
Mary E. Wilson Director Department of Social Services 301 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28211 W) 704-336-Mary C) 704-649-0568 mary.wilson@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Subject: anonymous letter
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 18:43:02 -0500
From: "Wilson, Mary"
Dear Team:
The County Manager recently shared the attached letter with me. I requested permission to share this with all of you as I want to keep you informed. While I had hoped these letters would stop based upon the progress we have been making, unfortunately, they have not.
Nevertheless, we will continue our efforts to move the department from being good to great.
Over the past 6 months, I believe we have taken some significant strides together as an organization. We have held a DSS wide staff training and recognition that for the first time in the history of the organization, brought all 1200 employees together for training and recognition. We have implemented a tuition reimbursement program for the first time for all employees. We have aligned ourselves with County shared services which are already improving our access to resources. And we have engaged community partners and placed social workers in the community to meet the client where they are located.
Since I have come on Board at DSS I have taken the opportunity to get to know as many of you as I can through small group meetings, one on one sessions, meetings at different DSS locations and attending your staff meetings. I have met with hundreds of employees at every level of the organization and I will continue to do so. Over and over I have had employees tell me things such as, "Once again I want to thank you for listening to what we had to say. Once again I have that feeling that you really care about the front line workers. In all the years I have been at DSS, the director has always kept his distance from the front line workers, but ever since you have been here I have felt someone really does care about us."
What I have learned is that there are passionate people at DSS who love what they do but don't always have a way to have their voice heard at every level of the organization. You have questions and ideas and there is not always a non-threatening way to share ideas or get answers. My vision for DSS is that every employee will be valued as an important part of the team. It is my desire that each one of you would embrace this vision, to continue to move our organization forward.
Next week the Senior Executive Team will be involved in an offsite meeting to develop our vision and mission statement for DSS and our 6 month Strategic Plan. Once that is finalized, we will develop and publish a communication plan to keep you updated on how you can get involved to help make a difference. We will continue to communicate progress on all initiatives on a regular basis.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. You are the BEST team and I look forward to working with you to serve all the citizens of Mecklenburg County.
Regards,
Mary
Mary E. Wilson Director Department of Social Services 301 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28211 W) 704-336-Mary C) 704-649-0568 mary.wilson@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Subject: anonymous letter
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 18:43:02 -0500
From: "Wilson, Mary"
Dear Team:
The County Manager recently shared the attached letter with me. I requested permission to share this with all of you as I want to keep you informed. While I had hoped these letters would stop based upon the progress we have been making, unfortunately, they have not.
Nevertheless, we will continue our efforts to move the department from being good to great.
Over the past 6 months, I believe we have taken some significant strides together as an organization. We have held a DSS wide staff training and recognition that for the first time in the history of the organization, brought all 1200 employees together for training and recognition. We have implemented a tuition reimbursement program for the first time for all employees. We have aligned ourselves with County shared services which are already improving our access to resources. And we have engaged community partners and placed social workers in the community to meet the client where they are located.
Since I have come on Board at DSS I have taken the opportunity to get to know as many of you as I can through small group meetings, one on one sessions, meetings at different DSS locations and attending your staff meetings. I have met with hundreds of employees at every level of the organization and I will continue to do so. Over and over I have had employees tell me things such as, "Once again I want to thank you for listening to what we had to say. Once again I have that feeling that you really care about the front line workers. In all the years I have been at DSS, the director has always kept his distance from the front line workers, but ever since you have been here I have felt someone really does care about us."
What I have learned is that there are passionate people at DSS who love what they do but don't always have a way to have their voice heard at every level of the organization. You have questions and ideas and there is not always a non-threatening way to share ideas or get answers. My vision for DSS is that every employee will be valued as an important part of the team. It is my desire that each one of you would embrace this vision, to continue to move our organization forward.
Next week the Senior Executive Team will be involved in an offsite meeting to develop our vision and mission statement for DSS and our 6 month Strategic Plan. Once that is finalized, we will develop and publish a communication plan to keep you updated on how you can get involved to help make a difference. We will continue to communicate progress on all initiatives on a regular basis.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. You are the BEST team and I look forward to working with you to serve all the citizens of Mecklenburg County.
Regards,
Mary
Mary E. Wilson Director Department of Social Services 301 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28211 W) 704-336-Mary C) 704-649-0568 mary.wilson@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Subject: RE: anonymous letter
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:22:08 -0500
From: "Love, Hazel"
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From: Wilson, Mary Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 6:43 PM To: DSS-ALL Subject: anonymous letter
Dear Team:
The County Manager recently shared the attached letter with me. I requested permission to share this with all of you as I want to keep you informed. While I had hoped these letters would stop based upon the progress we have been making, unfortunately, they have not.
Nevertheless, we will continue our efforts to move the department from being good to great.
Over the past 6 months, I believe we have taken some significant strides together as an organization. We have held a DSS wide staff training and recognition that for the first time in the history of the organization, brought all 1200 employees together for training and recognition. We have implemented a tuition reimbursement program for the first time for all employees. We have aligned ourselves with County shared services which are already improving our access to resources. And we have engaged community partners and placed social workers in the community to meet the client where they are located.
Since I have come on Board at DSS I have taken the opportunity to get to know as many of you as I can through small group meetings, one on one sessions, meetings at different DSS locations and attending your staff meetings. I have met with hundreds of employees at every level of the organization and I will continue to do so. Over and over I have had employees tell me things such as, "Once again I want to thank you for listening to what we had to say. Once again I have that feeling that you really care about the front line workers. In all the years I have been at DSS, the director has always kept his distance from the front line workers, but ever since you have been here I have felt someone really does care about us."
What I have learned is that there are passionate people at DSS who love what they do but don't always have a way to have their voice heard at every level of the organization. You have questions and ideas and there is not always a non-threatening way to share ideas or get answers. My vision for DSS is that every employee will be valued as an important part of the team. It is my desire that each one of you would embrace this vision, to continue to move our organization forward.
Next week the Senior Executive Team will be involved in an offsite meeting to develop our vision and mission statement for DSS and our 6 month Strategic Plan. Once that is finalized, we will develop and publish a communication plan to keep you updated on how you can get involved to help make a difference. We will continue to communicate progress on all initiatives on a regular basis.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. You are the BEST team and I look forward to working with you to serve all the citizens of Mecklenburg County.
Regards,
Mary
Mary E. Wilson Director Department of Social Services 301 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28211 W) 704-336-Mary C) 704-649-0568 mary.wilson@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Subject: RE: anonymous letter
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:22:08 -0500
From: "Love, Hazel"
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From: Wilson, Mary Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 6:43 PM To: DSS-ALL Subject: anonymous letter
Dear Team:
The County Manager recently shared the attached letter with me. I requested permission to share this with all of you as I want to keep you informed. While I had hoped these letters would stop based upon the progress we have been making, unfortunately, they have not.
Nevertheless, we will continue our efforts to move the department from being good to great.
Over the past 6 months, I believe we have taken some significant strides together as an organization. We have held a DSS wide staff training and recognition that for the first time in the history of the organization, brought all 1200 employees together for training and recognition. We have implemented a tuition reimbursement program for the first time for all employees. We have aligned ourselves with County shared services which are already improving our access to resources. And we have engaged community partners and placed social workers in the community to meet the client where they are located.
Since I have come on Board at DSS I have taken the opportunity to get to know as many of you as I can through small group meetings, one on one sessions, meetings at different DSS locations and attending your staff meetings. I have met with hundreds of employees at every level of the organization and I will continue to do so. Over and over I have had employees tell me things such as, "Once again I want to thank you for listening to what we had to say. Once again I have that feeling that you really care about the front line workers. In all the years I have been at DSS, the director has always kept his distance from the front line workers, but ever since you have been here I have felt someone really does care about us."
What I have learned is that there are passionate people at DSS who love what they do but don't always have a way to have their voice heard at every level of the organization. You have questions and ideas and there is not always a non-threatening way to share ideas or get answers. My vision for DSS is that every employee will be valued as an important part of the team. It is my desire that each one of you would embrace this vision, to continue to move our organization forward.
Next week the Senior Executive Team will be involved in an offsite meeting to develop our vision and mission statement for DSS and our 6 month Strategic Plan. Once that is finalized, we will develop and publish a communication plan to keep you updated on how you can get involved to help make a difference. We will continue to communicate progress on all initiatives on a regular basis.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. You are the BEST team and I look forward to working with you to serve all the citizens of Mecklenburg County.
Regards,
Mary
Mary E. Wilson Director Department of Social Services 301 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28211 W) 704-336-Mary C) 704-649-0568 mary.wilson@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Subject: RE: anonymous letter
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:22:08 -0500
From: "Love, Hazel"
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From: Wilson, Mary Sent: Friday, January 09, 2009 6:43 PM To: DSS-ALL Subject: anonymous letter
Dear Team:
The County Manager recently shared the attached letter with me. I requested permission to share this with all of you as I want to keep you informed. While I had hoped these letters would stop based upon the progress we have been making, unfortunately, they have not.
Nevertheless, we will continue our efforts to move the department from being good to great.
Over the past 6 months, I believe we have taken some significant strides together as an organization. We have held a DSS wide staff training and recognition that for the first time in the history of the organization, brought all 1200 employees together for training and recognition. We have implemented a tuition reimbursement program for the first time for all employees. We have aligned ourselves with County shared services which are already improving our access to resources. And we have engaged community partners and placed social workers in the community to meet the client where they are located.
Since I have come on Board at DSS I have taken the opportunity to get to know as many of you as I can through small group meetings, one on one sessions, meetings at different DSS locations and attending your staff meetings. I have met with hundreds of employees at every level of the organization and I will continue to do so. Over and over I have had employees tell me things such as, "Once again I want to thank you for listening to what we had to say. Once again I have that feeling that you really care about the front line workers. In all the years I have been at DSS, the director has always kept his distance from the front line workers, but ever since you have been here I have felt someone really does care about us."
What I have learned is that there are passionate people at DSS who love what they do but don't always have a way to have their voice heard at every level of the organization. You have questions and ideas and there is not always a non-threatening way to share ideas or get answers. My vision for DSS is that every employee will be valued as an important part of the team. It is my desire that each one of you would embrace this vision, to continue to move our organization forward.
Next week the Senior Executive Team will be involved in an offsite meeting to develop our vision and mission statement for DSS and our 6 month Strategic Plan. Once that is finalized, we will develop and publish a communication plan to keep you updated on how you can get involved to help make a difference. We will continue to communicate progress on all initiatives on a regular basis.
Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. You are the BEST team and I look forward to working with you to serve all the citizens of Mecklenburg County.
Regards,
Mary
Mary E. Wilson Director Department of Social Services 301 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28211 W) 704-336-Mary C) 704-649-0568 mary.wilson@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Subject: YFS Clothing Policy
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:35:49 -0500
From: "Johnson, Michelle"
Good Afternoon, As you are aware the Department of Social Services, Division of Youth and Family Services continues to revamp business to provide a higher level of customer service to the people that it serves. To ensure that this is accomplished the following updated version of the clothing policy has been implemented. This policy is effective immediately. Should you have any questions or feedback, please do hesitate to contact the persons stated in the attached letter. Please share with your staff Michelle B. Johnson 720 E. 4th Street, Suite 502 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 704-432-1122 (Office) 704-336-7429 (Fax Machine) Michelle.Johnson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and any attachments included are from the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services and are for sole use by the intended recipient(s). The information contained herein may include confidential or privileged information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you!
Subject: Read: YFS Clothing Policy
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:21:09 -0500
From: "Brady, Cindy"
Hi Ms. Butler, The Mecklenburg County Foster Parent Association has a clothing closet and food bank which it operates for the foster parents of Mecklenburg County. Unfortunately, these services are in danger of being discontinued due to the rising costs of the storage units these items are housed in. With the moratorium on clothing vouchers, it would be a shame for these resources to be wasted when they are so desperately needed by our foster children. I was wondering if you were aware of any space that DSS/YFS could allocate for the Clothing Closet and food bank to continue its operations. Any assistance you could provide would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance. _____
From: Hinson, Beverly [mailto:Beverly.Hinson@mecklenburgcountync.gov] Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:58 PM To: Taylor-Richards, Susie Cc: Cunningham, Darrell Subject: RE: Mecklenburg county Foster Parent Association
Let me forward this to Darrell Cunningham, Division Director for the Community Resources Division. Darrell?
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From: Taylor-Richards, Susie [mailto:STaylor@jmdlaw.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 1:51 PM To: Hinson, Beverly Cc: KSandTARichards@aol.com Subject: Mecklenburg county Foster Parent Association
Ms. Hinson -
The MCFPA operates a food bank and clothing closet that we open monthly for foster parents who have current placements to come and shop for non-perishable food items and gently used clothing. Our donations come for area coat/clothing drives, school drives and consignment shops and Second Harvest.
We have been renting 4 storage units to house our items. When foster parents come to shop, they pay a $25 fee and for this we give them groceries and a bag of free clothing. Additional bags are $5. Unfortunately, we do not make enough to pay the rental on the storage units and unless we can find another domicile to house our items, we will have to discontinue our services.
We would like to inquire about available space at the Freedom Drive or the Bob Walton Plaza DSS locations.
Would you be open to discussing this with us?
Sincerely,
Thomas Richards/tr
President
MCFPA
TR/sr
Subject: MCFPA Clothing Closet and Food bank
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:00:02 -0500
From: "Averi, Melissa"
Hi Amy, I just want to be sure I am understanding your message correctly- Licensing and PP staff gave fiscal staff numbers out to foster parents, correct? If that is the case I will be sure to get with them via Cindy in the am. Typically the licensing staff manage this communication with fiscal so I am not sure what was different in this case. Regardless we will get with staff in the am. Also just want to be sure that it is still ok for our staff to contact fiscal regarding check issues. This is the instruction Awilda gave us last week. If this has changed please advise. thanks
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From: Risk, Paul M. Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 3:13 PM To: Johnson, Amy; Butler, Karen; Fayko, Donna Cc: Alexander, Stanley; Bradley, Charles; Buchanan, Richard; Levine, Bet; Mcallister, James P.; Muwwakkil, Baheerah; Renfroe, Darrell; Risk, Paul M. Subject: RE: clothing vouchers
Everyone, Please cover this in OPS next week and then create a plan for sharing the information with supervisors and line staff. This information will need to go out quickly and will need to be understood by everyone since phone calls to finance staff will not be allowed. Paul Paul M. Risk, MSW Director, Youth and Family Services 720 E. 4th Street, Suite 502 Charlotte NC 28212 704-336-5929 (Office) 704-336-7429 (Fax) PaulM.Risk@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov please note this is new office location and contact information
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From: Johnson, Amy Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 12:23 PM To: Risk, Paul M.; Butler, Karen; Fayko, Donna Cc: Johnson, Adrienne; Brooks, Awilda Subject: FW: clothing vouchers Importance: High
All, Please see below for email from Awilda. It appears staff are calling her directly to find out the process for the clothing vouchers. The process is made relatively clear in the guidelines we developed and the supervisors should be able to handle that instruction. However, maybe Donna Johnson should do some training. Your call, of course, but we should be able to minimize these calls with training. Thanks. Also, if you could intercede on the part of social workers giving out several fiscal staff's names and numbers if they have an issue with their checks. An Alyssa Goree (supervised by Cindy Brady) and Janice Meyers (supervised by David Fee) gave out the numbers of Adrienne Johnson and Awilda Brooks. The customer called them numerous times because a check was incorrect. The social worker should have gone to the supervisor and the supervisor should handle with the fiscal staff. Please advise staff not to give out numbers to customers. Thanks again. Amy E. Johnson Senior Fiscal Administrator Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services 301 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28211 Work: (704) 336-7976 Cell: (704) 208-7063 Email: Amy.Johnson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov This message may contain information that is confidential and/or protected by law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or communication of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately and delete the message. Please note that although we will take all commercially reasonable efforts to prevent viruses from being transmitted from our systems, it is the responsibility of the recipient to check for and prevent adverse action by viruses on its own systems.
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From: Brooks, Awilda Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 12:07 PM To: Johnson, Amy Subject: clothing vouchers
I just received a call from Trescha MccIlwaine and she was advised to call me to get instructions on completing the clothing voucher. Supervisors need to explain this process or there needs to be collective meeting all staff where this can be reviewed as a informal training session. Awilda Ann Brooks Fiscal Analyst Mecklenburg County Social Services 301 Billingsley Rd Charlotte NC 28211 Office : 704-336-4837 Fax: 704-409-7007
Subject: MCFPA Clothing Closet and Food bank
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:00:02 -0500
From: "Averi, Melissa"
Hi Amy, I just want to be sure I am understanding your message correctly- Licensing and PP staff gave fiscal staff numbers out to foster parents, correct? If that is the case I will be sure to get with them via Cindy in the am. Typically the licensing staff manage this communication with fiscal so I am not sure what was different in this case. Regardless we will get with staff in the am. Also just want to be sure that it is still ok for our staff to contact fiscal regarding check issues. This is the instruction Awilda gave us last week. If this has changed please advise. thanks
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From: Risk, Paul M. Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 3:13 PM To: Johnson, Amy; Butler, Karen; Fayko, Donna Cc: Alexander, Stanley; Bradley, Charles; Buchanan, Richard; Levine, Bet; Mcallister, James P.; Muwwakkil, Baheerah; Renfroe, Darrell; Risk, Paul M. Subject: RE: clothing vouchers
Everyone, Please cover this in OPS next week and then create a plan for sharing the information with supervisors and line staff. This information will need to go out quickly and will need to be understood by everyone since phone calls to finance staff will not be allowed. Paul Paul M. Risk, MSW Director, Youth and Family Services 720 E. 4th Street, Suite 502 Charlotte NC 28212 704-336-5929 (Office) 704-336-7429 (Fax) PaulM.Risk@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov please note this is new office location and contact information
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From: Johnson, Amy Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 12:23 PM To: Risk, Paul M.; Butler, Karen; Fayko, Donna Cc: Johnson, Adrienne; Brooks, Awilda Subject: FW: clothing vouchers Importance: High
All, Please see below for email from Awilda. It appears staff are calling her directly to find out the process for the clothing vouchers. The process is made relatively clear in the guidelines we developed and the supervisors should be able to handle that instruction. However, maybe Donna Johnson should do some training. Your call, of course, but we should be able to minimize these calls with training. Thanks. Also, if you could intercede on the part of social workers giving out several fiscal staff's names and numbers if they have an issue with their checks. An Alyssa Goree (supervised by Cindy Brady) and Janice Meyers (supervised by David Fee) gave out the numbers of Adrienne Johnson and Awilda Brooks. The customer called them numerous times because a check was incorrect. The social worker should have gone to the supervisor and the supervisor should handle with the fiscal staff. Please advise staff not to give out numbers to customers. Thanks again. Amy E. Johnson Senior Fiscal Administrator Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services 301 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28211 Work: (704) 336-7976 Cell: (704) 208-7063 Email: Amy.Johnson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov This message may contain information that is confidential and/or protected by law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or communication of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender immediately and delete the message. Please note that although we will take all commercially reasonable efforts to prevent viruses from being transmitted from our systems, it is the responsibility of the recipient to check for and prevent adverse action by viruses on its own systems.
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From: Brooks, Awilda Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 12:07 PM To: Johnson, Amy Subject: clothing vouchers
I just received a call from Trescha MccIlwaine and she was advised to call me to get instructions on completing the clothing voucher. Supervisors need to explain this process or there needs to be collective meeting all staff where this can be reviewed as a informal training session. Awilda Ann Brooks Fiscal Analyst Mecklenburg County Social Services 301 Billingsley Rd Charlotte NC 28211 Office : 704-336-4837 Fax: 704-409-7007
Subject: FW: Process for vouchers
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:47:13 -0500
From: "Levine, Bet"
fyi- keep for reference please
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From: Fayko, Donna Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 7:01 PM To: Levine, Bet Cc: Butler, Karen Subject: FW: Process for vouchers
Here are the procedures on how to access the clothing allotment that Karen shared on Friday. Donna Fayko 704.336.3274
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From: Butler, Karen Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 2:56 PM To: Alexander, Stanley; Bradley, Charles; Mcallister, James P.; Renfroe, Darrell; Buchanan, Richard; Fayko, Donna; Muwwakkil, Baheerah; Levine, Bet; Shepard-Smith, Rebecca; Syles-Ballard, Denise Cc: Risk, Paul M. Subject: Process for vouchers
Please see the attached outline from finance re: the process for vouchers (emergency and the $150 for foster placements). Please contact Awilda Brooks or Adrienne Johnson with any questions. Thanks! Karen Butler, Deputy Director Youth & Family Services Agency 720 E. Fourth Street, Suite 502 Charlotte, NC 28202 704.432.0292 (desk) 704.336.7429 (fax)
Subject: FW: Process for vouchers
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:47:13 -0500
From: "Levine, Bet"
fyi- keep for reference please
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From: Fayko, Donna Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 7:01 PM To: Levine, Bet Cc: Butler, Karen Subject: FW: Process for vouchers
Here are the procedures on how to access the clothing allotment that Karen shared on Friday. Donna Fayko 704.336.3274
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From: Butler, Karen Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 2:56 PM To: Alexander, Stanley; Bradley, Charles; Mcallister, James P.; Renfroe, Darrell; Buchanan, Richard; Fayko, Donna; Muwwakkil, Baheerah; Levine, Bet; Shepard-Smith, Rebecca; Syles-Ballard, Denise Cc: Risk, Paul M. Subject: Process for vouchers
Please see the attached outline from finance re: the process for vouchers (emergency and the $150 for foster placements). Please contact Awilda Brooks or Adrienne Johnson with any questions. Thanks! Karen Butler, Deputy Director Youth & Family Services Agency 720 E. Fourth Street, Suite 502 Charlotte, NC 28202 704.432.0292 (desk) 704.336.7429 (fax)
Subject: 2008 Project Joy Giving Tree Totals.doc
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:31:21 -0500
From: "Brady, Cindy"
Hi Lisa,
Donna Fayko asked if you would be a good choice to participate in a group revisiting the new clothing voucher protocol since you had had some conversation around this topic already. I told her that you would be a good choice.
She will be getting in touch with you
Bet Levine, MHDL Senior Social Services Manager Youth and Family Services 700 E. Stonewall St. Suite 600 Charlotte, NC 28202 Bet.Levine@Mecklenburgcountync.gov 704-336-3165 704-432-4132 (fax)
Subject: Clothing voucher policy revisit
Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:52:10 -0500
From: "Levine, Bet"
Hi Lisa,
Donna Fayko asked if you would be a good choice to participate in a group revisiting the new clothing voucher protocol since you had had some conversation around this topic already. I told her that you would be a good choice.
She will be getting in touch with you
Bet Levine, MHDL Senior Social Services Manager Youth and Family Services 700 E. Stonewall St. Suite 600 Charlotte, NC 28202 Bet.Levine@Mecklenburgcountync.gov 704-336-3165 704-432-4132 (fax)
Subject: RE: Clothing voucher policy revisit
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:21:52 -0500
From: "Jennings, Lisa"
No problem! Lisa Jennings Resource Development Licensing & Placement Phone: 704-336-2850 Fax: 704-353-0964
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From: Levine, Bet Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 4:52 PM To: Jennings, Lisa Cc: Brady, Cindy Subject: Clothing voucher policy revisit
Hi Lisa,
Donna Fayko asked if you would be a good choice to participate in a group revisiting the new clothing voucher protocol since you had had some conversation around this topic already. I told her that you would be a good choice.
She will be getting in touch with you
Bet Levine, MHDL Senior Social Services Manager Youth and Family Services 700 E. Stonewall St. Suite 600 Charlotte, NC 28202 Bet.Levine@Mecklenburgcountync.gov 704-336-3165 704-432-4132 (fax)
Subject: RE: Clothing voucher policy revisit
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:21:52 -0500
From: "Jennings, Lisa"
No problem! Lisa Jennings Resource Development Licensing & Placement Phone: 704-336-2850 Fax: 704-353-0964
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From: Levine, Bet Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 4:52 PM To: Jennings, Lisa Cc: Brady, Cindy Subject: Clothing voucher policy revisit
Hi Lisa,
Donna Fayko asked if you would be a good choice to participate in a group revisiting the new clothing voucher protocol since you had had some conversation around this topic already. I told her that you would be a good choice.
She will be getting in touch with you
Bet Levine, MHDL Senior Social Services Manager Youth and Family Services 700 E. Stonewall St. Suite 600 Charlotte, NC 28202 Bet.Levine@Mecklenburgcountync.gov 704-336-3165 704-432-4132 (fax)
Subject: voucher policy
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:52:41 -0500
From: "Levine, Bet"
I think this is the most recent "policy" (attachment # 1)
the other is the e-maiil from Mary that the policy was derived from
Please ensure staff have the ppolicy and understand how to facilitate the $150
Bet Levine, MHDL Senior Social Services Manager Youth and Family Services 700 E. Stonewall St. Suite 600 Charlotte, NC 28202 Bet.Levine@Mecklenburgcountync.gov 704-336-3165 704-432-4132 (fax)
Subject: FW: Clothing Allowance Check Request Procedures
Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:08:30 -0500
From: "Butler, Karen"
Latest version
From: Johnson, Amy Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 4:09 PM To: Risk, Paul M.; Fayko, Donna; Butler, Karen Cc: Brooks, Awilda; Johnson, Adrienne Subject: Clothing Allowance Check Request Procedures
Please see attached revised clothing allowance check request process with changes requested during this morning's meeting.
Amy E. Johnson
Senior Fiscal Administrator
Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services
301 Billingsley Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
Work: (704) 336-7976
Cell: (704) 208-7063
Email: Amy.Johnson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
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Subject:
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:39:41 -0500
From: "Brady, Cindy"
Subject: Project Joy
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:15:46 -0500
From: "Hinson, Beverly"
Can you give me your volunteer hours?
Beverly Hinson, CAVNC Community Resources Administrator Mecklenburg County- Dept of Social Services phone 704-336-4545 fax 704-336-8046
Subject: Client Benefits
Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:36:04 -0500
From: "Nelson, Tammera"
Bet needs to know the following today: 1. Number and amount of vouchers used in RD since January 1, 2009 2. Any other client benefits that could have been used in our area. Tammera R. Nelson, MA Social Work Supervisor Youth and Family Services 700 E. Stonewall Street, 6th Floor Charlotte, NC 28202 Office: (704) 336-4972 Fax: (704) 353-0964
Subject: Process for Initial Clothing for Children in Custody - Response Needed
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:47:07 -0500
From: "Johnson, Michelle"
Good Afternoon Providers, As you know, during the last provider meeting the group discussed the new clothing policy that is being implemented by Youth and Family Services. According to this policy each agency is responsible for obtaining the initial clothing for children that come into custody of the department. and placed in a foster home that is under your supervision. To ensure that our staff understands the overall process and how each agency will address the clothing issue and communicate more effective with your staff as it relates to meeting the needs of the children within the timeframe described in the policy it is imperative that we are given the process that you will follow to achieve the desired outcome. For example, will your agency provide the foster parents with a gift card, check or alternative method of payment as well as timeframes. Please e-mail me this process as soon as possible so that we can share the information with our staff and management and reduce any barriers that may hinder the children from receiving their initial clothing in a timely manner. Should you have any questions about the request, please feel free to contact me at 704-432-1122 and don't forget to e-mail your information to Michelle.Johnson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Subject: FW: Process for Initial Clothing for Children in Custody - Response Needed
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:03:52 -0500
From: "Levine, Bet"
Hi Lisa, could you please pass on to the L&P staff? thx
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From: Johnson, Michelle Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 8:47 PM To: Nelson, Tammera; Mack, Gerald; Graham, Brennon; Crawford, Frank; Cooper, Rose; Hugging, Angela; Kuehn, Jennifer; Butler, Karen; Ward, Yvonne M; Clontz, Laine; Bass, Craig; White, Mazie; Rollins, Andrea; Lawing, Clarence; Johnson, James; Simpson-Crumpley, Tiffany; Pinkney, Colin; Fayko, Donna; Cleveland, Libby; Johnson, Amy; Brigitte Perry; Mack, Mary; Iseah, Valerie; Leslie Kellenberger; Knarr, Victoria; Gatlin, Marvina; Current, Jeree; Nichols, Myra; Parks, Yvette; Grosse, Fred; Laurie Whitson; Campbell, Kimm R.; Wilson, Beth; Foster, Edward; Jackson, Angie; Mele, Connie; Brady, Cindy; Crockett, Grayce; Levine, Bet; Howe, John; Daughety, Julie; Powers, Mary Jo Cc: Butler, Karen; Fayko, Donna Subject: Process for Initial Clothing for Children in Custody - Response Needed Importance: High
Good Afternoon Providers, As you know, during the last provider meeting the group discussed the new clothing policy that is being implemented by Youth and Family Services. According to this policy each agency is responsible for obtaining the initial clothing for children that come into custody of the department. and placed in a foster home that is under your supervision. To ensure that our staff understands the overall process and how each agency will address the clothing issue and communicate more effective with your staff as it relates to meeting the needs of the children within the timeframe described in the policy it is imperative that we are given the process that you will follow to achieve the desired outcome. For example, will your agency provide the foster parents with a gift card, check or alternative method of payment as well as timeframes. Please e-mail me this process as soon as possible so that we can share the information with our staff and management and reduce any barriers that may hinder the children from receiving their initial clothing in a timely manner. Should you have any questions about the request, please feel free to contact me at 704-432-1122 and don't forget to e-mail your information to Michelle.Johnson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Subject: FW: Process for Initial Clothing for Children in Custody - Response Needed
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:03:52 -0500
From: "Levine, Bet"
Hi Lisa, could you please pass on to the L&P staff? thx
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From: Johnson, Michelle Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 8:47 PM To: Nelson, Tammera; Mack, Gerald; Graham, Brennon; Crawford, Frank; Cooper, Rose; Hugging, Angela; Kuehn, Jennifer; Butler, Karen; Ward, Yvonne M; Clontz, Laine; Bass, Craig; White, Mazie; Rollins, Andrea; Lawing, Clarence; Johnson, James; Simpson-Crumpley, Tiffany; Pinkney, Colin; Fayko, Donna; Cleveland, Libby; Johnson, Amy; Brigitte Perry; Mack, Mary; Iseah, Valerie; Leslie Kellenberger; Knarr, Victoria; Gatlin, Marvina; Current, Jeree; Nichols, Myra; Parks, Yvette; Grosse, Fred; Laurie Whitson; Campbell, Kimm R.; Wilson, Beth; Foster, Edward; Jackson, Angie; Mele, Connie; Brady, Cindy; Crockett, Grayce; Levine, Bet; Howe, John; Daughety, Julie; Powers, Mary Jo Cc: Butler, Karen; Fayko, Donna Subject: Process for Initial Clothing for Children in Custody - Response Needed Importance: High
Good Afternoon Providers, As you know, during the last provider meeting the group discussed the new clothing policy that is being implemented by Youth and Family Services. According to this policy each agency is responsible for obtaining the initial clothing for children that come into custody of the department. and placed in a foster home that is under your supervision. To ensure that our staff understands the overall process and how each agency will address the clothing issue and communicate more effective with your staff as it relates to meeting the needs of the children within the timeframe described in the policy it is imperative that we are given the process that you will follow to achieve the desired outcome. For example, will your agency provide the foster parents with a gift card, check or alternative method of payment as well as timeframes. Please e-mail me this process as soon as possible so that we can share the information with our staff and management and reduce any barriers that may hinder the children from receiving their initial clothing in a timely manner. Should you have any questions about the request, please feel free to contact me at 704-432-1122 and don't forget to e-mail your information to Michelle.Johnson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Subject: Reply to Commissioner James
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 14:57:04 -0500
From: "Wilson, Mary"
Dear Commissioner James, Per your e-mail: I have called Mr. LaMay and discussed his experience at DSS. I am pleased to report that DSS has already identified and resolved the issue Mr. LaMay was concerned about regarding the voter registration process. We have created an internal policy unit to review the policy changes coming from Raleigh so that we are clear on their desired outcome and do not unnecessarily complicate the process by our attempt to follow the letter of the law which may increase County expense and time for our customers. I recommend that you follow-up with John McGillicuddy regarding the County Diversity Training Workshop. However, I have attended the diversity training and it does not address sexual orientation except in the context of acknowledging it as a form of diversity. The training does not train anyone to condone nor does it pass any judgment, positive or negative, on such behavior. Attached is the letter you asked Bill Warren to forward to me which I received yesterday. The anonymous writer references three incidents which he/she describes as a lack of diversity and you have characterized as a hostile work environment for white employees. Following are facts which you and the writer may want to take into consideration: 1. I was invited to attend an Adult Medicaid Thanksgiving potluck luncheon on November 19, 2008. The program, performed by employees, included an original poem stating that change had come to the White House and that change had come to DSS. Both are factual statements. I did not count who cheered but I think it is safe to say the majority of employees are black so it may be that it appeared only black employees cheered. 2. The Thanksgiving Referral Team was an initiative to automate the holiday referral system to move thousands of telephone calls off case managers desks and into the call center for more efficiency. The team was selected by me based initially on volunteers and subsequently we added additional representation based on division leadership. The team was all black. However, please note that DSS is 68% black. Interestingly enough, the diversity on this team was the male representation which is very limited at DSS at 13% . 3. The only change in leadership has been the Senior Leadership Team (SET) which reports to me. When I arrived at DSS the SET was comprised of 4 whites 1 black and 1 Latino. Since I have re-organized the senior leadership team is comprised of 7 whites and 3 blacks. 4. The Employee Climate Survey for Fiscal Year 2008 reflected a range of 64%-80% diversity perception score. To address the myriad issues arising out of the survey and the 260+ employee note cards and e-mails I received, I requested that the Organizational Development (OD) group within the Human Resource office conduct a diversity survey within DSS. The response was an outstanding 55% (664) response rate. The results are still being tabulated. The OD group utilized an online tool, survey monkey. It is my understanding that the survey tool is anonymous and only generated the data, not the source of the information. Thanks for bringing these matters to my attention. I will share this with the DSS staff because I believe it is critical that they know the issues that are being shared with the Board of County Commissioners so that they are well informed. Mary E. Wilson Director Department of Social Services 301 Billingsley Road Charlotte, NC 28211 W) 704-336-Mary C) 704-649-0568 mary.wilson@mecklenburgcountync.gov
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From: William F. James, Jr. [mailto:wjames@carolina.rr.com] Sent: Thu 2/26/2009 3:34 PM To: Jackson, Janice; Wilson, Mary Cc: Warren, John ( Bill ); Paige, Janice Subject: FW: Voter registration forms at DSS
I am not sure what he is referring to but I would appreciate it if someone could call and determine what is DSS concern is about Voter Registration forms.
Also - I received a complaint (a long one) about some sort of 'diversity' training that was mandatory involving 'sexual orientation'. If someone in County government believes that behavior is a sin and unlawful then there should not be any 'training' to force them to reach another conclusion. It is one thing to treat someone professionally but quite another to force them to accept behavior that the law and major religions codify as wrong.
Since I don't know what is being taught I don't know what specifically they are talking about.
There was also a reference to some racial commentary at DSS that involved (according to this letter) a hostile work environment for white DSS employees.
I gave the letter to Janice Paige to have Bill Warren follow up on. It had a copy of an e-mail from Mary Wilson about the issue. They did not believe that the anonymous questionnaire for this exercise was really hidden from management view.
Regards,
Commissioner Bill James (R, District 6)
Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners
600 East Fourth Street, 11th Floor
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
HTTP://billjames.org
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From: Bill LaMay [mailto:billlamay@windstream.net] Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 3:27 PM To: bill james Subject: Voter registration forms at DSS
I wanted to follow-up on a telephone message I left with you the other day regarding my experience at DSS. When I called I got a bit longwinded and you may not have got my telephone numbers. In case you did not, here are my contact numbers:
Home - (704) 846-0261
Cell - (704) 995-0002
Thank you for any of the time you spent on this inquiry and should or a staff member wish to call me regarding this situation please feel free to do so at anytime.
Bill LaMay
1231 Armadale Lane
Matthews
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Subject: Initial Clothing Request
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:17:56 -0400
From: "Johnson, Michelle"
Good Morning, During the provider meeting held on last Friday, Donna Fayko mentioned that we are still missing agency processes on how the purchase of initial clothing will be handled for those children coming into custody with no personal items. Below are the agencies that we have received information from. If your agency is not listed here, please take a few moments to send me the process in which you will use to ensure that the needs of the child(ren) are met within a 24-hour timeframe.
* Alexander Youth Network * Elon Homes * Omni visions * Youth Homes, Inc * Thompson Family Focus * Carolina Family Connections
As always, thanks for all that you do to to strengthen the children and families of Mecklenburg County. Michelle B. Johnson 720 E. 4th Street, Suite 502 Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 704-432-1122 (Office) 704-336-7429 (Fax Machine) Michelle.Johnson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and any attachments included are from the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services and are for sole use by the intended recipient(s). The information contained herein may include confidential or privileged information. Unauthorized review, forwarding, printing, copying, distributing, or using such information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you received this message in error, or have reason to believe you are not authorized to receive it, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Thank you!
Subject: DSS Voucher Program
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:56:31 -0400
From: "Diorio, Dena R."
As you may know, the County has engaged Cherry, Bekaert & Holland to perform an audit of the internal controls in place related to financial transactions at the Department of Social Services. While the scope of the audit is fairly comprehensive, a portion of the work includes a review of DSS's voucher program. As we understand it, the voucher program is used to purchase items for clients in emergency situations. The first step in auditing the program is to identify all of the retail outlets used by DSS staff to purchase these items. While we have identified some, we believe there may be some we have missed. As individuals that have access to voucher requests or approve these requests for your staff, I need you to generate a list of all of the stores you or your staff use to purchase items with these vouchers. To keep the project moving, I am requesting that you send your list to me no later than the close of business tomorrow, April 15th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you. Dena R. Diorio Director of Finance Mecklenburg County 600 East Fourth Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Dena.Diorio@mecklenburgcountync.gov 704-336-2228 (p) 704-336-2380 (f)
Please take the time to complete the Finance Departmentís Customer Service Survey
Subject: DSS Voucher Program
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:56:31 -0400
From: "Diorio, Dena R."
As you may know, the County has engaged Cherry, Bekaert & Holland to perform an audit of the internal controls in place related to financial transactions at the Department of Social Services. While the scope of the audit is fairly comprehensive, a portion of the work includes a review of DSS's voucher program. As we understand it, the voucher program is used to purchase items for clients in emergency situations. The first step in auditing the program is to identify all of the retail outlets used by DSS staff to purchase these items. While we have identified some, we believe there may be some we have missed. As individuals that have access to voucher requests or approve these requests for your staff, I need you to generate a list of all of the stores you or your staff use to purchase items with these vouchers. To keep the project moving, I am requesting that you send your list to me no later than the close of business tomorrow, April 15th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you. Dena R. Diorio Director of Finance Mecklenburg County 600 East Fourth Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Dena.Diorio@mecklenburgcountync.gov 704-336-2228 (p) 704-336-2380 (f)
Please take the time to complete the Finance Departmentís Customer Service Survey
Subject: RE: DSS Credit Cards
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:26:59 -0400
From: "Diorio, Dena R."
I want to thank all of you for your help identifying the stores were DSS vouchers are used. I now need your assistance identifying any DSS staff that have County credit cards for stores. I do not need the names of those staff with Purchasing Cards (P-cards), just for store credit cards. I appreciate your forwarding this information to me by Tuesday at 5:00 PM. Thanks for your help. Dena Diorio
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From: Diorio, Dena R. Sent: Tue 4/14/2009 7:56 AM To: Alexander, Becky; Bowen, Patrena; Daniels, Erskine N.; Gibbs, Grace; Happney, Bridget; Hooper, Betty J.; Lucas, Pamela; McNeil, Peter; Myers, Kelly; Plummer, Sharon P.; Shepard-Smith, Rebecca; St. Aimie-Bonner, Nichole; Thomas, Paula; Williams, Avi; Woodberry, Shellie D.; Harvey, Gregory; Avent, Elizabeth; Brady, Cindy; Fee, David; Graham, Jennifer D.; Harris, Leslie; Alexander, Cynthia; Masterton, Ramona; McSwain, Christine; Nelson, Tammera; Pryor, Harold L.; Schriber, Joni; Steele-Campbell, Denise; Todd, Linda; Clark, Aaron; Zimmerman, Jeffrey; Bohland, Leo J.; Cook, Sue; Hampton, Kirk; Havner, Kenneth R.; Long, Kathy A.; Mason, Erma; Newman, Donna; Roberts, Erin M.; Smith, Sherrida; Taylor, John M.; White, Beverly; Wilson, Givonna L.; Kenner, Nyasia; Smith, Felicia; Syles-Ballard, Denise; Renfroe, Darrell; Bradley, Charles; Daugherty, Dennis; Alexander, Stanley; Buchanan, Richard; Butler, Karen; Mcallister, James P.; Fayko, Donna; Risk, Paul M.; Cunningham, Darrell; Foxx, Samara; Adams, Rodney; Benson, LaCinda; Johnson, Amy; Sturgill, Brian; Voignier, Clayton; Wilkins, Judi; Mullis, Wayne; Wilson, Mary; Hurlburt, Angela Cc: 'Eddie Burke'; 'Collin Hill'; Chris Silvey; Adam King; Murchison, Gail Subject: DSS Voucher Program
As you may know, the County has engaged Cherry, Bekaert & Holland to perform an audit of the internal controls in place related to financial transactions at the Department of Social Services. While the scope of the audit is fairly comprehensive, a portion of the work includes a review of DSS's voucher program. As we understand it, the voucher program is used to purchase items for clients in emergency situations. The first step in auditing the program is to identify all of the retail outlets used by DSS staff to purchase these items. While we have identified some, we believe there may be some we have missed. As individuals that have access to voucher requests or approve these requests for your staff, I need you to generate a list of all of the stores you or your staff use to purchase items with these vouchers. To keep the project moving, I am requesting that you send your list to me no later than the close of business tomorrow, April 15th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you. Dena R. Diorio Director of Finance Mecklenburg County 600 East Fourth Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Dena.Diorio@mecklenburgcountync.gov 704-336-2228 (p) 704-336-2380 (f)
Please take the time to complete the Finance Departmentís Customer Service Survey
Subject: RE: DSS Credit Cards
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:26:59 -0400
From: "Diorio, Dena R."
I want to thank all of you for your help identifying the stores were DSS vouchers are used. I now need your assistance identifying any DSS staff that have County credit cards for stores. I do not need the names of those staff with Purchasing Cards (P-cards), just for store credit cards. I appreciate your forwarding this information to me by Tuesday at 5:00 PM. Thanks for your help. Dena Diorio
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From: Diorio, Dena R. Sent: Tue 4/14/2009 7:56 AM To: Alexander, Becky; Bowen, Patrena; Daniels, Erskine N.; Gibbs, Grace; Happney, Bridget; Hooper, Betty J.; Lucas, Pamela; McNeil, Peter; Myers, Kelly; Plummer, Sharon P.; Shepard-Smith, Rebecca; St. Aimie-Bonner, Nichole; Thomas, Paula; Williams, Avi; Woodberry, Shellie D.; Harvey, Gregory; Avent, Elizabeth; Brady, Cindy; Fee, David; Graham, Jennifer D.; Harris, Leslie; Alexander, Cynthia; Masterton, Ramona; McSwain, Christine; Nelson, Tammera; Pryor, Harold L.; Schriber, Joni; Steele-Campbell, Denise; Todd, Linda; Clark, Aaron; Zimmerman, Jeffrey; Bohland, Leo J.; Cook, Sue; Hampton, Kirk; Havner, Kenneth R.; Long, Kathy A.; Mason, Erma; Newman, Donna; Roberts, Erin M.; Smith, Sherrida; Taylor, John M.; White, Beverly; Wilson, Givonna L.; Kenner, Nyasia; Smith, Felicia; Syles-Ballard, Denise; Renfroe, Darrell; Bradley, Charles; Daugherty, Dennis; Alexander, Stanley; Buchanan, Richard; Butler, Karen; Mcallister, James P.; Fayko, Donna; Risk, Paul M.; Cunningham, Darrell; Foxx, Samara; Adams, Rodney; Benson, LaCinda; Johnson, Amy; Sturgill, Brian; Voignier, Clayton; Wilkins, Judi; Mullis, Wayne; Wilson, Mary; Hurlburt, Angela Cc: 'Eddie Burke'; 'Collin Hill'; Chris Silvey; Adam King; Murchison, Gail Subject: DSS Voucher Program
As you may know, the County has engaged Cherry, Bekaert & Holland to perform an audit of the internal controls in place related to financial transactions at the Department of Social Services. While the scope of the audit is fairly comprehensive, a portion of the work includes a review of DSS's voucher program. As we understand it, the voucher program is used to purchase items for clients in emergency situations. The first step in auditing the program is to identify all of the retail outlets used by DSS staff to purchase these items. While we have identified some, we believe there may be some we have missed. As individuals that have access to voucher requests or approve these requests for your staff, I need you to generate a list of all of the stores you or your staff use to purchase items with these vouchers. To keep the project moving, I am requesting that you send your list to me no later than the close of business tomorrow, April 15th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you. Dena R. Diorio Director of Finance Mecklenburg County 600 East Fourth Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Dena.Diorio@mecklenburgcountync.gov 704-336-2228 (p) 704-336-2380 (f)
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