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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk116561221"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Durham County Department of Social Services Announces New Interim Director</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk116561221"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk116561221"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Durham, N.C. –</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk116561221"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"> </span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk116561221"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">It
was announced today that industry veteran, Sarah Bradshaw will serve as the Interim Director of Durham County Department of Social Services. This announcement comes on the heels of the retirement of long-time public servant, Ben Rose current Durham County
DSS Director.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk116561221"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">“After more than 31 years of serving as a Director of Social Services in North Carolina,
Ben Rose is indeed retiring effective November 1, 2022. We are so grateful of the impact Ben has made over the half a decade he has been at the helm of DSS. Ben announced to his staff his plans on August 30th, and we introduced Sarah Bradshaw our incoming
interim director this week.” said Board of County Commissioners Vice Chair and Social Services Board Chair Wendy Jacobs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk116561221"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk116561221"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">DSS operates with over 500 employees and offers over 100 types of services, “In this agency,
the staff are the true heroes for the work they do." Rose said. “Our staff inspires me daily. COVID took its toll on the community, and I am happy to have led the agency through a global pandemic. However, I’ve been open about the need to be fully present
for my family. I have been caring for my parent with advanced dementia for the past year and it’s time to focus on being a caretaker.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk116561221"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk116561221"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Since Rose entered his role with Durham County, the organization has documented many historic
wins that have made an impact including, the expansion of services and delivery of services during the COVID pandemic as well as navigating a major overhaul of child welfare through state and federal legislation. Durham County DSS is exceeding expectations
in Managing Results, Child Support performance goals, and the successful implementation the federal emergency rental assistance program. Under Roses’ leadership, DSS also implemented the groundbreaking Low Income Homeowner Tax Relief Program and won two national
awards for various programs.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk116561221"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk116561221"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Rose also focused on the culture of the agency and worked to improve staff input and staff
well-being, including expansion of employment assistance services.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk116561221"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk116561221"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The DSS Board, in preparation for the potential retirement of the Director, has implemented
their strategic plan to ensure continued leadership of the county's largest agency. Interim Director Sarah Bradshaw began effective October 1, 2022 and will assume full duties by mid-October. Bradshaw brings over 30 years of DSS experience, including 22 years
as a director. In addition, the Board has begun the recruitment process of a permanent director.
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk116561221"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk116561221"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">About Durham County Social Services: The agency provides services to Durham residents
to help them achieve their physical, social, and financial well-being, since 1919. During the global pandemic, the agency maintained its mission to serving the community.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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