Health and human services items in Wake County, between 12 Oct 2025 and 12 Oct 2026
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| Subject | Items |
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| Health and human services | 74 |
| Grants and outside funding | 18 |
| Budget and appropriations | 12 |
| Homelessness and shelter | 8 |
| Appointments and personnel | 6 |
| Housing and affordability | 6 |
| Drugs and addiction | 5 |
| Police and public safety | 5 |
| Intergovernmental agreements | 4 |
| Public facilities | 3 |
| Schools and education | 3 |
| Transit | 3 |
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A proclamation recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Enter Recommended Action HereProclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Minutes approval Health and human services
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16-7412 HR1 Impacts on SNAP: A Deep DiveStaff estimate HR1's cost to Wake County: $2.5 million to $4 million as the federal share of SNAP administration halves on 1 October 2026, $2.3 million to $3.3 million for twice-yearly Medicaid rechecks from December, and about $12 million a year from October 2027 if the state passes its SNAP error-rate penalty down t…
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16-7413 Food Security UpdateCooperative Extension reports on the 2023 food security plan's ARPA programs, most ending in December 2026. Partners distributed more than 2 million pounds of fresh food from 2024 to 2026 and generated $11 million in sales for local producers. The update also covers continuing farmers market SNAP support, the farm-to-…
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16-7414 Child Support Program OverviewSocial Services gives an overview of the child support program: parent location, paternity, setting and enforcing orders. Wake collected $44.5 million in fiscal 2026, established 877 new orders, and collected 69.79% of current support owed.Presentation Health and human services
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The county's part in joining WakeMed to Atrium Health. WakeMed needs amended and restated articles of incorporation and a second amendment to its transfer agreement before the two systems can combine, and the chair would be authorized to sign, subject to federal approval and the county attorney's terms.xxxxxxx
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Commissioners continue retreat discussion of the county's strategic plan, weighing a possible new goal for aging services. Wake is among the fastest-growing counties in the country for residents 65 and older, and staff have drafted goal language to raise, by 2029, the share of seniors who report having the resources t…
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That the Board of Commissioners adopts the proclamation requested by Commissioners.Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Extra state money for the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council in the 2027 budget year, accepted and appropriated.That the Board of Commissioners accepts and appropriates $10,000 of additional funding from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS) to support ongoing youth traffic diversion programm…
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Additional Ryan White Part B funding for oral health care, which serves county residents living with HIV.That the Board of Commissioners accepts and appropriates $211,380 from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) for Ryan White Part B Oral Health Care Services.
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Supplemental federal money for the county's share of Medicaid administration in 2027.That the Board of Commissioners accepts and appropriates $2,400,705 of State revenue and expenditures in the General Fund from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to support im…
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Community Care of North Carolina funding for the county public health department's child health program.That the Board of Commissioners accepts and appropriates $71,331.02 of funds awarded through Community Care of North Carolina for Bringing Value Home Innovation Funding into the Public Health Grants…
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Consent agenda Health and human services
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Redirects previously committed opioid-settlement funds to new appropriation.
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Adopts a project ordinance governing how opioid-settlement funds will be spent.
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Update on the school system's Child Nutrition Services program.
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Consent agenda Health and human services
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Commissioner Evans reported the CAMPO and GoTriangle boards approved the FY2027 Wake Transit Work Program, including $92 million for transit investment and $78.5 million for new and expanded operations, and announced her appointment to chair the Central Pines Regional Council of Governments. Commissioner Stallings rep…
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Manager David Ellis recognized Jeff Scott (Community Services), who retired June 1, and four employees retiring July 1: Tim Maloney and Drew Cade (Community Services), Franklin Williams (Information Technology), Sally Deans (Register of Deeds), and Lynn Bailey (Public Health).Presentation Health and human services
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Discussion item Health and human services
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Discussion item Health and human services
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Presentation Health and human services
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Staff or committee report Health and human services
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WakeMed staff briefed the board. The agenda lists only the item title, with no further detail in the document.Staff or committee report Health and human services
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The board previewed vacancies to be filled July 6, 2026 across 11 boards and committees, including two seats each on the Health and Human Services Board and the Wendell Planning and Zoning Board's ETJ seats.
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Staff presented the $2.28 billion FY27 recommended budget, including a proposed 2-cent property tax increase and a one-time $35 million draw from reserves. They also proposed letting the county manager sign real estate purchase agreements before board approval.
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The county accepts grant funding for its Continuum of Care homelessness program.
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The county accepts added state funding for its youth crime-prevention programs this fiscal year.
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The board certifies next year's plan for the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.
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The board considers reinstating a retiree's health insurance coverage under the county's extenuating-circumstances rule.Consent agenda Health and human services
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The board approves changes to WakeMed's articles of incorporation and its transfer agreement with the county.Consent agenda Health and human services
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The board considers reappointing Kay Castillo to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee, following William Lamb's resignation from the committee.
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The board considers reappointing six members of the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee: Anne Schick, Sarah Lynn Raha, Carol Derrenbacher, Bennet Cotton, Sandra Deutsch and Marilyn House.
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Authorizes the county's participation in a national opioid settlement with additional defendants, bringing in settlement funds for opioid response.
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Recognizes Wake County Public Health for earning accreditation with honors.Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
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Briefing on a strategic initiative to reduce homelessness, including a 2026-2027 'direct to housing' surge phase and an update on federal Continuum of Care renewal funding for Wake-area homelessness programs.
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Accepts and appropriates $900,000 in additional Transportation Fund capacity to continue Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation service through the GoWake Access program.That the Board of Commissioners accepts and appropriates $900,000 in additional budget capacity in the Transportation Fund to support the continuation of Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation…
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Accepts and appropriates additional funding to continue the county's Nurse-Family Partnership home-visiting program.
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Appropriates additional funding for the county's pharmacy assistance program.
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Accepts a revised WIC program grant agreement with the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
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Approves a guaranteed-maximum-price construction contract for renovation of WakeBrook Building 107, the county's behavioral health crisis facility.
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Update on the current measles situation and the county's community preparedness efforts.
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Update on the transition of the Continuum of Care (homelessness services) program, including a memorandum of understanding.
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Annual system performance measures report for the Continuum of Care homelessness program.Staff or committee report Health and human servicesHomelessness and shelterHousing and affordability
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Committee approves minutes from its October 20, 2025 meeting.Minutes approval Health and human services
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Staff brief the committee on the county's child welfare system, covering prevention efforts, protective services, and permanency planning for children in care.Discussion item Health and human services
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Staff present the county's Community Health Improvement Plan, which sets public health priorities for the coming years.Discussion item Health and human services
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Staff update the committee on county programs addressing the opioid crisis, including efforts funded by opioid settlement dollars.
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Adds a half-time position in the behavioral health department, funded by opioid settlement dollars.
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Other reports from individual commissioners.Staff or committee report Civil rights and nondiscriminationHealth and human servicesPolice and public safety
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Accepts additional federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Accepts NC DHHS Ryan White Part B funding, which supports HIV/AIDS medical care and support services for county residents.
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Appointment to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee.
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Appointment to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee.
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Accepts and appropriates federal grant funding for a mental health project and creates one full-time position to staff it.
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Increases funding for the county's pharmacy program.
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Consent acceptance of state emergency placement funds for social services.
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Consent approval to appropriate grant funds for the county's homelessness Continuum of Care program.
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Consent approval of a lease amendment for the Weatherbridge Human Services Center.
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Consent approval of additional funding for renovations at WakeBrook, the county's crisis and behavioral health facility.
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The consent agenda includes proclamations for Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.
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The county manager's office updates the board on the federal government shutdown's effects on county services, including SNAP and WIC.Staff or committee report Health and human services
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Veterinarian Patrice Jananne O'Connell completes her term on the Health and Human Services Board; the board considers reappointing psychiatrist Myleme Harrison.
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The committee reviews a redesign of the Wake Prevent! homelessness prevention program.
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An update on building out the county's Continuum of Care homelessness response system.
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Ordinance amendment OA-04-25 on subdivisions and land use, covering preliminary subdivision plans, special use permits, the distinction between a building and a structure, and the definitions of family care homes, group homes and youth care homes.accepted · Pass · Vice-Chair Mial moved, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, That the Board of Commissioners: 1. Holds a public hearing and adopts the draft statement finding that Ordinance Amendment OA…
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Staff overview of Medicaid programs serving adults in the county.Presentation Health and human services
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Update on the county's vaccination efforts.Presentation Health and human services
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Overview of the county's mobile health services.Presentation Health and human services
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