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Buncombe Seeks Contractors for Foster Care Visit Coordination

Buncombe County Purchasing and Health and Human Services posted Addendum 2 to the request for proposals titled "Out of County Permanency Planning Visit Support" on December 9, 2025. The procurement aims to secure vendors to coordinate and monitor monthly foster home visits by contract social workers, a step county officials say is important for maintaining service continuity during Helene recovery and caseload adjustments.

Marcus Williams

•2 min read•08:27 PM

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Asheville, North Carolina

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