This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Organize Registered nurses at the Veterans Affairs hospital in Martinsburg will hold an informational picket on Friday October 11 to highlight the administration’s refusal to bargain with nurses over flexible scheduling policies that would improve patient care and nurse retention announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) “Nurses’ schedules affect the veterans we care for,” said Beverly Simpson RN in the acute care infection control unit “Nurses can provide the highest standard of care only when we have time in between our grueling shifts to rest With no meaningful engagement with our hospital’s director about improving our schedules or addressing a growing staffing crisis we are taking our concerns directly to the community.” The Martinsburg VA’s scheduling practices are driving away nurses who are choosing to work at area hospitals that offer flexible scheduling The flexible scheduling Martinsburg VA nurses are demanding is not unprecedented — in fact flexible scheduling is a permitted option in the VA employee handbook When flexible scheduling was fully implemented in the intensive care unit of the Martinsburg VA hospital RN continued: “Nurses want to stay at the VA and care for our veterans but we need schedules that work with our lives We’ve seen very clearly from the example of the ICU that we can keep nurses at the hospital if management were willing to listen to us and our solutions.” What: Martinsburg VA RNs’ informational picket and rally with representatives from veterans organizations 7:00-8:00 a.m.Where: 2904 Charles Town Rd. More than 200 Martinsburg VA nurses have signed a petition demanding schedules that both enhance the VA’s high level of care and nurses’ ability to maintain work-life balance NNOC/NNU represents more than 400 registered nurses at the Martinsburg VA hospital.  National Nurses Organizing Committee is an affiliate of National Nurses United the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States with nearly 225,000 members nationwide NNU affiliates also include California Nurses Association CE courses are free to National Nurses United members See all classes If you’re interested in organizing a union at your facility Contact us See all issues © 2010 - 2025 National Nurses United    |    Privacy Policy Steward of Roaring Spring; a sister-in-law Sally Blattenberger of rural Martinsburg; two nieces Pamela Mauk (Joe) and Wanda Black; two nephews Scott Steward (Sherri) and Rodney Clapper (Deanna); eight great-nieces and nephews; 12 great-great-nieces and nephews; and many loved cousins and friends Clapper; three brothers-in-law: Jesse “Sonny” Steward Melvin Clapper and James Blattenberger; and a nephew Janet was a 1960 graduate of Northern Bedford County High School In addition to assisting her husband Ken as bookkeeper for their dairy farm for 30 years she also worked at the New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co Lloyd Steele Plumbing and Heating and Long’s Outpost She served 10 years on the Spring Cove school board; six years on the Martinsburg Borough Council; was a former member of the Cove Community Chorus; and acted as a clerk and judge of election for many years at various polling places Janet was a previous member of Woodbury Church of God and for many years attended Clover Creek Church of the Brethren Pittsburgh Steelers and college basketball Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. where a funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at Fairview Cemetery Contributions in Janet’s memory may be given to Bare Memorial Church of God Roaring Spring; or Morrisons Cove Memorial Park Copyright © 2025 Central Pennsylvania Newspapers LLC | https://www.altoonamirror.com | 301 Cayuga Ave. An official website of the United States government Our main campus provides primary care and specialty health services including treatment for hearing loss and speech (audiology) and the other health services we offer at Martinsburg VA Medical Center Select a service on this page to check the hours Wheelchair availability:  Wheelchairs are available upon arrival for patients who need them to access the building We work with Disabled American Veterans and county Veterans Affairs directors to provide transportation for Veterans and authorized caregivers to get to scheduled medical appointments Many localities in the region provide other van services to Veterans Learn more about DAV and the other van services available in your county Beneficiary travel benefits include round-trip transportation from your home to the medical center Find out if you qualify for beneficiary travel benefits To find a campus map and directions to the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. Please click here We help Veterans on their recovery journey through outpatient and inpatient services Our residential facility helps Veterans deal with substance abuse and unemployment through its 24-hour therapeutic and educational programs like: Learn more about our VA treatment programs Our Audiology and Speech Pathology clinic provides diagnostic and rehabilitative services and screening for employee hearing conservation We offer a full range of audiology and speech pathology services like: Learn more about VA hearing aids Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines at VA We perform noninvasive and minimally invasive tests and procedures that check We’ll work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan and treat you with the most effective medications If you’re a caregiver for a Veteran you can get support by contacting one of our caregiver support coordinators. If the Veteran you care for was injured post-9/11 you may be eligible for even more services and medical coverage if you aren’t already covered Learn more and connect with a support coordinator We work with your primary care doctor and other specialty care providers to provide a complete health care plan for you Doctors in our intensive care units (ICUs) treat patients with serious illnesses or injuries Our critical care doctors (called intensivists) and nurses provide you with a full range of services If you’re eligible for VA dental care we offer a full range of quality dental services like: We provide care for many medical and surgical skin conditions We offer many medical and support services to help you manage your diabetes We diagnose and treat hormone imbalances and other endocrine system problems that can create or complicate serious medical conditions like diabetes We diagnose and treat medical conditions in your esophagus Our gastroenterology department provides services like: We assess your situation and condition to decide which outpatient geriatric services are right for you or a senior Veteran in your care Our team of specialists provides geriatric services that include: Learn more about VA long-term care We offer a range of hematology and oncology services You can arrange appointments and consultation through your primary care provider Our hematology and oncology services include: We help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship Contact one of our care coordinators to get help with: Learn more and connect with a care coordinator and transgender (LGBT) Veterans and their families and affirmative environment when providing you with sensitive and high-quality health care services like: Learn more and connect with a care coordinator Our laboratories provide a full range of clinical and diagnostic testing services Our laboratory and pathology services include: is a weight-management program designed to help you live a longer Learn more about MOVE! Our medical center and clinics provide consultation and treatment for a range of issues that may impact your mental health or emotional well-being Our confidential outpatient services include individual and group therapy for: Learn more and connect with a care coordinator We offer care for military sexual trauma in our mental (behavioral) health clinics Military sexual trauma refers to sexual assault or remarks that you experienced in the military Our goal is to help you improve your quality of life with strategies to manage emotions and memories related to your military sexual trauma Learn more about military sexual trauma we can help you get the services and benefits you need Our Minority Veterans Program serves all Veterans who are Black American and Native American (including American Indians Learn more and connect with a care coordinator My HealtheVet is a web-based tool you can use to manage your care and improve your health from your computer or mobile device You can access your personal health records and use tools to manage your care through our My HealtheVet online system You can also use My HealtheVet to refill your prescriptions you can contact our coordinator by phone or in person Learn more and register for My HealtheVet Our team of kidney doctors (nephrologists) actively manage all aspects of adult kidney disease renal hypertension (high blood pressure caused by kidney disease) We provide inpatient and outpatient services We provide inpatient and outpatient services for chronic diseases and disorders that affect your brain Our neurologists read electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings which measure the electrical impulses brain cells use to communicate with each other We evaluate and treat many neurological illnesses and disorders such as: Our registered dietitians can help you maintain or improve your health with good nutrition tailored to your needs we provide nutrition education and counseling in areas such as: Our optometrists provide many eye-related services and treatments like: We use surgical and nonsurgical means to treat illnesses and disorders of the musculoskeletal system Acute (short-term) or chronic (long-lasting) pain can make it hard to enjoy life and other specialists to create a plan to help you manage your pain and improve your quality of life Our patient advocates work hard to make sure you receive the best possible care at our health care facilities Learn more and connect with a patient advocate Our pharmacy provides you and other Veterans with convenient efficient service to make it easy to get your medications and medical supplies Learn more about our pharmacy occupational therapy and kinesiotherapy can help restore movement and function if you have been disabled by injury or disease If you’re living with or recovering from an injury or chronic condition that limits your mobility and independence and movement therapists combine therapeutic exercise and training to help you improve your health and quality of life Our podiatry specialists evaluate and treat a wide range of injuries diseases and disorders that affect your feet and ankles—from ingrown toenails to inflammation to diabetic foot ulcers many Veterans experience trouble with their feet and ankles We can help treat those problems so you can continue to enjoy an active lifestyle Your VA primary care provider will work closely with you to plan for all the care you need to stay healthy and well throughout your life They will also work with family members or caregivers who support you A strong network of family and internal medicine specialists and services can offer you the best possible care Internal medicine doctors (internists) prevent Doctors who specialize in family medicine provide primary health care to the entire family Your primary care team can coordinate the many services you receive such as: state-of-the-art adaptive home equipment and other equipment to help you preserve and increase your mobility and independence VA is the world’s largest and most comprehensive provider of sensory aides and prosthetic devices Veterans enrolled in the VA health care system and referred by a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician can receive a full range of services and equipment like: If you’re struggling with a mental health problem—or just need to talk with someone—we can help We offer treatment and support such as therapy alternative treatments  and medications when needed Good mental health is a vital part of your overall wellness and treatment to help you with a range of mental and behavioral health problems Our pulmonary medicine team treats diseases and conditions that affect the lungs and breathing acute respiratory distress syndrome and sleep apnea If you find it difficult to breathe or sleep We offer radiology and imaging services to diagnose and treat many medical conditions We provide long-term care to help you and your family when you’re dealing with a disability Our long-term health care services include: If you’re returning from military service we can help you readjust to civilian life and get started with VA health care We can also help connect you with programs like mental health services and education and career counseling We can help you readjust to civilian life if you’re returning from military service or an activated National Guard or Reserve member Talk to one of our care coordinators about how to best use your health care benefits Learn more and connect with a coordinator If you are trying to quit smoking or want to stop using tobacco Our goal is to provide support and strategies to add to optional nicotine replacement therapy prescribed by your primary care doctor Learn more about how to quit We can help you and your family manage stress-related problems due to injury or illness and find VA community resources to meet your needs like: We work with behavioral health providers and community organizations to help you and your family during times of crisis Learn more and connect with a care coordinator we make sure that your procedure and follow-up care are safe and high-quality We provide a wide range of surgical services We use the latest in secure digital technology to set up remote visits with our health care providers and store-and-forward telehealth that lets you securely send your health information to experts at VA facilities We offer telehealth visits with providers in: Learn more about telehealth and treat a wide range of urology diseases and conditions that include kidney stones and minimally invasive procedures for health issues that affect: We offer women’s health services to meet your specific needs such as disease screenings maternity care and female-specific medical equipment Our women's health program offers complete health care for women Veterans of all ages Our primary care providers specialize in women’s health They work closely with specialists in gynecology Learn more and connect with a care coordinator compassionate diagnosis and treatment for Veterans with acute or chronic wounds or those who need ostomy care Healing your wounds is an important step in your recovery and rehabilitation Our wound care team will assess your wound determine where you are in the healing process and provide a treatment plan for your care If you’ve had ostomy surgery and are living with either a temporary or permanent stoma (a surgical opening to allow urine we can help you manage the care of your stoma and cope with the effects of ostomy surgery Martinsburg senior quarterback Koi Fagan ran for two touchdowns and passed for another, leading the Bulldogs to a 24-17 victory over Berkeley County rival Spring Mills in the West Virginia Class AAAA championship game Saturday night at Laidley Field in Charleston It's the second straight state title for the Bulldogs and their 11th since 2010 the 2024 West Virginia Gatorade Football Player of the Year broke free for an 80-yard touchdown run with 1:46 left in the game to break a 17-17 tie "That hole was huge," Fagan said in a postgame interview with West Virginia MetroNews "The line did an amazing job blocking the whole game and I just made a move and tried to get to the end zone." The Cardinals (12-2) started the ensuing drive drive at their own 30 with two timeouts but Martinsburg's defense came up with a pair of big plays Jordan Kovacs and Zavier Pollard teamed up for a sack for a 15-yard loss Ty Ricketts picked off a pass at the Spring Mills 46-yard line to seal it It was Ricketts' second interception of the night Martinsburg coach David Walker praised his defense after the game "Our defense has played hard all year," he said and these guys just came in and really worked hard The coaching staff did a great job with those guys Flag football: Boonsboro's Chad Hartman honored by Baltimore Ravens The Bulldogs (13-1) — who overcame four turnovers and a blocked punt — went up 7-0 with 7:09 left in the second quarter on a 58-yard touchdown run by Fagan After Spring Mills tied the game on a 3-yard TD run by quarterback Max Anderson with 8:06 left in the third quarter a 25-yard field goal by Sam Collins put the Bulldogs back in front 10-7 with 4:29 left in the period The Cardinals answered with a 24-yard field goal by Loakkhae Uth-Smith to tie the game at 10-10 with 10:38 left in the game Martinsburg reclaimed the lead on the wildest play of the night On third down at the Spring Mills 3-yard line scooped up the ball and rolled right under pressure before heaving a pass into the end zone from the 19 Bulldogs receiver Boston Todd jumped up between a pair of defenders to make the TD catch for a 17-10 lead and I was just trying to make a play," Fagan said Spring Mills tied the game at 17-17 on another 3-yard TD run by Anderson with 1:58 remaining Fagan scored the game-winning touchdown on the first play of the next drive as Martinsburg's state reign continued "This is nothing but brotherhood," Bulldogs linebacker Ace Flores said We work together and do everything together It's just amazing to get this for the team and Coach Walker." Notes: Spring Mills' other loss this season was a 17-12 setback to Martinsburg on Oct … Martinsburg's lone loss this year was a forfeit to Musselman Although the Bulldogs won the game 56-8 on Oct We champion people to be well and thrive every single day We’ve been earning people’s trust since 1913 Our commitment to corporate responsibility guides the business decisions we make Our commitments to social and environmental sustainability Find out why Clorox is the place you’ll love Clorox’s environmental, social and governance goals are integrated into our IGNITE strategy because we believe they create value for our company We’ve focused on areas where we can make the biggest impact and much of our progress is realized through the work of our purpose-driven brands.  How did you engage and motivate your team to adapt to waste-reducing practices?  Communication is key for driving motivation and engagement with our Clorox teammates at our Martinsburg plant ZWtL is a topic that was brought up frequently in our all-plant meetings time was made available to answer any questions the team had about next steps and best practices.   the Martinsburg Eco Team was established to drive engagement throughout the site One key learning opportunity was ensuring that team members were aware of and clear about sorting of recyclables versus waste in office and break room areas signage was placed all over the plant to label waste and recycling bins and training was implemented to engage the team about the benefits of reducing waste in our day-to-day work.  Were there any unique challenges this team faced during the transition to zero waste to landfill we inevitably encounter something called off-spec byproduct — meaning litter that doesn’t meet the quality standards or specifications in order to use in the products we sell This byproduct is not recyclable through traditional means and it cannot be incinerated at a waste-to-energy facility We partnered with a local concrete fabricator that was able to accept this byproduct stream and reuse it in their manufacturing process This process required extensive collaboration and testing to ensure that the material would be suitable for the manufacturer’s needs The end result was a win-win for both of our businesses and has become a cornerstone for the Martinsburg ZWtL achievement.  What advice would you give to other manufacturing plants aiming to achieve zero waste to landfill?  Engage your whole team as early as possible because achieving zero waste is an all-hands effort it needs to become a part of the facility’s daily norms if you want to be successful Fully utilizing workplace organization is critical for proper material sorting and recycling on the production floor I encourage other manufacturing site leaders to make the process fun and explain why it is important Once waste reduction becomes part of a site’s culture Every facility will face its own challenges and opportunities so get creative and find solutions that work for your team Don’t forget to celebrate the wins along the way and keep pushing until you cross the finish line.  The .gov means it’s official.Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil make sure you're on a federal government site The https:// ensures that you're connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and sent securely Ngozi Efobi was appointed Chief of Staff at the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center in August of 2021 she is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the following clinical functions/services: Chaplain Service Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service Efobi is also the Chief of Rehabilitation services at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center Her Department of Veterans Affairs career began in 2007 when she was hired as a staff physician in the Rehabilitation service Efobi earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the State University of New York at Stonybrook in 1996 and her Doctorate of Medicine from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington DC in 2001 Efobi went on to complete an Obstetrics and Gynecology general year at Detroit Medical Center Michigan in 2002 and then a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk She is also a Diplomate of the American board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation The Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) program is a monthly group cooking class that is in-person for hands on learning We aim to help Veterans learn how to choose healthy recipes that fit their needs while developing skills and techniques to making cooking easy and fun (WCHS) — The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission announced that the state’s top ranked high school football program will be required to forfeit one game due to an issue with the team’s roster Martinsburg High School will be required to forfeit their varsity matchup against Musselman “due to the participation of an ineligible player,” according to a news release form the commission The announcement comes as Martinsburg sits as at the top of Class AAAA in the latest state high school football rankings. Meanwhile Musselman is 13th according to the latest round of rankings The statement from the WVSSAC said that the final team ratings will reflect the results of the forfeiture Ashbaugh filed claims seeking Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) when the pandemic impacted her employment in March 2020 Ashbaugh went back to work but continued to file PEUC claims Ashbaugh collected nearly $30,000 in fraudulent benefits The Tri-State Alert is a News Talk 103.7 FM publication.  Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are of the host author or group and not the publication, owner(s) AI technology assists in content creation on this site; verify independently for accuracy Privacy Policy Cardello of the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office was notified by United States Postal Service (USPS) Special Agent T Phillips regarding a suspicious package addressed to Rogelio Valdez at the address of 1872 Edwin Miller Blvd It was learned that the origin of this package was from the State of Texas A federal search warrant for the package was received and upon executing the warrant SA T Phillips seized approximately 11.4 grams of suspected cocaine The suspected cocaine packaging was consistent with redistribution The package was subsequently sealed back and remained in law enforcement custody Phillips completed a controlled delivery of the same package containing the suspected cocaine to the Comfort Inn located at the above address Surveillance began at that time by Berkeley County Sheriff’s Deputies a male entered the hotel lobby and approached the desk requesting a package Deputies/Special Agents heard the suspect state his name several times and the package was transferred to him The male identified himself as a Mexican citizen named Rogelio Ochoa VALDEZ (28 YOA) VALDEZ was transported to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) by Deputy McCulley/Sergeant Wolfe for processing At least three people were injured Friday night stemming from a shooting near the Martinsburg High School football game according to the Martinsburg Police Department One person in the stands at the game was struck The shooting occurred at the intersection of South Raleigh and Berry streets about 100 yards to 150 yards from the crime scene according to a Martinsburg Police news release from Chief Erin Gibbons sustaining non-life-threatening injuries," the release states at least two others were injured by what is believed to be shrapnel Friday to reports of shots fired in the area Witnesses reported seeing people fleeing from the scene "Thanks to the swift action of our officers and with the assistance of our K-9 unit one possible suspect has been located," Martinsburg Police said in the release issued late Friday night An update on the investigation was not immediately available Monday morning Martinsburg Police were working with the "support of" the ATF IRS Direct File comes to Md.: Maryland taxpayers can use IRS Direct File next year: What to know about free system Police don't believe shooting was related to high school football gamePolice said they had no reason to believe the shooting was related to the game or targeted the game Officials considered shutting down the game but determined it would be safer to keep people inside the secured area until authorities could properly investigate and secure the perimeter "We want to extend our sincere thanks to the parents and all attendees of the game for their cooperation during this difficult situation we are grateful to the area residents who provided valuable information to assist the investigation," the release states Anyone with information about the incident may contact Martinsburg Police at 304-264-2100 Comings & Goings: Honey Baked Ham Co. coming to Hagerstown Martinsburg High Principal Trent Sherman sent a message Saturday morning to the community about the shooting, according to Karla Troppman, spokesperson for Berkeley County Schools. That message is posted via the school's Facebook page Sherman wrote that Martinsburg Police responded immediately locating one suspect and determining it was safe to keep game attendees inside the secured area of the stadium with the game to proceed "We are saddened that one spectator in our stands was struck and our thoughts and prayers are with those who were injured and all members of our community affected by this act of violence," Sherman wrote "The safety and well-being of our students Thank you to Martinsburg City Police and other local agencies who responded swiftly to access the situation and determine a safe plan for the remainder of the evening "We stand united with the community in condemning this act and supporting those affected," Sherman wrote You are cordially invited to a special ceremony marking the 40th Anniversary of Building 500 The early 1980s were an exciting time on campus with the completion of the Laundry Plant  The culminating event was the dedication of Building 500 - the main medical center building - in 1984 and a military honor guard raised the flags before large lines of people formed to tour the inside of building 500 for the first time This year we are marking 40 years since the dedication and opening we are marking 80 years of serving Veterans on the Martinsburg campus  We want to make it a special by inviting past Medical Center Directors retirees and the public to a reception and ceremony in Room 1B-114  We will also unveil a new Medical Center Museum and emplace a time capsule with items from the first 40 years before concluding with history tours of the campus  The ceremony in Room 1B-114 will be on Teams for employees who cannot attend in person 10 am              Reception11 am              Ceremony11:30 am         Unveiling of the museum12:00 pm         Time capsule12:30 pm         History tour 11:30 pm           History tour 2 Patriot Federal Credit Union has officially begun construction of its newest branch located at 5268 Williamsport Pike attended by credit union staff and board members marks the start of what will become the institution’s 10th full-service branch the new office aims to extend Patriot Federal Credit Union’s reach and provide comprehensive financial services to the Martinsburg community and its surrounding areas Photo credits to Patriot Federal Credit Union Family was the most important thing in his life and he watched college and professional sports of all kinds spending his free time hunting and fishing He loved animals and spending time with his grandchildren Dan was a lover of all things PSU and a staunch supporter of the legendary Joe Paterno Following a stint as a cryptanalyst with the NSA Olson took a job with IBM where he worked as a financial analyst for 26 years in a crash involving a lawn mower in Greene Township the public is invited to another ‘Paint Night With Patty’ in our downstairs area at Zion Reformed Church Penn State Extension Spring has sprung and while the change is welcome it is often when horticulturists see problems emerge that got The Franklin County Free Press is your local news website We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from Franklin County PA The Franklin County Free Press is a Neil Publishing, LLC Any views or opinions expressed in this publication are of the individual or entity who submitted it and not the publication Our publication is open to the public to weigh in on matters of public interest Call or Text: (717) 862-5656   Email: info@fcfreepress.com News Talk 1037FM was alerted to a website posted on the GSA website the official government online page for the vaguely titled “General Services Administration” The GSA is described as an independent agency inside of the federal bureaucracy that helps “manage and support the basic functioning” of many federal agencies handles the federal motor pool of cars and trucks numbering over 200,000 handles hundreds of federal buildings across the country Those buildings include anything from minor SSA buildings to major federal buildings in hubs from Detroit The GSA announced on Tuesday that hundreds of these very prominent buildings would be designated as “noncore properties”, and as such would be be put on the market for sale. Those properties, according to those familiar with the list, include numerous prominent buildings in Washington, DC like the Hubert Humphrey building that houses HHS and the Frances Perkins Building that houses the DOL mainly because the GSA’s website has been scrubbed of the extensive list of properties to be designated for “disposal” describes “disposal” as “the process of handling real property that is surplus to the federal government’s needs” it looks like the properties are going to be operating as “business as usual” and numerous other federal downsizing efforts continue to ramp up many federal buildings’ days in their current roles could be numbered BERKELEY COUNTY- The West Virginia Department of Human Services has announced the launch of a comprehensive statewide stakeholder engagement tour and Advisory Committee aimed at improving the child welfare system This initiative is scheduled to begin in mid-May and will foster open dialogue between the Department and key stakeholders throughout the state the agency has partnered with a team skilled in orchestrating and managing statewide engagement projects The Department is committed to implementing a methodical approach and will capture insights from various segments of the community and other individuals involved with the child welfare system “This initiative underscores the Department’s commitment to ensuring transparency and continually improving the child welfare system in West Virginia,” said Secretary Alex Mayer “By actively seeking and incorporating the input from stakeholders around the state the Department aims to make meaningful strides toward enhancing the care and support provided to the state’s most vulnerable children and their families.” the Department will compile and analyze the feedback received into a comprehensive report This report will outline the key findings and provide actionable recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness and responsiveness of the child welfare system The Department will establish an Advisory Committee representatives of the judiciary and legislature that will provide input to the Department on the implementation of the changes outlined in the report Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.