LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Efforts to improve the Department of Social Services in Nelson County are progressing following a significant leadership shakeup. This development comes in the wake of an ABC13 investigation into the handling of child abuse and neglect cases.
Many agencies expressed their concerns last month about the department’s communication, documentation, and investigation rate for child abuse and neglect cases.
A day after the ABC 13 report was released, the Nelson County Board of Supervisors voted to dissolve the DSS board, which was composed of volunteers. The following day, DSS Director Brad Burdette resigned, reportedly less than 30 minutes after the announcement was made via email…