For those interested in the latest community initiatives and support systems within Durham County, the “In Touch with Durham County” show offers a direct pipeline to what’s happening locally. The November episode, delivered by the Durham County Public Information Office, features conversations with county staff about services and programs for veterans and foster care insights, as spotlighted by Durham County.
Heading the November lineup, Jonathan Crooms, Durham County Veteran Services Supervisor, discusses the county’s efforts to support veterans. With initiatives like Operation Green Light, local businesses and residents are encouraged to display a green light as a show of solidarity and awareness for veterans’ services. Moreover, the community is invited to the 14th annual Veterans Day Recognition and Celebration, scheduled on the eve of Veterans Day. “Loyalty and Service: Honoring All Who Served” is the theme for this year’s event, taking place at the Human Service Building on November 10, where local veterans are honored for their contributions, according to the Durham County.
In a subsequent segment, Dana Stewart, a Child Welfare Social Worker for the Department of Social Services, discusses National Adoption Month and its focus on “Honoring Youth: Strengthening Pathways for Lasting Bonds.” The segment focuses on the paths towards adoption and the importance of finding foster families that can meet the cultural and personal needs of children in the system. Stewart highlights the lengthy wait that many children in Durham County experience before finding a permanent family. As she told Durham County, finding foster care families that reflects the children’s background is a critical part of forming lasting bonds…