Foster Parent Spotlight:      

 Pam Jolley has been a foster parent with Mecklenburg County DSS for over two years.  Though she has not been with the agency for very long, the actions that she has taken on behalf of the children in her care have had great impact.  Ms. Jolley's most recent placement involved providing care for a toddler with significant medical needs.  This particular child had several moves as they had some illnesses that other foster parents just hadn't been able to handle.  Ms. Jolley was able to do so.  Not only was she wonderful with the child, but she also EXCELLED at shared parenting with the child's father.  Due to the child's frequent illnesses, Ms. Jolley and the father coordinated their schedules in such a manner that caused neither of them to have to take significant time from work and other obligations, and truly embodied the spirit of shared parenting in their joint provision of care for this child.  When the child  was reunified with their family, Ms. Jolley had a cook-out at her home for the child and  family to celebrate the child's return home.  This gathering provided the opportunity for the formation of additional connections among the extended families of all involved, supported a smooth transition for this child, and increased the informal support network available to the child and family.  Mecklenburg County DSS proudly salutes Ms. Jolley for a job well done!