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Bush state’s top case manager
Bush, who joined the local agency in 1974, was nominated by local DFACS director Nancy Mock. Mock said that Bush “always steps up to the plate” and does whatever is needed. Over the past year, Bush was battling a serious illness, yet she still managed to maintain her own foster care caseload as well as help another unit member with her work. “I have never seen such a feat,” Mock said. According to Mock, Bush goes the extra mile for “her children,” the foster children in her caseload. She works with community volunteers and sister agencies to make sure those children are not forgotten at Christmas, and that they have Easter baskets, prom dresses, school supplies or any of the other things that brighten a child’s life. Bush also takes a personal interest in the children. She attends their school activities, ball games, plays and graduations. She makes sure the children have the “extras” they need, even if she has to pay the bill. Bush writes letters from home to two of her teen foster children who are now in college, and she routinely responds to calls from children who are no longer in foster care, but still rely on her for advice and support. Early County foster parents were a driving force in the nomination of Bush as case manager of the year. They describe her caring and support in solving problems, dealing with personal tragedy and celebrating personal triumphs. One foster parent said, “She is a friend, not just a case manager.” Bush stated that this honor was “the most wonderful surprise” she has ever had. “Because of the encouragement, support and love from my co-workers, I have been able to give more of myself to others,” Bush said. “Early County DFACS is the best in the state.”
Bush will end her career with the Department of Family and Children’s Services Jan. 31 when she retires after over 32 years of service.
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