Fairfield DSS Worker Graduates from Leadership Academy for Supervisors
February 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) is proud to announce that Tammy Davenport-Fulwood, with the Fairfield County Department of Social Services, was honored on January 15, 2015 for completing the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute’s Leadership Academy for Supervisors (LAS). Ms. Davenport-Fulwood is one of 18 graduates who completed this rigorous, leadership training program for child welfare supervisors.
Ms. Davenport-Fulwood is a graduate of Columbia College and the University of South Carolina where she earned her master’s degree in social work. She has worked within DSS for over 15 years. She is currently a human services coordinator who oversees the delivery of adult and child welfare services within Fairfield County.
The South Carolina Department of Social Services recognizes the vital role that supervisors play in helping staff navigate the ever changing child welfare environment, while ensuring that children and families receive the services they need. Many supervisors who have completed this course have moved on to positions of greater responsibility within DSS. South Carolina is one of several states utilizing this proven, national leadership program to develop leadership competencies across all child welfare program areas. Along with this program, DSS continues to invest in the development of its employees by providing more opportunities for growth and education.
