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a. Approve and authorize the Child and Family Services Review-System Improvement Plan September 9, 2014 through September 9, 2019; and
b. Approve and authorize CAPIT/CBCAP/PSSF Expenditure Workbook for the period - July 1. 2014 through September 30, 2019; and
c. Approve and authorize CAPIT/CBCAP/PSSF Evaluation Template- September 9, 2014 through September 9, 2019; and
d. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the required Notice of Intent for September 1, 2014 through September 31, 2019.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Child and Family Services Review-System Improvement Plan September 9, 2014 through September 9, 2019; and
b. Approve and authorize CAPIT/CBCAP/PSSF Expenditure Workbook for the period - July 1. 2014 through September 30, 2019; and
c. Approve and authorize CAPIT/CBCAP/PSSF Evaluation Template- September 9, 2014 through September 9, 2019; and
d. Approve and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the required Notice of Intent for September 1, 2014 through September 31, 2019.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 10601.2, the Child Welfare Outcomes and Accountability System (2001 Assembly Bill 636), Monterey County Department of Social Services (DSS) implemented a System Improvement Plan (SIP) to assist in improving outcomes for children and families. An updated five year SIP has been developed at this time to cover the period of 2014- 2019. Development of the proposed updated SIP was prepared in partnership with the Probation Department and in concert with numerous county and community-based stakeholders, including but not limited to: the Health Department, education providers, First 5, local community based organizations, and families. This process has also incorporated the five year reporting requirements for Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment State Grant Funds (CAPIT) and Community Based Ch...
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