Title
Receive updates from the Departments of Social Services and Health on activities related to:
a. Monterey County's Road-Map to Strengthen Child Well-Being
b. Homeless Services Update
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Health and Human Services Committee (HHS) of the Board of Supervisors:
Receive updates from the Departments of Social Services and Health on activities related to:
a. Monterey County's Road-Map to Strengthen Child Well-Being
b. Homeless Services Update
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Monterey County's Road-Map to Strengthen Child Well-Being
On February 16, 2016 California Department of Social Services issued findings and recommendations based on a county request to review a critical incident related to recent child fatalities. This site visit led to recommendations and suggestions to improve child welfare practice in specific areas, particularly in Screening, Intake, and Emergency Response. Monterey County developed the Corrective Action Plan as a response to those recommendations and has moved forward to improve regulatory compliance, safety planning and intake and screening processes.
Key strategic action areas being addressed include:
> Conduct refresher training and ongoing reviews to support critical decision
points and improved practice.
> Create, implement and train on a warrant process for Child Welfare
> Transition existing Safety Planning Documentation to a State approved template
within CWS/CMS that is specific, measurable, assignable, realistic and time
related.
> Improve Intake and Child Abuse Hotline operations
> Improve Emergency Response investigations and procedures
> Workload and appropriate staffing.
As reported at the April 21, 2016 Health and Human Services Committee, The Department of Social Services has partnered with the nationally recognized American Public Human Services Association to embark on a collaborative effort with the community and other child welfare stakeholders (local, state ...
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