Calaveras County Grand Jury • 2022-2023

Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury Hhs: To Serve Humans*

Published: June 22, 2023 8 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings

F1
Because of the varying levels of grant writing skill and the varying degrees of management staff experience, some grant opportunities are lost.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors create a County grant writing committee, consisting of cross-departmental representation, by January 1, 2024, to provide assistance to HHS staff charged with writing grants.
F2
The Mental Health Advisory Board has not been able to operate optimally, due to difficulties in retaining volunteer personnel.
Related Recommendations (3)
R2a
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors and the Mental Health Advisory Board develop a strategic Mental Health Advisory Board member recruiting, retention, and succession plan
R2b
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors determine what metrics are needed to evaluate mental health program effectiveness, no later than January 1, 2024.
R2c
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors direct the Mental Health Advisory Board to provide these results in a consistent format, beginning with the 2023 annual report, which is due no later than December 31, 2023.
F3
County residents are not fully informed about important mental health updates because the Mental Health Advisory Board does not comply with all guidelines set by the California Association of Local Behavioral Health Boards & Commissions in their Best Practices document.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Calaveras County Grand Jury recommends the Mental Health Advisory Board consistently keep their website up to date with meeting information and records as set by the California Association of Local Behavioral Health Boards & Commissions

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