Trinity County Grand Jury
• 2009-2010
Trinity County Youth Services and Family Services Review
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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
TCHHS remains at the forefront of social work practices through active participation in state projects, such as the Eleven County Project.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
TCHHS is to be commended for their efforts. 8
F2
The loss of the AmeriCorps workers has reduced frontline support for families who are at risk for abuse and neglect.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
TCHHS should partner with another community agency or collaborator to provide frontline support for families who are at risk for abuse and neglect.
F3
TCHHS has no written intake procedure delineating specific procedures for Differential Response assignment and follow-up.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
TCHHS should develop a guide for referrals that are evaluated and referred to community partners, and referrals that present moderate risk to the child.
F4
TCHHS does not track the number of families served through the DR pathways.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
TCHHS should track the number of families served through DR pathways.
F5
TCHHS has engineered strong, close relationships with county agencies and community partners.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
They are to be commended for their efforts.
F6
TCHHS is shifting from a Team Decision Making approach to a Family Group Meeting approach for placement, monitoring, and discussing family progress.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
In implementing the Family Group Meeting approach, TCHHS should develop written tools for meeting documentation as well as written policies and procedures, and evaluate their effectiveness on an ongoing basis. 9
F7
There is a desperate need for in-county foster homes. The current out-of-county placements put undue hardships on the children and their families.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
TCHHS should continue its efforts to obtain local foster homes.
F8
TCHHS community agencies and partners, as well as community members, participate in the Peer Quality Case Reviews and the County Self Assessment.
Related Recommendations (1)
R8
They are to be commended for their participation.
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