Trinity County Grand Jury
• 1999-2000
• Agency Response
Response to 1999-2000 Grand Jury Health and Human Services Committee Final Report — Response*
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
There was not a law prohibiting a social worker from having foster children. There is a Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U.) between the State and Trinity County dated July 1, 1995 stating that the County shall not issue a foster care license in a case such as this and "The County shall refer all such cases to the regional office for licensure by the state." The Trinity County Health and Human Services Department has had changes in personnel since 1995 and none of the present employees knew of the M.O.U. They are aware of it now and have sent the licensing information to the regional office in Chico for review.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
I concur with the Grand Jury's recommendation. We will continue with the present practices.
F2
There is a problem tracking and disseminating information received from outside sources. A contract or M.O.U. may be in the approval process for up to four months, in which time it may be forgotten or placed in some obscure file. The approval process may include routing to the Board of Supervisors at which time it may or may not be put on an ***** upcoming agenda. The approval process may also include the County Counsel, Treasurer, Auditor or any other Department involved. At any step in the approval process it may be rerouted to the Board of Supervisors or other departments. The Health and Human Services Department now has a database of all past and present county and intercounty M.O.U's, grant allocation contracts and personal services contracts. They are also working with the Auditor's office on an on-going basis to ensure that the Health and Human Services Department has copies of all approved contracts.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Grand Jury recommends that all county departments without a tracking system follow the example of the Health and Human Services Department and establish an appropriate tracking and filing system for their department.
F3
There are new employees at the Health and Human Services Department with apparently no formal training in departmental procedures. Training appears to primarily consist of on the job training.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
A more structured, formal training program for newly assigned employees, as well as periodic "in service" training for all employees, should be established, implemented and monitored. 30-DAY RESPONSE REQUESTED FROM: Trinity County Board of Supervisors; Health and Human Services Department; County Counsel; County Administrative Officer. TELNITY COU OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNSEL Post Office Box 1428 Weaverville, California 96093 Phone: (530) 623-1382 FAX (530) 623-4222 DAVID R. HAMMER County Counse RECEIVED June 2, 2000 JUN - 2 2000 The Honorable John K. Letton, Presiding Judge SUPERIOR COURT Superior Court JUDGE'S CHAMBERS Re: Response to 1999-2000 Grand Jury Health and Human Services Committee Final Report - Response to Citizen's Complaint Dear Judge Letton: The Grand Jury has requested a response from me as County Counsel. Pursuant to Penal Code Section 933.05, I respond as follows:
Conclusions 1
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CL1I would like to express my appreciation for the conscientious review performed by the Grand Jury Health and Human Services Committee. We are dedicated to ensuring that programs are administered efficiently and in adherence to required mandates. -82- Adult Services & VSO Child Protective Services Employment Services Fraud/Collections Health Services Public Guardian Tobacco Education WIC PO Box 1470 PO Box 1470 PO Box 1470 PO Box 1470 PO Box 1470 PO Box 1470 PO Box 1257 PO Box 1261 Weaverville, CA 96093 Weaverville, CA 96093 Weaverville, CA 96093 Weaverville, CA 96093 Weaverville, CA 96093 Weaverville, CA 96093 Weaverville, CA 96093 Weaverville, CA 96093 (530) 623-1265 (530) 623-1314 (530) 623-1499 (530) 623-1265 (530) 623-8200 (530) 623-1265 (530) 623-1450 (530) 623-3238 Fax: (530) 623-1250 Fax: (530) 623-1488 Fax: (530) 623-2149 Fax: (530) 623-1250 Fax: (530) 623-1297 Fax: (530) 623-1250 Fax: (530) 623-3480 Fax: (530) 623-3240 M BOARD OF SUPERVISORS P.O. Drawer 1613 (530) 623-1217 WEAVERVILLE, CALIFORNIA 96093 Dero B. Forslund, Clerk Jeannie Nix-Temple, County Administrative Officer August 10, 2000 The Honorable John K. Letton, Presiding Judge Superior Court To: RECEIVED The Board of Supervisors From: NOV 13 Response to 1999/2000 Grand Jury Health and Human Services Committee Re: SUPERIOR COURTJUDGE'S CHAMBERS Response to Citizen's Complaint (Foster Children) Dear Judge Letton: The Grand Jury has requested a response from the Board of Supervisors and we responded as follows: Finding #1: We agree and except findings as true. Recommendation #1: None at this time; awaiting review by State's Regional Office. Finding #2: We agree on a continuation and improvement of present day tracking process. Recommendation #2: We agree and concur on recommendations. Finding #3: We agree with findings. Recommendation #3: We concur with recommendation and find that the Director has intentions to improve orientations and annual refresher updates. Very Truly Yours. errel R. Berry Stewaft Vice-Chairman, Board of Supervisors, 00 County of Trinity APPRO Board of Supervisors -83- CHRIS ERIKSON PAUL FACKRELL RALPH MODINE BERRY STEWART ROBERT REISS District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5
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