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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Trinity County Grand Jury
• 1998-1999
Investigation of Health and Human Services Department: Child Protective Services Division
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Findings 2 findings
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Page 37
The Grand Jury investigated public complaints that CPS did not respond to allegations of child endangerment in a timely and proper manner. In interviewing the com- plainants, CPS management, the acting supervisor and case workers, the Grand Jury found that the CPS per- sonnel named in the complaints were either no longer employed by the department or had been transferred.
F2
Page 37
As a result of the reorganization of the CPS Division, the morale and personnel problems which had been re- ported by the 1997-98 Grand Jury have been greatly ameliorated. A number of former staff members have either been reassigned to non-CPS positions or have been otherwise replaced. Since the reorganization of the division, there have been no new complaints submitted by members of the public regarding the actions or pro- cedures of the division or of its personnel as it relates to child health and safety.
Recommendations 2
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R1Page 37The Grand Jury recommends that, in spite of the emo- tionally laden nature of the work, CPS must continue to follow and abide by established laws and mandated pro- cedures in responding to allegations of child endanger- ment.
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R2Page 38The Grand Jury recommends that continued recruiting efforts be undertaken in order to bring the division up to full staff. This will enable the work load to be distrib- uted over a broader base, insuring that the improved and improving morale will be sustained to the benefit of the children who make up the division’s clientele. CONCLUSION: The Grand Jury commends the management, supervi- sion and staff of the CPS Division for the efforts that have been made to improve difficult situations. They have made great progress in meeting the needs of the public and mandates of State and Federal regulations that are in a state of flux. DAY RESPONSE REQUESTED FROM: Director of Health and Human Services Department. Response of the Board of Supervisors July 20, 1999 Jerry Boosinger Trinity County Grand Jury P.O. Box 1258 Weaverville, CA 96093 RE: Health and Human Services Committee Final Report Investigation of Trinity County Health and Human Services Department Child Protective Services Division Dear Foreperson: The following is the Board of Supervisors response to the 1998-99 Grand Jury Health and Human Services Committee Final Report regarding Trinity County Health and Human Services Child Protective Services Division: Recommendation # 1 We agree with the Grand Jury.