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MINUTES <br />ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES <br />July 31, 2023 <br />3 <br /> <br />Jamezetta Bedford asked if there has been any targeted recruitment or assistance to the <br />Mediterranean Deli employees who lost employment due to the restaurant fire. Sharron Hinton <br />explained our Career Center Manager, Caraina Edwards, is actively participating in meetings to <br />meet the needs of the restaurant and their employees. <br /> <br />Crystal Mitchell stated the Permanency Values training was held in person for our child welfare staff <br />and community stakeholders in June. This training was offered virtually on July 25, 2023. This <br />training was designed as a kick off to DSS starting to use the Permanency Roundtable program. <br />DSS will hold our first three Permanency Roundtables in August. Ms. Mitchell explained <br />Permanency Roundtables are targeted toward foster care youth who have been in DSS custody <br />longer than 24 months. The goal is to brainstorm permanency options for youth other than aging out <br />of foster care. Jamezetta Bedford shared she attended the in-person Permanency Values training <br />and enjoyed the content. <br /> <br />Lindsey Shewmaker provided an update on the board seat held by Pat Garavaglia. Chair <br />Garavaglia’s position is appointed by the Social Services commission. Ms. Shewmaker shared <br />Chairwoman Garavaglia has two applicants to reach out to. We would like to have a pool of three to <br />four applicants to choose between before selecting a member. Ms. Shewmaker reminded board <br />members that they need to elect a chair and vice chair annually. This will be on the agenda in <br />August. <br /> <br /> <br />VII. Announcements <br /> <br />Pat Garavaglia moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:41 pm. Jane Garrett seconded the motion. The motion was <br />carried without dissent. <br /> <br />Submitted by: <br /> <br /> Nancy Coston, DSS Director <br /> <br /> Pat Garavaglia, Chair