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MINUTES <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES <br /> November 15,2021 <br /> Care Act and applications are already increasing for other energy programs. Staff recruitment and <br /> retention is still a major issue. <br /> Crystal Mitchell provided the Board with an overview of the new practice model, Safety Organized <br /> Practice, that will be implemented in all 100 counties in 2022. This will include five practice <br /> standards and tools to use when working with families who have an open CPS case. We don't <br /> anticipate this to be a large learning curve for our current workforce; however, there will be a <br /> considerable training requirement for all child welfare staff. Supervisors begin training in January <br /> 2022 and social workers will follow with training beginning March 2022. <br /> 4. Board Work Plan <br /> Lindsey Shewmaker presented information on the Board Work Plan update that will be due to the <br /> Board of County Commissioners in January. After some discussion it was decided that the draft <br /> plan will be sent prior to the December meeting for approval. <br /> 5. Director's Report <br /> The mental health transition from Cardinal to Alliance will take place next month and staff continue <br /> to work to make sure that services will continue with no impact to clients. <br /> The ARPA Plan is going to the County Commissioners soon so staff will know more about <br /> additional funds DSS could receive by the end of the year. <br /> The County Commissioners are moving toward a hybrid meeting model and that could be a <br /> possibility for the DSS Board. Nancy Coston will clarify meeting rules with John Roberts prior to <br /> December. <br /> VII. Announcements <br /> Jane Garrett moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:08 pm. Pat Garavaglia seconded the motion. The motion was <br /> carried without dissent. <br /> Submitted by: <br /> Nancy Coston, DSS Director <br /> Pat Garavaglia, Chair <br /> 2 <br />