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MINUTES <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES <br /> January 18,2022 <br /> tonight. There was also a basic three-hour training held today for department heads that will be <br /> available to all boards at some point. <br /> 3. Community Child Protection Team Annual Report <br /> Brittany Mann presented the 2021 Annual Report from the Community Child Protection Team. The <br /> team met four times during the year to discuss issues related to child safety. For next year the team <br /> would like to expand on the safe sleep work that has been started, among other recommendations. <br /> Oscar Fleming moved the Board approve the report and submit recommendations to the Board of <br /> County Commissioners. Pat Garavaglia seconded the motion. The motion was carried without <br /> dissent. <br /> 4. Budget Plan for FY22-23 <br /> Nancy Coston explained the budget process and due dates. The Board will receive the budget <br /> recommendations at the February meeting. There is no reason currently to believe there will be <br /> funding shortfalls in any program areas. Staffing and vacancies are one of the biggest issues <br /> currently and may be addressed during the budget process. <br /> 5. Director's Report <br /> There is a possible realignment of the Work Force Board. There is a meeting Thursday that will <br /> provide more information. <br /> 6. Friends of DSS Updates <br /> Friends of DSS spent around $7,000 on the Toy Chest this year. Pat Garagavlia added that there <br /> would be support for a grandparents program from donors. There is a realtor offering to sponsor 3-4 <br /> drives per year on behalf of DSS. Staff should send feedback to Pat on what items could be <br /> needed. <br /> VII. Announcements <br /> Jane Garrett moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:00 pm. Jamezetta Bedford seconded the motion. The motion <br /> was carried without dissent. <br /> Submitted by: <br /> Nancy Coston, DSS Director <br /> Pat Garavaglia, Chair <br /> 2 <br />