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MINUTES <br /> ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES <br /> July 31,2023 <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 /> 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 /> 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 /> VII. Announcements <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 /> Submitted by: <br /> Nancy Coston, DSS Director <br /> Pat Garavaglia, Chair <br /> 3 <br />