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MINUTES ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES May 20,2024 THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MET ON MONDAY: May 20, 2024 at Hillsborough Commons. BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEMBERS PRESENT: Jane Garrett, Ann Wilkerson, Sally Greene and Chris Barnes GUEST: None. BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEMBERS ABSENT: Oscar Fleming. STAFF PRESENT: Nancy Coston, Social Services Director; Crystal Mitchell, Human Services Manager; Rebekah Rapoza, Budget Officer; Kim Lassiter Fisher, Adult Services Supervisor; and Charlie Williams, Adult Services Social Worker I. Call to Order and Introductions DSS Chair, Jane Garrett, called the meeting to order at 4:06 pm. II. Board Comments Ann Wilkerson and Jane Garrett attended the foster parent event and thought it was very well organized and the staff did a fantastic job entertaining the kids and foster parents. Hats off to FRIENDS of DSS who provided a nice arrangement of gifts. III. Public Comments None. IV. Agenda Changes None. V. Action Items On a motion by Chris Barnes, the Board approved the minutes of April 15, 2024. Ann Wilkerson seconded the motion. The motion was carried without dissent. VI. Items for Discussion and/or Decision 1. Adult Services Kim Lassiter Fisher gave an overview of the mandated and optional programs that the Adult Services unit operates. Mandated programs include Adult Protective Services, Placement Services, Guardianship, and Adult Care Licensing. Optional programs include In-Home Aide, Community Alternatives Program (CAP) for Disabled Adults, On-Call, and Special Assistance In-Home (SAIH). Charlie Williams presented on the mandated role of the Adult Care Home Specialist. He gave an overview of the various types of care homes and level of services provided, operating requirements, current licensed facilities, licensing monitoring schedule, and the role as a monitor and investigator. 1