Browse Working Group Recommendations
Below each working group recommendation is an initial list of County & City departments that have committed to implementation efforts. Quarterly progress updates for listed recommendations will be posted within thirty (30) days of the prior quarter’s end (Q3= July 1 – September 30, Q4= October 1 – December 31). This list will be revised and more information will be added in the future as we engage further with the County, City, and other community organizations.
SSK1R1
Working Group: Human/Social Services
Key Issue: CHILD WELFARE
Recommendation: Implement Blind Removal Meetings
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Key Issue: CHILD WELFARE
Recommendation: Implement Blind Removal Meetings
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| City | Youth & Human Services | |
| County | Human Services - Child & Family Services | < 1 year |
SSK1R2
Working Group: Human/Social Services
Key Issue: CHILD WELFARE
Recommendation: Hire Cultural Brokers
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Key Issue: CHILD WELFARE
Recommendation: Hire Cultural Brokers
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| City | Youth & Human Services | |
| County | Human Services - Child & Family Services | 1-3 years |
| County | Public Safety - Conflict Defender | 3+ years |
SSK1R3
Working Group: Human/Social Services
Key Issue: CHILD WELFARE
Recommendation: Create Kinship Navigators
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Key Issue: CHILD WELFARE
Recommendation: Create Kinship Navigators
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| City | Youth & Human Services | |
| County | Human Services - Child & Family Services | < 1 year |
SSK1R4
Working Group: Human/Social Services
Key Issue: CHILD WELFARE
Recommendation: Internal DHS Policy Change
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Key Issue: CHILD WELFARE
Recommendation: Internal DHS Policy Change
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| City | Youth & Human Services | |
| County | Human Services - Child & Family Services | 1-3 years |
SSK1R5
Working Group: Human/Social Services
Key Issue: CHILD WELFARE
Recommendation: Cultural Competence and Community Education
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Key Issue: CHILD WELFARE
Recommendation: Cultural Competence and Community Education
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| City | Youth & Human Services | |
| County | Human Services - Child & Family Services | 1-3 years |
SSK2R11
Working Group: Human/Social Services
Key Issue: ELIGIBILITY
Recommendation: The County must also provide consistency in case workers and in the application of federal laws like the Multi-Ethnic Placement Act and the Interethnic Adoptions Provisions law. (Human Services)
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Key Issue: ELIGIBILITY
Recommendation: The County must also provide consistency in case workers and in the application of federal laws like the Multi-Ethnic Placement Act and the Interethnic Adoptions Provisions law. (Human Services)
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| Owner | Organization / Department | Timeframe | ||
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