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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Crystal Markytan, Social Services Director
DATE: September 26, 2017
SUBJECT: Authorize Blanket Approval for Long Distance Travel by Child Welfare Services Social Workers to Conduct Case Related Activities on Behalf of Juvenile and Non-Minor Dependents in Court Ordered Placement through Juvenile Court Within and/or Outside the State of California.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Pursuant to Section 1-1.3D of the County of Lake Travel Policy the Child Welfare Division of the Department of Social Services is requesting blanket approval by motion of the Board of Supervisors for travel that exceeds 1,500 miles round trip within and/or outside the State of California to conduct case related activities on behalf of juvenile and non-minor dependents in court ordered placement through the Juvenile Court.
A blanket approval will accommodate travel on short notice for when it is not possible to obtain advance BOS approval; changes in case assignments; and the increasing need for long distance placements as a result of diminishing high needs resources within the State.
Said activities will include mandated social worker contacts with children, non-minors, and caregivers in the placement setting; participation in Child & Family Team Meetings; conducting safety / behavioral health / educational / developmental / and placement assessments; additional activities per court order and/or as necessary to insure the safety and well-being of dependent children and non-minors.
FISCAL IMPACT: __ None _X_Budgeted __Non-Budgeted
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FISCAL IMPACT (Narrative): There is no county cost associated with this request.
STAFFING IMPACT (if applicable): None
Recommended Action
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize Blanket Approval for Long Distance Travel by Child Welfare Services Social Workers to Conduct Case Related Activities on Behalf of Juvenile and Non-Minor Dependents in Court Ordered Placement through Juvenile Court Within and/or Outside the State of California.
Thank you for your Consideration.
cc: Patti Powell, Deputy Social Services Director