Mike Ruane of OC’s Children and Families Commission, discusses
the Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County.
State and local governments battle over who is the “parent” of
children who need a host of educational and mental health
services.
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Expert says most of the health care administered is performed by
health clerks, not nurses.
A preliminary assessment reportedly warned of defects that could
cause serious problems.
Officials say Linda Ackerman disqualified herself from a hearing
on a proposed desalinization plant because of her involvement with
two other water agencies that support the project.
The closed-session discussion of a critical assessment of the
agency was allowed under attorney-client privilege, he insists.
The confidential report says Orange County’s $1.3-billion
medical program for the poor has defects and recommends a full
audit.
Cost savings and a reduction of violence will result when a
Department of State Hospitals replaces the Department of Mental
Health, officials say.
Judge’s sentiments were part of a panel discussion this week on
the law, which became an issue after the Kelly Thomas beating.
Grants through the foundation are up from $23 million in 2010
and total more than $200 million since it was founded in 1989.
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