Orange County officials are taking issue with a recent grand jury’s report findings that the county has an inadequate number of foster homes, overworked social workers, and a lack of oversight on contracts with outside agencies.
Tag: Orange County Social Services Agency
The Orange County Social Services Agency is the county department that stands between residents and food aid, Medi-Cal and cash assistance. We cover new hurdles for the neediest families, hunger that keeps growing and who is left out.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
County Undergoing Sea Change in Approach to Child Abuse Prevention
Historically, Orange County children suffering from abuse and neglect would likely end up in a group home. But now county officials are working to keep them in family environments.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Supervisor Says Orange County Needs ‘Homeless Czar’
Supervisor Andrew Do is proposing that the county choose a single point person to keep track of the plethora of county services and figure out how to improve their effectiveness.
Posted inGovernment, Housing & Homelessness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
County Social Services Agency Bus Now Serving Civic Center Homeless
In response to demands by Orange County supervisors to step up efforts to address homelessness in Santa Ana’s downtown Civic Center, officials have brought in a converted recreational vehicle to help link people with social service programs.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Investigative, News Briefs, Top Stories
Grand Jury: Rate of Dropped Calls on Child Abuse Hotline Triples
The number of people calling to report the possibility of a child being neglected or abused who hang up while waiting to talk to an social worker has increased, from 5-8 percent in 2012, to 15-25 percent in 2014.
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Problems in OC Child Welfare System Get Statewide Scrutiny
A state lawmaker, a court case and a statewide audit allege mismanagement within the county’s system.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
‘Consumer Seat’ Is Finally Filled on CalOptima Board
The seat, created as part of Janet Nguyen’s overhaul of the board, will be filled by Theresa Boyd, a Nguyen nominee.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories
Banked Vacation and Sick Leave Lead to Big Payouts
Over the past five years, many high-level employees in Orange County government have reaped six-figure sick and vacation leave payouts. “This is not something we intended to become a practice,” says a state senator.
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In Social Services Agency, ‘We Go On Because the Work Is Essential’
Sandra Fox, an eligibility worker for the Orange County Social Services Agency, talks about the challenges she faces as poverty rates soar and resources wane.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Ruane Tapped as Temporary Chief Operations Officer at CalOptima
The $1.4-billion health plan will contract with Children and Families Commission while it continues its search for a permanent CEO.
