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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
January 18, 2022
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THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MET ON TUESDAY: January 18, 2022 virtually
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Garavaglia, Jane Garrett, Oscar Fleming, and
Jamezetta Bedford
GUEST: None
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Nancy Coston, Director; Lindsey Shewmaker, Human Services Manager; Sharron Hinton,
Human Services Manager; and Crystal Mitchell, Child Welfare Manager
I. Call to Order and Introductions
DSS Chair, Pat Garavaglia, called the meeting to order at 4:04 pm.
II. Board Comments
None.
III. Public Comments
None.
IV. Agenda Changes
Pat Garavaglia added Friends of DSS to the agenda.
V. Action Items
On a motion by Jamezetta Bedford, the Board approved the minutes of December 2021. Jane Garret
seconded the motion. The motion was carried without dissent.
VI. Items for Discussion and/or Decision
1. Smart Goals
Lindsey Shewmaker presented to the Board on the three Smart Goals submitted for FY2022-23 as
part of the budget process. The goals include:
• DSS will process 90% of Medicaid applications within the State time standards
• DSS will increase participation in employment services by 10%
• DSS will reduce racial disparities in achieving permanence for children in DSS custody by
10%
The County will be sharing departmental smart goals with the Board of County Commissioners and
staff will update them throughout the year.
2. Racial Equity Work
Sharron Hinton presented to the Board about the County’s racial equity work. A team, including
staff from other County departments, will be presenting to the Board of County Commissioners
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tonight. There was also a basic three-hour training held today for department heads that will be
available to all boards at some point.
3. Community Child Protection Team Annual Report
Brittany Mann presented the 2021 Annual Report from the Community Child Protection Team. The
team met four times during the year to discuss issues related to child safety. For next year the team
would like to expand on the safe sleep work that has been started, among other recommendations.
Oscar Fleming moved the Board approve the report and submit recommendations to the Board of
County Commissioners. Pat Garavaglia seconded the motion. The motion was carried without
dissent.
4. Budget Plan for FY22-23
Nancy Coston explained the budget process and due dates. The Board will receive the budget
recommendations at the February meeting. There is no reason currently to believe there will be
funding shortfalls in any program areas. Staffing and vacancies are one of the biggest issues
currently and may be addressed during the budget process.
5. Director’s Report
There is a possible realignment of the Work Force Board. There is a meeting Thursday that will
provide more information.
6. Friends of DSS Updates
Friends of DSS spent around $7,000 on the Toy Chest this year. Pat Garagavlia added that there
would be support for a grandparents program from donors. There is a realtor offering to sponsor 3-4
drives per year on behalf of DSS. Staff should send feedback to Pat on what items could be
needed.
VII. Announcements
Jane Garrett moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:00 pm. Jamezetta Bedford seconded the motion. The motion
was carried without dissent.
Submitted by:
Nancy Coston, DSS Director
Pat Garavaglia, Chair