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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
April 18,2022
THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MET ON TUESDAY: April 18, 2022 virtually
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEMBERS PRESENT: Pat Garavaglia, Oscar Fleming, Jamezetta Bedford,
Jane Garrett, and Ann Wilkerson
GUEST: None
BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES MEMBERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: Nancy Coston, Director; Lindsey Shewmaker, Human Services Manager; and Crystal
Mitchell, Human Services Manager.
I. Call to Order and Introductions
DSS Chair, Pat Garavaglia, called the meeting to order at 4:02 pm.
II. Board Comments
Pat Garavaglia noted that she and Lindsey Shewmaker attended the Board of County Commissioner's
Meeting on the 14t" and talked about the agency's accomplishments and goals for next year. She
added that it went well.
Ann Wilkerson stated that she enjoyed the staff appreciation event. Pat Garavaglia agreed. Nancy
Coston thanked the Board members for attending and contributing to the staff gifts.
III. Public Comments
None.
IV. Agenda Changes
None.
V. Action Items
On a motion by Jamezetta Bedford, the Board approved the minutes of February 21, 2022. Ann
Wilkerson seconded the motion. The motion was carried without dissent.
VI. Items for Discussion and/or Decision
1. Building Renovations and Staff Moves
The Southern Human Services Center needs a new HVAC system. It was originally supposed to be
installed in May and requires relocating some staff for up to 28 weeks. The installation has now
been delayed until the fall. When the installation occurs, the plan is that public assistance staff will
stay onsite and have to relocate to other spaces within the building. Child welfare staff will relocate
to Europa and Hillsborough Commons.
2. Foster Care Overview
Crystal Mitchell presented an overview of foster care in Orange County. The presentation included
data and demographics on children in custody in Orange County.
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3. FNS Waivers and Impacts
Lindsey Shewmaker presented a summary of all the current FNS waivers related to the public
health emergency. The presentation included anticipated end dates, most of which are likely to
occur this summer. The end result will see many families left with reduced benefits, and in some
cases no FNS benefits. Staff are working with community partners to ensure there are safety nets in
place.
4. Director's Report
CRP funding has been renewed for one more year so the agency has another$100,000 in revenue
that will be added to the budget.
Child-only Work First cases received a one-time payment of$500 as part of recovery plans.
Staff have been working hard to get payments of file for the water program and other energy
programs. Additional funds will be released soon and a second energy payment will be coming to
clients' accounts in May.
VII. Announcements
Oscar Fleming moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:29 pm. Ann Wilkerson seconded the motion. The motion
was carried without dissent.
Submitted by:
Nancy Coston, DSS Director
Pat Garavaglia, Chair
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