HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03112014 - C.14RECOMMENDATION(S):
Adopt Resolution No.2014/53 Proclaiming March 2014 as National Social Worker’s Month.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
The Social Workers in Contra Costa County reach out, on a daily basis, to protect and care for children and families,
the aged and the infirm.
WHEREAS, Child Welfare Social Workers protect children from abuse and neglect;
WHEREAS, Child Welfare Social Workers find loving foster and adoptive homes for children;
WHEREAS, Child Welfare Social Workers help families solve problems and reunite with their children;
WHEREAS, In Home Supportive Service Social workers in spend time making home visits and conducting
comprehensive assessments;
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/11/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Earl Maciel 3-1648
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: March 11, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stephanie L. Mello, Deputy
cc:
C. 14
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:March 11, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Adopt Resolution No. 2014/53 Proclaiming March 2014 as National Social Worker's Month
WHEREAS, In Home Support Services
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Social Workers provide case work intervention to recipients so that they can remain in the community versus
being placed in a skilled nursing facility or hospitalization;
WHEREAS, In Home Support Services Social Workers also provide support to the care providers of these
recipients to ensure the recipient gets the best care and supervision at home;
WHEREAS, Adult Protective Service Social Workers protect elderly and the disabled from emotional abuse,
sexual abuse, financial exploitation, neglect and isolation.
WHEREAS, Information & Assistance Social Workers provide information, referrals to resources, and support in
problem solving to seniors age 60 and older, adults with disabilities and caregivers.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Contra Costa In-Home Supportive Services Social Workers will not receive recognition for a job well done.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None
CLERK'S ADDENDUM
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2014/53
C.14