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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on _November 1, 1988 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, McPeak, Torlakson, Schroder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Report of the Human Services Advisory Commission
on Self-esteem
The Board considered the recommendations of the Human Services
Advisory Commission as set forth in the attached report.
It was noted by Supervisor McPeak that a letter dated October
24, 1988, was received from the Chairperson of the Contra Costa
County Alcoholism Advisory Board advising that all alcohol programs
are directed toward improving the self-esteem of individuals who
are enrolled in. their programs.
Joseph Goglio, Chairman, Human Services Advisory Commission,
commented on the recommendations as presented.
Chairman Schroder read comments submitted by Camille Giglio
requesting that consideration be given to soliciting input from the
private sector to assist in the development of an inventory tool on
self-esteem.
Supervisor McPeak commented on the recommendations of the
Human Services Advisory Commission and advised that she does not
believe an extensive inventory on self-esteem is needed as is the
need to identify successful programs that promote self-esteem.
Therefore, she recommended that the matter be referred back to the.
Human Services Advisory Commission with the request to review and
identify three to five of the most outstanding or most successful
programs that promote self-esteem within the program areas of
alcoholism, drug abuse, mental health, and services to the elderly,
women and children, including programs within the church community.
She suggested that the Commission meet with representatives of the
various advisory boards as well as solicit input from the
community.
Board members being in agreement, IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED
that the recommendations of Supervisor McPeak are APPROVED.
I heroby certify thmt this a n to s.A", e,cn -Z err �f
an action taken and '?e
Board of Supervisors on tlua ti 4 o yl:ow n.
ATTESTED:
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board
cc: County Administrator of Supervisors and County Adiz:1nlstrator
HSAC
By .: �� -,Deputy
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Corft
George Johnson, Human Services
Advisory Commission Costa
7:ATE:
October 26, 1988 COM
SUBJECT:
Recommended Process to Identify Programs Which
Support and Foster Self-Esteem
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) Q 13ACM ROUND APC JUSTIFICATION
I. RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve and direct Human Services Advisory Commission to implement
the: "Recommended Process for Carrying Out the Board of Supervisors'
Directions Regarding Asking Various Advisory Boards to Identify
Programs Which Support and Foster Self-Esteem" as submitted in the
attached correspondence dated October 14, 1988.
II. FINANCIAL IMPACT
A. The recommended process includes a three-part work program.
It is estimated that Part I, Development of Process, will
require approximately $1,250 to pay for personnel and sup-
plies. The operational budget for HSAC can cover these costs.
B. The costs of the Part II, Collection of Data; and Part III,
Compilation and Production of Inventory, are dependent upon
the outcome of the meetings to be held during Part I. It is
estimated that the cost to survey and catalog self esteem
programs being conducted by the county, cities, schools,
private agencies, churches and service clubs and associations
would not exceed $7,000. Of this amount, $400 would be re-
directed HSAC staff, and the remainder would require new funds
for supplies and postage ($450) and for clerical and adminis-
trative staff ($6,150) to collect, analyze and prepare final
inventory and report to the Board of Supervisors.
The latter cost would depend upon: (1) The complexity of the
inventory questionnaire to be designed; (2) the number of
organizations to be contacted; (3) the number of inventory
questionnaires returned; and (4) the amount of time needed to
prepare the final inventory and report to the Board of Super-
visors. The source of the "new funds" is to be identified
during Part I.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: x YES S1GNhTUREt �(
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMME ION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
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AC IT�ON OF BOARD ON APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
NOTE OF SUPERVISORS
1 EBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
_ UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES. ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
A13SENT: ABSTAIN: OF ISMS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: Listed on Page 2 ATTESTED _
PHIL BATCHELO ERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND C TY ADMINISTRATOR
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III. REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION
The Human Services Advisory Commission has reviewed the history of
the State Self-Esteem Task Force program at the state and local
level. The Commissioners found that it is necessary to bring
together in a positive environment all those persons and agencies
who would be involved in the inventory project in Contra Costa
County. These meetings would be called to obtain ideas and the
commitment from all sectors in support of this project. The
recommended process could help assure the development of a consen-
sus among all interested parties. Without such a consensus, it is
unlikely that a significant number of programs which support and
foster self esteem can be inventoried and reported to the Board of
Supervisors.
IV. BACKGROUND
The Board of Supervisors on August 16, 1988 approved recommenda-
tions from the Internal Operations Committee dated August 8, 1988
regarding the Clarification of the Role of the Human Services
Advisory Commission. Recommendation No. 5 of that reports stated:
"5. Request the Human Services Advisory Commission to recommend
the process which should be followed in carrying out the Board
of Supervisors' directions regarding asking various advisory
boards to identify programs which support and foster self-
esteem and return their recommendations to the Board of
Supervisors by November 1, 1988."
The Human Services Advisory Commission assigned this task to a
committee. The committee reviewed the matter and developed a set
of recommendations for presentation to HSAC for action. On
September 28, 1988, HSAC voted unanimously to adopt and refer to
the Board of Supervisors the attached "Recommended Process for
Carrying Out the Board of Supervisors' Direction Regarding Asking
Various Advisory Boards to Identify Programs Which Support and
Foster Self-Esteem.
cc: County Administrator
Chair, HSAC
Drug Abuse Board
Alcoholism Advisory Board
Family & Children's Services Advisory Committee
Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee
Mental Health Advisory Board
Advisory Committee on the Employment & Econ. Status of Women
The Advisory Council on Aging
Contra
Costa
County
HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION
October 14, 1988
Supervisor Robert I. Schroder
Chair, County Board of Supervisors
510 La Gonda Way
Danville, CA 94526
Dear Supervisor Schroder:
The members of the Human Services Advisory Commission voted at their
meeting of September 28, 1988 to adopt the attached "Recommended
Process for Carrying Out the Board of Supervisors' Direction Regarding
Asking Various Advisory Boards to Identify Programs Which Support and
Foster Self Esteem." This action is taken in response to request made
by your Board at its August 16, 1988 meeting.
The recommended process is a time table of activities and the proposed
work program, and is to be supervised by HSAC. The process will
actively involve those advisory bodies and others identified by your
Board. HSAC believes that the early and meaningful involvement of
these organizations and individuals in both the development and the
implementation of the process will lead to a cooperative and support-
ive environment -- an environment in which all will contribute to the
successful inventorying of self-esteem projects within our county.
The recommended process will require personnel, supplies and postage
to help develop a community consensus, gather and compile data, and
produce a report for presentation to your Board by the December 1989
deadline. The specific items, their costs, and source of funding will
be developed during the initial meetings.
Members of HSAC are very supportive of this process. We request that
HSAC be given the proper authority and resources so that an accurate
and comprehensive report of successful self-esteem programs operating
in our county can be produced within the set time-table.
The Human Services Advisory Commission will be available to meet with
your Board if you have questions regarding this matter.
nncerely,
i
seph R. Goglio, Jr. , hair
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Attachments
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR • 2425 BISSO LANE,SUITE 103 • CONCORD,CA 94520 • (415)646-5661
RECOMMENDED PROCESS FOR CARRYING OUT THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' DIRECTIONS REGARDING
ASKING VARIOUS ADVISORY BOARDS TO IDENTIFY PROGRAMS
WHICH SUPPORT AND FOSTER SELF-ESTEEM
I. PROPOSED TIME TABLE
Date Action
7/20/88 HSAC requested Board of Supervisors to review
directions to Advisory Bodies regarding inventory of
Self-Esteem Program.
8/9 Board of Supervisors requested HSAC to develop process
and report to Board by November 1, 1988.
9/14 HSAC accepted assignment and established committee to
design draft recommending process.
9/22 Committee met and designed draft.
9/28 HSAC approves draft and refers to BofS.
10/25 Board of Supervisors reviews process and approves with
changes.
11/9 HSAC reviews Board of Supervisors' actions and any
changes to the recommended process.
11/10-11 HSAC staff notifies (1) 7 advisory bodies and ( 2)
selected others of Board of Supervisors' actions and
role of HSAC and meeting times and places.
11/10 to Meetings with: (1) Representatives of 7 advisory
01/24/89 boards together; ( 2) Representatives of schools and
other public agencies; and ( 3)Representatives of
service groups, practitioners associations, private
individuals and others. The purposes of these
meetings are to:
1. Explain and answer questions about the inventory
project.
2. Build community support and develop trust and
cooperation among all parties.
3. Develop agreed upon definition of the term
"Self-Esteem" (based upon State Self-Esteem Task
Force definition) .
4. Develop operational uses for the inventory.
5. Develop agreed upon inventory form.
6. Develop listing of agencies, organizations and
persons to be asked to complete inventory form.
7. Develop agreement as to who should be responsible
for requesting which agencies, organizations and
persons to complete form and to do follow-up.
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8. Develop format for reporting findings to the
Board of Supervisors.
9. Develop means to make findings available to
practitioners and public.
1/25/89 HSAC reviews results of meetings and requests HSAC
Sub-Committee and staff to develop inventory form and
written set of procedures.
2/8/89 HSAC to review form and procedures, make changes as
necessary, authorize initiation to begin March 13, and
authorize Chair and staff to notify Board of
Supervisors of these actions.
3/8/89 HSAC to authorize initiation of process if no
instruction by BofS to the contrary.
3/13 to HSAC responsible for distributing and collecting
9/15/89 inventories.
9/16 to HSAC responsible for compiling results and writing
10/24/89 report to BofS.
10/25/89 HSAC reviews and approves for presentation to BofS.
11/7/89 Report to Board of Supervisors.
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II. PROPOSED WORK PROGRAM
The following work program is submitted in support of the project to
inventory Self-Esteem projects currently operating in Contra Costa
County. The process is shown in three parts.
A. DEVELOPMENT OF PROCESS, CONSENSUS, AND PROCEDURES
TIME SCHEDULE: OCTOBER 25, 1988 TO JANUARY 25, 1989
HSAC will convene at least eight (8) meetings of participants
in the inventory process. Organizations and individuals to be
invited will include: (1) Seven Advisory Boards to the Board of
Supervisors; ( 2) Twenty-One school districts; (3) Eighteen
cities and other special districts; and (4)"Others" from those
who have attended Board of Supervisors hearings and/or have
indicated their interest in this inventory (maximum of five
meetings, depending upon progress of developing consensus among
these divergent groups) .
B. COLLECTION OF DATA
TIME SCHEDULE: JANUARY 25, 1989 TO SEPTEMBER 15, 1989
In a manner developed at the above meetings, HSAC will work
with other participants to: ( 1) Identify and develop mailing
lists of program operators to be contacted (Estimated: 400
provider agencies, 400 service clubs and organizations and 200
interested individuals and groups) ; (2) design and print
inventory questionnaires and cover letters; (3) address and
distribute letters and questionnaires; ( 4) answer questions;
and ( 5) log in returned material.
C. COMPILATION AND PRODUCTION OF INVENTORY
TIME SCHEDULE: SEPTEMBER 15, 1989 TO DECEMBER 31, 1989
In a manner developed at the above meetings, HSAC will work
with other participants to: (1) Review each returned
questionnaire (estimated: 250) and follow up with respondents,
as necessary; (2) sort returned inventory by type of service
program; (3) produce index showing services, clients,
geographic area, etc. ; (4) write report, summary and cover
letter; and (5) reproduce required number of copies for
Board of Supervisors and Clerk of the Board files (estimated:
20) .
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