DEPARTMENT: Social Services
FILE TYPE: Regular Information
TITLE
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Update On Impacts Of Service Provider Capacity Issues In Disability Services And Recommended Next Steps
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Receive an update on impacts of provider capacity issues on County operations in disability services and consider next steps in addressing larger systemic issues.
SUMMARY
Social Services staff provided an update at the July 12, 2022, Community Services Committee of the Whole meeting on impacts of provider capacity issues. Staff will provide additional details on operational impacts within disability services, including statutory responsibilities related to case management and assessments for long-term services and supports. See Attachment: Community Living Services Brochure, for general description of programs and services, and Attachment: Details of Services Provided, for additional details including the number of people served in each program.
Staff will also make recommendations to convene a Board workgroup to assess additional actions the County may take to create long-term solutions. Staff will present a draft structure, timeline, and membership for this workgroup for Board feedback.
RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Information only; no action requested.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
None.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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Information only; no action requested.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Community Living Services Brochure
Attachment: Details of Services Provided
BOARD GOALS
☒ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LEVEL
☐ Inform and Listen ☐ Discuss ☐ Involve ☒ N/A
CONTACT
Department Head: Evan Henspeter
Author: Evan Henspeter