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Approve the reappointment of Neely McElroy Deputy Director, Health and Social Services, Child Welfare Services, to the First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission for the term of December 16, 2024 through December 15, 2028
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board approve the reappointment of Neely McElroy, Deputy Director, Health and Social Services (H&SS), Child Welfare Services, to the First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission for the term of December 16, 2024 through December 15, 2028.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission was established by the Solano County Board of Supervisors on June 8, 1999. The ordinance established a commission with nine members, including two representatives of the County Health and Social Services Department. The department is recommending the reappointment of Neely McElroy, Deputy Director, H&SS, Child Welfare Services (CWS).
Ms. McElroy has been with Solano County H&SS since 2019 and has served on the First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission since May 5, 2022. In addition to managing a division of over 100 employees who are tasked with ensuring the safety of Solano County's youngest residents, Ms. McElroy has been instrumental in implementing AB 2083: Children and Youth System of Care, a trauma-informed system of care signed into law on September 27, 2018, to increase coordination among child-serving agencies. Ms. McElroy is the current chair of the First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission, bringing her expertise and dedication to the youngest children and families in Solano County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no impact the County General Fund with this reappointment. The costs of preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the Department's FY2024/25 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:...
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