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Adopt a resolution that approves the Department of Health and Social Services to operate an integrated and comprehensive County health and human services system as an integrated agency, as specified under Assembly Bill (AB) 2821
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health & Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board adopt a resolution that approves the Department of Health and Social Services to operate an integrated and comprehensive County health and human services system as an integrated agency, as specified under Assembly Bill (AB) 2821.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On September 10, 2018, Assembly Bill (AB) 2821 was signed into California law, amending section 18991.4 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to health and human services. The legislation becomes effective January 1, 2019. Upon receipt by the California Health and Human Services Agency of a Board of Supervisors certified resolution or current ordinance, AB 2821 provides a county with statutory authority to operate an integrated health and human services system, allowing for further incorporation of services and funding streams as allowable by law. As an integrated agency, H&SS will have authority to: 1) maintain and evaluate a system administration that integrates and coordinates the management and support of client services; and 2) maintain a system of reporting and accountability that provides for the combined provision of services without the loss of State or federal funds. The integrated and comprehensive county health and human services system may include, but is not limited to, any of the following:
(1) Adoption services.
(2) Child abuse prevention services.
(3) Child welfare services.
(4) Delinquency prevention services.
(5) Drug and alcohol services.
(6) Mental health services.
(7) Eligibility determination.
(8) Employment and training services.
(9) ...
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