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Approve and present a plaque of appreciation honoring Suzanne Kiesz, Social Services Supervisor, upon her retirement from the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Child Welfare Services with over 24 years of dedicated public service in child welfare, with 12 years serving in Solano County (Chair Vasquez)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board approve and present a plaque of appreciation honoring Suzanne Kiesz, Social Services Supervisor, upon her retirement from the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Child Welfare Services with over 24 years of dedicated public service in child welfare, with 12 years serving in Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Suzanne Kiesz began her career with Solano County on October 30, 2006, when she was hired as a Social Services Supervisor for Staff Development and Training in the Child Welfare Services Division.
Ms. Kiesz has provided significant contributions to the County's Child Welfare Services, including developing the social worker training program for Child Welfare Services, serving as a trainer for new and continuing employees, supervising the Adoptions Unit, and serving as the champion on permanency and concurrent planning for children where family reunification was not possible. During her eight-year tenure with the Adoption Program, Ms. Kiesz supervised adoption finalizations for 308 children and 99 children into guardianship.
Throughout Ms. Kiesz's career with Solano County, she has shown commitment and dedication as an advocate for permanency, an educator of peers and staff, and a voice for the voiceless. Ms. Kiesz has provided optimal services over the years to children and youth striving to ensure that their past traumas do not serve as barriers for their futures. Ms. Kiesz embodies the values and princip...
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