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Adopt and present a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Carmen Curry, Social Worker II in the Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division, Older & Disabled Adult Services Bureau, upon her retirement with over 27 years of dedicated public service to Solano County (Supervisor Thomson)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board adopt and present a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Carmen Curry, Social Worker II in the Department of Health & Social Services, Public Health Division, Older & Disabled Adult Services Bureau, upon her retirement with over 27 years of dedicated public service to Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Ms. Curry began her career with Solano County on July 28, 1992 as an Eligibility Worker I in the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program where she was responsible for the determination of applicant eligibility for families and children with low or no income. Ms. Curry remained in the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program for several years, eventually promoting to Eligibility Worker III, where she worked as a staff development trainer for new employees in the unit. She subsequently became the appeals specialist providing services to Aid to Families with Dependent Children cases scheduled for fair hearings.
In 1997, Ms. Curry promoted to a Social Worker II and worked in the adoptions unit of the Child Protection Services Department. In 2007, Ms. Curry transferred to the Older & Disabled Adult Services Division as Social Worker II, working in the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program where she was responsible for intakes and reassessments for the IHSS program.
Ms. Curry is a veteran social worker and an advocate for seniors and individuals with disabilities. She has developed close working relationships with countless County staff and residents, all the while building relationships with community partner agencies.
Ms. Curry will officially retire effective March 6, 2020 after providing more than 27 years of service in a professional, compassionate and responsible manner.
FINANCial impact:
The costs associated with preparing this Agenda Item are nominal and are absorbed by the department’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials and plaque are included in the Board’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose not to adopt and present a resolution and a plaque of appreciation for Ms. Curry. This is not recommended as it is an opportunity to acknowledge Ms. Curry for her dedication and service to Solano County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION