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Children and Family Services (CFS)
Provides protection for abused children, facilitation of adoptions, Foster Family home licensing, and the
Independent Living Program (ILP) for emancipating youth.
Children’s Network (CN)
Provides services to at-risk children by improving communications and planning, coordinating and
collaborating with agencies who serve children.
Preschool Services Department (PSD)
Provides Head Start and state preschool early childhood education, services to children with special needs,
information, advocacy and referral services.
Department of Public Health (DPH)
Provides protection against environmental hazards, promotes and encourages healthy behaviors, responds
to disasters and assists communities in recovery and works to prevent injuries, epidemics and the spread of
disease to ensure a healthy quality of life for all County residents.
Transitional Assistance Department (TAD)
Provides CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, Foster Care and General Relief Assistance for low income
families. Supports self-sufficiency by providing employment services and child care.
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Provides assistance to veterans with claims, information and referral services, advocacy and outreach.
Management Services
Human Services also has eight Management Services divisions that support the work of our nine
departments.
Divisions include: Administrative Support Services; HS Auditing; Information, Technology & Support;
Performance, Education & Resource Centers; HS Personnel; Program Development; Program Integrity;
and Research, Outcomes, and Quality Support.
As you review this report, you will note our accomplishments and the quality service that our agency
provides to the citizens in our great county.
This is because our staff exemplifies our Human Services
mission statement and Countywide Vision.
Linda Haugan,
Human Services Assistant Executive Officer