RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)
3. Refer to the Family and Human Services Committee follow up on any pending actions stated in the response or as directed by the Board of Supervisors, as recommended by the Family and Human Services Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
On May 11, 2017, the 2016/17 Civil Grand Jury filed the above referenced report. On June 13, 2017, the Board of Supervisors accepted the report and directed the County Administrator to review the report and provide the Board of Supervisors with an appropriate response. The report was due to the Superior Court no later than August 9, 2017 (90 days).
On July 31, the Family and Human Services Committee received a draft response from the Behavioral Health Division of the Health Services Department. The Committee provided guidance and direction on specific response revisions that were necessary. The attached report includes the recommended revisions and data. The Committee also asked the Behavioral Health Division to provide data on the demographics of the children receiving mental health services. Those data tables are attached for the Board of Supervisors' information.
The attached response clearly specifies:
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Whether a finding or recommendation is accepted or will be implemented;
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If a recommendation is accepted, a statement with a timeframe for implementation;
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A delineation of the constraints if a recommendation is accepted but cannot be implemented within a six-month period; and
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The reason for not accepting or adopting a finding or recommendation.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
In order to comply with statutory requirements, the Board of Supervisors was to provide a response to the Superior Court no later than August 9, 2017. The Board must take action to provide a response to the Superior Court.