Families

County Establishes New Child and Family Well-Being Department

| 3:00 PM

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has approved a reimagined department to support children and families. The new Child and Family Well-Being Department will integrate multiple child and family serving systems, including First 5 San Diego, Child Welfare Services, and other Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) departments, under one umbrella to deliver both prevention and safeguarding services. 

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Youth Transitioning out of Foster Care to See Increased Support

| 1:11 PM

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to accept recommendations from Child Welfare Services (CWS) to increase funding to support foster youth for up to three years as they transition out of care.