Probation Department Agenda / Minutes

DPC Minutes 09.05.2023

Meeting Date & Time 9/5/2023 11:00 AM
Location County Office of Education Board Room, 3350 Education Drive. San Luis Obispo, CA
Description DPC Minutes
Virtual Link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92464495177?pwd=bmFBaVVtSkdjbGlrY1k2YWZvaG1EUT09
  • Guests Attending:
    • Kyle Nancolas, Probation
    • Jill Reifjens, Behavioral Health
    • Paula McGrath, Behavioral Health
    • Jenn Woodword, Behavioral Health
    • Steve Von Dohlen, District Attorney’s Office
    • Chris Balough, SLO County Office of Education
    • Lisa Fraser, Center for Family Strengthening
  • Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 11:12 a.m. – a quorum was present
  • Approval of Minutes: The motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the August 1, 2023 meeting. Carried Unanimously.
  • Correspondence: No correspondence.
  • Public Comment: No public comment.
  • Comments / Information from Agencies:
    • Probation / Juvenile Hall: 17 youth - 12 youth on Coastal Valley side.  Needing to hire several positions due to promotions;  Marguerite Harris will be retiring at the end of the year.
    • County Office of Education: Loma Vista – 75 students enrolled.  The mobile kitchen is now able to be operational with students.  Currently doing trauma training with employees, due to the trauma they experience working with the students. Loma received Gold recognition for their PBIS program implementation; other locations received Silver.  They continue to work with Cuesta College on allowing dual enrollment and enrichment programs for their students.  Need to hire a Mental Health Therapist and Behavioral Specialist.  There is an upcoming training for District Administrators of their SARB process.
    •  Behavioral Health:Star Graber is now the Director of Behavioral Health; Frank Warren is the Deputy Director. They have 2 vacant therapist positions; Currently working a youth services gap analysis; hoping to strengthen Crisis situations.  Partnering with Child Welfare for some training DDP (Didactic Developmental Psychotherapy), and Neuro Feedback as a new treatment modality.  Youth Substance Treatment is currently working with approximately 50 youth.
  • Presentation: “Child Advocacy Center” – Lisa Fraser, Center for Family Strengthening
    • Background on the Center for Family Strengthening and associated entities was shared. PEI funds provided funds for the Parent Connection.  Promatores – Mental Health interpretation in the clinics for Latinos. The Link in Atascadero.
    • The “Child Advocacy Center.” The Center does not yet have a physical location; that is being worked on by DA Dan Dow.  There are 2 Spanish-speaking advocates that participate as part of the CAIT team in interviewing children after a SART exam. They walk families through the process, and follow up in a non-dramatic, “user friendly” way. 
  • Committee / Commissioner Reports:
    • Children’s Services Network
      • There was a lot of discussion on the Brown Act. 
      •  The County is going for a $3.6 Mil Continuum of Care grant through HUD
      • The County is applying for a Youth Homelessness grant also through HUD
  • Upcoming Agenda(s): Potential topics for future presentations were discussed.
  • Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 12:46 p.m.