Activities

2009

Established:CCASSC Student Stipend Program. Research stipends awarded to outstanding student researchers who contribute thesis/project material that advances the region’s program/policy knowledge in the public social services fields. Participating universities include CSU, Bakersfield, CSU, Fresno and CSU, Stanislaus
Presentation: Central California C-CFSR Child Welfare Outcome and Accountability, data trends
Special Round Table: CCASSC/Mental Health Directors regional round table to improve cross-systems collaboration
Initiated: CCASSC Poverty Reduction Project with a goal of reducing Central California Child Poverty by 50% by the year 2020
Presentation: Budget Cuts for Central California Counties- Impact on Children, Families and Adults
Presentation: New Statewide Training Regulations and Statewide/Regional Training Outcome Data
Presentation: “Voices of the Valley: Residents Speak of Children”. Regional Study by the CSU, Fresno Children’s Institute
Presentation: Merced County reported on the “Bridges out of Poverty” Program initiated by their County
Research Brief Update: “Methamphetamine: Profile of Successful Treatment Strategies.”

2008

Presentation: Safe Measures
Presentation: C-CFSR Site Visit Results and Statewide Implications: Fresno County
Presentation: Central California Methamphetamine Incidence Study: Findings and Implications
Presentation: Child welfare system improvements: 11 County Pilot Evaluation- San Luis Obispo
Presentation: Use of IBM Buisiness Objects for County Outcome Data Analysis
Presentation: SB163 Wraparound Participation Rates
Roundtable Discussion: Central California Poverty Reduction
Research "Talking points": Poverty Reduction in Central California
Research Breif: APS Workload and Service Delivery in Central California
Research Brief: Responding to the Needs of Mothers and Children Affected by Methamphetamine Abuse in Central California
Research Brief: Methamphetamine and Child Welfare Services: A Four-County Case Review Study

2007

Research Report: The Human Service Needs of Central California Elders
Presentation: Comparative Data: Central Region Child Welfare Services Outcomes
Presentation: Comparative Data-Central Region CalWorks Outcomes
Presentation- Comparative Data- Disproportionate Representation of Children of Color in Central Region Foster Homes
Presentation: “The Changing Face of In-home Supportive Services (IHSS)"

2006

Presentation: AB636 Outcomes- County Data Comparisons
Presentation: DA/Fraud: Comparison of Data and Contracts in Region
Presentation: Cal Works Outcomes-County Data Comparisons
Paper: San Joaquin Valley Partnership: Regional Human Service Needs and Recommended Actions.

2005

2004