To: County of Sonoma, Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): Human Services
Staff Name and Phone Number: Karen Fies, 565-6990 & Barbie Robinson, 565-4777
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supervisorial District(s): All
Recommended Action:
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Adopt a Gold Resolution declaring the month of March 2019 as National Professional Social Worker Month in Sonoma County. (Human Services)
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Executive Summary:
In 1984, the White House officially designated the month of March as National Professional Social Worker Month. Annually, the Board of Supervisors has designated the month of March as National Professional Social Worker Month in Sonoma County. The social work profession is noteworthy for its emphasis on ethics and values, its respect for diversity, its advocacy for social and economic justice, and its rigorous academic, field, and professional training. The Sonoma County Human Services and the Health Services Departments employ over 220 Social Workers and recognize March as National Professional Social Worker Month in Sonoma County to highlight their important work in our local community.
Discussion:
The primary mission of social work is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable. Social Workers are on the front lines, developing, advocating and delivering social programs that are responsive to human needs such as homelessness, poverty, family crisis, abuse, mental illness, disability, alcohol and substance abuse, domestic violence and many other issues. Social Workers strengthen communities, expand opportunities for the individuals and families they work with, and work to facilitate humane changes in policies and legislation that will improve lives.
Currently, approximately 220 Social Workers are employed by the County of Sonoma. Sonoma County Social Workers have chosen their careers in order to make a significant impact in the lives of children, youth, families, older adults and persons with disabilities. They have specialized skills in family assessment, interviewing, information and resource referral, case management, community outreach, legal and court services, and advocacy. Social Workers demonstrate dedication, leadership, and commitment to social change and the well-being of all people 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. The efforts and dedication of Sonoma County Social Workers are truly appreciated.
Each March the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has joined with the Directors of the Human Services Department and the Health Services Department to recognize the efforts and dedication of the Sonoma County Social Workers. The Board of Supervisors values Social Workers contribution and recognizes the exemplary service of the professionally trained Social Workers who serve within this community.
Prior Board Actions:
The Board of Supervisors honors Social Workers by declaring the month of March as Social Worker Month in Sonoma County every year.
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