|
"To deliver a range of social services driven by community needs and legal mandates which are guided by quality, effectiveness, accountability and efficiency."
The Community Social Services Advisory Board (CSSAB) is appointed by the County Board and is responsible for making recommendations to the County Board on policy and funding of all social services for Olmsted County.
The Community Social Services Advisory Board will represent the citizens at large and will advocate to the County Board for the balanced program of social services for residents within the financial resources (internal/external) of the County.
Annually, the CSSAB develops the Social Services Community Assessment, which evolves from; reviewing unmet needs, testimony from the public hearings (held the 2nd Wednesday in May), written testimony and a polling process to identify priorities, challenges and target group rankings.
Meetings
CSSAB meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:00 - 9:00 AM at the Human Services Campus Conference Center, 2116 Campus Drive SE, Library Room.
Goals
- To ensure that people in Olmsted County will have access to shelter, food, clothing or protection that meet minimum accepted standards.
- To provide social services in a manner that promotes a person's independence and reduces the person's dependence on the social services system while recognizing the dignity and self-respect of the client.
- To deliver a range of services driven by community needs and legal mandates which are guided by quality, effectiveness, accountability, and efficiency.
- To emphasize prevention and early intervention social services.
- To deliver social services in a fiscally responsible manner.
The respective Community Services Director and the Social Services Division Directors serve as ex-officio members:
Paul Fleissner, Director Community Services
507 328-6350
Mina Wilson, Director Child & Family Services
507 328-6351
Jim Behrends, Director Adult & Family Services
507 328-6352
Current Membership
|
Harry Nevling, Chair |
Lynne Eckhart, Vice-Chair |
|
David Blanchard |
Arlen Carey |
Carol Carryer |
|
Angela Davey |
Matt Flynn, Commissioner |
Ernest Freudenburg |
|
Bonnie McGoon |
Crysta Parkin |
Dave Perkins, Commissioner |
|
Jim Rustad |
Tricia Schilling |
Tim Shea |
|
|
|
|
2011 Budget Trends & Issues
Acronym List
CSSAB Committees
Children and Community Services Act
Email for additional information |
Official Olmsted County Website
Location:
Volunteer Opportunities > Volunteer Boards and Commissions > Community Social Services Advisory Board (CSSAB)
Topic Selection 
