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Sparrow outlines priorities for new Health and Social Services ombudsman office; committee to vote tomorrow
Summary
Trevor Sparrow, the nominee for Idaho’s Health and Social Services ombudsman, told the Senate committee he will prioritize impartial investigations, data-driven recommendations and collaboration with citizen review panels. He described office setup plans and early caseload contacts since starting in December.
Trevor Sparrow, the nominee to serve as Idaho’s Health and Social Services Ombudsman, told the Senate Health & Welfare Committee that the new office will focus on advocacy for children in state care, impartial investigations and data collection to identify systemic problems.
Sparrow introduced himself by reviewing his background in corrections and juvenile programs and his 11 years leading the Idaho Youth Challenge Academy. He said the academy helped “approximately 2,400 youth get back on their feet” and described his…
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