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Board approves contract talks with San Diego State team for independent review of Kern child‑welfare services
Summary
The Kern County Board of Supervisors unanimously authorized staff to begin contract negotiations with San Diego State University’s Social Policy Institute for a six‑month independent review of the county’s child welfare system, including document audits, case reviews and public listening sessions.
The Kern County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Oct. 7 to authorize contract negotiations with the Social Policy Institute (SPI) at San Diego State University to conduct an independent, comprehensive review of the county’s child welfare services.
Lito Murillo, director of Kern County Department of Human Services, told the board SPI was selected after a vetting process and proposed an enhanced scope that includes in‑depth document review, random case audits, data analysis, 1:1 interviews with staff and leadership, and community engagement such as parent cafes. "Their proposal…
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