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REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS


BOARD MEETING DATE:  April  25, 2017
CATEGORY:  PRESENTATIONS-3.

SUBJECT:

Retiring Shasta County Employee Recognition

DEPARTMENT: Presentation

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Dianna L. Wagner, Children's Services Branch Director (530) 225-5705

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Dianna L. Wagner, Branch Director

Vote Required?

No Vote
General Fund Impact?

No General Fund Impact 

RECOMMENDATION

Present a certificate of recognition to Health and Human Services Agency- Children's Services Branch Senior Social Worker Diana Leland on the occasion of her retirement after more than 31 years of service to Shasta County.

SUMMARY

Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency, Children's Services Branch recognizes and honors Diana Leland for her years of service as a Senior Social Worker.

DISCUSSION

Having worked for Shasta County 31 years, Diana Leland has worked as an eligibility worker, ongoing social worker and foster care licensing worker.  As a passionate advocate for foster families, foster children and birth parents Diana has touched the lives of countless children and families.

 

Those working with Diana over the years have always found her to be helpful, communicative and supportive in her reunification efforts.  As an ongoing Social Worker, her dedication to the youth on her caseload having normalized experiences has been exceptional.  Diana has always gone the extra mile for the youth in her caseload including going to high school orientations with youth when there was no other supportive adult available.

 

She is respected for her diligence, knowledge and expertise in the field of child welfare.  She also makes amazing baked goods and has a flair for seasonal decorations which has been appreciated by staff and caregivers alike.  Diana is excited to start her new adventure with her husband, two daughters, future son in law and hopefully grandchildren!

ALTERNATIVES

No other alternatives are recommended.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

The County Administrative Office has reviewed the recommendation.

FINANCING

The cost of recognizing this employee is nominal. There is no additional General Fund impact.

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateDescription
Certificate of Recognition - Leland3/31/2017Certificate of Recognition - Leland