San Bernardino County programs that enhanced services for children and seniors, promoted civic engagement and encouraged literacy are among 42 groundbreaking initiatives that won 2018 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo).
The Department of Public Health won five awards from NACo for working with cities to develop a Healthy Communities plan, helping restaurants reduce food-borne illnesses, and improving monitoring of mosquito-borne diseases throughout the county. Aging and Adult Services won four awards for streamlining services for seniors and their families. The San Bernardino County Library won three awards for a collaboration with Baker’s Drive Thru to provide a read-for-rewards program to promote literacy, for developing a popular collection of new materials with input from customers and for a new Digital E-Card for patrons who choose to view e-books and other electronic resources online.
“It is an honor to be recognized by NACo for the work our employees do to provide top-notch services and to help empower people who live and work in our communities,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Robert A. Lovingood.
Since 2010, San Bernardino County has won 284 awards from NACo, an organization that honors innovative, effective county government programs that enhance services for residents.
Nationally, awards are given in 18 different categories that reflect the vast, comprehensive services counties provide. San Bernardino County won awards in 11 categories judged by NACo. This year, NACo recognized 615 entries from 116 counties and state associations in 29 states.
The Board of Supervisors will recognize and honor the people and departments responsible for the winning programs and services below at an upcoming public meeting:
Category: Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation
Assessor-Recorder-Clerk – Historical Archives #ThrowbackThursday Video Series
Category: Children and Youth
Children and Family Services – After-hours Response Center
Children and Family Services – Collaborative Initiative for Foster Parent Recruitment and Support
Children and Family Services – Resource Family Specialists (RFS) Program
San Bernardino County Museum –Curious CITY at the Victor Valley Museum
Preschool Services Department – Footsteps 2 Brilliance
Category: Civic Education and Public Information
Registrar of Voters – Election Selfie Program
Category: Community and Economic Development
Community Development and Housing – Horizons at Yucaipa Housing Project
Housing Authority – Transitioning out of the Traditional Public Housing Business
Land Use Services – Community Plans Continuum
Preschool Services – Apprenticeship Training Program
Preschool Services Department – Online High School Diploma Program
Category: County Administration and Management
Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures – Reducing Water Usage and Time In The Inspection Of Water Sub-Meters
Housing Authority – Successful Transfer of the Upland Housing Authority Affordable Housing Programs
Registrar of Voters – EC File – An Automated Candidate Filing Program
Category: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Department of Behavioral Health – Corrections To A Safer Community Program
Probation Department – Five Keys Educational Program at Probation Adult Day Reporting Centers
Category: Health
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center – Behavioral Health Service Delivery Model Program
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center – Maternal Mental Wellness Program
Department of Behavioral Health – Military Services and Family Support program
Department of Behavioral Health – Psychiatric Partnering Program
Department of Public Health – An Innovate Approach to Healthy Communities – Evaluation and Strategic Plan
Department of Public Health – Elevated Risk Plan
Department of Public Health – Invasive Aedes Surveillance Program
Category: Human Services
Aging and Adult Services – APS Prepaid Card Program
Aging and Adult Services – In-Home Supportive Services Quality Improvement Initiatives
Aging and Adult Services – Optimizing Services for Conservatees
Aging and Adult Services – Public Guardian Reading Room
Children’s Network – Engaging and Connecting Volunteer Mentors with System Involved Children
Child Support Services – Call Center Expansion and Holistic Case Management
Transitional Assistance Department – Self-Service Options Campaign
Transitional Assistance Department – Supervisor Academy
Veterans Affairs – Incarcerated Veteran Project
Category: Information Technology
Department of Airports – QR Reporting Signage Program – Department of Airports
Department of Public Health – HealthStat – Open Performance Dashboard
Department of Public Health – Web-based Tracking and Reporting of Strategic Plan Objectives
Information Services Department – EZ Online Permitting (EZOP) Website
Purchasing and Information Services departments – Temporary Employee Portal
Category: Libraries
County Library – Baker’s Drive Thru Fall Read for Rewards Reading Initiative
County Library – E-Content Library Card: A Digital Library Card
County Library – Library Collection Development Evolution Strategy
Category: Personnel Management, Employment and Training
Department of Public Works – Public Works 4 You Day
To view specific information about each program, visit http://www.naco.org/blog/2018-achievement-award-winners-announced