REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 23, 2026
FROM
LUTHER SNOKE, Chief Executive Officer, County Administrative Office
GILBERT RAMOS, Assistant Executive Officer, County Administrative Office
SUBJECT
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Children and Family Services Overview Presentation
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Receive and file a presentation regarding Children and Family Services, including an overview of the department's structure and oversight, child welfare processes, funding, and services available to children and families in San Bernardino County.
(Presenter: Gilbert Ramos, Assistant Executive Officer, 387-4261)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote and Fulfill the Countywide Vision.
Improve County Government Operations
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item is non-financial in nature and will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Children and Family Services (CFS) is responsible for protecting children from abuse and neglect, supporting family reunification, and promoting safe, stable, and permanent outcomes for children and families.
The Board of Supervisors and County leadership have received questions and community feedback regarding various aspects of the child welfare system and CFS. In response, this presentation provides an overview of CFS operations, child welfare processes, funding, and resources available to children and families in the county.
The presentation is intended to increase awareness and understanding of the child welfare system, the services provided to children and families, and the roles and responsibilities of the agencies and partners involved in supporting child safety and well-being.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Julie Surber, Principal Assistant County Counsel, 387-5455) on June 03, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Erika Rodarte, Administrative Analyst, 387-4919) on June 04, 2026.