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County of Sonoma
Human Services Department
Jo Weber, Director
Jerry Dunn, Assistant Director
Mission Statement
The mission of the Sonoma County Human Services Department is to strengthen and secure maximum independence for the individual and family through comprehensive services which include:
- Adult and Aging services
- Family, Youth and Children services
- Veteran Advocacy services
- Employment and Training services
- Economic Assistance
We are dedicated to providing quality, client-focused and cost-effective services by:
- promoting self-esteem, self-sufficiency and maximum independence for clients
- treating each individual with respect, integrity and compassion
- respecting and acknowledging diversity in individuals, families and the community
- providing leadership at the community and state levels by identifying human service issues and shaping policies to meet these needs
- promoting collaboration between the public and private sector
The agency values the integrity, teamwork, leadership and accountability of all staff in accomplishing the mission of the department.
Motto
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Empower, Support, Protect
Vision
Human Services Department . . .
Meeting the needs of our community and empowering our clients through accessible and responsive services.
Values
Integrity
- Encourage conduct which reflects high ethical standards and maintains public trust
- Foster an environment which supports employee commitment to responsibility and personal accountability
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Teamwork
- Respect and support the diversity of individuals and their roles, recognizing individual beliefs and differences
- Use the combined resources of the Department and the community to create multiple opportunities for serving the needs of Sonoma County residents
- Promote and participate in a learning organization
Leadership
- Define goals and communicate them
- Share success and recognize each other's efforts
- Teach people "how" and trust them "to do"
- Encourage creative thinking
- Be willing to take risks, anticipate problems and solutions
Make a Difference
- Continually measure outcomes through program evaluations to determine the services provided are meeting the needs of those served
- Perform at a consistently high level, raising the bar to challenge our limits
- Continue to develop the skills to succeed
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Empower our clients to make positive change(s) in their lives
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