Imperial County
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Serving Communities to Improve Lives
Main Line
(760) 337-6800
Fraud Hotline:
(442) 265-1191
24 Hour Child Abuse Hotline:
(866) 858-7750
24 Hour Adult Abuse Hotline:
(760) 337-7878
Administrative Services Division
The Administrative Services Division (ASD) is dedicated to assisting all other ICDSS divisions in the delivery of services by providing support in the areas of budget and finance, day to day operations, facilities management, and the coordination of essential resources. ASD employs ethical, knowledgeable, and professional individuals, committed to helping Department staff reach their goals and provide the best customer service to the population served.
Imperial Valley Continuum Care Council
Homeless Taskforce
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This team implemented and operated the Assessment Center and Project Roomkey during the COVID-19 pandemic. They provided non-congregate shelter options, such as hotels or self-contained trailers, for people experiencing homelessness, and in need of space to isolate, quarantine or practice safe social distancing, Services offered by the Homeless Taskforce have the the goal of protecting human life, and minimizing the strain on health care system capacity.
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Administrative Entity
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Dedicated team developed and implemented internal procedures that reduced administrative time, which has subsequently been refocused on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of delivery of services. Increase in IVCCC membership participation from organizations within the community. Monthly meeting attendance has improved, which has allowed for invaluable input for existing or future program design.
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Housing Support
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A total of $500,000 of funding provided to the Imperial Valley College for the first of its kind tiny homes off-campus neighborhood. This community of twenty-six (26) 170-square-foot homes is dedicated to students experiencing housing insecurity.
Over $2,500,000 of funding provided to Catholic Charities for Apagando Las Calles, the remodeling of a building which included adding the following: a modular bathroom for men (at least 2 toilets and 2 urinals), a modular bathroom for women (at least 4 toilets), shower stalls for men and women (at least four) which will be alternated between the two genders on a given day and a laundry area. Additionally, a new commercial kitchen was built in a vacant space near existing building.
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