Planning, Research, Evaluation & Engagement (PREE)
Vision
Our vision is that HSD is an anti-racist innovative organization that transparently relies on data and the lived experiences of community to build and re-build equitable systems of services.
Mission
Our mission is to drive systems change and equity in service delivery through innovative data analysis, policy development, and community engagement, collaborating with County staff and community partners to disrupt existing narratives and address root causes of community needs.
Goals
- Provide data-driven, evidence-based strategies to improve program outcomes and achieve community goals.
- Explore and analyze social, economic, demographic, and other community-level data with a focus on equity and collaboration.
- Produce public-facing agency-wide data and evaluation reports on HSD’s core safety net programs.
- Lead strategic change management initiatives to elevate organizational capability.
- Provide trusted support, clarity, and connection to HSD Divisions and community partners.
- Develop policy recommendations to meet the safety net needs of our County, clients and communities we serve.
2023-2024 HSD Data Report
ARPA Community Resilience Program
On May 24, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved nearly $40 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to assist individuals and households disproportionately affected by the economic impacts and public health disparities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The approved funding categories include: assistance to households/basic needs, childcare, education, community health, housing and shelter, mental health, worker assistance, small business and nonprofit support, and culturally responsive COVID-19 disaster response. A funding review committee recommended 27 proposals for funding. We extend our gratitude to the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, County Administrator's Office, County Office of Equity, community-based partners, review committee members, community and staff who worked tirelessly to ensure that the funds are allocated to address the disproportionate impacts of the pandemic in our community.
Click here to learn more about the ARPA Community Resilience Program.
Anti-Racist Results Based Accountability Trainings (AR-RBA)
Interested in implementing Anti-Racist Results-Based Accountability? Upstream Investments and the Sonoma County Human Services Department, in partnership with the Sonoma County Office of Equity, offers free courses and workshops. Our workshops are specifically designed to offer more space for practicing concepts. Racial equity prework is required for participation.
Click here for our current offerings.
Contact
Lynn Peralta, MSW, CFRE
Assistant Director
Email: lperalta@schsd.org
Phone: (707) 565-3812