Over the last several weeks many in our child support family have experienced devastating loss after more than a dozen wildfires spread across several counties. As an
organization our mission is to help serve the families and children of California, but it is also our mission to take care of our work families and come together as a community. During these times of crisis we are given an opportunity to witness how closely connected we are and the bonds we build as we work together day in and day out.
Sadly, dozens and dozens of our child support family were evacuated from their homes, many with hardly any notice. There were many moving and unknown parts involved
in this multi-front disaster, but county directors and their staff remained resilient and showed great dedication to each other and the program. Directors and staff from
unaffected counties overwhelming offered whatever assistance they could. Nearby counties opened their doors to staff from affected counties so as to minimize the
hardships families faced if they were unable to work. Other counties stepped in to take over workload and keep the program running without interruption.
The fires have left destruction in their wake, but there is also hope that new and better things will arise. We can better prepare ourselves for crisis, we have built new and stronger relationships, and we have the chance to grow together. Thank you to all who stepped in and stepped up during these tragedies. Your courage and strength are to be commended.
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