Antidiscrimination & Antiracism

 The  LA County  Prevention Services  Task Force, which is supported by the Anti-Racism, Diversity, & Inclusion (ARDI) Initiative, is engaged in a multi-departmental, Countywide process to reimagine LA County's prevention systems and services. This effort spans across physical and mental health, social services, housing and homelessness, aging and independence, child welfare and family services, economic opportunity, and many other essential service areas that support our communities.

On April 17, the Prevention Services Task Force submitted an Executive Summary,  14 cross-cutting recommendations, and Detailed Summary to the Board of Supervisors regarding how the County can effectuate a comprehensive, community-based delivery system for prevention and promotion services. These materials represent a culmination of work from dozens of Task Force representatives and incorporates feedback received from hundreds of residents and County staff.

The Task Force will utilize this Friday’s meeting to discuss Phase 2 implementation plans, including discussing and selecting priority focus areas which departments and agencies will collaborate on over the coming months, such as homelessness and housing or child and family wellbeing. Members will discuss potential outcomes, target populations, and strategies to bolster prevention and promotion efforts and address racial disproportionalities and disparities.

SHARE YOUR PERSPECTIVE:

As the Task Force launches its Phase 2 efforts, there will be various opportunities to provide your feedback and participate in the planning and implementations. We invite you to join us and provide your public comment during the meeting.

If you are unable to join the meeting online or in-person, written correspondence can be sent to  prevention-taskforce@ceo.lacounty.gov. Written documents, meeting slides, and archived recordings are available on the Task Force website at  ceo.lacounty.gov/prevention-taskforce/.

The Task Force and all three working tables are Brown Act bodies, subject to all the provisions and requirements therein, including open and public meetings. If you are interested in attending our meetings, please see our  calendar of upcoming meetings  and review the  Task Force website  for archived materials. 

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If you have any additional questions or need further clarity, please contact us at  prevention-taskforce@ceo.lacounty.gov.