General Assistance
General Assistance Symposium
July 9 , 2009
Sacramento, California
Welcome and Introductions:
- Bruce Wagstaff, Sacramento County
Overview and Objectives: Framing the Context
- Bruce Wagstaff, Sacramento County
GA and the Recession: Major Issues Confronting Counties
- Joe Valentine, Contra Costa County
Issue Discussion #1: Housing, Homeless, and Vouchers
- Phil Ansell, Los Angeles County (Facilitator)
- Gregory Kats, San Francisco County (Presenter)
Issue Discussion #2: SSI Advisory
- Yolanda Baldovinos, Alameda County (Facilitator)
- Dr. Thomas Neill, San Francisco County (Presenter)
- Tony Lopez, Kern County (Presenter)
Issue Discussion #3: Employability and Employment Programs
- Jo Webber, Sonoma County (Facilitator)
- Judith Lillard, Los Angeles County (Presenter)
- Andrea Ford, Alameda County (Presenter)
Closing Session: Next Steps
Los Angeles County General Relief Housing Subsidy and Case Management Pilot Project Evaluation, September 2009