It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Laurie Haro as the new Child Welfare Services Manager in the Adult and Children Services Branch effective March 13, 2017.
Laurie began her career with the Department of Social Services in June of 1999 as an Eligibility Worker in the Cal Works Intake Unit. In November of 2002, she promoted to a Social Services Worker in Child Welfare Services.
In her time with Child Welfare Services, Laurie has worked in the Assessment and Investigations Unit, Court Services Unit, served as the Court Hearing Officer for over seven years, helped to develop and implement the Family Drug Treatment Court program in Santa Barbara County, served as the service coordinator for the Children Affected by Methamphetamine federal grant, and worked in the Permanency Unit.
In addition, Laurie has participated in numerous work groups to help promote positive change in the Child Welfare program, to include the Family to Family Program, Katie A, CSEC, Differential Response, SOP, and Induction Training. Laurie also represented Santa Barbara County in September of 2011, as a key speaker at the National Conference on Substance Abuse, Child Welfare and the Courts in Washington D.C.
In 2013, Laurie promoted to a Social Services Supervisor II, where she supervised both the Countywide Court Services Unit and the Santa Maria Assessments and Investigations Unit in Child Welfare Services. In September of 2016 Laurie accepted a promotional opportunity as the Human Resources Unit Supervisor.
Laurie received her undergraduate degree from Cal Poly Pomona and holds a Masters of Psychology Degree from Brandman University.
Laurie’s extensive experience with the Department, as well as her detailed knowledge of Child Welfare Services programs will serve her well in her new role. Laurie will have countywide CWS program responsibilities and will be located in the Santa Maria office.
Please join me in congratulating Laurie and wishing her continued success in her new assignment!