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RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

ADULT SERVICES

The Adult Services Leadership Team. From Left to Right: Eva Krottmayer, IHSS Public Authority Executive Director; Ryan Uhlenkott, Deputy Director; Julie Orozco, Deputy Director; Todd Bellanca, Assistant Director; Barry Dewing, Deputy Director.

Executive Message

W e continue to forge new partnerships and expand specialized teams to help meet our rapidly growing aging population‘s current and future health and housing needs. Adult Services is also hiring more social workers who can now intervene sooner to help prevent elder abuse, thanks to a state law passed this year. Our award-winning teams are taking innovative steps to hire more in-home caregivers. We also continue to implement the State‘s Master Plan on Aging to bring resources and long-term support to seniors and vulnerable adults. With these steps, we‘re helping Riverside County create a safe and supportive environment for aging and at-risk community members. Our seniors and dependent adults deserve to live with dignity — free from abuse or neglect.

Annual Report 2021/2022