The Service Station

DPSS and the Riverside County Sheriff's Office have a unique partnership -- a specialized team that investigates financial abuse against vulnerable adults when there's a suspect. Watch and listen as two guests join the Service Station podcast to discuss how it works and how it's helping victims in what's become a growing crime.

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In this episode of #TheServiceStation, we visit Harmony Haven Children & Youth Center, a 72-hour temporary shelter on 121 acres in Riverside County. The center provides calm, supportive, round-the-clock care for foster youth recovering from trauma in a rural environment.
 
Hear from Harmony Haven’s executive director about the programs and services offered and learn how you can make a difference in the lives of children and youth by becoming a foster parent or supporting the center in other ways.
 
If you suspect child abuse or neglect in Riverside County, call 1-800-442-4918. Outside the area: 1-800-422-4453. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
 
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Court-Appointed Special Adovcates (CASA) help foster youth navigate the court system and other aspects of life. They are volunteers who mentor youth and in this episode of The Service Station you'll meet a CASA volunteer who shares her inspiring story. You'll also here from the President of Voices for Children, the non-profit organization that leads the CASA program in Riverside and San Diego counties.

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Every child deserves to feel proud of their crown! In the latest episode of the The Service Station podcast, two guests spotlight a progam called Healthy Crownz. They share how Riverside County is empowering foster youth, their caregivers, and social workers through culturally sensitive hair care, mentorship, and support. 

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Social Worker Angie Cruz is with Riverside County Department of Public Social Services. As a guest on the department's podcast, The Service Station, Cruz dives into her career journey and explains how a life-changing experience from her childhood factored into choosing social work as her profession.

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The Valley-wide Employment Expo happens every year. It's the Coachella Valley's biggest job fair with over 100 employers offering available jobs in many industries. The 2024 event is Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Fantasy Springs Casino Special Event Center in Indio. It's free to attend. Learn more at DesertJobExpo.com. This episode features two guests discussing the opportunities available, how to best prepare, help available so job seekers can put their best foot forward, and career assistance available year-round in Riverside County.    

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Crystal Shackleford leads the Riverside County Child Assessment Team or RCCAT and Jennifer Kopfler is a Deputy Director in the Children's Services Division at Riverside County DPSS. Both are passionate about efforts to prevent child abuse and are discussing services available at the facility which serves victims & families as well as ways the public can take action to protect at-risk kids from child abuse.

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21-year-old Marcy Palomar is forging a path to a brighter future, thanks to the dynamic partnership between RivCoDPSS and RCOE’s School of Career Education. Listen as Marcy shares her story and her hope for the future. Also, experts from DPSS (Ken Sandefur) and RCOE (Trisha Jenkins) take a deep dive into how this hands-on program works and how it can help others find fresh careers and a new beginning in life.  

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On the latest episode of the department's podcast, The Service Station, Moreno Valley mother Rosa Cisneros shares how DPSS' Linkages program helped her find a path to economic independence and close her Child Protective Services case after she suffered domestic -- a crime her children witnessed.
 
In the podcast, one of Rosa’s case workers, Employment Services Counselor Lisa Duran,  Lisa shares how the program has progressed  and the rewards of helping Rosa and customers like her.
 
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Cada mes, ladrones roban millones de dólares de los californianos más necesitados. Escuche cómo un agente del Departamento de Servicios Sociales Públicos del Condado de Riverside describe cómo la gente puede protegerse del delito conocido como "skimming" y cómo se adopta un enfoque proactivo para reducir este crimen y prevenir de que siga ocurriendo en la comunidad. 

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