Agency Leadership

Agency Leadership

 

Agency Priorities (2022-2026)  

1. Homelessness
i.  Outreach/Intervention/Access
ii. Housing options/Placement

2. Coordinated Care
i.  CalAIM
ii. Outreach/In-field crisis response
iii. Coordinating care across multiple systems 

3. Financial Stability

 

Our Vision

Healthy children and adults, supportive families, thriving communities.

Our Mission

Dedicated to protecting and strengthening the well-being of the community through the development of effective policies, practices, and services delivered in a culturally and linguistically competent manner.

Our Core Values 

1) HHSA sponsors services and policies that are: collaborative, community-driven, evidence-based.

2) HHSA promotes service delivery that is: culturally competent, respectful, a model of excellence.

3) HHSA supports a work environment that demonstrates: diversity, integrity, accountability, teamwork and mutual respect, staff development and recognition.

Donna Ortiz, Agency Director (HHSA)
Donna Ortiz, Agency Director (HHSA)

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency

Anita Ortiz, Associate Director (HHSA)
Anita Ortiz, Associate Director (HHSA)

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency

Rob Stewart, Fiscal Operations Branch Director
Rob Stewart, Fiscal Operations Branch Director

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency

Francena Martinez, Human Services Branch Director
Francena Martinez, Human Services Branch Director

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency

Dr. Natalie Bolin, Mental Health Branch Director
Dr. Natalie Bolin, Mental Health Branch Director

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency

Karen Elliott, Public Health Branch Director
Karen Elliott, Public Health Branch Director

Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency


Agency News

Warming Centers & Winter Care for Outside Pets

Warming Centers & Winter Care for Outside Pets

Here in the Central Valley, temperatures can drop and yield cold temperatures during the winter months, especially when fog and rain become factors. Tulare County Warming Centers are open. Also learn about winter care for outside pets. 

HHSA Community Holiday Drives Underway

HHSA Community Holiday Drives Underway

With the autumn season here and the holidays fast approaching, everyone seems to get busier—and Tulare County HHSA’s programs are no exception! Under Friends of Tulare County, HHSA has four current holiday drives underway. Thank you for helping to make spirits bright this holiday season!

Video: Navigating Medicare Enrollment

Video: Navigating Medicare Enrollment

The Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging (K/T AAA) and HICAP help Medicare consumers with things like benefit coverage, billing, consumer rights, and coordination of parts A, B, C, and D. So, how do you enroll in Medicare? Let us show you!