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Strategy 3: Increase access to workforce development programs and availability of affordable
housing across Lake County.
Action A: Leverage public and private partnerships while utilizing workforce resources and grants to assist with the
implementation of affordable housing initiatives to increase home ownership amongst county residents.
Action B: Invest in and improve the supply of affordable, decent, safe and sanitary housing available for all Lake County
residents.
Action C: Increase complete street policy adoption and seek to improve walkability and access to public transportation
for all Lake County residents.
Strategy 4: Foster a culture in Lake County that embraces diversity, seeks to understand our
differences and leverages the power of diverse perspectives and people in order to shape a
brighter future for our communities.
Action A: Promote human dignity, equality and mutual respect through public awareness and community dialogue
with a focus on reducing discrimination and social sigma experienced by people with behavioral health issues.
Action B: Collaborate with partners to promote effective communication with residents and stakeholders to heighten
awareness of diversity and inclusion issues and share best practices.
Action C: Promote diversity, inclusion, and equity in Lake County training and leadership development programs, and
improve recruitment strategies to reach and attract more diversity in candidates.
Improving Health Requires A Holistic System of Care
“I didn’t know where to go for help. Without the help of Beatrice, I don’t think I could have made it.”
Beatrice is a bilingual nurse with the Family Case Management program at the Health Department.
Genesis refers to her as her guardian angel. When Genesis became pregnant, Beatrice connected
her to resources where Genesis could obtain a crib, car seat, clothing, stroller, diapers and other
essential items. She also connected her with the right programs to obtain other important things,
such as affordable housing and free or inexpensive food and clothing.
Genesis Zarraga, Lake County resident
PERFORMANCE METRIC
Number of households experiencing two or more of the negative housing conditions:
cost burden, no kitchen facility, no bathroom facility, overcrowded conditions
4000
3800
3600
2017 Baseline
3,804
3400
3200
2019 Target
3,700
(3% Decrease)
2022 Target
3,550
(7% Decrease)
3000
Assess 100% of new clients for social determinants of health at their first visit to the
Lake County Health Department/Community Health Clinics
100
Annual Target: 100%
80
60
40
20
0
2017 Baseline: 0%
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