Recognizing the need for a greater comprehensive approach to public safety, I recently partnered with the Fullerton Police Department to launch the Fullerton Police Department Social Worker Program. 

This is a two-year pilot program, which will provide service on calls involving mental health, homelessness, and domestic crises, while enhancing community safety by improving emergency response times and helping to de-escalate crisis situations. 

I provided $1,000,000 in Fourth District Discretionary Funds to the City of Fullerton, which will fund the hiring of two Licensed Social Workers (LCSW) and the purchase of necessary equipment, including two unmarked vehicles.

By dispatching Social Workers alongside or in lieu of Police Officers, the program will ensure individuals in crisis receive the most appropriate and effective assistance, including referrals to healthcare providers. Officer well-being is also a concern. Social workers will support Fullerton Police Officers by providing counseling and strategies on how to cope with challenges related to their work.

This past Saturday, our Backpack & School Supply Giveaway in partnership with ICNA at Centralia Elementary School was a huge success!

Over 1,000 backpacks and school supply sets were given out to students in preparation for the upcoming school year.

Thank you to the Centralia Elementary School District and staff, ICNA, volunteers, and Team Chaffee for making this event possible.

Last Saturday, we had an amazing time sponsoring the Kittens, Cats, & Rabbits Adoption event with OC Animal Care.

It was an honor to sponsor 50 vouchers that were available to cover the cost of adoption fees for kittens, cats, and rabbits. We loved seeing the animals find their fur-ever homes with their new adopted owners.

We thank Team Chaffee and the OC Animal Care team for carrying out this wonderful event, and we look forward to continuing to partner with OC Animal Care in the future.

Ambassador Paulette Chaffee had a wonderful time at the inaugural Summer Citrus Harvest event at Key Ranch!

The Historic George Key Ranch is a historic house, museum, garden and orange grove, located in the City of Placentia

Families enjoyed a variety of activites at the event including, hands-on crafts for kids, live performances by The Orange Town Revival, Blacksmith demonstrations, and tours of the Key Ranch home.