The Purpose, Goals and Objectives of the Committee
Purpose
To advise DHS and legislators regarding allocation of resources; help in program planning; training/education; advocacy and communications.
Goals
To be a representative for children and families, at-risk and in crisis, and the child and family service agencies and programs that serve them throughout the state. To facilitate on-going collaboration to achieve a more comprehensive, coordinated and effective child and family services continuum.
Objectives
1. To make recommendations to DHS, legislators and other organizations regarding the needs of children and families and the resources required to meet those needs.
2. To recommend statewide guidelines for services to DHS.
3. To serve as a liaison and long-range planning body to DHS.
4. To advise and assist program and agency administrators.
5. To promote cooperation and support to insure quality of services among PSSF Network agencies
Members
The DHS PSSF Advisory Committee includes representatives from around the state representing family support, family preservation, reunification and adoption promotion programs supported by Title IV0B,2 funds and representatives from state and county DFCS.
The Advisory Committee meets quarterly. If you are interested in participating on the Advisory Committee, contact
debfarrell@caresolutions.com for information and an application.
