Illinois Mental Health Planning & Advisory Council Child & Adolescent Subcommittee met April 21.
Here are the minutes provided by the subcommittee:
Members-Michelle Churchey-Mims, Chris O'Hara, Amy Starin, Emily LeFew
Public-
DMH staff-
I. Attendance, call to order
II. Review and approval of minutes -Amy moved and Emily seconded.
III. Overview of committee goals, mission & time frames Raise up children's issues and advise DMH and IMHPAC committee.
IV. New Business-
Block grant meeting next 4/25/23
Looking forward to Dana Weiner's presentation to discuss next month how this committee can give recommendations, be a part of the process.
Discussed a question from Behavioral Health Workforce Center on role of paraprofessional and whether should be parent. Question of type of intervention-support vs intervention. Is defining an either/or overly restrictive and will create a barrier. Are evidence based models being considered?
V. Old Business/Updates n/a
VI. Vote on previously proposed measures- n/a
VII. Review of next steps-
VIII. Public comments-n/a
IX. The committee meets virtually on the third Friday of each month at 12:30-1:30 p.m. All are welcome. Next meeting 5/19/23
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=152436
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