State Advisory Council (SAC)

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SAC Statute as amended by Public Act 12-82, § 2 (Effective October 1, 2012)

Sec. 17a-4. State Advisory Council on Children and Families. Appointment. Powers and duties. (a) There shall be a State Advisory Council on Children and Families which shall consist of nineteen members as follows: (1) Thirteen members appointed by the Governor, including at least two persons who are child care professionals, two persons eighteen to twenty-five years of age, inclusive, served by the Department of Children and Families, one child psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in this state and at least one attorney who has expertise in legal issues related to children and youth and seven persons who shall be representative of young persons, parents and others interested in the delivery of services to children and youths, including child protection, behavioral health, juvenile justice and prevention services, at least four of whom shall be parents, foster parents or family members of children who have received, or are receiving, behavioral health services, child welfare services or juvenile services; and (2) six members representing the regional advisory councils established pursuant to section 17a-30, appointed one each by the members of each council. On and after October 1, 2014, no more than half the members of the council shall be persons who receive income from a private practice or any public or private agency that delivers mental health, substance abuse, child abuse prevention and treatment, child welfare services or juvenile services. Members of the council shall serve without compensation, except for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. The Department of Children and Families shall provide the council with funding to facilitate the participation of those members representing families and youth, as well as for other administrative support services. Members shall serve on the council for terms of two years each and no member shall serve for more than three consecutive terms. The commissioner shall be an ex-officio member of the council without vote and shall attend its meetings. Any member who fails to attend three consecutive meetings or fifty per cent of all meetings during any calendar year shall be deemed to have resigned. The council shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson to act in the chairperson's absence.

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The DCF Region 2 CRP, a partnership of the RAC and FEEL (Fathers Engaged Empower Love) created a video to celebrate men in the lives of their children and young people in their communities.  FEEL was asked to learn more about how the Department and community providers engage men, or not, and to make recommendations for how to train Department employees and service providers. This video is one of the outcomes of the CRP’s efforts:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/14deAlpTmoi-87K_Yfv1HG3CnIAwGArno/view?ts=5af9df07

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SAC Agendas / Notes / Handouts (by year)

2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014

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2019 SAC Agendas / Notes / Handouts

June 3, 2019
          Agenda
          Minutes

May 6, 2019
          Agenda
          Minutes

April 1, 2019
          Minutes

March 7, 2019
          Agenda

February 4, 2019
          Agenda
          Handouts:   CT Children's Behavioral Health Plan
                               Juan F. Strategic Overview
                               Legislative Update

January 7, 2019
         Agenda
         SAC Notes
         Handout:  Ombudsman Office

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2018 SAC Agendas / Notes / Handouts

December 3, 2018
          Agenda
          SAC Notes
          Handout:  Juan F. Overview
                            Juan F. Strategic Plan

November 5, 2018
          Agenda
          SAC Notes
          Handouts:  SAC Funds
                              DCF Financial Status Report
October 1, 2018
          SAC Notes

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October 5, 2015
     Agenda
     Minutes
     HANDOUTS:
          RAC 2 Communication (9-25-15)
          RAC 5 Communication (9-24-15)
          RAC By-laws Revised March 2003
          SAC Retreat-15 Outcomes Survey
          SAC Retreat Action Steps (9-14-15)
          SAC RAC Key Strategies (10-5-15)
          2016 SAC Meeting Schedule

August 3, 2015
     Agenda
     Minutes
     HHANDOUTS:
          RAC SAC Communication Form
          Region 4 RAC Final CRP 2015 Report
          Statewide Provider Meeting Notes

May 11, 2015 (Conference call)
     Agenda
     Minutes
     HANDOUTS:  Application for SAC/Citizen Review Funds

November 3
     Agenda
     Minutes 
     HANDOUTS: 
          Action Items
          CT Connection
          CT Connection Web
          DCF Reply Form
          Membership Committee Report
          Recommendation Forms
          SAC Draft Recommendation Forms
          Theme Cluster of Retreat

September 8 - NO MEETING

August 4 -  NO MEETING