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DFCS TRAINING FOR COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS

DFCS TRAINING FOR COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS. Division of Family and Children Services. Get Acquainted Activity. Write down the following information about your partner: Name Name of county board One reason for becoming a board member. DFCS Mission and Vision.

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DFCS TRAINING FOR COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS

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  1. DFCS TRAINING FORCOUNTY BOARD MEMBERS Division of Family and Children Services

  2. Get Acquainted Activity Write down the following information about your partner: • Name • Name of county board • One reason for becoming a board member

  3. DFCS Mission and Vision It is the missionof the Georgia Department of Human Resources, in partnership with the local communities, to assist individuals and families in achieving safe, healthy, independent and self-reliant lives. In support of the mission of the Department, the Division of Family and Children Services has as its statement of purpose, to be the provider of a service continuum that promotes the well being of children and families as well as the economic self-sufficiency of all Georgians. An integral part of this continuum of services will be community development opportunities and supports.

  4. Board Terms • County Commission appoint board members. • Five (5) years beginning July 1 and ending June 30. • County Board must have 5 to 7 members.

  5. Board Compensation • $15.00 per diem per meeting. • County funds may supplement per diem. • Compensated for mileage, meals, accommodations, and registration fees.

  6. Form 5357Bill for Services Rendered.

  7. Organization of the Board • Board Chairperson • Vice Chairperson • Secretary (County Director serves as the Secretary)

  8. Roles of Board Members Link between the County Department and the Community • Enhance the public standing • Garner support from the community • Evaluate the performance of programs

  9. Advocacy Resource Development Staff Relationships Customer Service Administrative and Personnel Financial Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities of County Board

  10. Board MeetingsOpen vs. Close • Regular board meetings are open meetings. • Executive sessions are closed meetings.

  11. Example of Board Agenda • Call to Order • Approval of Minutes of previous meeting • Old Business • New Business A. Administrative Matters B. OFI Reports C. Social Services Report D. Staff Activities • Miscellaneous • Adjournment

  12. Primary Fund Sources • Grant-to-Counties (state and federal funds) • County funds

  13. Remember……..The Boarddoes not hire or appointthe County Director. The Commissioner of DHR does that.

  14. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Food Stamps Medicaid Child Care Child Protective Services Placement (Foster Care) Adoptions Resource Development Emergency Management Preparedness DFCS Programs

  15. DHR Internet Website Address:http://www.dhr.state.ga.us

  16. Board of Education Child Support Enforcement Department of Labor Division of Aging Services Housing Authority Law Enforcement Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Addictive Diseases Public Health Division of Juvenile Justice Georgia Legal Services Community Partners

  17. Suggested Orientation Trainings • Parliamentary Procedures • Group Process Skills • How to Read and Understand Budgets • Building Teams

  18. THANK YOU!

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