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The State of:

The State of:. Why we do the work:. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOeQUwdAjE0. Past President Review:. HUGO Mullins. Our Past. Almost 50 years as GAHSC Last 22 with same Executive Director Growth spurts and declines Relevance for who? When? Structure changes…. http://www.gahsc.org.

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The State of:

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  1. The State of:

  2. Why we do the work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOeQUwdAjE0

  3. Past President Review: HUGO Mullins

  4. Our Past • Almost 50 years as GAHSC • Last 22 with same Executive Director • Growth spurts and declines • Relevance for who? When? • Structure changes…. • http://www.gahsc.org

  5. Our Today • In the midst of re-naming and re-branding • Growth – 8 new members, 1 lost member • New approach to Legislative Session with addition of Stan Jones – feedback? • Close working relationship with advocates and state agencies • Deeply involved with current changes (FC-CMO, CHINS, Privatization…) • Still financially very lean

  6. Other Specifics • First GSU intern – Ben Blackwater • Working on creation of 501(c)(3) entity (open new funding streams) • Finalizing name change – ‘Together Georgia Providers Alliance’ dba ‘Together Georgia’ • Creating new website with some added benefits • Talking to UGA ‘s Fanning Institute - brainstorm

  7. Our Tomorrow • Becoming the common voice for Georgia children and family providers • Being sought by all Georgia child welfare decision-makers for the best innovations and solutions • Constantly improving value to our members • Actively participating on relevant national issues

  8. Becoming the Common Voice • Grow membership – everyone can benefit and assist • Host a training site if possible for members and other regional stakeholders • Fully participate in the fall conference • Be active during the session – Together Georgia Day at the Capitol is 3/10/15. • Also, feedback to national initiatives i.e., Casey Working Paper

  9. Best Innovation and Solutions • Actively seek out best practices in the world and robustly share them • Be bold in taking stands on what is best for serving Georgia’s children, youth and families • Engage regularly all stakeholders including consumers of our services

  10. Value to Members • Constantly listen and as appropriate address members’ needs • Inclusiveness at ‘tables’ • Training opportunities • Meaningful and targeted Communications • Honest feedback and as appropriate consultation • Networking and fellowship experiences

  11. The National Scene • NOSAC • FFTA • The Alliance • CWLA • NASW

  12. New Presidents Vision: JOHN BLEND

  13. If all human parents were like eagle parents: www.berry.edu/eaglecam/

  14. Thoughts?

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