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Georgia Department of Human Services
Division of Family and Children Services
Joint Planning Teams
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia
Jamie Swain & Team
February 11, 2014
Vision, Mission and Core Values
Vision Vision Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.
MissionMissionStrengthen Georgia by providing Individuals and Families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.
Core ValuesCore Values• Provide access to resources that offer support and
empower Georgians and their families. • Deliver services professionally and treat all clients
with dignity and respect. Manage business operations effectively and efficiently by aligning resources across the agency.
• Promote accountability, transparency and quality in all services we deliver and programs we administer.
• Develop our employees at all levels of the agency. 2
Division of Family and Children Services Service Areas
5
Region 1: Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, Murray, Pickens, Walker, Whitfield
Region 2: Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, White
Region 3: Bartow, Cherokee, Douglas, Floyd, Haralson, Paulding, Polk
Region 4: Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Fayette, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup, Upson
Region 5: Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Morgan, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Walton
Region 6: Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Putnam, Twiggs, Wilkinson
Region 7: Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Screven, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington, Wilkes
Region 8: Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Webster
Region 9: Appling, Bleckley, Candler, Dodge, Emanuel, Evans, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Wayne, Wheeler, Wilcox
Region 10: Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Worth
Region 11: Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Tift, Turner, Ware
Region 12: Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh
Region 13: Clayton, Henry, Rockdale
Region 14: DeKalb, Fulton
Region 15: Cobb, Gwinnett
Outline
• Child Welfare Services
• Office of Family Independence
• DFCS Programs & Operations
Regional Leadership
Jeffrey Lukich is the Field Operations Director and is responsible for all regional operations.
Region Regional Director1 James Binnicker2 Kenny Jarvis3 Ross Collins4 Lon Roberts5 Mary Havick6 Bob Brown7 Carol Christopher8 Margaretha Morris9 Stacey Barfield10 Deborah Smith11 Vicki Townsend12 Rick Chamberlin13 Randy Jenkins14 LaMarva Ivory15 Lee Biggar
Joint Planning Teams (DFCS-All)Team (Strategy/Initiative/Plan) State Office Lead Regional Director Lead
Annual Progress & Services Report (APSR)
Colleen [email protected]
Deborah Smith
CAPTA State Plan Colleen [email protected]
Vicki Townsend,
Child & Family Services Plan (CFSP) Gia [email protected]
Ross Collins
Collaborative Services Projects (Secret Santa, Toys for Tots, etc)
Lamar [email protected]
LaMarva Ivory
Communication Strategies (inc. DFCS newsletters)
Susan [email protected]
Kenny Jarvis
DFCS Communication Center Angela Coulon & Ann Carter
James Binnicker &Lynn Barmore
DFCS Financial Enhancement & Stability Strategies
Cliff O’ConnorCharles Middlebrooks
Stacey Barfield
Employee Recruitment/Retention OHRMD Julie York
Rick Chamberlin &Kim Ballard Humphrey
Grants Committee Gia [email protected]
Randy Jenkins
SHINES Joint Application Design Wendy [email protected]
Bob Brown
Statewide Performance Outcomes Steven [email protected]
Lon Roberts &Brian Voyles
Joint Planning Teams (Child Welfare)Team (Strategy/Initiative/Plan) State Office Lead Regional Director Lead
Arrest of Youth in Foster Care Kelley, [email protected]
Child Welfare Cost Allocation Jeffrey [email protected]
James Binnicker
CMO for Foster Children -Transition Ursula Davis & JoAnn [email protected]
Mary Havick Lon Roberts
CPS Centralized Intake Communication Center
Angela [email protected]
Margaretha Morris & Ross Collins
Foster Parent Recruitment & Retention Dianne [email protected]
Rick Chamberlin & Jim Provost
IV-E State Plan Colleen Mousinho Mitzie Smith
Stacey Barfield
Juvenile Code Rewrite (HB 242), including CHINS
Rachel [email protected]
Mary Havick
Placement Acceptance & Stability Kelley, [email protected]
Safety Response System Implementation Angela Coulon & Lisa [email protected]
Lee Biggar
Trauma-Informed Care Davis, [email protected]
Arrest of Youth in Foster Care
The Washington GroupHill Side,/Helen Arnold
CHRIS Kids/ Cindy Simpson
[email protected]@chriskids.org65770-823-2858
Team MembersKelley, Dianne (SO Lead)
Hanley, DonnaJones, Cassondra
Keys, JazmineMcFadden, Maureen
Mobley, KimberlyPryor, Lynn
Shackleford, CynthiaSmith, Deborah
Smith, MeaTaylor, Denise
Todd, JanisYancy, Mary BethZephir, Laverne
Child Welfare Cost Allocation: Team Members
DFCS Team MembersBinnicker, James (RD Lead)
Collins, RossReed, StevenRoberts, Lon
Smith, DeborahHarris, Kaneisha
York, JulieSauls, Jason
Barfieled, StaceyReed, MarvaPrice, Laresa
CMO for Foster Children – Transition: Team Members
DFCS Team MembersDavis, Ursula (SO Lead)Havick, Mary (RD Lead)Roberts, Lon (RD Lead)
Wheeler, Jo Ann (SO Lead)
External Team Members Contact Info
Simpson, Cindy
770-823-2858
County-Based Permanency Round Tables: Team Members
DFCS Team MembersNicholas, Laurie (SO Lead)
[email protected] Bridges, JackieDennis, KellyEaly, CynthiaGarrard, Ellen
Howerton, LindseyJones, KimberlyKemp, CharityLester, AndreMozer, PhyllisPryor, LynnSpeir, Terri
CPS Centralized Intake Communication Center: Team Members
DFCS Team MembersCollins, Ross (RD Lead)
[email protected] Coulon, Angela (SO Lead)
Morris, Margaretha (RD Lead)Davis, Lori
Dennis, KellyGriffis, Beth
Harrod, CharleneJones, Kimberly
Morris, MargarethaRichards, Judy
Simpson, CynthiaSmith, LibbySpeir, Terri
Foster Parent Recruitment & Retention: Team Members
DFCS Team MembersKelley, Dianne (SO Lead)
Burrus, Deborah (SO Lead)Chamberlain, Rick (RD Lead)
Jim Provost (County Lead)
DFCS Internal Safety Panels: Team Members
Team MembersDukes, Martha (SO Lead)
[email protected] Herren, Kathy (Consultant)Stevenson, LaShundra (SO
Lead)Blue, MarthaDayton, KentDennis, Kelly
Foster, TeresaGerrells, ChadGrier, Stacey
Henson, KathyHerren, Kathy
Johnston, Sandy
Team MembersJones, KimberlyMintar, GingerRogers, Rachel
Rouse, TerriSheffield, LaurieSmith, Kimberly
Smith, LibbyTodd, Janis
Weathersby, GingerWimpy, Kay
IV-E State Plan: Team Members
DFCS Team MembersMousinho, Colleen (SO)
[email protected] Smith, Mitzie (SO)Barfield, Stacey
Juvenile Code Rewrite (HB 242) – CHINS: Team Members
Team MembersDavison, Rachel (SO Lead)Alleyne, Memelik (SO Lead)
Havick, Mary (RD Lead)Boggs, Susan
Brown (Veal), Laura Angelyn
Denson, CharlotteEaly, CynthiaFoster, TeresaGrier, StaceyGriffis, BethHarris, Tavia
Mintar, Ginger
Team MembersMobley, Amy
Morris, MargarethaMorris, Rose
Parham, AshleyPhillips, SallyRichards, Judy
Rogowski, BryantSwafford, JamieThomas, WilliamThornton, ShayThreat, Brandi
Wheeler, Jo AnnWheeler, RhondaWilliams, CherylWillis, Meredith
Juvenile Code Rewrite (HB 242) – CHINS: External Team MembersChris Kids/ Cindy Simpson
Ron Srcoggy Tangie BenjaminJesse’s House/Sharka EvansThe Washington GroupUnited MethodistRaquel Watson
Amy Rene
Marshall Harper
Chris Kids/ Steve Yarish
Choices for Life Southern RegionSara Riley
[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]
[email protected]@cflfostercare.com
Placement Acceptance & Stability (No Reject/No Eject): Team Members
Nicholas AlfordGena P. TaylorMeritan / Wanda DavisGenesis House/Milton Wynn Benchmark ServicesA Friend’s HouseArleen WallaceChoices for Life Southern RegionSara Riley
Mary Esposito
CHRIS/Kids
Nicholas.alford@the [email protected]@[email protected]
[email protected]@afriendshouse.orgawallace@murphyharpst.orgsrileyAcflfotercare.com
Dianne Kelley, Team Lead
Safety Response System Implementation: Team Members
DFCS Team MembersCoulon, Angela (SO Lead)
Lariscy, Lisa (SO Lead)Barmore, Lynn (RD Lead)
Waters, Loida (County Lead)
Genesis House/Milton WynnLaquisha White
Choices for Life Southern RegionSara RileyRon Scroggy
Laquisha @georgiaagape.org
srileyAcflfotercare.com
Teens Are For Me
Team MembersSmith, Lamar (SO Lead)
[email protected] Barkley, Phyllis Easton
Barkley, UlandaBryant, Meaghan
Carter, EdnaDenson, Charlotte
Gibson, MableHarris, TaviaHavick, MaryHeard, Robin
Jones, CassondraKemp, CharityKey, Jermica
McFadden, MaureenMcGinnis, Courtney
NameMcGinnis, Courtney
Parrot, VeronicaRagon, KathySmith, Mea
Thomas, WilliamWilburn, Barbara
Trauma-Informed Care: Team Members
DFCS Team MembersDavis, Ursula (SO Lead) CHRIS Kids/ Cindy
Simpson
Goshen Valley/Wesley Pals
Mary EspositoRon Scroggy
[email protected]@gmail.com770-595-2579
Joint Planning Teams (Office of Family Independence)
Team (Strategy/Initiative/Plan)
State Office Lead Regional Director Lead
ABAWD SNAP Mandatory Work Requirements
Ann Carter Randy JenkinsRD R. 13
CAR Standardization Ann Jacks
Child Care Practice Enhancements
Gloria Washington Ann Jacks, OFI Field Ops Lead
Georgia One Implementation & Sustainability
LaShanda Brown Ann Jacks, OFI Field Ops Lead
Quality Control Improvements (Positive & Negative)
Shelley Cyphers Ross Collins, RD R. 3
ABAWD SNAP Mandatory Work Requirements: Team Members
DFCS Team Members
Carter, Ann (SO Lead)
Jenkins, Randy (RD Lead)
Barmore, Lynn
Garrard, Ellen
Keylon, Kris
Price, Durell
Richards, Judy
Sutton, LaVerneWilliams, Jacqueline
Wilson, Sabrina
York, Julie
CAR Standardization: Team Members
DFCS Team MembersGarrard, Ellen
Jacks, AnnPrice, DurellTench, Cara
Child Care Practice Enhancement: Team Members
DFCS Team MembersWashington, Gloria (SO Lead)
Jacks, Ann (Regional Lead)
Georgia One Sustainability Planning: Team Members
DFCS Team MembersBrown, LaShanda (SO Lead)
Carter, Ann (SO Lead)Jacks, Ann (County Lead)
OFI Communication Center: Team Members
DFCS Team Members
Wright, Gregory (SO Lead)
Binnicker, James (RD Lead)Carter, Ann (SO Lead)
Barmore, Lynn (County Lead)Cook, Karen
Gibson, CarolynHarrod, Charlene
Keylon, KrisBoatwright, Susan
Wilhite, Patty
DFCS Programs & Operations
These Joint Planning Teams include work relevant to all DFCS
programs and operations
Annual Progress & Services Report (APSR): Team Members
DFCS Team MembersMousinho, Colleen (SO
Lead)
Smith, Deborah (RD Lead)
Taylor, Denise
Thornton, Shay
Wheeler, RhondaDescription & ExpectationsThe (APSR) is the annual update that States must submit to Administration for Children and Families (ACF) on the progress made toward accomplishing the goals and objectives in the Child & Family Services Plan (CFSP). Completion of the APSR satisfies the Federal regulations by providing updates on a State's annual progress for the previous Federal fiscal year and planned activities for the upcoming Federal fiscal year.Time Frames• The APSR is due to Administration for Children and Families on or before June
30, 2014
CAPTA State Plan: Team Members
DFCS Team MembersMousinho, Colleen (SO Lead)Townsend, Vicki (RD Lead)
Description & ExpectationsThe Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
(CAPTA) authorize federal funding to states to support improvements to state child
protection systems. The CAPTA State Plan is submitted to Administration for Children and
Families and must specify which of the 14 program areas described in CAPTA section
106(a) it will address with grant funds. The CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010 places
an emphasis on several areas, including the use of differential response systems in
response to allegations of child maltreatment;
collaboration among agencies serving families affected by child abuse and neglect; and
addressing the needs of infants affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and
the educational needs of unaccompanied homeless youth.
Child & Family Services Plan (CFSP): Team Members
DFCS Team Members
Compton, Gia (SO Lead)
Collins, Ross (RD Lead)
Hughes, Terea Towery
Jones, Cassondra
Mobley, Amy
Swain, Jamie
Description & ExpectationsEvery five years, States are required to
develop a Child and Family ServicesPlan (CFSP), a five-year strategic plan that
sets forth the vision and the goals to be accomplished in order to strengthen
the States' overall child welfare system.
Georgia’s current CFSP ends in 2014. A primary purpose of the CFSP is to
facilitate States’ integration of the programs that serve children and families,
including older and/or former foster care youth, into a continuum of services
for children and their families.Time Frames• The CFSP is due to Administration for
Children and Families on or before June 30, 2014
Collaborative Services Projects : Team Members
DFCS Team MembersSmith, Lamar (SO Lead)
Ivory, LaMarva (RD Lead)
Communication Strategies: Description
Description & ExpectationsThe primary purpose of this
Joint Planning Team is to develop and implement
strategies and initiatives to improve the overall public image of DFCS through
various marketing and communication strategies.
Child Support Partnership
Team MembersSmith, Lamar (SO) Lead)
Barkley, UlandaBlackneil, AileenBrazier, CharmerBridges, Jackie
Brogdon, JenniferCriss, Dawn
Denson, CharlotteGerrells, Chad
Gibson, CarolynGibson, MableHanley, DonnaHarris, Tavia
Henson, Kathy
Howerton, LindseyJohnson, JeanKeith, TonikaKemp, CharityKeys, Jazmine
Martin, VonettaMcGinnis, Courtney
Parks. KathySimich, DedraSwain, Jamie
Threat, BrandiTodd, Janis
Communication Strategies: Team Members
DFCS Team MembersBoatwright, Susan (SO
Lead)
Jarvis, Kenny (RD Lead)
Belk, Melissa
Jarvis, Kenny
Johnson, Jean
Lukich, Mary Beth
Morgan, Dorothy
Ross, Cheryl
Scott, April
Strickland, Tangela
Thomas, William
Description & ExpectationsThe primary purpose of this Joint
Planning Team is to develop and implement
strategies and initiatives to improve the overall public image of DFCS through
various marketing and communication strategies.
DFCS Communication Center: Team Members
DFCS Team Members
Wright, Gregory (SO Lead)
Coulon, Angela (SO Lead)
Binnicker, James (RD Lead)Carter, Ann (SO Lead)
Barmore, Lynn (County Lead)Cook, Karen
Gibson, CarolynHarrod, Charlene
Keylon, KrisBoatwright, Susan
Wilhite, Patty
DFCS Financial Enhancement & Stability Strategies
Description & ExpectationsThe DHS Vision is to be the best managed agency in
the state of Georgia by being fiscally responsible, by providing excellent customer service and by being process efficient and effective.
The primary purpose of this team is to develop and implement strategies to decrease certain costs currently being incurred by DFCS as well as to maximize resources. Currently some of the ideas discussed are:
• Decrease the number of mailings and move to electronic notices whenever and wherever possible.
• Utilize car leases instead of car rentals or personal vehicle use.
• Ensure telecommunications is being used appropriately and decrease or eliminate unnecessary usage.
• Ensure adoptive families whose children have re-entered foster care have been referred for child support.
DFCS Team MembersO’Connor, Cliff (SO Lead)
Barfield, Stacey (RD Lead)
Employee Recruitment/Retention: Team Members
DFCS Team MembersYork, Julie (SO Lead)
Chamberlain, Rich (RD Lead)
Humphrey, Kim Ballard (County Lead)
Description & ExpectationsDevelop and implement strategies to recruit
and maintain qualified staff for all DFCS programs.
• Some ideas are to first conduct a survey (speak with Janice Saturday) to determine staff views.
Grants Committee: Team Members
DFCS Team MembersCompton, Gia (SO Lead)Jenkins, Randy (RD Lead)
Description & ExpectationsMonitor and provide oversight to
expenditure of various grants such as CAPTA, PSSF
and CJA. Ensure staff are aware of grants and provide input into how funds will be
used.
Statewide Performance Outcomes: Team Members
DFCS Team MembersSmith, Steven (SO Lead)Gibson, Mable (SO Lead)Roberts, Lon (RD Lead)
Brian Voyles (County Lead)
Description & ExpectationsDevelop and communicate the statewide
performance outcomes for 2014 for all DFCS
programs. Disseminate monthly reports to staff, present performance outcomes at
various meetings including monthly DFCS leadership meetings and work with staff to
develop strategies for improvements.
