Governmental Affairs

Co-Chairs: Jacquie Dillard-Foss, Carol McKinney
Members: Donna Bettencourt, Nancy Bunker, Joan Schmidt

The Governmental Affairs Committee works with governmental and regulatory agencies that have an impact on SLS services in California in order to advance the mission of the Network.  The Committee develops position papers on proposals and legislation that effect supported living services and provides testimony at relevant hearings.   Members of the Governmental Affairs Committee participate on such statewide Committees as the Lanterman Coalition, the DDS Budget Advisory Group, and other ad hoc Committees.  Quarterly meetings with the Director of Developmental Disabilities and members of the Governmental Affairs Committee not only advances the agenda of CSLN, but establishes a collaborative partnership in solving difficult issues.

Training

Chair: Beth Gallagher
Members: Joe Donofrio, Jennifer Lengyel, Rebecca Burkhardt

The Training Committee provides educational opportunities to stakeholders of Supported and Independent Living. It is the responsibility of the committee to identify potential training needs of the supported and independent living community. The committee designs and facilitates best practice training throughout California. It also acts as a resource to address the identified training needs throughout California.

Quality Assurance

Chair: Jennifer Lengyel
Members: Deborah Callahan, Rebecca Burkhardt, Beth Gallagher

The Quality Assurance Committee reviews and recommends quality assurance tools that incorporate agency as well as service standards.  As tools are identified, the committee develops processes for peer and self-reviews and partner with the Training sub committee to develop trainings on the tools and peer/self-review processes.

Membership And Development

Co-Chairs: Rebecca Burkhardt, Jennifer Lengyel

This committee works alongside the Web and Database Administrator to maintain current membership, coordinate membership drive and keep an accurate data base.  In addition this committee will be responsible for recruitment and ongoing maintenance of the "Member’s Only" page of the CSLN website.

Independent Living Services

Chair: Nancy Bunker
Members: Jacquie Dillard-Foss, Carol McKinney

This committee's purpose is to focus on the specific needs of those receiving and providing ILS services, while keeping the focus on individual choice as well as to promote a more cost effective service options within the industry.

The committee is committed to a stronger outreach to ILS providers, coupled with vigorous advocacy at the state level to ensure the stability and growth of ILS services throughout the state.

Annual Conference

Chair: Joan Schmidt
Members: All Members of Steering Committee

The conference is intended for leaders in organizations and stakeholders involved in Supported Living and Independent Living Services across the state.  The committee guides the content development and organization of the two-day conference.  Committee members may participate in any of the following activities:  publicity, room moderation, audio/visual coordination, attendee registration, speaker or vendor/sponsor recruitment & contact and conference materials assembly.

* A CSLN member may serve on a committee without being on the Board of Directors.