Georgia Association of Homes and Services for Children   

OVERVIEW OF THE COMMITTEES

FINANCE
--prepare a proposed Annual Operating Budget for consideration by the Executive Committee.
--provide for the annual audit of all financial records of the Association.
--assist the Treasurer in the collection of outstanding dues.
--seek alternative funding sources for the activities of the Association as may be appropriate.

MEMBERSHIP
--develop strategies to increase the membership of the Association.
--receive applications for membership.
--determine the qualification of each agency or individual applying in order to make recommendations to the Executive Committee.

NOMINATING
--make nominations for persons to fill any vacancy that may occur during the year.
--secure from each nominee his/her agreement to serve if elected.
--prepare a slate of officers to be presented for election at the Annual Meeting of the Association.

PUBLIC POLICY
--investigate, study and promote sound legislation for the improvement and protection of residential child care facilities and their residents.

ORS LIAISON
--work with the Executive and Legislative branches of state government and make effective presentations of considered issues of the Association to these branches on all matters under their active or continuing purview which relate to the mutual interests of members of the Association.
--work with the Licensing Section of the Department of Human Resources to present issues of concern of the Association for the benefit of our mutual interests.

PUBLIC RELATIONS
--Develop strategies for the enhancement of GAHSC and child welfare in Georgia

STRATEGIC PLANNING
--develop and monitor the strategic plan of the association.
--continuous development of the strategic plan

CONFERENCE and TRAINING
--serve as the clearinghouse for all planning relative to training and workshops sponsored by the Association.

TECHNOLOGY
-recommends technology enhancements to the Association.
-advises on technology development

EDUCATION REFORM TASKFORCE
-time limited taskforce to advocate for support and reform of educational services to foster children who reside in private agencies. 

WORKFORCE
-Develop strategies to create a competent confident workforce in child welfare. 

 

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