Plan 4 Children

Workforce Development
2022-11-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-07-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
The Workforce Development workgroup focuses on providing training, support, and mentorship to youth and families so that they are empowered as full partners and equipped with the necessary tools to advocate for their own service needs, as well as system needs.

Designated meeting time: Second Friday of every month | 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Workgroup chair: Maguena Deslandes, M.A.Ed., MS., FAVOR, Inc.

Social Marketing and Communications
2022-11-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-10-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-07-14 12:00 - 13:00
The Social Marketing and Communications workgroup implements social marketing and communication strategies to increase knowledge of services across the state, promote stigma reduction, and promote the system of care values, principles, and philosophy.

Designated meeting time: Second Thursday of every month | 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm

Workgroup chair: Julie Calabro, Beacon Health Options

CT Suicide Advisory Board
2022-11-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-10-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-09-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-07-14 09:00 - 11:00
The CT Suicide Advisory Board (CTSAB) typically meets the second Thursday monthly from 9-11 AM. Reminders and agendas are emailed via the listserv and are posted to the State Agency Public Meeting Calendar on the Secretary of State website a week prior to the meeting and include meeting links. CTSAB meetings are open to anyone, teen through adult. Meeting minutes are posted at www.preventsuicidect.org/get-involved/ctsab-business, and include links to presentations.

CTSAB Membership is open and has many benefits. If you are interested in joining the CTSAB and listserv, please visit: www.preventsuicidect.org/get-involved/join-the-network-of-care.

Children's Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (CBHAC)
2022-11-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-09-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-05 10:00 - 12:00
The Children’s Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (CBHAC) was formally established by the Connecticut state legislature through Public Act No. 00-188. CBHAC serves in an advisory capacity on system of care issues to the State Advisory Council.

CBHAC meetings are typically held the 1st Friday of every month from 10am – 12pm.

If interested in attending contact Andrew Lavallee, Beacon Health Options, Andrew.Lavallee@carelon.com

Learn more about state and community meetings on children’s behavioral health at www.favor-ct.org/advocacy.

Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS)/Racial Justice
2022-10-28 12:30 - 14:00, 2022-09-23 12:30 - 14:00, 2022-08-26 12:30 - 14:00, 2022-07-22 12:30 - 14:00
The Family Care Connections workgroup supports the development of Family Care Connections, which are designed to center youth and family voice and choice in the development and implementation of an individualized and coordinated plan of care that includes primary care, schools and behavioral health and has the goal of supporting and enhancing the social, emotional and physical health of children, youth and their families.

Designated meeting time: Fourth Friday of every month | 12:30 – 2:00 pm

Workgroup chair: Lisa Palazzo, LCSW, Beacon Health Options

Trauma-Informed School Mental Health
2022-10-24 09:30 - 11:00
The Trauma-Informed School Mental Health Task Force works to convene stakeholders across school and community initiatives.

Designated meeting time: Fourth Monday of every other month | 9:30 – 11:00 am

Workgroup chairs:

Jeana Bracey, PhD, Child Health and Development InstituteSandra M. Chafouleas, PhD, UConn Collaboratory for School Child Health

Children's Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (CBHAC)
2022-10-14 10:00 - 12:00
The Children’s Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (CBHAC) was formally established by the Connecticut state legislature through Public Act No. 00-188. CBHAC serves in an advisory capacity on system of care issues to the State Advisory Council.

CBHAC meetings are typically held the 1st Friday of every month from 10am – 12pm.

If interested in attending contact Andrew Lavallee, Beacon Health Options, Andrew.Lavallee@beaconhealthoptions.com.

Learn more about state and community meetings on children’s behavioral health at www.favor-ct.org/advocacy.

Family Care Connections
2022-10-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-09-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-07-11 10:00 - 11:00
The Family Care Connections workgroup designs Family Care Connections that prioritize family and youth voice and choice in the development and implementation of an individualized and coordinated plan of care that includes pediatric primary care, schools, and behavioral health in order to support and enhance the social, emotional, and physical health of children, youth, and their families.

Designated meeting time: Second Monday of every month | 10:00 – 11:00 am

Workgroup chair: Daniela Giordano, LMSW, Beacon Health Options

Families Helping Families (Virtual)
2022-07-14 10:00 - 12:00
Learn about statewide and regional Peer Support Programs that support individuals to build community and relationships, build skills and connect with resources. Presenting organizations will include FAVOR, Beacon Health Options, NAMI Connecticut, CT Family Support Network (CTFSN), Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC), African Caribbean American Parents of Children with Disabilities (AFCAMP), Advocacy Unlimited (AU), and Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR).The mission of CBHAC is to promote and enhance the provision of behavioral health services for all children in the State of Connecticut.
