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Working committees are how the ALLIANCE gets it annual program of work accomplished.  Working on a committee is how you get to know your fellow ALLIANCE members and give yourself the means to direct the affairs of your organization.  When you are involved, you help things to happen.

Committee members examine and research issues; monitor legislation and policy; develop, conduct and tabulate surveys; develop position papers for consideration; formulate and implement strategies; make telephone calls; assist with the education of the ALLIANCE's membership, public officials, legislators, and the public; and encourage communications among those dedicated to the interest of clients and the membership.  Being a member of a committee involves attending at least four meetings a year as well as conducting work by telephone and E-mail.  The ALLIANCE's program committees are joint committees with Virginia League of Social Service Executives.  These committee partnerships are part of our effort to affect the services provided to the citizens of our localities and the Commonwealth. If you are interested in joining a committee or being a chairperson for a committee that currently does not have one, please contact our Executive Board.

Adult Services Committee

Responsible for matters pertaining to Adult Services, Adult Protective Services, Long Term Care, and issues affecting the elderly & disabled.

Susan Umidi
Henrico County DSS
P.O. Box 90775
Henrico, VA 23273

 View Report - April 15, 2009

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 View Report - January 16, 2008

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 View Report - June 30, 2007

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 View Report - April 18, 2007

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 View Report - March 21, 2007

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 View Report - February 21, 2007

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 View Report - January 17, 2006

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 View Report - September 14, 2005

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 View Report - March 9, 2005

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 View Report - January 13, 2005

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Awards and Educational Scholarships

Two- $500 educational scholarships are awarded each year to members

Awards and recognitions are given to outstanding members of The Alliance

Arthur H. Ross
Amherst DSS
PO Box 414
Amherst, VA 24521

 Scholarship Application


Child Care Committee

Responsible for matters pertaining to Child Day Care.

Helen Pitts - Co-Chair
Charlottesville

 View Report - December 11, 2009

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 View Report - October 8, 2009

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 View Report - March 13, 2009

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 View Report - December 12, 2008

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 View Report - November 21, 2008

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 View Report - November 20, 2008

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Child and Family Services Committee

Responsible for matters pertaining to Child Protective Services, Foster Care, Adoptions, Comprehensive Services Act, and other family preservation issues and services.

Tonya Christian
Essex County DSS

 View Report - April 3, 2009

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 View Report - March 21, 2006

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Marketing and Communications Committee

Responsible for matters pertaining to marketing and communication in order that all functions of the organization can be effectively and efficiently carried forth in conformity with established policies and practices.  Activities include publishing of a newsletter in order to communicate the mission and activities of the organization.

Legislative Committee

Responsible for matters pertaining to legislative and policy issues before the General Assembly, State Boards, and Commissions.

Wendy Smith
Louisa DSS
PO Box 425
Louisa, VA 23093

 View Report - March 13, 2007

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Personnel Committee

Responsible for matters pertaining to personnel issues including caseload standards and best practices, minimum requirements for the Social Work and Employment Services position classification series, continuing training and education, and accreditation, certification, and licensure.

Connie Mayes
Gloucester County DSS

 View Report - May 12, 2009

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 View Report - June 29, 2005

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ESP/TANF Committee

Responsible for matters concerning TANF, FSET and VIEW.

Virginia Trigger
Westmoreland County DSS

 View Report - April 1, 2009

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 View Report - April 11, 2008

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 View Report - December 13, 2004

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The General Assembly is in session and there are several bills that are of interest to us. Legislative updates are being sent to all members as they arrive. You can track legislation at http://leg1.state.va.us. Some bills you may want to track are: SB702, HB292, HB748, HB750, HB921, HB1086, HB902, HB1133, HB1154, SB160, SB356, SB436, SB556 and SJ23.

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The Alliance is interested in maintaining a roster of retired local agency social workers who would be interested in working part time in local agencies after retirement. We have some directors who are very interested in hiring retired workers to help when there are vacancies. If you are getting ready for retirement and would like to be on this roster, please email your contact information including the program areas you have worked in to amitchell@kingwilliamcounty.us. If you know of retirees who might be interested, please have them email their contact information as well. Thank you.

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Spring conference will be a joint conference with The League, BPRO and POSSESS and will be May 5-7 in Roanoke. Stay tuned for more information! We will have scholarship monies available for members to attend the spring conference. Please keep watch for updates.

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Want to become a member?

 Membership Application

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Please visit the website for the League at www.vlsse.org

You will find committee meeting minutes for all of the Service program committees. Thanks.