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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.

Sue Dwoskin
Albemarle County DSS
1600 5th Street Suite A
Charlottesville, VA 22902

 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

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Child Care Committee

Responsible for matters pertaining to Child Day Care.

Allison Gregg - Co-Chair
Fauquier County

Helen Pitts - Co-Chair
Charlottesville

 View Report - November 20, 2008

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Child Welfare & Family Preservation Committee

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

Vacant

 View Report - March 21, 2006

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 View Report - June 7, 2005

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 View Report - March 8, 2005

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 View Report - December 6, 2004

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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 Emanuele
Louisa DSS
PO Box 425
Louisa, VA 23093

Gretchen Icard
Henrico DSS
8600 Dixon Powers Drive
Richmond, VA 23273

 View Report - March 13, 2007

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 View Report - December 3, 2004

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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 - 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 - December 13, 2004

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 View Report - April 11, 2008

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Scholarship Winners

The winners of the 2 $500.00 Mickey Reynolds educational scholarships for 2008 are Betty Crenshaw from Halifax DSS and Tammy Garrett from Russell County DSS. Congratulations!

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SW Licensure comment information. Very important - response needed by Jan. 5th 2009.

 SW Licensure Letter

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To All Alliance Members,

Enclosed is the report that was completed by the State Board of Social Work regarding SW licensure. We are in the process of putting together a group to look at these proposals and how they will affect the VADSS social workers. Please read them and pass them on to other social workers in your agency and in neighboring agencies who may not be members. Please encourage your non-member friends to join The Alliance and work with us to make sure we get the proper title insurance for VDSS social workers. As you read this report, please remember that:

1. This is a proposal from the state Board of Social Work.

2. The proposal will be up for public comment in December 2008

3. Then someone has to approach a member of the General Assembly and request a bill

4. Normal process of General Assembly and Governor has to sign the bill

So, it is a long way from implementation but will make monumental changes in how we are staffed within our Department.

As the proposal is being interpreted at the end of three years all people called and doing social work would need to have a SW degree (BSW or MSW) and be licensed. Licensing is achieved by making application with the Board of Social Work and taking and passing the SW licensure test.

There are a great many questions and no answers at this time.
 State Board of Social Work Report

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Reports from Fall Conference for State Officers, Committee Chairs, and Planning Districts. In case you missed our fabulous fall conference in Roanoke, enclosed you will find the reports presented at the business meeting.

 Fall Conference Reports

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Legislation / Public policy from our fall conference

 Legislative Information Bulletin

 Legislative Consolidation

 Public Policy Advocacy An Introduction

 Public Policy Advocacy Making Visits

 Public Policy Advocacy Virginia Legislative Process

 What happen, what is next?

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The following are some of the presentations from our fall conference. Thanks to all who attended and participated to make this conference a great success!

 Don’t Go It Alone! Finding and Using Resources for Your Program and Your VIEW Client

 Can We Talk?

 P.A.C.E.

 Quality Child Care for All Families

 Job Readiness Models that Work

 Supporting VIEW