COMMITTEES

As the foundation of ACHSA, our Committees are critical to guide the work of the Association. They are structured by subject matter and focus on issues raised by ACHSA member agencies.  During Committee meetings, members will receive updates on ACHSA advocacy, County and State initiatives, and external opportunities. Additionally, members will have the opportunity to collaborate on advocacy efforts and engage in peer support. The Chairs of ACHSA Committees serve on the Board of Directors and provide a vital link between the member agencies and ACHSA’s governing Board.  

  • Adult Mental Health Policy Committee

    The Adult Mental Health Policy Committee addresses issues affecting agencies serving adults with mental health needs. Committee members discuss topics such as:

    • Adult FSP

    • Care Court

    • Access to care concerns

    • And more!

    Previously, ACHSA has hosted NAMI Greater Los Angeles and SAPC leadership, and held peer support panels. This Committee meets once a month and is open to all interested staff from ACHSA member agencies, particularly clinical staff, supervisors, and directors.

  • Children’s Mental Health Policy Committee

    The Children’s Mental Health Policy Committee addresses issues affecting agencies serving children with mental health needs. Committee members discuss topics such as:

    • Intensive programs, such as Wraparound and IFCCS

    • School-based services

    • Enhanced Care Management

    • And more!

    Previously, ACHSA has hosted representatives from DCFS, OCP, LAUSD, and California Children’s Trust. This Committee meets once a month and is open to all interested staff from ACHSA member agencies, particularly clinical staff, supervisors, and directors.

  • Mental Health Contractual-Administrative Committee

    The Mental Health Contractual-Administrative Committee addresses administrative and fiscal issues, as well as DMH contracts and contracting processes. Committee members discuss topics such as:

    • CalAIM payment reform

    • Medi-Cal billing and claims

    • Contract changes and policies

    • And more!

    This Committee meets once a month and is intended for CEO/EDs, CFOs, and Program Directors, but is open to all interested staff from ACHSA member agencies.

  • FFA Committee

    The FFA Committee addresses issues affecting Foster Family Agencies (FFAs) serving foster and/or Probation youth. Committee members discuss topics such as:

    • Resource family support

    • Intensive Services Foster Care

    • And more!

    This Committee regularly meets with the DCFS Out-of-Home Care Management Division and periodically meets with other DCFS sections of interest including most recently the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program and DCFS Level of Care Unit. The Committee meets monthly and is primarily attended by Program Directors, but is open to all interested staff from ACHSA member agencies.

  • Prevention Committee

    The Prevention Committee is a space for providers to address issues regarding primary prevention services and the expansion of existing community resources to advance equity and system-level change throughout L.A. County. Committee members discuss topics such as:

    • FFPSA implementation

    • DCFS Community Based Support Division programs

    • Family Resource Center (FRC) development

    • And more!

    Previous speakers of note include the Poverty Alleviation Initiative (PAI) and Department of Youth Development. This Committee meets every other month and is open to all interested staff from ACHSA member agencies.

  • Residential Committee

    The Residential Committee addresses issues affecting residential programs serving foster and/or Probation youth. Committee members discuss topics such as:

    • Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTPs)

    • Temporary Shelter Care Facilities (TSCFs)

    • Aftercare

    • And more!

    This Committee meets every other month and is open to all interested staff from ACHSA member agencies.

  • TAY Subcommittee

    The TAY Subcommittee addresses issues affecting Transition Age Youth. Committee members discuss topics such as:

    • THP-Plus and THP-NMD programs

    • Supervised Independent Living Placement (SILP) programs

    • And more!

    This Committee meets every other month and is open to all interested staff from ACHSA member agencies.

  • Membership Committee

    The Membership Committee addresses membership-related issues including recruitment of new ACHSA member agencies. This Committee meets as needed and is open to interested CEO/EDs.