JOIN ACHSA
ACHSA member agencies are nonprofit organizations contracted with DCFS, DMH, and/or Probation in L.A. County.
ACHSA offers its members:
Ability to influence policy in Los Angeles County
Influence on child welfare, mental health, and juvenile justice policy
Input into important discussions regarding contract and program expectations with DCFS, DMH, and Probation
Opportunities to share systemic concerns with County Departments, Board of Supervisors offices, and other key stakeholders collectively as an Association on a regular basis
Participation in monthly ACHSA Committee meetings for the purposes of exchanging information and identifying issues in need of ACHSA advocacy
Peer support opportunities with other member agencies
Discuss areas of common interest, share best practices, and problem solve operational issues through:
Committees
Ad hoc workgroups
Peer Support Groups for key agency staff
Participation in regular forums for CEO/EDs to discuss and strategize ACHSA policy priorities, as well as to network and build relationships with other member agencies
Access to critical information, updates, and resources
Access to information about child welfare, mental health, and juvenile justice issues through:
Comprehensive biweekly newsletters
Member alerts
Committee attendance
Advocacy, program support, and technical assistance related to service delivery and administrative issues, as well as ongoing monitoring of contract implementation and dispute resolution by ACHSA staff
