We encourage staff members of Ohio Children’s Alliance member agencies to participate on committees.
To be added to a committee email distribution list, sign up by emailing [email protected] (members only).
Until further notice, Committee meetings will be held via Zoom. Call-in information is emailed to committee members prior to each scheduled meeting and is available at the beginning of each month in the downloadable member calendar via Member Corner login .
Board of Directors
- President: John Banchy, Best Point Education and Behavioral Health
- 2023 Meeting Dates (Virtual): Feb 17, June 9, Oct 6, Dec 1
- 2023 Meeting Dates (In-person): April 28 and Aug 25
- Virtual meetings from 9:00-11:00AM
- In-person Meetings from 10:00-11:00AM
Foster Care & Adoption
- Key Topics: ODJFS rules and licensing/monitoring of foster care programs, independent living, and adoption services; state legislation impacting foster care state child welfare initiatives; best practices and tips in foster care programs
- Chair: Sarah Steuer, Youth Advocate Services; Charity Wheeler, Journey Home
- 2023 Meeting Dates: Jan 17, Feb 14, Mar 14, May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15, Sept 19, Nov 14
- Meetings are held from 11:00AM-1:00PM
Behavioral Health
- Key topics: community behavioral health Medicaid, managed care, OhioMHAS and ODM rules for certified behavioral health providers, state legislation
- Chair: Sean Reilly, UMCH; Sheree Lynch, Positive Leaps
- 2023 Meeting Dates: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, May 17, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, Nov 15
- Meetings are held from 11:00AM-1:00PM
Residential Center & Group Home
- Key Topics: ODJFS and OMHAS rules and licensing activities impacting residential and group home providers, state legislation impacting residential care, state child welfare initiatives, best practices
- Chair: Vicki Clark, Ravenwood Mental Health Center
- 2023 Meeting Dates: Feb 16, May 18, Jul 20, Sept 21, Nov 16
- Meetings are held from 10:00AM-11:00AM
Day Treatment Learning Community
- Key Topics: Best practices and management strategies in day treatment programs
- 2023 Meeting Dates: TBD
- Meetings are held from 2:00PM-3:00PM
Collaborative Governing Council
- 2021 Meeting Dates: Apr 22, 1:00-2:30PM
General Meetings
- 2021 Alliance Annual Meeting: May 4, 10:00-11:30AM
Coding & Billing Affinity Group
- Meeting Dates: TBA
- Coordinator: April Stinemetz, The Village Network
- Meetings are held via GoToMeeting from 10:00AM-12:00PM
- Email April Stinemetz for further information and to be added to the invitations for this member-run group (members only)
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Affinity Group
- Meeting Dates: TBA
- Coordinator: John Smith, Christian Children’s Home of Ohio
- Email John Smith for further information and to be added to the invitations for this member-run group (members only)