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monitored with no significant findings noted. Anyone who hasn’t participated in the monitoring committee is strongly encouraged to next year. Programs do a great job reporting out at the meetings, but it’s different than actually going out and seeing the programs. Funding Committee Report – As a result of the first RFP and funding process, it was decided to issue a second RFP specifically for programming that provides parenting services and that includes a youth component in the curriculum. Three agencies submitted applications and the Funding Committee listened to presentations from each before entering into discussion. It was decided that the Exchange Club of Alamance had the strongest application and also a proven track record for providing services in the particular area. Today, the Funding Committee is recommending that the Exchange Club receive funding for FY19-20. The program type is Interpersonal Skill Building and consists of two components – Parent Child Groups and Home Services. The Funding Committee is asking the JCPC to decide to: 1) fund The Exchange Club of Alamance, and 2) fund one or both components. During the Funding Committee deliberations it was presented that there are already in-home services available within Orange County and the committee was split on whether this component should be funded. As a result, they would like the JCPC to hear from the program about their services. Sarah Black presented to the JCPC about the Exchange Club’s application. She explained that the components are two different but also interconnected and designed to work together. The Exchange Club is a non-profit whose mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect. From their experience, many of the youth involved in the juvenile justice have complex childhood trauma. They have grown up in environments where what has been modeled is crime, violence, lack of parenting skills, lack of social skills, undiagnosed and untreated mental health issues, substance use, etc. Over their 40+ years they have worked on ways to treat these issues, and not just put a band-aid on them, which is why the application was designed with two components. The group based component will work heavily on skills building in a class format providing education and support. Groups begin with everyone together, then are separated out and taught according to their age group, and conclude the night coming back together for summary and practice and are given homework. The group gives the skills knowledge and practice to some degree and provides an opportunity for “ah ha” moments. For some parents, hands-on coaching is needed to really get their skills levels up, especially for teens and youth with behavioral issues. For parents who need the extra in-home help, they spend at least 3 hours minimum a week. Some parents will only do/need the group component, but many will need both. Amanda Farris motioned that both components of the Exchange Club’s application be funded and was seconded by Peggy Hamlett. Motion carried unanimously. Carol McClelland and Gayane Chambless abstained. Election of Officers – Peggy Hamlett motioned that Bernard Miles serve as Chair and Amanda Farris serve as Vice Chair and Carol McClelland seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Hot Topics There are still lots of questions and unknowns about Medicaid transformation and the pending lawsuits may affect the implementation. If you have families with children who are Medicaid eligible, they are expected to have packets in the mail July 13 and then they will have the opportunity to pick the standard plan they want. If they do not select a plan, they will automatically be enrolled in one after a certain timeframe. There will be a phone number (423-646-4333) that families can call with questions and help navigating the enrollment process. The Health Department is conducting the Community Health Assessment that is done every four years and they are currently recruiting volunteers to help do door to door surveying in the community. They