Establishing Statute: Title 34 Subtitle B Chapter III Part 303 Subpart G
Department: Agency of Human Services - Department for Children and Families
Description:
Council Purpose:
The council advises and helps the State of Vermont around:
- Programs for children with disabilities
- Children's Integrated Services (CIS)
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C
Council Makeup
The council is made up of:
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Parents and caregivers of children who receive Children's Integrated Services (CIS), and
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Professionals who want to improve services for Vermont families, including representatives from the legislature, Medicaid, Head Start, and community organizations.
Board Members with Term Expiration Date and Seat description
- Linda Michniewicz 2/28/2023 - Building Bright Futures Member
- Christy Swenson 2/28/2023 - Head Start Member
- Katy Preston 2/29/2023 - Office of Coordination of Education of Homeless Children Member
- Amanda Cookson 2/28/2023 - Parent/Family Member
- Katie McCarthy 2/28/2023 - Part B Administrator Member
- Kelly French 2/28/2023 - Nurse Home Visitor Member
- Susan Coburn 2/28/2023 - State Medicaid Agency Member
- Lori Meyer 2/28/2023 - Personnel Preparation Member
- Elizabeth Maurer 2/28/2025 - State Child Care Agency
- Esbey Hamilton 2/28/2025 - State Migrant Education Provider
- Christle Davis 2/28/2025 - CIS Early Intervention Provider
- Meghan Young Swan 2/28/2025 - CIS Early Intervention Provider
- Laurel Sanborn 2/28/2025 - State Parent Training and Information Center
- Linda Hazard 2/28/2025 - State Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program
- Meggan Dulude 2/28/2025 - Family Representative
- Marica Porter 2/28/2025 - Family Representative
- Kara Hurwitch 2/28/2025 - State Mental Health Agency
- Jamie Gile 2/28/2025 - State Agency for Health Insurance
- Kelly MacLaury Pajala - 2/28/2025 - State Legislature
- Leslie Davis 2/28/2025 - State IDEA Part C Administrator
- Valerie Wood 2/28/2025 - State University Center for Excellence in Disability
- Keith Williams 2/28/2025 - Children's Integrated Services Director