Minutes of the August 7, 2001 Steering Committee

 Attending:                                            

Cindy Bay-Barron, Deborah Bean, Diana Bongard, Betsy Cope, Stan DeVoir, Jeanette Fleury, Pam Forbes, Sherry Franklin, Michelle Gabalis, LouAnn Gregory, Liza Ing, Becky Johnson, Brenda Kailing, Carol Larimer, Kirsti Lumsden, Cindy Maans, Sherry Marks, Leona Moreno, Linda Myers, Denise Robinson, Karen Schneider, Sharon Thorp  

Jeanette welcomed committee members.  She announced that the budget cut information for ASAP-PIE programs does cover a myriad of programs and the Early Success - Right from the Start program to date is okay. 

Karen reported that the teleconferenced technical assistance meeting offered information regarding program budget coding, TANF data collection, database and an overview of the proposed website.  More information in all areas will be forthcoming.

The Early Success - Right from the Start Project Update was reviewed. Information in regards to the program has been distributed through pamphlets, bulletins, newspaper and radio ads, as well as through community events (i.e. fairs, sidewalk sales, etc.) with over 300 referrals received.  The parent educators began home visits and in two weeks 65 home visits have been completed.

Liza Ing reported that she is gathering information for the evaluation, but still needs to know exactly what type of information is required. 

Karen informed the committee that due to a change in her job position, Sarah Phillips has submitted a letter advising she will no longer be able to serve as a member of the Steering Committee. 

Deb Bean asked to be placed on the Home Visiting committee.

Pam Forbes stated that she would like her referrals to be forwarded to Parent Educators who have experience working with domestic violence cases. 

Original signed by Karen Schneider