Child Care Resource & Referral Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda

1. Tour of Department of Social Services (DSS)
• Renaye Andrews, DSS Day Care Coordinator (2nd fl)
• Judith Waddell, DSS Human Services Coordinator (3rd fl)
  • Adolescent Parenting Program
• The Meeting Place at DSS – Yolanda Washington, Lead Teacher
  (1st fl)
  • Tour of Drop-in Child Care Center
2. LUNCH (Hilltop House 12:00 noon)
3. Call to Order
4. Chair Comments – Ann Crane
   • Introduction of new Committee Members
5. Approval of Meeting Minutes – Ann Crane - * REQUIRES ACTION
   • June 12, 2007
6. Executive Director’s Report – Eva Hansen, Executive Director
   • Legislative Update
7. CCS Director’s Report – Lynn Vick
8. Hot Topics - Dr. Juanita Heyward
• Survey and Discussion
9. Quality Improvement Services – Sheila Jones
• PLA 40/50 Update
• Testimonial
• Erica Little, Director, Easter Seals UCP-Dorothy Spainhour (Special Needs, MAF Program, Quality Improvement Grant)
10. More at Four – ArNita Davis
    • New Guidelines & Requirements - *REQUIRES ACTION
    • Four (4) new More at Four Sites - *REQUIRES ACTION
    • Deletion of one (1) More at Four Site - Fairlane Acres - *REQUIRES ACTION
11. Parent Services – Raquel Rodriguez
    • Testimonial(s)
      • Dana Royal, Parent of child receiving services through the department of Child Care Solutions
    • Hazel-Lynn Samuel – Student receiving services through the department of Child Care Solutions
12. CCS Special Projects Coordinator’s Report – Darvin Springfield
    • Project Updates
13. Conferences
    • NC-aeyc/MAF Conference www.ncaeyc.org
      • Greensboro, NC /September 13-15, 2007
    • 2007 Summit - NC Center for Nonprofits www.ncnonprofits.org
      • EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION BY 8/31/07!
      • Winston Salem, NC/ October 24-26, 2007
    • NAEYC Conference http://www.annualconference.naeyc.org/
      • Chicago, IL/ November 7-10, 2007
    • Smart Start Conference http://www.smartstart-nc.org/
      • (Greensboro, NC)/ 2008 TBA
14. Upcoming Events / Volunteer Opportunities
    • Hispanic Day of the Fair – Coliseum Agri Expo Center
      • September 22, 2007 / 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m
    • Keep the Promise Rally - Spring 2008
    • Community Relations Day - Spring 2008
    • KidStuff & Airborne Ride for Kids - April 26-27, 2008
    • Child Care Solutions Provider Banquet – June 2008
15. Next Meeting
    • Next Meeting: October 9, 2007 / 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
      • Omni Family Resource Center / Charles Morris Conference Room
    • Orientation Make-up Date: Tuesday, August 21, 2007
16. Adjournment