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Sarasota Partnership for Children
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Founded in September 2005, the Sarasota
Partnership for Children’s Mental Health (SPCMH) was a six year initiative
funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA). The SPCMH was comprised of community members, agencies, and families all working
together to improve services for young children with emotional, behavioral,
and/or mental health challenges and their families. The Coordinating Council
was formed to promote the sharing of resources and accountability across
agencies and programs serving children and youth, and to build community
capacity to provide effective, community-based services and supports that
are delivered consistent with System of Care principles. In preparation for
the conclusion of the SAMHSA funding, the SPCMH Coordinating Council
proposed the creation of the Sarasota Partnership for Children to support
the continuing efforts to improve the health and well-being of all Sarasota
County children and youth.
The purpose of the committee is to engage
existing providers, coalitions, and community members around improving the
quality of life for children and families in Sarasota, and improving the
effectiveness and integration of services and programs serving children and
youth. Membership is open.
The expected results: Children and youth are healthy, are ready to learn and
succeed, live in stable and nurturing families, thrive in safe and
supportive communities, and transition successfully into adulthood.
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Sarasota Partnership for Children Members:
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Mike McHugh (Chair), Community
Representative
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Ken Alexander, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
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P.J. Brooks, First Step of
Sarasota
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Rose Chapman,
Jewish Family and Children's Services
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Maureen Coble, Sarasota YMCA
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Judy Corso, Early Steps
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David Cowles, Community Representative
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Sheretha Johnson, Family Member
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Janet Kahn, Early Learning Coalition
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Bill Little, Sarasota County Health and Human
Services
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Elizabeth Morales, Family Member
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Michelle Moreno, Family Support Network
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Aimee O'Sullivan, Early Steps
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Robin Ragan, Department of Children and
Families
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Melissa Rainey, Family Member
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Sherri Reynolds, Sarasota County School
Board
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Kathryn Shea, The Florida Center for Early
Childhood, Inc.
- Rob Tabor, Coastal
Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
- Philip
Tavill, Children First
Click here to review the
Sarasota Partnership for Children's Mental Health Progress Report to
SAMHSA for April 2011 to September 2011.
Click here to review the
2011 Report Card of Early Childhood Health and Well-Being.
Click here to review the
System of Care Assessment Final Report letter.
Click here to review the
System of Care Assessment Final Report. |
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