814D9631ECE07DDD8725887800688E4B Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For UPDATES FROM STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES: CDHSINTERIM COMMITTEE EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SCHOOL READINESSDate Jul 7, 2022 Location HCR 0112 Updates from State Departments and Agencies: CDHS - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/D80206C3C280...$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement Attachment D.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2022A/commsumm.nsf/0/CD542974F8FC...$File/Attachment E.pdf?OpenElement Attachment E.pdf 01:02:03 PM The panel of presenters from the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) came to the table. A copy of their presentation can be found as Attachment D. Deputy Director Cohen provided information about the transition of certain programs and services from CDHS to CDEC including key dates and legislation. Katy Morrison, Acting Deputy Executive Director of Administrative Services, CDHS, gave an overview of the interagency agreement and how it supports CDEC including details on human resources contracts and emergency management. Joseph Homlar, Director, Division of Child Welfare, CDHS gave an overview of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Division of Child Welfare and CDEC. 01:15:18 PM Members of the commission asked questions. 01:22:28 PM Director Homlar continued explaining the Memorandum of Understanding. He detailed partnerships with different boards and task forces covered in the memorandum. Members of the commission asked follow-up questions. 01:23:07 PM Dr. Morgan Medlock, Director, Behavioral Health Administration (BHA), gave an overview of the BHA's vision for children, youth, and family programs including their missions and values. Chris Meyer, Senior Advisor for Children, Youth, and Families, BHA, went over program focuses on children, youth, and family for the BHA including gender responsive services and a school-based mental health specialist program. Director Medlock went over cross-department collaboration including agreements and councils created. Members of the commission commented and asked follow-up questions.
