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LIC/PROVIDER MEETING MINUTES

March 11, 2008

I. Welcome and Introductions

II. January Meeting Minutes were read and approved.

III. Child & Family Connections' Report:

Child and Family Connections #20 Referrals
January - February 2008

TOTAL REFERRALS: 161

LIC #38:

Counties:	Referrals	Population	% of Ref. per Pop	Overall Rank
Clay:	12	14122	.0849%	2
Crawford:	6	19898	.0301%	11
Jasper	8	10020	.0798%	3
Effingham	26	34264	.0759%	4
Lawrence	5	15930	.0314%	10
Richland	10	15798	.0632%	7
Total	67

Referral Sources:
Health Departments	18
0-3 Providers	13
Families	22
DCFS	0
Prevention Initiatives	6
Physicians	6
CFC Transfer	0
NICUs	2
Day Care Provider	0
Total	67

LIC #32:

Counties:	Referrals	Population	% of Ref. per Pop	Overall Rank
Fayette	15	21713	.0691%	6
Macoupin	35	49111	.0713%	5
Montgomery	12	30396	.0395%	9
Bond	18	18027	.0999%	1
Christian	14	35176	.0398%	8
Total	94

Referral Sources:
Health Departments	27
0-3 Providers	12
Families	23
DCFS	0
Prevention Initiatives	9
Physicians	16
CFC Transfer	2
NICUs	6
Day Care Provider	0
Total	94

IV. Council Business

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A lead agency report from January 10, 2008, was given to council members. The report welcomed new state council members to the January meeting being held in Springfield. The FY 2008 first quarter screening report was disseminated and discussed by council members. Child and Family Connections system updates were given by Pete Niccum, Program Manager. The report about recent social/emotional activities and parent events was also given to members present.

V. Notice of Trainings and Conferences:

•	Information about trainings included a CFC training on Monday, March 17th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Effingham.
•	An Early Intervention Regional Conference will be held in Effingham on Tuesday, May 6th, at the Keller Convention Center.
•	Two parent conferences will be held in April.
•	The second annual South of Seventy Conference for parents of children with visual impairments will be held on Saturday, April 19th, in Mt.Vernon.
•	The South of Seventy Conference for parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing is scheduled for Saturday, April 5th, in Mt.Vernon.

VI. Speaker:

•	Sharon Gage from Starnet Region IV informed members about the various services, resources and supports that her agency can offer to families, providers and school districts.

VII. Adjournment:

•	Next Meeting will be May 13, 2008, at the Lone Star Steakhouse in Effingham.

Your attendance is important.

LIC/PROVIDER MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 8, 2008

I. Welcome and Introductions

II. November Meeting Minutes were read and approved.

III. Child & Family Connections' Report:

Child and Family Connections #20 Referrals
November - December 2007

TOTAL REFERRALS: 149

LIC #38:

Counties:	Referrals	Population	% of Ref. per Pop	Overall Rank
Clay:	4	14122	.0283%	9
Crawford:	8	19898	.0402%	6
Jasper	4	10020	.0399%	7
Effingham	30	34264	.0875%	2
Lawrence	11	15930	.0690%	4
Richland	5	15798	.0316%	8
Total	62

Referral Sources:
Health Departments	13
0-3 Providers	16
Families	13
DCFS	0
Prevention Initiatives	3
Physicians	12
CFC Transfer	3
NICUs	2
Day Care Provider	0
Total	62

LIC #32:

Counties:	Referrals	Population	% of Ref. per Pop	Overall Rank
Fayette	25	21713	.1151%	1
Macoupin	34	49111	.0692%	3
Montgomery	14	30396	.0460%	5
Bond	5	18027	.0277%	10
Christian	9	35176	.0253%	11
Total	87

Referral Sources:
Health Departments	32
0-3 Providers	8
Families	18
DCFS	0
Prevention Initiatives	12
Physicians	11
CFC Transfer	2
NICUs	4
Day Care Provider	0
Total	87

IV. Council Business

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Two reports were disseminated to council members. Those reports included information about referrals reported by each individual Child and Family Connections office and intake statistics by region for fiscal year 2007. Also, a report giving information about active children with an IFSP and active cases in the intake process for CFC #20 was distributed to council members. Delreen Schmidt-Lenz, Social Emotional Consultant, gave a report about recent and upcoming parent events planned for CFC #20.

V. Trainings and Conferences:

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Child and Family Connections #20 will be sponsoring a training entitled “Practical Strategies for Promoting Effective Communication in Young Children”. The date for the training is Monday, March 17th, 10AM to 2PM. Lunch will be provided. Council members were reminded to check the EI training website for current information on future trainings.

VI. Speaker:

•	The speaker for this month’s meeting was Tammy Utz who works with the Effingham Unit #40 Even Start grant. Tammy gave details about how the district implements the grant and encouraged council members to refer families to the program.

VII. Adjournment:

•	Next meeting is Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lone Star Steakhouse in Effingham.

Your attendance is important.

LIC/PROVIDER MEETING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

I. Welcome and Introductions

II. September Meeting Minutes were read and approved.

III. Child & Family Connections' Report:

Child and Family Connections #20 Referrals
September - October 2007

TOTAL REFERRALS: 251

LIC #38:

Counties:	Referrals	Population	% of Ref. per Pop	Overall Rank
Clay:	4	14122	.028%	10
Crawford:	9	19898	.045%	8
Jasper	8	10020	..080%	5
Effingham	29	34264	..084%	3
Lawrence	6	15930	.038%	9
Richland	16	15798	.101%	1
Total	72

Referral Sources:
Health Departments	18
0-3 Providers	20
Families	4
DCFS	0
Prevention Initiatives	5
Physicians	15
CFC Transfer	4
NICUs	6
Day Care Provider	0
Total	72

LIC #32:

Counties:	Referrals	Population	% of Ref. per Pop	Overall Rank
Fayette	18	21713	.083%	4
Macoupin	29	49111	.059%	6
Montgomery	16	30396	.53%	7
Bond	18	18027	.100%	2
Christian	8	35176	.023%	11
Total	89

Referral Sources:
Health Departments	31
0-3 Providers	7
Families	17
DCFS	0
Prevention Initiatives	13
Physicians	14
CFC Transfer	0
NICUs	6
Day Care Provider	1
Total	89

IV. Council Business

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Delreen Schmidt-Lenz, Social Emotional Consultant, gave council members an update of parent support group activities that were held in the months of September and October. Debbie LeCrone, LIC Coordinator, gave an overview and update of the work being done with Transition Agreements with the School Districts and Special Education Cooperatives within the CFC #20 service area.

Also, a report was given to council members about current and upcoming Public Awareness activities. Colleen Cunningham, DHS Bureau staff, reported to members regarding the Early Intervention Rule 500 and details about the State Early Intervention Council.

V. Trainings and Conferences:

•	Maria Matticks, with the Early Intervention Training program gave information on the on-line Service Coordinator training and upcoming screening tools trainings.

VI. Speaker:

•	Leigh Milward, with the Illinois Technical Assistance and Monitoring gave an overview of the Early Intervention Monitoring Program. She also included Early Intervention Providers information about the monitoring process, anticipated changes and useful tools for preparing for a review.

VII. Adjournment:

•	The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at the Lone Star Steakhouse in Effingham.

Your attendance is important.

LIC/PROVIDER MEETING MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 11, 2007

I. Welcome and Introductions

II. March Meeting Minutes were read and approved.

III. Child & Family Connections' Report:

Child and Family Connections #20 Referrals
May - August 2007

TOTAL REFERRALS: 251

LIC #38:

Counties:	Referrals	Population	% of Ref. per Pop
Clay:	15	14122	.106%
Crawford:	16	19898	.080%
Jasper	10	10020	.100%
Effingham	39	34264	.114%
Lawrence	11	15930	.069%
Richland	17	15798	.107%
Total	108

Referral Sources:
Health Departments	30
0-3 Providers	25
Families	18
DCFS	1
Prevention Initiatives	8
Physicians	17
CFC Transfer	8
NICUs	1
Day Care Provider	-
Total	108

LIC #32:

Counties:	Referrals	Population	% of Ref. per Pop
Fayette	36	21713	.166%
Macoupin	46	49111	.094%
Montgomery	33	30396	.109%
Bond	20	18027	.111%
Christian	8	35176	.023%
Total	143

Referral Sources:
Health Departments	44
0-3 Providers	8
Families	29
DCFS	1
Prevention Initiatives	7
Physicians	28
CFC Transfer	13
NICUs	13
Day Care Provider	-
Total	143

IV. Council Business

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Debbie LeCrone, Council Coordinator, gave council members background information about Early Intervention and Local Interagency Councils. System updates were given to members which included CFC #20 using the rating scale for child outcomes measures and FY’07 accomplishments. The Child Find Screening Year-end Report for FY’07 was disseminated to council members. A report of recent public awareness activities was shared with members present. Also, an update on CFC #20 Social/Emotional activities was given to council members.

V. Trainings and Conferences:

•	Sharing a Vision Conference, Springfield - October 17-19, 2007
•	Child Outcomes trainings will be scheduled for providers.

VI. Speaker:

•	Michelle Schnepper, a parent whose daughter is receiving Early Intervention services, shared her story. Michelle also shared information about organ donation because of her daughter's recent experience with a heart transplant.

VII. Adjournment:

•	The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at the Lone Star Steakhouse in Effingham.

Your attendance is important.

LIC/PROVIDER MEETING MINUTES

MAY 8, 2007

Present:

Name:		Agency:
Information Not Available		Information Not Available

I. Welcome and Introductions

II. March Meeting Minutes were read and approved.

III. How to refer: Phone 888-459-5437, ext. 101

IV. Child & Family Connections' Report:

Child and Family Connections #20 Referrals
March - April 2007

TOTAL REFERRALS: 154

LIC #38:

Counties:	Referrals	Population	% of Ref. per Pop
Clay:	7	14122	.0637%
Crawford:	13	19898	.0553%
Jasper	6	10020	.1896%
Effingham	25	34264	.0759%
Lawrence	8	15930	.0439%
Richland	6	15798	.0886%
Total	65

Referral Sources:
Health Departments	12
0-3 Providers	27
Families	12
DCFS	-
Prevention Initiatives	2
Physicians	9
CFC Transfer	-
NICUs	3
Day Care Provider	-
Total	65

LIC #32:

Counties:	Referrals	Population	% of Ref. per Pop
Fayette	16	21713	.0783%
Macoupin	28	49111	.0549%
Montgomery	18	30396	.0362%
Bond	20	18027	.1109%
Christian	17	35176	.0455%
Total	89

Referral Sources:
Health Departments	24
0-3 Providers	7
Families	21
DCFS	-
Prevention Initiatives	6
Physicians	27
CFC Transfer	1
NICUs	3
Day Care Provider	-
Total	89

V. Council Business

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The March 16, 2007 lead agency report was distributed to council members. Pete Niccum, CFC Program Manager, gave a brief update on the upcoming changes to the CFC procedure manual. Debbie LeCrone gave providers updates on the upcoming provider monitoring which will begin on July 1. Information regarding the new procedures for provider background checks was given to council members. All instruction and details for the background checks can be found on the Provider Connections website: www.wiu.edu/providerconnections. The social/emotional update which included information about recent parent and family events was given by Delreen Schmidt-Lenz.

VI. Trainings and Conferences:

•	June 13 EI Regional Conference, Effingham
•	June 26 Behavioral Therapy Training, Effingham
•	Oct. 17-19 Sharing a Vision, Springfield

VII. Speaker:

•	Beth Poytner with Kids Hope United gave an overview of the programs that her agency can offer to students and families.

VIII. Adjournment:

•	The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at the Lone Star Steakhouse in Effingham. (NOTE THE CHANGE IN MEETING LOCATION!) An e-mail meeting reminder and agenda will be sent prior to the meeting.

Your attendance is important.

LIC/PROVIDER MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 13, 2007

Present:

Name:		Agency:
Information Not Available		Information Not Available

I. Welcome and Introductions

II. January Meeting Minutes were read and approved.

III. How to refer: Phone 888-459-5437, ext. 101

IV. Child & Family Connections' Report:

Child and Family Connections #20 Referrals
January - February 2007

TOTAL REFERRALS: 177

LIC #38:

Counties:	Referrals	Population	% of Ref. per Pop
Clay:	9	14122	.0637%
Crawford:	11	19898	.0553%
Jasper	19	10020	.1896%
Effingham	26	34264	.0759%
Lawrence	7	15930	.0439%
Richland	14	15798	.0886%
Total	86

Referral Sources:
Health Departments	18
0-3 Providers	27
Families	17
DCFS	1
Prevention Initiatives	8
Physicians	12
CFC Transfer	3
NICUs	0
Day Care Provider	0
Total	86

LIC #32:

Counties:</