1. Family Care Councils Making a Difference Together
Family Café Presentation Friday, June 16, 2017

2. 15 Family Care Councils Supporting Floridians

3. In 1993, the Florida Legislature passed legislation to establish an all volunteer Family Care Council (FCC) to be located in each service area of the Agency for Persons Disabilities (APD) in Chapter , F.S.
Each of the 15 FCCs are made up of Governor appointed members. The membership consisting of:
Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Parents
Guardians
Siblings
Grandparents

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5. Florida Statue Chapter 393.502
“The purpose of the local family care councils shall be to advise the agency, to develop a plan for the delivery of family support services within the local area, and to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of services and support provided under the plan.

6. The primary functions of the local family care councils shall be to:
Assist in providing information and outreach to families.
Review the effectiveness of service programs and make recommendations with respect to program implementation.

7. Florida Statue Chapter 393.502
Advise the agency with respect to policy issues relevant to the community and family support system in the local area.
Meet and share information with other local family care councils. “

8. Our Mission
The mission of the Family Care Councils is to advocate, educate, and empower individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, partnering with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), to bring quality services to individuals for dignity and choice.

9. Family Care Council & Families
Everyone needs to believe:
That everyone has something to offer
Individuals and families are a driving force
in Self-Determination and Choices for the future
That success comes from working together

10. Future State of Affairs
The Family Care Councils will continue to work with the Florida Legislature to fully fund APD’s Wait List
Share with potential foster families the joys of raising a child with special needs
Continue to help individuals with disabilities to become fully included in their community
Working in collaboration with a variety of stakeholders and agencies

11. WE WANT YOU! To Be A Part of the Council’s Driving Force
“ONE MESSAGE WITH MANY VOICES”
The dream of self sufficiency for independence for everyone.
With proper supports both families and individuals with DD can thrive and achieve their dreams.
FCC's are there to advocate for, educate and assist individuals with developmental disabilities and their families

12. Why you should JOIN
your local FCC NOW

13. To Get Involved FAMILY CARE COUNCIL CHAIR TODAY!
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AREA
FAMILY CARE COUNCIL CHAIR TODAY!
Mary Smith, Chairperson
Patricia Houghland, Vice Chairperson