The 2013 Critical Issues Symposium was held on November 14, 2013 at Charterhouse School in Richmond, Virginia on the UMFS campus.
VCOPPA prepared a set of presentations and panels that provided updates and in-depth analysis of public policy issues currently affecting child and family services. The modules and associated materials are listed below.
- Critical Budget Issues for the 2014 General Assembly – Joe Flores, Legislative Fiscal Analyst for the Virginia Senate Finance Committee discussed the state’s current financial picture and offered a preview of the 2014 General Assembly.
- It’s A New World: Virginia’s Behavioral Health Services Administrator Contract Rollout with Magellan
- Brian L. Smock, National Director, Behavioral Health Public Sector Networks, Magellan Health
- Ajah L. Mills, Field Provider Network Director, Magellan of Virginia
- James E. Forrester, Magellan Health
- DOWNLOAD: Magellan Presentation
- An Update on Issues from the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)
- Sandra Brown, Manager, Behavioral Health Services, DMAS
- Elizabeth Smith, Program Analyst, Division of Integrated Care and Behavioral Health Services, DMAS
- Kristin L. Burhop, Integrated Care Program Advisor, DMAS
- DOWNLOAD: DMAS CCC Presentation
- Update on Activities of the CSA State Executive Council and Other CSA Issues from a State and Local Perspective
- Susan Cumbia Clare, Executive Director, Virginia Office of Comprehensive Services
- Michael C. Farley, CEO, Elk Hill, SEC Private Provider Representative
- Greg Peters, President & CEO, UMFS, SEC Private Provider Representative
- Ann Lamanna, Clarke County CSA Coordinator
- DOWNLOAD: SEC Biennial Plan 2013-14
- A Preview of Child and Family Advocacy Issues / Legislative Priorities for 2014 – A panel of representatives from several child and family advocacy and service organizations shared their 2014 legislative priorities.
- Margaret Nimmo Crowe, Executive Director, Voices for Virginia’s Children
- Jennifer Fidura, Executive Director, Virginia Network of Private Providers
- William R. Frank, VACSB Public Policy Manager
- Christie Marra, Staff Attorney, Virginia Poverty Law Center
- Chris Spanos, VLSSE Legislative, Government and Public Affairs Counselor
- DOWNLOAD: VLSSE Legislative Agenda
- DOWNLOAD: VLSSE Agenda and Proposed Legislation
- 2013 State Election Post Mortem / Creation of VCOPPA Legislative Agenda for 2014 – Bill Elwood, VCOPPA Executive Director, and Steve Jurentkuff, VCOPPA Vice President and Government Affairs Chairman
- DOWNLOAD: 2013 Election Post Mortem (PowerPoint Slides PDF)
- DOWNLOAD: 2013 Election Initial Analysis (Document PDF)
- DOWNLOAD: 2013 Election Trends Analysis (Document PDF)
- DOWNLOAD: CSA Cuts Since 2009 (PowerPoint Slides PDF)
Thanks to all our presenters and panelists and to Charterhouse School and UMFS for hosting the Symposium!