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System of Care Advisory Council

Background

Senate Bill 1 (2019) established the Governor's System of Care Advisory Council. Senate Bill 4 (2021) authorized the council to appoint an executive director and make recommendations on state agency budgets.

The council acts as a central, impartial forum for statewide policy development, funding strategy recommendations and planning. The council's goal is to improve the effectiveness and efficacy of child-serving state agencies and the continuum of care that provides services to youth (ages 0-25).  

Learn more about Oregon's System of Care

Membership

The council is looking for 4 new members for the 25-person council:

  • A representative of a CCO which serves rural populations
  • A representative of an organization that advocates for families of youth 
  • A youth representative
  • A representative of organizations that advocate for youth

To learn more about joining the council or one of its subcommittees, please email Anna Williams.

Learn how to apply

Council and Subcommittee Meetings

Unless noted, all meetings are open to the public. 

The full council meets 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. ​

The following subcommittees and work groups inform the work of the council. 

Youth Council

  • This committee incorporates youth voice into the system of care.  Financial compensation is available for eligible youth. Please reach out to me if you have any questions about this!
  • Every other Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Legislative Committee:

  • This committee provides recommendation on legislative concepts for the system of care.
  • Meets first and third Wednesdays of the month, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Executive Committee:

  • This committee provides leadership and guidance to the overall work of the Council.
  • Third Tuesday of the month, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Data Committee:

  • This committee is charged with oversight for the SOC Data Dashboard, and outcomes of strategic plan implementation.
  • Second Tuesday of the month, 2 to 3 p.m.

Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Committee:

  • This committee directs and guides the Council's commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Second Friday of the month, 8 to 9:30 a.m.

State Agency Standing Committee:

  • This committee convenes state agencies for system of care implementation and coordinates response to barriers identified by local systems of care.
  • Fourth Wednesday of the month, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Grants Committee:

  • This committee directs funding granted to support local system of care implementation.
  • Last Monday of each month, 11 a.m. to noon​

Next Meetings

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Council Documents

  
Council bylaws
Council membership
Member biographies
SOCAC Youth Council Application Process
Travel Claim Form

Get Involved

Are you a young person, family member, caregiver or provider with experience in the System of Care?  We need your voice. There are lots of ways to get involved.

Keep Informed

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