Bob will give updates as needed and may invite others who are involved with these issues. Ralph Summers noted that July would be a good time to get another update on these issues. May meeting could included an agenda item for clarification discussion. Norm Miller noted that it would be interesting to see data on the first appointment that follows up the assessment. Kathryn Ross also asked how the initial request for services was being monitored.
Advisory committees are analogous to local advisory groups.
They are also involved in issues around coordination and service delivery. A committee of Ceres staff which are advisory, and 10 community members make decisions on projects to be funded. Sixteen organizations have been awarded CIF funds. Dave Cutler asked if the proposals had to have an impact on utilization or are they taking dollars away from other programs. Supporting families and health improvement are two major investments by these proposals.