GOVERNANCE

Parents may participate in the establishment of policies and procedures that govern CHILD, Inc. programs. Opportunities include:

1. CHILD, Inc. Board of Directors


Government, community, and parent representatives meet four times per year to establish and/or revise policies on program management, finances, personnel, and operations. Parent representatives are elected each spring to serve two-year terms.

2. CHILD, Inc. Policy Council


Consisting of elected parents from all facilities, the Policy Council meets monthly to review finances, approve the hiring and/or firing of staff, plan agency activities, and address the concerns of parents. Elections are held in October for one-year terms.

3. Program Service Committees


The Early Childhood Development Committee, the Health and Nutrition Committee, and the Family and Community Partnerships Committee each provide parents with opportunities to work with the mangement staff to establish new services or improve existing ones.