S.T.A.R.T. & Family Care Council Joint Meet

On Monday I took part in the first joint meeting of the Citrus County Schools S.T.A.R.T. (Student Transition & Resource Team) & the Citrus Family Care Council.  These two groups work to help provides services and education for persons and families with physical, intellectual, emotional,behavioral and other learning disabilities.

I have such great respect for these volunteers, educators and advocates who come together and find answers and solutions to very challenging and often complex issues.  These volunteers are persons who often have personal reasons that motivate them.  The educators are people who see their work as a calling and advocate and teach these persons with disabilities to be an advocate for themselves.  I am in wonder of each of them.

START is an interagency collaboration group sponsored by the Citrus County Schools ESE Department and lead by Citrus ESE Specialists and Alternate Assessment Specialist, Karl Amundson. START provides parents and students with important information about agencies that support transition from student life to adult life. START includes parents, community organization, businesses, adult agencies, schools, school district staff, and anyone interested in assisting students and families with transition.

Citrus Family Care Council is now part of the Area 13 Florida Family Care Council (FCC).   FCC assists in providing information and outreach to self-advocates and families.  FCC reviews the effectiveness of the Developmental Disabilities Program and makes recommendations with respect to implementation. The FCC advises the Developmental Disabilities Program Administrators of the community and family support systems in their area. Local FCC groups meet and share information.

Follow this link to view the presentation give during the meeting: https://www.dropbox.com/s/eaj8ys4fxsecxpw/FCC_Presentation.pdf

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