Family First Prevention Services Advisory Committee Application

FFPS ADVISORY OVERVIEW

The FFPS Advisory Committee and its subcommittees are tasked with monitoring and advising on implementation of the Family First Prevention Services (FFPS) Program to achieve California’s vision for prevention:

The FFPS Advisory ensures that state and local implementation reflects lived expertise and community voice and is in alignment with California’s Five-Year State Prevention Plan, state FFPS guidance, and other statewide prevention efforts.

FFPS ADVISORY DESCRIPTIONS

FFPS ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Click here to learn more

Meets Quarterly, 3rd month, 3rd Friday, 11:00AM-2:00PM (Next Meeting: March 21, 2025)

COMMUNITY PATHWAY ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Click here to learn more

Meets Bi-Monthly (every other), 2nd Friday, 10:00AM-12:00PM (Next Meeting: February 14, 2025)

ROLE OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS

--> Members are expected to act as a conduit for sharing information back and forth between their counties, Comprehensive Prevention Planning (CPP) Teams, constituents in their sector, and/or Tribes and their respective (sub)committee to inform advisory activities.

--> Members are expected to participate in the decision-making and feedback process within the (sub)committee(s) by providing verbal and written input to materials developed, actively engaging in the discussion and content within (sub)committee meetings, and making additional recommendations based on needs.

--> Members are expected to participate in the development of materials including joining workgroups, sharing materials developed within respective county/CPP Team/Tribe, and providing written input/feedback.

FFPS ADVISORY MEMBER EXPECTATIONS & COMMITMENTS

--> All members are required to attend an orientation upon appointment.

--> Attend and participate in virtual committee meetings and any interim meetings, as planned.

--> Participate in other (sub)committee meetings as requested, up to and including co-chairing one of the subcommittees.

--> Members shall not have more than 25% of unexcused absences within a given calendar year. See excused absences below.

--> Members that do not meet the attendance requirements will be removed from their respective (sub)committee.

--> Excused absences: Excused absences include circumstances in which there is a personal or work emergency, or the member is sick. Excused absences will not count towards the attendance requirements above so long as they are communicated with the (sub)committee chairs and CFPIC within 3 business days of the meeting.

--> Understand the California’s Five-Year Prevention Plan (orientation will be provided).

--> Participate in the CalPrevents FFPS Advi