Parent Advisory Council

We are inviting applications from parents who have a strong interest in working in partnership with the Prevention and Reunification Staff at the Arkansas Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to strengthen families so children may stay safely at home. We are seeking parents who have previous involvement in the child welfare system with a case that has been closed a minimum of 8 – 12 months and/or who have prior experiences using community-based prevention services. Parents in recovery from drugs/alcohol should have completed a treatment program/been in recovery at least 12 months prior to applying.

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* 1. Contact Information

Name

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Preferred Contact Method (check all that apply)

Call

Text

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* 3. Please list contact information for a reference from child welfare or community based service provider.

Name:

Telephone Number:

Email:

Organization:

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* 4. After reviewing the Parent Advisory Council member description, please tell us why you are interested in becoming a council member.

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* 5. Please share any experiences that you have had with the child welfare system, services you received or child welfare intervention or prevention services in which you participated.

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* 6. If you have any work, volunteer experience, education or training you have that would support the work outlined in the member description, please share below. (Not a requirement but helpful)

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* 7. If COVID conditions allow, are you able to attend three in-person meetings annually in Little Rock or another city outside of your home location? (All travel expenses, meals, lodging, and child-care costs will be paid.)

Yes

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* 8. Do you have any special travel requirements? (Please note that COVID-19 protocols will be followed)

Yes

If Yes, please describe.

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* 9. Are you able to participate in virtual and in-person meetings? (Types of meetings could include special projects, orientation, and speaking opportunities)

Yes

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* 10. What other support would you need to be able to participate in the Council? (Time, Accomodations, etc.) If none, leave blank.

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* 11. Please describe any other experience or knowledge you have that you believe will be beneficial in this role or anything else you would like to share or ask us.