Children's Cabinet public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Children's Cabinet
The board received presentations on trauma-informed interventions and early childhood supports. Executive Director Dr. Melanie Washington announced her departure and the need to inform the incoming governor of the board's importance. No votes were taken as a quorum was not present to approve previous minutes.
- September 12, 2023 minutes not approved due to lack of quorum
Children's Cabinet
The board reviewed subcommittee reports on family stability, behavioral health, and early childhood education. No formal votes were taken as a quorum was not present. Members discussed recommendations for state funding and Medicaid program expansions.
- Tabled approval of minutes (no quorum)
Children's Cabinet
The Children's Cabinet will meet to approve LCTF grant awards. The board will also receive updates on the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and legislative priorities from state agencies.
- LCTF Grant Awards Review and Approval
- Dolly Parton Imagination Library update
- Legislative priorities from the Department of Education
- Legislative priorities from the LDH
- Legislative priorities from OJJ and the Dept of Children & Family Services
The Children's Cabinet approved the funding recommendations for the Louisiana Children’s Trust Fund (LCTF) grant awards. Members also reviewed legislative priorities for education, health, juvenile justice, and family services. The board discussed a foster care placement crisis and the expansion of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
- Approved minutes of the February 14, 2023 meeting
- Approved LCTF Grant Review funding recommendations
Children's Cabinet
The board approved a motion to hold subcommittee meetings during the regular CCAB meetings. Members received updates on childcare funding, upcoming youth summits, and a legislative overview of bills affecting children and education.
- Approved minutes as presented
- Approved motion to hold subcommittee meetings during CCAB meetings
- Approved motion to extend meeting by 10 minutes
Children's Cabinet
The Children's Cabinet will meet to review the 'No Wrong Door' integrated case management approach and LCTF comfort boxes. The board will also discuss the Children Cabinet Initiative.
- Integrated Case Management: No Wrong Door presentation by DCFS Secretary Terri Ricks
- LCTF Comfort Boxes presentation by LCTF Director Tamara Jones
- Children Cabinet Initiative discussion led by Director Dr. Melanie Washington
The meeting consisted of reports and presentations regarding youth development and social services. No formal votes were taken as a quorum was not present to approve previous minutes.
- Approval of minutes: Not decided (quorum not present)