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GCSS Committees and Goals




Caregivers Committee

Projects 2007 - 2008

  • Goal 1:  Increase resources for family caregivers through partnership with others.
  • Goal 2:  Partner with AARP and other organizations around issues facing grandparents caring for their grandchildren.
  • Goal 3:  Work to permanently fund Lifespan Respite programs.
  • Goal 4:  Facilitate distribution and implementation of “Caregivers Count Too” Toolkit.


Elder Abuse Committee

Projects 2007 - 2008

  • Goal 1:  Continue Financial Abuse work.
  • Goal 2:  Continue and expand Everyday Heroes effort.
  • Goal 3:  Advocate for public guardianship efforts throughout the state.


Future of Acute and Long Term Care (FLTC) Committee [Full Commission]

Projects 2007 - 2008

  • Goal 1: Continue and expand FLTC Project.


Legislative Committee

Projects 2007 - 2008

  • Goal 1: Be aware, responsive, proactive and effective in advocacy for the Commission’s priorities.


Mental Health Committee

Projects 2007 - 2008

  • Goal 1:  Sponsor/facilitate Suicide Awareness and Intervention Programs.
  • Goal 2:  Increase community awareness.
  • Goal 3:  Monitor DHS mental health reorganization including State Hospital.
  • Goal 4:  Set funding aside to fund specific elements of SB 781.
  • Goal 5:  Increase education about where to find existing resources.


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Page updated: September 22, 2007

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