Fall Hsac meeting

1. ABCD Health Service Advisory Committee (HSAC)

2.  Agri-Business Child Development founded in
1946.
 Child Care Agency dedicated to serving eligible
children in rural New York State.
 13 Centers throughout New York.
 Early Head Start (6 weeks -3), Migrant and
Seasonal Head Start (6 weeks – 5) and Head
Start (3-5).
 Governed by Federally developed Head Start
Program Performance Standards and Parent
Run Policy Council and Policy Committee.

3. Mission Statement
 The mission of Agri-
Business Child
Development is to
support New York State
agriculture by providing
comprehensive early
childhood education to
the children of eligible
families.
Vision Statement
 Agri-Business Child
Development is a
nationally recognized
leader in providing
quality comprehensive
early education services.

4.  Established at the
center and/or
regional levels.
 Organized group of
staff, parents and
community partners
from each ABCD
center or region.
Dept. o f
Health and
Human Services
Office of
Head Start
East Coast Migrant Head Start
Agri-Business Child DevelopmentAgri-Business Child Development

5. “Our mission is to provide guidance in
integrating national health standards into
local programs that assure uniformity and
continuity and minimize health disparities
among families and children. We promote
and advocate for culturally relevant health
care by linking efforts with community
partners and providers.”

6.  We are committed to excellence in services
 We are committed to the provision of stable and
uninterrupted services that support children and
families
 We are committed to respect for cultural diversity
 We are committed to educate providers / agencies
and families, and to serve as liaison to public
resources.
 We are committed to the promotion of safe, caring
and nurturing child care environments.
 We are committed to providing broad-based
representation of the different elements of health.

7.  Staff from each center, such as
Health and Disabilities
Coordinators, Education
Coordinators, and Center
Directors.
 Community Partners drawn
from the local communities,
including representatives from
local departments of health,
medical /dental providers,
nutritionists, and Early
Intervention providers.
 Parents from each center.

8.  To fulfill the Head Start requirement.
 To allow community partners and parents the opportunity to
participate in the ABCD agency decision making process,
with regard to health, nutrition, disabilities and mental
health policies and practices.
 To allow center staff, community partners and parents the
opportunity to come together and discuss pertinent issues
affecting the health of those living in their communities, and
strategize to address concerns.

9.  Parents are recruited
for participation
through center level
parent committees.
 Community
Representatives are
recruited annually.

10.  Parent and Community Representatives will
initially serve for one year.
 If a member so chooses, he/she may serve
indefinitely, after the initial year.
 Should a member decide to no longer
participate, he/she may recruit a new
member to take his/her place.
 Meetings are scheduled two times annually
(Spring and Fall).

11.  Attend HSAC Meetings.
 Share current health related information.
 Assist with the development, review, and
committee-level approval of ABCD health,
nutrition, mental health and disabilities
policies and practices, before final approval
by ABCD Policy Committee and Council.

12. Some of the
policies and
procedures HSAC
will provide insight
and approval on are:
 Program Planning
 Self Assessment
 Health related policies,
such as illness exclusion
 Oral health
 Nutrition
 Disabilities and Mental
Health
 Strategies to improve
community
partnerships

13.  There will be 2 meetings per year.
 Sub committees will be developed for issues
that come up within the group.
 Everyone has an equal vote.

14.  New members of HSAC will receive individualized
training at the center level, prior to meetings, as well as
an annual refresher training for those who choose
renew their membership.

15.  Introductions
 Review Minutes from last meeting
 Information Sharing by Community Partners
 Reports on Current Health Topics
 Review of Head Start Information Memorandum (IM)
 Review of Head Start Program Information (PI)
 Discuss Head Start Policy and/or Procedure
 Schedule Next Meeting

16.  Share information about the services you /
your agency offer to children and families.
 Collaborate with other health professionals in
your area.
 Become part of the planning, operation and
evaluation process for your local ABCD
center.

17. Congratulations andWelcome!