1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 11:12 a.m. – a quorum was present.
2.  Approval of Minutes: The motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the August 1, 2023 meeting. Carried Unanimously.
3. Correspondence: No correspondence.
4. Public Comment: No public comment.
5. Comments / Information from Agencies:
   • ​​Probation / Juvenile Hall: 17 youth - 12 youth on Coastal Valley side. Needing to hire several positions due to promotions;  Marguerite Harris will be retiring at the end of the year.
   • County Office of Education: Loma Vista – 75 students enrolled.  The mobile kitchen is now able to be operational with students.  Loma received Gold recognition for their PBIS program implementation; other locations received Silver.  They continue to work with Cuesta College on allowing dual enrollment and enrichment programs for their students.  Need to hire a Mental Health Therapist and Behavioral Specialist. There is an upcoming training for District Administrators of their SARB process.
6. Behavioral Health
   • ​​Star Graber is now the Director of Behavioral Health; Frank Warren is the Deputy Director .
   • They have 2 vacant therapist positions;
   • Currently working a youth services gap analysis; hoping to strengthen Crisis situations
   • Partnering with Child Welfare for some training DDP (Didactic Developmental Psychotherapy), and Neuro Feedback as a new treatment modality..
   • Youth Substance Treatment is currently working with approximately 50 youth

Presentation:    “Child Advocacy Center” – Lisa Fraser, Center for Family Strengthening

• Background on the Center for Family Strengthening and associated entities was shared

• PEI funds provided funds for the Parent Connection
• Promatores – Mental Health interpretation in the clinics for Latinos
• The Link in Atascadero

• The “Child Advocacy Center”

• The Center does not yet have a physical location; that is being worked on by DA Dan Dow.
• There are 2 Spanish-speaking advocates that participate as part of the CAIT team in interviewing children after a SART exam. They walk families through the process, and follow up in a non-dramatic, “user friendly” way.

Committee / Commissioner Reports:

• Children’s Services Network
  • There was a lot of discussion on the Brown Act.
  • The County is going for a $3.6 Mil Continuum of Care grant through HUD
  • The County is applying for a Youth Homelessness grant also through HUD

Upcoming Agenda(s): Potential topics for future presentations were discussed.

Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 12:46 p.m.