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Approved by motion on February 15, 2023

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1️⃣ Open the camera app on your smart device.
2️⃣ Point your device at the QR code above to scan it.
3️⃣ Click on the link that pops up on your smart device.
OR
🖱 Click on this link: https://linktr.ee/fcc4

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🖱 Click on this link to join Family Care Council Area 4's meeting room from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://www.gotomeet.me/FCCFlorida/area-4-family-care-council
OR
Dial-in using your phone ☎

📞 United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679

📞 United States: +1 (669) 224-3318

Access Code/Meeting ID: 202-458-941

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Contact Area 4
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Counties Served
Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. John

Meetings
Third Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM
Location
The Arc Jacksonville - Conference Room
1050 North Davis Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32209
(904) 355-0155

Council Contacts
Denise Torres, Chairperson
Area 4 Family Care Council
FCC04@statewidefcc.onmicrosoft.com
1-800-470-8101
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Leslie Richards, Regional Operations Manager
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
3631 Hodges Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: 904-992-2433

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Area 4 FCC: Serving Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. John counties

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Want to learn more about the Family Care Councils?  The below packet of information provides an overview of the FCCs, as well as shares some of the recent activities held throughout the state.
Source: https://www.fccflorida.org/contact.html

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Join the FCC Area 4 email distribution list

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Join the FCC Area 4 email distribution list

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1️⃣ Open the camera app on your smart device.
2️⃣ Point your device at the QR code above to scan it.
3️⃣ Click on the link that pops up on your smart device.
OR
🖱 Click on this link: https://bit.ly/FCC4email

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Source: https://www.fccflorida.org/area-4-fcc.html

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Information obtained from https://apd.myflorida.com/customers/application/

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Family Care Councils are active throughout the state of Florida.

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Family Care Councils are active throughout the state of Florida.

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Statewide contacts
Facebook
Twitter

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5 Elements of a Complete Application Packet

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5 Elements of a Complete Application Packet

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Download the Application

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5 Elements of a Complete Application (2)

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Family Care Councils are established by Section 393.502, Florida Statutes.

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Family Care Councils are established by Section 393.502, Florida Statutes.

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(1)  CREATION.-There shall be established and located within each service area of the agency a family care council.

(a)  Each local family care council shall consist of at least 10 and no more than 15 members recommended by a majority vote of the local family care council and appointed by the Governor.

(b)  At least three of the members of the council shall be individuals receiving or waiting to receive services from the agency. One such member shall be an individual who has been receiving services within the 4 years before the date of recommendation. The remainder of the council members shall be parents, grandparents, guardians, or siblings of individuals who have developmental disabilities and qualify for services pursuant to this chapter. For a grandparent to be a council member, the grandchild's parent or legal guardian must consent to the appointment and report the consent to the agency.

(c)  A person who is currently serving on another board or council of the agency may not be appointed to a local family care council.

(d)  Employees of the agency are not eligible to serve on a local family care council.

(e)  Persons related by consanguinity or affinity within the third degree shall not serve on the same local family care council at the same time.

(f)  A chair for the council shall be chosen by the council members to serve for 1 year. A person may serve no more than four 1-year terms as chair.

(a)  Council members shall be appointed for a 3-year term, except as provided in subsection (8), and may be reappointed to one additional term.

(b)  A member who has served two consecutive terms shall not be eligible to serve again until 12 months have elapsed since ending his or her service on the local council.

(c)  Upon expiration of a term or in the case of any other vacancy, the local council shall, by majority vote, recommend to the Governor for appointment a person for each vacancy.

(4)  COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.-The chair of the local family care council may appoint persons to serve on council committees. Such persons may include former members of the council and persons not eligible to serve on the council.

(a)  The agency, in consultation with the local councils, shall establish a training program for local family care council members. Each local area shall provide the training program when new persons are appointed to the local council and at other times as the secretary deems necessary.

(b)  The training shall assist the council members to understand the laws, rules, and policies applicable to their duties and responsibilities.

(c)  All persons appointed to a local council must complete this training within 90 days after their appointment. A person who fails to meet this requirement shall be considered to have resigned from the council.

(6)  MEETINGS.-Council members shall serve on a voluntary basis without payment for their services but shall be reimbursed for per diem and travel expenses as provided for in s. 112.061. The council shall meet at least six times per year.

(7)  PURPOSE.-The purpose of the local family care councils shall be to advise the agency, to develop a plan for the delivery of family support services within the local area, and to monitor the implementation and effectiveness of services and support provided under the plan. The primary functions of the local family care councils shall be to:

(a)  Assist in providing information and outreach to families.

(b)  Review the effectiveness of service programs and make recommendations with respect to program implementation.

(c)  Advise the agency with respect to policy issues relevant to the community and family support system in the local area.

(d)  Meet and share information with other local family care councils.

(8)  NEW COUNCILS.-When a local family care council is established for the first time in a local area, the Governor shall appoint the first four council members, who shall serve 3-year terms. These members shall submit to the Governor, within 90 days after their appointment, recommendations for at least six additional members, selected by majority vote.

(9)  FUNDING; FINANCIAL REVIEW.-The local family care council may apply for, receive, and accept grants, gifts, donations, bequests, and other payments from any public or private entity or person. Each local council is subject to an annual financial review by staff assigned by the agency. Each local council shall exercise care and prudence in the expenditure of funds. The local family care councils shall comply with state expenditure requirements.

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Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine

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(1)  CREATION.-There shall be established and located within each service area of the agency a family care council. (a)  Each local family care council shall consist of at least 10 and no more than 15 members recommended by a majority vote of the local family care council and appointed by the Governor.

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Area 2 Family Care Council - serving Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Jefferson, Franklin, Leon, Gadsden, Liberty, Gulf, Holmes, Washington, and Wakulla counties

Area 3 Family Care Council - serving Madison, Taylor, Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee, and Union counties

Area 4 Family Care Council- serving Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. John counties

Suncoast West Family Care Council﻿- serving Pasco and Pinellas counties﻿ - serving DeSoto, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota counties
Suncoast East Family Care Council

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Area 9 Family Care Council - serving Palm Beach county

Area 10 Family Care Council - serving Broward county

Area 11 Family Care Council - serving Dade and Monroe counties

Area 12 Family Care Councilserving Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie counties

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Counties Served
Madison, Taylor, Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee,
and Union

Meetings
Last Wednesday of each month at 10:30 AM.
Location
1621 NE Waldo Road, Building 1
APD Field Office 3 (Tacachale Campus)
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6061

Council Contacts
Betsy Hill, Council Representative
Area 3 Family Care Council
1-800-470-8101
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Leslie Richards, Regional Operations Manager
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
210 N. Palmetto Avenue, Suite 312
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 947-4026

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Area 3 FCC: Serving Madison, Taylor, Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee, and Union counties

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Counties Served
Flagler and Volusia

Meetings
Second Thursday of each month at 2:30 PM
Location
APD Field Office 12
210 N. Palmetto Avenue, Suite 312
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 947-4026

Council Contacts
Charlene Green, Chairperson
Area 12 Family Care Council
1-800-470-8101
Leslie Richards, Regional Operations Manager
Agency for Persons with Disabilities

210 N. Palmetto Avenue, Suite 312
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 947-4026

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Area 12 FCC: Serving Flagler and Volusia counties

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1. From the APD website, scroll down to "Application Download", roughly three-quarters down the page.
2. Click on DOC or PDF to download the application.  Available in English, Spanish, and Haitian on the website.

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Working in partnership with local communities and providers to ensure the safety and well-being the people we serve. APD Serves people diagnosed with developmental disabilities.

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Approved by motion on November 16, 2022

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Approved by motion on October 26, 2022

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Approved by motion on August 17, 2022