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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Community First Services and Supports Development and Implementation Council

(CFSS Implementation Council)

Address

540 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN
55101


Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Department of Human Services (DHS)

ENABLING LEGISLATION
256B.85
Enabled: 07-01-2013
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Cara Benson
(651) 431-3533
  • CHAIR
Membership

 

A majority of members are participants with disabilities, elderly participants, and their representatives.

Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $0.00
  • Other Compensation:

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - no
Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary

The commissioner shall consult and collaborate with the council. 

ACTIVITY SUMMARY


Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: Meetings are held on a quarterly basis for approximately 2-3 hours.
Meeting Frequency: The Council provides input on Community First Services and Supports. In general, topics the Council will discuss include how the service will work similar to the Personal Care Assistance program and how it will be different.

Meetings are held at:
540 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN or 444 Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN.


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours:
Total Appropriations:
Appropriations Description:
Fiscal Year Expenses:

Expenses Description:

Open Positions (0)
No Open Positions
No applicants found.
No pending appointments found.
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
ACTION
Direct Appointments
Staff - Contact
Staff
Cara Benson
Term ends in 52 days
11/03/2021
Current Members (24)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Advocate
Advocate #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Tricia Brisbine
Filled
01/10/2023
Advocate #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Justin Page
Filled
01/08/2024
County Assessor / Case Manager
County Assessor / Case Manager - #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Darin McClain
Filled
01/08/2024
County Assessor / Case Manager - #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Jane Aldrich
Filled
10/10/2023
Fiscal Support Entity/Financial Management Services
Fiscal Support Entity/Financial Management Services - #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Tory Merhar
Filled
01/10/2023
Fiscal Support Entity/Financial Management Services - #2
Commissioner of Human Services
JENNIFER DRGANC @gmail.com
Filled
01/08/2024
Individual Education Program (IEP) / School
IEP Representative
Commissioner of Human Services
Julie Neururer
Filled
01/08/2024
Managed Care Organization Representative
MCO Representative #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Susan McGeehan
Filled
01/08/2024
MCO Representative #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Mrs Maureen Melgaard-Schneider
Filled
01/10/2023
Person Receiving Services or Family Member
Person Receiving Services or Family Member - #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Kellie Schmidt
Filled
01/08/2024
Person Receiving Services or Family Member - #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Kelsey Kostohryz
Filled
01/08/2024
Person Receiving Services or Family Member - #3
Commissioner of Human Services
XONG VANG
Filled
01/08/2024
Person Receiving Services or Family Member - #4
Commissioner of Human Services
Ms Dena Belisle
Filled
01/08/2024
Person Receiving Services or Family Member - #5
Commissioner of Human Services
Mr. Clyde Swenson
Filled
01/10/2023
Person Receiving Services or Family Member - #6
Commissioner of Human Services
Jennifer Onsum
Filled
01/10/2023
Person Receiving Services or Family Member - #7
Commissioner of Human Services
Jody Van Ness
Filled
01/10/2023
Person Receiving Services or Family Member - #8
Commissioner of Human Services
Kathleen Karsko
Filled
01/10/2023
Person Receiving Services or Family Member - #9
Commissioner of Human Services
Michele Willert
Filled
01/10/2023
Person Receiving Services or Family Member - #10
Commissioner of Human Services
Michele Kyler
Filled
01/10/2023
Person Receiving Services or Family Member - #11
Commissioner of Human Services
Lana Barskiy
Filled
01/10/2023
Person Receiving Services or Family Member - #12
Commissioner of Human Services
Marie Olson
Filled
01/08/2024
Person Receiving Services or Family Member - #13
Commissioner of Human Services
Raghav Singh
Filled
01/10/2023
Personal Care Assistance Agency Representative
PCA Rep. #1
Commissioner of Human Services
Molly Montana
Filled
01/08/2024
PCA Rep. #2
Commissioner of Human Services
Mr Abdiwadi Husen
Filled
01/10/2023
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