California Mental Health Advocates for Children and Youth
2012 Conference: Save The Date
Making Policy and Politics Work
Doing What's Best for Children, Youth, and Families
Repeal, Reform, and Realignment
For the 32nd annual CMHACY Conference
Asilomar Conference Grounds - Pacific Grove - on the Monterey Peninsula
May 16–18, 2012
Pre-Conference May 15
Repeal of AB 3632 (now AB 114, moving service delivery from county mental health to local education entities) has raised concerns: Will new personnel be able to successfully address significant mental health issues? Will caregivers of children with severe emotional and behavioral problems be forced to give up their parental rights in order to receive services?
Reform mandated by the Katie A lawsuit settlement will require county mental health to expand Medi-Cal services to children and youth. How will this be accomplished in the midst of a budget crisis?
Realignment of many financial responsibilities from state to local county government will have immense impact on numerous populations. With competing needs, will funds identified and expected for children and youth be protected?
Critical decisions need to be guided by the core values of CMHACY and the Children's System of Care. Specifically, interagency collaboration needs to be a priority to support emerging partnerships between education, child welfare, and mental health.
In order to have influence we need to be informed. With influence we can make policies and politics work for children and youth.
For thirty-one years CMHACY has showcased state of the art program models and shared the most current information on the policies and politics that affect these programs. This conference consistently provides current, in-depth information, remaining strong in these challenging times - the 2011 attendance surpassed both 2010 and 2009.
Be informed. Enhance your influence. Come to CMHACY 2012.
Register for the conference through this website.
Additional info: registration@cmhacy.org or leave a question at
(707) 938-0559
Conference Registration Fees
Asilomar charges CMHACY a Fee for each person not lodging at Asilomar, our Registration Fee reflect this. (No Reg fee if under 18, but must be accompanied by an adult.)
| If you lodge at Asilomar (meals included). |
If you do Not lodge at Asilomar |
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| Pre-Conference and Conference Tues 3:00 – Fri Noon |
❏ $340 | ❏ $380 |
| Conference Only Wed 2:00 – Friday Noon |
❏ $290 | ❏ $320 |
2012 Conference: Call for Papers
We are looking for 90-minute workshops for presentation on Thursday, May 17, in areas including
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If you wish to present, please email the following information to Agenda@CMHACY.org by Dec 6, 2011:
- Your name, agency/organization, email, phone number
- The names and roles (not academic titles) of all presenters
- An outline of your presentation in outline format (I-A-1-a)
- The workshop title & a 50-word description for the agenda
- Objectives – specific skills and strategies participants will learn
- A brief bio for each presenter
- Target audience (family members, clinicians, administrators, etc)
Priority will be given to workshops that include authentic participation of youth, family, and community partners.
Registration for the conference (presenters are asked to register and pay registration fees) is done through this website.
Additional information at agenda@CMHACY.org or by leaving a question at (707) 938-0559
About CMHACY
CMHACY is a diverse association of citizens dedicated to advancing children's mental health services in California. Formed in 1980 by people who saw the need to focus attention on children's issues, CMHACY has grown into a large and broad-based coalition of persons deeply concerned with the mental health needs of California's vulnerable children and youth.
CMHACY is the only statewide voice for children's mental health in California.
CMHACY is a strong champion for children in the legislative and public policy arenas. We are frequently identified in legislation as an organization with whom policy makers should consult, and are increasingly included on task forces and work groups. Through public testimony, newsletters, position papers and an annual statewide conference, we strive to educate and influence decision makers affecting vulnerable children.
CMHACY is a tax exempt, non-profit, educational organization.
CMHACY is committed to...
a comprehensive mental health system that:
- promotes prevention an early intervention
- provides child-centered, family-focused services within a culturally relevant context
- emphasizes community-based co-location of services with other agencies (e.g. schools)
- serves children in the environment least restrictive to the child's needs
- includes a full continuum of care, with residential services within family proximity
- requires interagency collaboration and cooperation
- advocates for state-wide policy and standards for services (allowing for local flexibility and accountability)
- assures a public / private partnership at all levels
- is cost effective, fully funded, and accountable
- and assures entitlement of service to seriously emotionally disturbed children and youth.
The CMHACY network
CMHACY's diverse membership networks with key decision makers in legislative, administrative and judicial branches of government. We connect parent groups with state and nation advocates, mental health administrators with public policy makers, and service providers with exemplary program innovators. This allows CMHACY members access to crucial information about changes in the existing system, as well as significant trends for the future.
Membership in CMHACY
CMHACY's strength is the increasingly broad representation of its membership including parents, state and county mental health program staff, private service providers, mental health advisory board members, and representatives from the legislature, education, social services, juvenile justice, and other children's advocacy groups. In fact, all persons interested in mental health services for children and youth in California are invited to join.
The CMHACY board meets throughout the year to develop policy positions and assure CMHACY representation at legislative and administrative hearings as well as on carious task forces. It consists of nine members elected at the annual conference to three-year terms. A nominating committee strives to achieve a consistent mixture of new and old representation and recommends candidates for election to the board that reflect various CMHACY constituencies.
Membership in CMHACY for one year is included in the annual conference registration. If unable to make this years conference, you can join or pay your yearly membership dues for just $25
