Alabama

Vision for Supporting Families and the CoP in AL:

Supporting individuals and families with information on the integrated supports available in their community to facilitate service exploration, navigation, and connection.

This will be accomplished through CoP initiatives relating to feedback, input and direction from individuals and families as well as updating internal and external communication strategies.

Innovation/Focus Areas:

Revised person-centered planning process
Alabama Family Advisory Networks for regional feedback loops and stakeholder engagement

Supporting Links:

Team/State CoP Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alcommunityofpractice
Team/State DD Agency: https://mh.alabama.gov/division-of-developmental-disabilities/
Team/State DD Council Link: https://www.acdd.org/

CoP for Supporting Families AL Facilitator(s):

Felecia Blair
Mental Health Specialist II
Alabama Department of Mental Health-Division of Developmental Disabilities
felecia.blair@mh.alabama.gov

Darryle Powell
Executive Director
Developmental Disabilities Council
darryle.powell@mh.alabama.gov