State Agency Links

• State Department of Education (SDE)
• Department of Children and Families (DCF)
• Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS)

Public Relations

• Marketing Committee
• Marketing Tools
• Funding Opportunities
• CYSA website

Advocacy

• Advocacy Committee
• Lobbying
• State legislator briefings
• CYSA sponsored legislation

Technical Assistance

• Grant writing and reporting
• Best practices
• E-mail updates and information
• Employment postings online

Regional Network Meetings

• Seven regions to serve all of Connecticut
• Forum to address regional initiatives
• Regional representatives

Timely Communication

• Information regarding state and national issues, legislation and funding opportunities

Professional Development

• Training Committee
• New Director orientation
• Administrative Core Unit (ACU)
• Annual conference
• Quarterly membership trainings
• Director assessment project

Committee Representation

• Child & Family Advocate Network (CFAN)
• After School Alliance
• Underage Drinking Coalition