I N F O R M A T I O N
The Los Angeles County Service Planning Area 5 Council shall be a partnership with all aspects of our community; committed to identifying issues, concerns, needs and resources of children, youth and families, identifying and engaging all available community resources in developing specific plans that can best serve our community.
Vision Statement
The Antelope Valley Children's Planning Council is committed to creating a friendly and collaborative environment where public and private entities, and individuals can link resources, advocate for children, and families, through the development of a comprehensive service-delivery system that allows children and families to flourish.
Facts about the SPA 5 Council
The Service Planning Area 5 (West Region) council is a public/private community partnership that is designed to: 1) help bridge the gap between services and community needs and, 2) strengthen community capacity.
Demographic Information
SPA 5 Population Profile
SPA 5 2006 Scorecard
SPA 5 Cities Map
Workplan
SPA 5 2006-2007 Workplan
Rewards
The hard work and commitment of the council's elected members is all about coordinating and improving quality of services. The continuous discussion between the county and SPA council representatives is developing a promising collaboration.
Benchmarks and Milestones
| 1997 | The Service Planning Area 5 Interim Council is formed. |
| 1998 | Conveners are appointed by CPC. |
| October 1998 | The SPA 5 Interim Council hires a part time coordinator. |
| 1998 | 5A Committee is formed, the first among the councils. |
| 1998 | The SPA 5 Interim Council applies for certification by CPC. |
| May 1999 | The SPA 5 Interim Council completes its guidelines. |
| June 1999 | The SPA 5 Interim Council held its first election. |
| January 2000 | The first retreat to develop a plan of action occurs. |
| January 2000 | The workplan for year 2000-2001 is developed. |
| February 2000 | The SPA 5 Council is certified. |
| 2000 - 2001 | Neighborhood Service Centers develop a plan for county services at identified sites. |
| 2000 - 2001 | Child Care Committee and Health Insurance Enrollment Task Force have organized public forums/trainings. |
| 1999 – 2001 | The council participates in various survey and community-input events conducted by CPC, IOG and county departments. |
| February 2001 | The council joins Long-Term Family Self-Sufficiency Project 41. |
County Representatives to the SPA 5 Council
Department of Children and Family Services
Helen Maxwell
Richard Miyake
Department of Public Social Services
Bari Banks
Americo Garza
Department of Health Services
Farimah Fiali
Department of LA County Office of Education
Evelyn Moore
Department of LA County Public Library
Laura Frakes
Department of Mental Health
Patrice Grant
Karen Williams
Department of Probation
Paul Vinetz
Curtis McClendon
Conveners
Richard Pancost, Convener
Michi Okano, Co-Convener
Helen Maxwell, Co-Convener
List of Committees
Good Health Workgroup - Rochelle Cowart, Chair
Youth Advocacy Workgroup ~ DeVida Bell, Chair
Standing and Ad-Hoc Committees
Community Engagement Committee
Leadership & Membership Development Committee
Events Committee
Meetings Information
The SPA5 General Council Meetings are generally held on the third Thursday of every month from 3:00-5:00pm. Please call the SPA5 office more details.
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*The times and locations of committee meetings are subject to change. Please contact SPA5 office for updated information.
Meeting Agendas
General Council Meeting Agenda, January 18, 2007
General Council Meeting Agenda, November 16, 2006
General Council Agenda, October 19, 2006
Meeting Minutes
Executive Committee Meeting, December 5, 2006
Executive Committee Meeting, November 7, 2006
Executive Committee Meeting, October 5, 2006
General Council Meeting Minutes, November 16, 2006
General Council Meeting Minutes, October 19, 2006
General Council Meeting Minutes, August 17, 2006
Community Engagement Committee Minutes, December 13, 2006
Personal Growth
By participating in the SPA 5 Council, you can:
- Achieve personal growth and learn/improve leadership skills
- Gain knowledge about components of region-wide planning
- Access information about new programs/projects on the county level
- Form collaborations to increase your chances for funds
- Strengthen your standing in the professional community
Primary Contact
Karen Chien
SPA 5 Coordinator
Career Planning Center
13160 Mindanao Way
Suite 240
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: 310-309-6000 x215
Fax: 310-309-6032
Email:
kchien@cpc-spa5.org
Ileana Abreu
SPA 5 Community Organizer
Career Planning Center
13160 Mindanao Way
Suite 240
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Phone: 310-309-6000 x208
Fax: 310-309-6032
Email:
iabreu@cpc-spa5.org
Important Information
SPA 5 Newsletter:
English or
Spanish
Free COFI (Community Organizing & Family Issues) Workshop Starting February 2007
Leadership & Development Committee Meeting Dates
Community Engagement Committee Meeting Dates
Events Committee Meeting Dates
Workgroups and Committees (Coming soon!)
Convener Roles and Responsibilities
SPA 5 Guidelines 2004
Other important information coming soon!
Experience the satisfaction of helping children and their families with what they need most, when they need it most.
