Legislature(1997 - 1998)
12/17/1997 01:00 PM House MSC
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MISCELLANEOUS MEETING
December 17, 1997
1:00 p.m.
COMMITTEE CALENDAR
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE DIVISION OF FAMILY AND YOUTH SERVICES
TAPE(S)
97-1, SIDES A&B
97-2, SIDES A&B
LEGISLATORS PRESENT
Representative Mark Hodgins
Representative Joe Green
Representative Ethan Berkowitz
Representative John Cowdery
Representative Joe Ryan
Representative Fred Dyson
Representative Allen Kemplen
Representative Eric Croft
Representative Jeannette James
Representative Brian Porter
Representative Con Bunde
Senator Johnny Ellis
WITNESSES:
Karen Perdue, Commissioner, Department of Health & Social
Services
Russ Webb, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Health & Social
Services
Helena Whitstine(ph), Foster Parent; Palmer, Alaska
Debbie Nelson(ph), Foster Parent
Cindy Houser(ph), Foster Parent; Soldotna, Alaska
Sabra Gagnon, Foster Parent; Soldotna, Alaska
Susan Wibker, Assistant Attorney General, Human Services Section,
Department of Law
Karen Hoyt, Guardian Ad Litem
Dr. Les Nyman, Charter North, Central Peninsula Counseling;
Kenai, Alaska
Suzette Graham, Foster Parent; Kenai, Alaska
Tammy Keech(ph), Foster Parent
Karen Leonard(ph)
Yolanda Beaumont(ph)
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION
Discussion regarding the problems and concerns with the Division
of Family & Youth Services and foster care. There was also
discussion regarding the possible solutions.
NOTE:
The meeting was recorded. A copy of the tape(s) may be obtained
by contacting the House Records Office at 130 Seward Street,
Suite 211, Juneau, Alaska 99801-1182, (907) 465-2214, and after
adjournment of the second session of the Twenty-first Alaska
State Legislature, in the Legislative Reference Library.
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