HHSC: Policy Council for Children and Families

The Policy Council for Children and Families works to improve the coordination, quality, efficiency and outcomes of services provided to children with disabilities and their families through the state's health, education and human services systems. The council produces a biennial report with recommendations to the executive Commissioner of HHSC and the Texas Legislature. The council includes family members of children with special health care needs and representatives of community, faith, business and other organizations. Members Chris Masey, Chair Family Representative Austin Margaret McLean, MSN, Vice-Chair Family Representative Dallas Lisa Brodie Family Representative Deer Park Sara Daugherty-Pineda, MSN Community Services Representative, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Coppell Nicole Dilts, PhD Family Representative San Angelo Cynthia Guiton Family Representative Missouri City Julie Ivey-Hatz, PhD, LSSP Mental Health Expert Represe