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.
Margaret McLean, MSN, Chair
Family Representative
DallasMartha Aguilar
Advocacy Organization Representative
AustinLisa Brodie
Family Representative
Deer ParkSara Daugherty-Pineda, MSN
Community Services Representative
Coppell
Nicole Dilts, PhD
Family Representative
San Angelo
Julie Ivey-Hatz, PhD, LSSP
Mental Health Expert Representative
China Spring
Lisa Gore
Family Representative
Tulia
Mary Klentzman
Faith-based Representative
Plan