System of Care Advisory Council

Background

Senate Bill 1 (2019) established the Governor's System of Care Advisory Council. Senate Bill 4 (2021) authorized the council to appoint an executive director and make recommendations on state agency budgets.

The council acts as a central, impartial forum for statewide policy development, funding strategy recommendations and planning. The council's goal is to improve the effectiveness and efficacy of child-serving state agencies and the continuum of care that provides services to youth (ages 0-25).

Learn more about Oregon's System of Care

Membership

The council is looking for 2 new members for the 25-person council:

A representative of county mental health services
A youth who has intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental illness, or current or past involvement with the child welfare or juvenile justice systems

To learn more about the council or one of its subcommittees, please email Anna Williams.

Learn how to apply

Council and Subcommittee Meetings

Unless noted, all meetings are open to the public.

If you'd like to formally join a subcommittee, please express your interest here.
To view older meetings, see the council's meeting archive.
To learn more, please email Christy Hudson.

The full council meets 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month.

The following subcommittees and work groups inform the work of the council.

Youth Council

This committee incorporates youth voice into the system of care. Financial compensation is available for eligible youth. Please reach out to me if you have any questions about this!
Every other Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Legislative Committee:

This committee provides recommendation on legislative concepts for the system of care.
Third Wednesdays of the month, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Executive Committee:

This committee provides leadership and guidance to the overall work of the Council.
Third Tuesday of the month, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Data Committee:

This committee is charged with oversight for the SOC Data Dashboard, and outcomes of strategic plan implementation.
Second Tuesday of the month, 2 to 3 p.m.

Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) Committee:

This committee directs and guides the Council's commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Second Friday of the month, 8 to 9:30 a.m.

State Agency Standing Committee:

This committee convenes state agencies for system of care implementation and coordinates response to barriers identified by local systems of care.
Fourth Wednesday of the month, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Grants Committee:

This committee directs funding granted to support local system of care implementation.
Last Monday of each month, 11 a.m. to noon

Respite

This workgroup is prioritizing and advancing recommendations identified in the Youth Respite Report.
Third Tuesday of the month, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Please email christy.j.hudson@oha.oregon for meeting information.

Next Meetings

Recent Meetings

Council Documents

URL
CCO Care Coordination Factsheet
SOCAC Council Bylaws
SOCAC Member & Staff Biographies
SOCAC Membership Roster
SOCAC Orientation Guide Updates coming Fall 2025
SOCAC Orientation Guide in Spanish Actualizaciones próximamente en el otoño de 2025
SOCAC Youth Council Application Process
Travel Claim Form

Get Involved

Are you a young person, family member, caregiver or provider with experience in the System of Care? We need your voice. There are lots of ways to get involved.

Share your story, idea, question or solution. Email statewide.soc@oha.oregon.gov.
Provide public comment at a SOCAC meeting.
Consider applying to the council or joining a subcommittee meeting.

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