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| Polk County Decategorization’s structure is comprised of a variety of committees that provide guidance, input, and help facilitate Decat's mission. |
| Executive Committee |
| The Executive Committee is comprised of key policy makers from Juvenile Court, DHS, and Polk County along with the chair of the Governance Board. They review and approve policy recommendations, annual plans, budgets and projects. This committee meets quarterly, or as needed, and is responsible for reviewing any funding decision appeals. |
| Governance Board |
| The Governance Board consists of 20 members. Members are representatives from Polk County Schools, the legal community, providers, United Way, AEA, Law Enforcement, Mental Health, Early Childhood, Juvenile Court, DHS, Polk County, and the community at large. This body provides direction and on going monitoring and oversight of Decat. Funding proposals are reviewed and decisions made regarding services and programs. The committee promotes a cooperative and collaborative planning process by involving representatives from key organizations. This committee meets monthly at DHS. |
| Providers' Advisory Committee |
| Any provider in Polk County who serves youth and receives either DHS, County, Juvenile Court or United Way funds is eligible to attend this meeting. This committee provides a forum for providers to present new proposal ideas and receive feedback. It also assists in the identification of gaps in services and helps in coordinating planning efforts. This committee meets the third Wednesday of every month at Children and Families of Iowa. The chair and vice-chair of this committee also serve on the Governance Board. |