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FCC Telephone
1-800-470-8101
FCC Creation and Appointment
In 1993 the Florida State Legislature established the Family
Care Council (Section
393.502).
The Family care Council (FCC) advises the Agency for Persons with
Disabilities (APD) on the needs of self-advocates and their
families.
FCC Primary
Functions
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Assist in providing information and outreach to
self-advocates and families.
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Review the
effectiveness of the Developmental Disabilities Program and make
recommendations with respect to implementation.
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Advise the Developmental Disabilities Program
administrators on the community and family support systems in their
area.
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Meet and share information.
The Council may have up to fifteen
(15) members appointed by the Governor. At least three of the
members must be self-advocates and the remaining membership are family or
guardians of qualified consumers.
Please consider being a part of this very important united voice of
families and self-advocates in our state.
How FCC's are Formed
There are 14
Areas (including 1 Region) in the state of Florida to administer services
through the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) to qualified
individuals.
at the Local
Level:
It is the goal of local FCC's to be active in their specific Area
/Region and work closely with Agency for Persons with Disabilities
(APD) administrators in representing individuals and their
families.
In addition to supporting continued funding, the State FCC's are
actively involved in representing the individuals and their families at
state meetings researching and reviewing program improvements and
changes.
at the State
Level:
The Councils work closely together representing individuals with
developmental disabilities and their families as a united voice.
Through the Family Care Council Florida (FCCF), chairpersons meet
bi-monthly for education and to share information.
Many Family Care Council (FCC) and Family Care Council Florida
(FCCF) members are on various committees, initiatives, and task forces
throughout the state.
Get on the Mailing
List:
For
more information about the FCC contact your local chairperson and
get on their mailing list. This is your avenue within the
Developmental Disabilities Program to have a voice and be informed.
Take advantage of it!
Florida Statute 393-502
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