Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
DCFS reports ASL interpretation contracts and proposes rule cleanups for foster youth driving and educational leave
Summary
Department of Human Services staff told the committee that Communications Plus and Arkansas Spanish Interpreters provide ASL and language services (federally funded), and DCFS presented rule cleanups to clarify a driving/insurance reimbursement program for transitional youth and to align educational leave policy with department-level policy.
Department of Human Services and Division of Children and Family Services staff presented two informational items and rule cleanups to the committee.
Kristen Harper, an assistant director with DCFS, said Communications Plus is the contracted provider for ASL interpretation services used by DCFS clients; those services are funded by the Social Services Block Grant and are available 24/7. Sarah Lynham, chief counsel at DHS, said…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
