Thriving Families CA (TFC) Committees
Thriving Families CA (TFC) Volunteers 2024-25 Public Policy Committee (Updated 1/30/2025): The Public Policy committee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on legislation introduced within a legislative year, as well as taking positions on the state budget. The Thriving Families CA (TFC) Public Policy Committee and Thriving Families CA (TFC) staff review each piece of legislation and decide whether or not part or the entire bill could have an effect on subsidized child care, Alternative Payment Programs, low-income families, child care centers, CalWORKs, non-profits, business issues such as independent contractor issues, licensing, children, etc. If a bill is identified with an impact, the Thriving Families CA (TFC) board and public policy committee are asked to review the bill. Once reviewed and based on the approved policy principles a decision will be made for Thriving Families CA (TFC) to either support, oppose or remain neutral on a bill. Click here to see the most current bills we are tracking. Members: Phillip Warner (Co-Chair), Children’s Council San Francisco; Teri Sedrick (Co-Chair), North Coast Opportunities (Co-Chair); Regina Del Mundo, 4Cs of Alameda County; Erica Ramos, 4Cs of San Mateo County; Ingrid Little John, Katherine DeLoach, BANANAS; Fernando Segura, Central Valley Children’s Services Network; Kerry Venegas, Changing Tides Family Services, Adonai Mack, Jenise Fahrni, Jennifer Johnson, Child Action, Inc.; Beth Chiaro, Juliet Terry, Child Care Resource Center; Jolie Buberl, Rick Richardson; Child Development Associates; Lisette Warth, Stuart Orlinsky, Child Development Resources Ventura; Alan Wong and Alexander Maykowski, Children’s Council San Francisco; Sandra Herrera-Gonzalez and Talia Jacobsen Children’s Home Society of California; Zoe Taylor, Community Resources for Children; Justin Blakely and Mauro Camara, Crystal Stairs, Inc.; Joie Owen, Valley Oak Children's Services; Jessica Kranz, Go Kids; Mona Shirk, Hively; Ana Sanchez, Chance McNair and Maribel De Los Santos, Kern County Office of Education; Jody Stamps, Marin Child Care Council; Jeanne Fridolfs, Napa County Office of Education; Candy Meade, Options for Learning; Christina Acosta, Pomona Unified School District; Kirsten Krause, Solano Family and Children’s Services; Tanya Vega, Stanislaus County Office of Education; La Vera Smith and Lupe Castillo, Supportive Services, Inc.; Karen Marlatt, Valley Oak Children’s Services; Courtney Baltiyskyy, YMCA of San Diego County The vast majority of the committee and subcommittee work is done via conference call and email. The members also have the opportunity if available to come to Sacramento wherein Thriving Families California staff will connect you with meetings to educate legislators and/or testify at hearings. Finance Committee: Thriving Families CA (TFC) Finance Committee reviews all financial statements and accounts on a routine basis, assures the fiscal integrity of Thriving Families CA (TFC), Assists in development of the annual budget and evaluates requests for major expenditures and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors. Members: Beth Chiaro (Chair), Child Care Resource Center; Mike Michelon, Del Norte Child Care Council; Michelle Graham, Children's Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County; Karen Marlatt, Valley Oak Children's Services; Rick Richardson, Child Development Associates, Inc. Membership Committee: Thriving Families CA (TFC) Membership Committee will support the continued development of securing member benefits. Additionally, this committee will help develop and identify the trainings, best practices and materials needing to be put together to help our agencies. Members: Jeanne Fridolfs (Chair), Napa County Office of Education; Tina Barna, Catalyst Community; Karen Marlatt, Valley Oak Children's Services; Gabrielle DeHoff, Family Resource & Referral Center of San Joaquin County; Jessica Kranz, Go Kids, Inc.; Mika Buchanan, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Nominating Committee It is the responsibility of the committee to secure Board candidates for the ballot and present a slate of qualified, acceptable candidates to the board for approval and to the membership for a vote. Members: Teri Sedrick, North Coast Opportunities (Chair), LaVera Smith, Supportive Services, Inc. 2025 Conference Committee The Conference Committee is responsible for planning and implementing the Annual Conference. The committee ensures that the program will reflect the goals of Thriving Families CA (TFC) and The Network and contributes to the overall dynamics and success of the conference. The Committee presents ideas and establishes timelines and agendas. The Committee coordinates conference committee activities, establishing a high level of communication between and among the committee, the association coordinator and others. Members: We are currently gathering names of those interested in participating on the 2025 Joint Conference Committee. Please let us know if you have an interest. Thriving Families CA (TFC) Staff The R&R Network Staff |
