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Community Care Program Advisory Committee

CCPAC

Persons appointed to the Committee shall be appointed on, but not limited to, their own and their agency’s experience with the program, geographic representation, and willingness to serve.

The Director shall appoint members to the Committee to represent provider, advocacy, policy research, and other constituencies committed to the delivery of high-quality home and community-based services to older adults.

Representatives shall be appointed to ensure representation from community care providers, including, but not limited to:

  • Adult Day Service Providers
  • In-Home Service Providers
  • Care Coordination and Care Management Units
  • Emergency Home Response Providers
  • Statewide Trade or Labor Unions that represent home care aides and direct care staff
  • Area Agencies on Aging
  • Adults over age 60
  • Membership organizations representing older adults
  • Other organizational entities, providers of care, or individuals with demonstrated interest and expertise in the field of home and community care, as determined by the Director.

Meetings

All meetings: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

February 11, 2026
WebEx


April 7, 2026
In-Person Only


June 17, 2026
WebEx


August 11, 2026
WebEx


October 21, 2026
In-Person - TBC


December 16, 2026
WebEx

Members

Co-Chairs

  • Becky Dragoo
  • Theresa Collins - INH

60+ Representative

  • Peter Valessares

AAA

  • Yolanda Curry
  • Shana Holmes

ADS

  • Laura Altenbaumer
  • Mattie Bryant
  • Erica Collins
  • Sagar Kumar

CCU

  • Natasha Belli
  • Richard Juarez
  • Amber Knox

EHRS

  • Aaron Fortenbacher
  • Stephanie Garrigan
  • John Magee

INH

  • Sherry Barter-Hamlin
  • Ella Grays
  • Joanne Glenn
  • Lasun James
  • Robert Spaulding
  • Tammy Tenton

Labor Union

  • Jackie Rodriguez

Other

  • Marla Fronczak - Advocacy Organization
  • Lori Hendren - Membership Organization
  • Yvette Lyles - Housing Provider
  • Marta Pereya - Membership Organization

AAA - Area Agency on Aging

ADS - Adult Day Service

CCU - Care Coordination Unit

EHRS - Emergency Home Response System

INH - In-Home Care Provider

MCO - Managed Care Organization

Other - Membership Organization, Housing Provider & Advocacy Organization

60+ - Older Adult Citizen