...is a network consisting of parents and representatives of regional children's service agencies. A Parent Representative serves as Chairperson. Regional volunteer members include:

Parents
				Juvenile Services
Juvenile Court
				Public Schools
Public Health
				Human Service Organizations
Universities
				Legislators/Elected Officials
Law Enforcement
				County Social Services
Child Care
				Community Organizations

Membership in the Region V CSCC is available to anyone interested in children and families.

The Mission

The mission of the Region V CSCC is to "Plan and coordinate with parents, policy makers and service providers to increase public awareness/support, and through collaboration develop needed programs for children and families in Region V." Regional Children's Services Coordinating Committees were established by legislative action. The Region V CSCC accomplishes its mission by:

Due to limitations in resources, the need for collaborative efforts such as those provided by the Region V CSCC continues to grow.

Community Plan

The Region V CSCC community plan directs the "work" of the committee. Approximately 150 regional volunteers donated over 2,200 hours in the development of our comprehensive community plan for Children's Services. The plan has been designed to identify gaps in services and avoid duplication. Implementation of the community plan is done through the work of Region V CSCC committees and regional organizations.

Plan implementation is also accomplished by awarding financial support to programs and projects serving children and families throughout Region V. Funds distributed by the Region V CSCC must be used to address Community Plan goals and objectives.

Children's FaxNews

Our monthly newsletter, the Children's FaxNews, provides information on the activities of the Committee, regional children's workshops/trainings and opportunities to become involved with the Region V CSCC. The Children's FaxNews is received by over 700 members regionally. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please contact Becky Bakke at (701) 232-2452.

What and Where

The Region V CSCC includes Region V of North Dakota which is comprised of Cass, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Steele and Traill Counties. The Region V CSCC office is located at the Southeastern North Dakota Community Action Agency, 3233 South University Drive, Fargo, ND. For more information please contact Becky Bakke at (701) 232-2452.