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packet/guidelines, and a resource guide ofvoluntary agencies. Attendees will learn abouthow and why this group was formed, theachievements thus far, and plans for the future. Itis believed that this initiative could easily bereplicated and benefit youth and families inregions outside the Hudson Valley.Presenter:Debra Bonnerwith, Deputy Commissioner,Services, Dutchess County DSSIntrastate Child SupportEnforcement IssuesIntrastate enforcement of child support presents alot of challenges, and dealing with multiplejusrisdictions can be complicated. This sessionwill cover best practices for working witheveryone involved in the process.Presenter:Kevin Boyle, Acting Deputy Commissioner andDirector, OTDA – Center for Child Well-BeingCase Law Update on CPS andPermanency Issues for January 2012to July 2012(1.5 CLEs pending)Hear the critical details on new case law in childwelfare covering Abuse, Neglect, Dispositions,and Permanency Hearings.Presenter:Margaret Burt, Esq., Counsel to the NYPWASuccessful Approaches that AchievePermanent HousingThis is an open discussion with local districtsabout the challenges of finding appropriatetemporary and permanent housing for homelessconsumers.Presenters:Terri Torchio, Director of EconomicIndependence, Orange County DSSLydia Mowry, Director of Program Integrity,Orange County DSSMaking Better Use of CCTA &Managing the Child Care Block GrantThis session will focus on the operational side ofusing the Child Care Time and Attendance(CCTA) system for the management of the childcare subsidy program. Our presenters will focuson technology changes that have been made inphase II of CCTA and the plan for enhancementsto CCTA in phase III. Monroe County willpresent their management / monitoring of theCCBG.Presenters:Renee L. Rider, Assistant Commissioner,Division of Child Care Services, OCFSRhonda Duffney, Acting Director, Child CareSubsidy Program, Division of Child CareServices, OCFSRobert Franklin, Deputy Commissioner,Monroe County DHS10:30 AMCoffee Break11:00 AM - 12:15 PMConcurrent SessionsReorganizing Staff Roles &Functions: Round TwoCommissioners Only RoundtableAt our first roundtable, Commissioners delvedinto dozens of DSS organizational charts andexamined "what is" and "what ifs." Nowcommissioners are coming back for more. Hearhow districts utilize specific positions in differentways, as well as how administrators are beingassigned a variety of functions that used to beorganized along other lines. Join in conversationson how these role changes are affecting localoperations and what commissioners hope toaccomplish from new efforts to reorganize.Presenters:Bette Osborne, Commissioner, ChenangoCounty DSSRandy Hall, Commissioner, Rensselaer CountyDSSTuesday ■ July 107