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About, Brief History Community Children's Councils  |
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Community Children's
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The Community Children's Councils (CCCs) were created in the
Felix Implementation Plan as one of the key partnerships in
the development of a full array of services to special needs
children and their families. Full participation of families
is a high priority for the CCCs. They are led by parent and
professional co-chairs and include representation from public
and private child serving agencies, private providers and
other community There are 17 CCCs in Hawaii (8 on Oahu, 4 on Maui, 4 on Hawaii Island, 1 on Kauai) who usually meet once a month. Parent support groups, workshops, and informational meetings on pertinent subjects are common activities locally. Conferences and special events are offered throughout the year.
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members such as recreational services, businesses, churches,
and others.