Health and Human Services Commission

Council on Children and Families

HHSC is seeking nominations for public representatives to serve on the Council on Children and Families. The council was established to help improve coordination of state services for children. The application deadline is Oct. 15.

Task Force for Children with Special Needs

HHSC is seeking nominations for public representatives to serve on the Task Force for Children with Special Needs. The task force was established to improve the coordination, quality and efficiency of services for children with special needs. The application deadline is Oct. 15.

Home and Community-Based Services Workforce Advisory Council

HHSC is soliciting nominations for the Home and Community-Based Services Workforce Advisory Council. The council will examine direct care workforce issues, including wages and benefits, turnover, recruitment, training and skill development, and retention of personal attendants. The application deadline is Oct. 22, 2009. [Workforce Advisory Council]

Gov. Perry Names Tom Suehs Executive Commissioner of Health and Human Services

Gov. Rick Perry has selected Thomas Suehs of Austin to be the next Texas health and human services executive commissioner. The appointment is effective Sept. 1. “I am confident that Tom will continue the trend of outstanding health and human services vision and expertise, and I am proud to welcome him to his new role as commissioner,” Perry said. [Tom Suehs]

Health Care Translators and Interpreters Committee

HHSC is accepting applications for membership on the Advisory Committee on Qualifications for Health Care Translators and Interpreters. The committee will help recommend qualifications and standards for health care translators and interpreters. Applications are due Oct. 7, 2009. [Advisory Committee] [Comité asesor]

Information for grandparents raising grandkids

HHSC has a new booklet about the benefits available to grandparents raising their grandchildren. The booklet is available at HHSC benefit offices throughout the state and can be downloaded and printed using your computer. [Grandparents Raising Grandchildren]

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You can report suspected waste, fraud or abuse in health and human services programs to the HHSC Office of Inspector General online or by calling 800-436-6184. You may also make a report to the Texas State Auditor’s Office by calling 800-TX-AUDIT.