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Board of Directors

Please fill out this application with as much information as possible. Press the submit button when finished. If you would rather print off the application and mail it to us, click here.

Name, address and telephone number of individual applying for consideration to serve as regional Family Support Specialist with the Idaho Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health.

Name:
Address:
City:
State:
ZIP:
Telephone:
Fax:
Social Security Number:

Are you the parent of a child or children with mental, emotional or behavioral disorder?

Yes No

Are you a family member of a child or children with mental, emotional or behavioral disorder?

Yes No

Please indicate any special attributes you possess that would enhance the diversity and efficiency of the Idaho Federation Board of Directors.

Are you currently a member of the Idaho Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health, Inc.?

Yes No Not Sure

Please tell us something about yourself and how you think your involvement on the Board of Directors would help strengthen the organization. Be sure to include any information on your past history of experience, volunteer or board participation.

Focus on those past or present experiences that you think we should consider in making our decision for the slate of officers. We are looking for people who support the Idaho Federation, are family friendly, and are accessible and open to dialogue with all parents, individuals and families, regardless of age, race or culture. We are also interested in peoples who are assertive and willing to get involved, and committed to improving services for families who have children with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders. Feel free to use additional paper if necessary.

Please describe how well you think you will be able to carry out important activities such as fund-raising, advocacy, public speaking, attending Board Meetings on a regular basis and participating in Federation work.

Please provide an assessment of your ability and experience in the following:

Ability to engage in fund-raising activities:

Yes

Unknown

Willingness to advocate in a variety of settings:

Yes

Unknown

Ability to deal effectively with organizational problem solving:

Yes

Unknown

Ability to develop and influence policy:

Yes