JOIN ACHSA

ACHSA member agencies are nonprofit organizations contracted with DCFS, DMH, DYD, and/or Probation in L.A. County. 

ACHSA offers its members: 

Ability to influence policy 

  • Input into important discussions regarding existing and new programs and services in L.A. County with DCFS, DMH, DYD, and Probation

  • Participation in monthly Committee meetings for the purposes of exchanging information and identifying ACHSA advocacy issues

  • Opportunities to share systemic concerns with County Departments, Board of Supervisors offices, and other key stakeholders collectively as an Association on a regular basis

Access to information

  • Access to critical updates on mental health, child welfare, and juvenile justice policy issues through:

    • Biweekly newsletters

    • Member alerts

    • Committee participation

  • Advocacy and technical assistance related to service delivery and program/fiscal issues, as well as implementation monitoring and dispute resolution by ACHSA staff

  • Comprehensive, industry-specific salary and benefits data available through participation in ACHSA’s annual salary surveys

Peer support opportunities

  • Discussion of areas of common interest, sharing of best practices, and problem solving of operational issues with other member agencies through:

    • Committees

    • Ad hoc workgroups

    • Peer Support Groups for key agency staff and subject matter areas

  • Participation in regular forums for CEO/EDs to discuss and strategize ACHSA policy priorities

  • Inclusion in a supportive provider network

Membership inquiries can be sent to mailbox@achsa.net.