INARF Professional Interest Sections

INARF’s Professional Interest Sections offer opportunities for members to stay informed on current industry related issues through educational presentations, experiential panel discussions, and connecting with peers through robust section discussion. Participation is offered face-to-face or via live streaming on a quarterly basis. All first quarter meetings will be offered virtually only. Section List Serves also allow for timely communications from INARF containing important information and updates to targeted audiences. The INARF Professional Interest Sections are:

Business & Industry  
Child & Family Services

​Community Support
Employment Supports

Financial Management
Human Resources

Business & Industry
The purpose of the Business & Industry Professional Interest Section is to provide a forum for information exchange on business planning, development, and social enterprise. All Business & Industry Section meetings will be held with the Certified Ability Indiana Organizations meetings. 

Co-Chair:


​​Liaisons:

Eric Geswein, RBR Alliance, Inc.​
Jeff Uhey, Child Adult Resource Services, Inc.
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Asher Weaver, INARF​
Brooke Brown​, INARF

Business & Industry Section Meeting Dates:​

• February 4, 2021 - Joint meeting with Employment Supports (12:30-2:30 PM)
• April 8, 2021 (10 AM-Noon)
• July 8, 2021 (10 AM-Noon)
• October 7, 2021 (10 AM-Noon)

​View previous Business & Industry meeting presentations.

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Child & Family Services
The purpose of the Child & Family Services Professional Interest Section is to address issues pertaining to First Steps, service coordination, Step Ahead, Healthy Families, CCDF, Head Start, clinical services and supported living.

Co-Chairs:



​Liaison:

Angie Heller, Benchmark Human Services
Jennifer Owens, RBR Alliance, Inc.​
Brittnee Smith, Bona Vista Programs, Inc. 

​Katy Stafford-Cunningham, INARF
Heather Newman, INARF

Child & Family Services Section Meeting Dates:

• March 19, 2021 (10 AM - Noon)​​​
• ​June 10, 2021 (10 AM - Noon)​​​
• August 19, 2021 (10 AM - Noon)​​​
• October 14, 2021 (10 AM - Noon)​​​

*Note: Dates may change based on the Interagency Coordinating Council 2021 meeting dates.

​View previous Child & Family Services meeting presentations.

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Community Supports
The purpose of the Community Supports Professional Interest Section is to address issues pertaining to supported living, habilitation, group homes, housing, respite, case management, and transportation.

Co-Chairs:



​Liaisons:

​Keith Digman, The Arc of Greater Boone County ​
Yolanda Kincaid, Carey Services, Inc.
Jacque Pulling, The Columbus Organization

​Sarah Chestnut, INARF
Phillip Parnell, INARF

Community Supports Section Meeting Dates:​​​

• January 6, 2021 (2-3 PM) - EVV Focused​
• February 4, 2021 (10 AM-Noon)
• February 16 & 17 (Times vary) - EVV Focused
  
• May 6, 2021 (10 AM-Noon)
• August 5, 2021 (10 AM-Noon)
• November 4, 2021 (10 AM-Noon)

View previous Community Supports meeting presentations.

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Employment Supports
The purpose of the Employment Supports Professional Interest Section is to address issues pertaining to IMPACT, supported employment, performance based placement, WIA, industrial services, enclaves, Ability Indiana, and transportation.

Co-Chairs:



Liaisons:

Brandi Hamilton, LifeDesigns, Inc.
Kathie Parks, Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.
Bruce Schnaith, Easterseals Crossroads

​Asher Weaver, INARF
Phillip Parnell, INARF

Employment Supports Section Meeting Dates:

• February 5, 2021 - Joint meeting with Business & Industry (12:30-2:30 PM)
• May 6, 2021 (12:30-2:30 PM)
• August 5, 2021 (12:30-2:30 PM)
• November 4, 2021 (12:30-2:30 PM)

View previous Employment Supports meeting presentations.

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Financial Management
The purpose of the Financial Management Professional Interest Section is to address issues relative to rate setting, auditing, tracking, technology and funding methodology.

Co-Chairs:



​Liaisons:

Tom Franke, Developmental Services, Inc.
Bobbie Harsh, Residential CRF, Inc.
Kay Louth, Jay-Randolph Developmental Services, Inc.

​Barb Young, INARF
Brooke Brown, INARF

Financial Management Section Meeting Dates:

• February 11, 2021 (10 AM-Noon)
• May 13, 2021 (10 AM-Noon)
• August 12, 2021 (10 AM-Noon)
• November 11, 2021 (10 AM-Noon)

View previous Financial Management meeting presentations.

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Human Resources
The purpose of the Human Resources Professional Interest Section is to learn and share information related to human resource related issues.

Co-Chairs:



​Liaisons:

LaDonna Everroad, Sycamore Services, Inc.
Angie Goens, LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.
Kelley Troutman, Kaiser Home Support Services

Brooke Brown, INARF
Barb Young, INARF

Human Resources Section Meeting Dates:

• February 11, 2021 (12:30-2:30 PM)
• May 13, 2021 (12:30-2:30 PM)
• August 12, 2021 (12:30-2:30 PM)
• November 11, 2021 (12:30-2:30 PM)

View previous Human Resources meeting presentations.