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:

Child & Family Services
​Community Support

​Community Support
Financial Management

Human Resources

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:


​Liaisons:

Jennifer Owens, RBR Alliance, Inc.​
Brittnee Smith, Bona Vista Programs, Inc. 

​Katy Stafford-Cunningham, INARF
Heather de Jong, INARF

Child & Family Services Section Meeting Dates:

• February 17, 2022 (10 AM - Noon)​​​
• ​May 19, 2022 (10 AM - Noon)​​​
• August 18, 2022 (10 AM - Noon)
• November 17, 2022 (10 AM - Noon)​​​

*Note: Dates may change based on the Interagency Coordinating Council 2022 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:



​Liaison:

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

Phillip Parnell, INARF
​Katy Stafford-Cunningham, INARF

Community Supports Section Meeting Dates:​​​

• January 20, 2022 (10 AM - Noon)
• April 21, 2022 (10 AM - Noon)
• July 21, 2022 (10 AM-Noon)
• October 20, 2022 (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:

• January 20, 2022 (12:30-2:30 PM)
• April 21, 2022 (12:30-2:30 PM)
• July 21, 2022 (12:30-2:30 PM)
• October 20, 2022 (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:

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

​Barb Young, INARF
Brooke Brown, INARF

Financial Management Section Meeting Dates:

• February 10, 2022 (10 AM-Noon)
• May 12, 2022 (10 AM-Noon)
• August 11, 2022 (10 AM-Noon)
• November 10, 2022 (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:

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

Brooke Brown, INARF
Barb Young, INARF

Human Resources Section Meeting Dates:

• February 10, 2022 (12:30-2:30 PM)
• May 12, 2022 (12:30-2:30 PM)
• August 11, 2022 (12:30-2:30 PM)
• November 10, 2022 (12:30-2:30 PM)

View previous Human Resources meeting presentations.