The purpose of the SPWG is to advise the OAC on funding priorities, policy development, the planning cycle, evaluation design and plans, and any other issues of concern to the SPWG related to the Children and Youth Fund, or the responsibilities of the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families (DCYF) or other departments receiving monies from the Fund. Pursuant to City Charter Section 16.108-1, the Children, Youth and Their Families Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC) created a Service Provider Working Group (SPWG).

The SPWG shall include members who are service providers who currently receive funding from DCYF, service providers who have never received funding from DCYF but currently provide services for children and youth, and service providers who have received funding from DCYF in the past and who currently provide services for children and youth.

SPWG Leadership

  • Madison Holland, SPWG Executive Director

  • Frederique Clermont, SPWG Chair

  • Denny David, Advisory Board

  • Kevin Hickey, Advisory Board


Schedule and Location

The SPWG meets every fourth Wednesday of the month, 10:00 AM -11:30 AM. All meetings will be held virtually for the foreseeable future. If you would like to join, please contact the SPWG Administrator.

Contact & Website

To contact SPWG, please email info@spwg.org.