PLACEMENT ALTERNATIVES COMMISSION 

The Placement Alternatives Commission, under the Department of Human Services, reviews the effectiveness of programs within its jurisdiction and evaluates requests to establish new residential children's programs in the county.

The commission consists of members from various government agencies, specialized fields of interest and the county citizenry that are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for three-year terms.  Terms are limited to two full consecutive terms.  (Job Description) (By-laws)

Commission meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 7:45 a.m. at 105 N. Spruce Street, Community Conference Room, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Members Appointment Expiration
Chair/Vice Chair , Liaison Commissioner    
Perry Boydstun, Department of Human Services, Liaison Department, 444-5537    
Leslie Eldridge, Private Citizen September 15, 2009 October 1, 2010
Patrick Adamscheck, Law Enforcement September 15, 2009 October 1, 2011
Josephine Serio, Special Education July 16, 2009 October 1, 2011
William Trujillo, Court November 2005 October 1, 2008
Rudy Presas, Division of Youth Services September 2006 October 1, 2011
VACANT, Consumer October 1, 2011
Frances McCardie, Private Citizen September 2003 October 1, 2009
Lisa Czelatdko, Private Citizen July 30, 2009 October 1, 2012
Joan Martin, Private Citizen November 2006 October 1, 2012
David Ervin, Private Citizen September 10, 2007 October 1, 2010
Carrie Hobaugh, DHS Representative  February 2005 October 1, 2009
Jill Bradley, Foster Homes September 2003 October 1, 2009
Davida Hoffman, Mental Health Center September 2006 October 1, 2009
VACANT, Public Health
VACANT, Probation
VACANT, Community Center Board
VACANT, Health Care Professional
VACANT, Attorney
Anna Lopez, Youth Education/Employment July 16, 2009 October 1, 2012
Gwendolyn Pascoe, Private Citizen December 11, 2006 October 1, 2010
VACANT, Consumer
VACANT, Residential Childcare Facility
Jennifer Dugan, Core Services/PSSF Admin. Asst.    Indefinite
Carrie Hobaugh, Proposal Review Liaison for Residential Program (Ex-Officio)   Indefinite

Office Location:
27 E. Vermijo Ave
Colorado Springs, CO
80903-2208

Telephone:
(719) 520-7276

FAX:
(719) 520-6397