Children's Services Division
A Subdivision of the Behavioral Health Division
View the 2026 Children's Services Legislative Priorities
Policy Specialist: Emma Sharp
Emma is working as a Children’s Policy Specialist in the Behavioral Health Division. Specific target areas include IBHS and school-based mental health, as well as legislative and advocacy efforts for youth mental health initiatives. She earned her bachelor’s degree in International Studies from Mount St. Mary’s University.

2026 Children's Services Committee Meeting Schedule
2026 Children's Residential Meeting Schedule
- January 22
- April 23
- July 23
- October 22
2026 Children's School-Based Meeting Schedule
- January 22
- April 23
- July 23
- October 22
2026 IBHS Work Group Meeting Schedule
- January 8
- March 12
- May 7
- July 9
- September 10
- November 19
Children's Services Division Posts

Clinically AI Presents "Behavioral Health at an Inflection Point: AI, Risk, and Reinvention" Oct. 13
By Sharon Militello
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September 29, 2026
RCPA Partner Clinically AI Presents "Behavioral Health at an Inflection Point: AI, Risk, and Reinvention" Oct. 13






