MEDIA ADVISORY                                                               FURTHER INFORMATION:
April 10, 2000                                                                                                                                         Patricia Harris-Morehead at (615) 313-4707

EDITORS: Public Chapter 442 (the "Sunshine Law") enacted by the 88th General Assembly requires public notice of meetings of all government bodies whose action can affect public policy. Listed below is a schedule of the meetings, special seminars, or workshops sponsored by DHS during the month of April.

DATE	TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
April 13	7:00 a.m.	Governor's Committee on Child CareRegular scheduled meeting of 14-member committee that includes legislators and representatives from the state departments of Human Services; Education; Finance & Administration; and Labor & Workforce Development.	Legislative Plaza Suite 12/14 Nashville, TN
April 13	9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.	State Rehabilitation Council Purpose: To review the Division of Rehabilitation Services' responsibilities under Title I, relating to the extent, eligibility and effectiveness of services, in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998.	Holiday Inn 2227 Old Fort Parkway Murfreesboro, TN
April 13	8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Tennessee Child Care Facilities Corporation (TCCFC) Board of Directors Purpose: To discuss the mission of the Board and the Tennessee Child Care Facilities Loan Program.	Citizens Plaza Building 400 Deaderick Street 3rd Floor Nashville, TN
April 15	9:00 a.m. – 12:30 midday	Tennessee Child Care Facilities Corporation (TCCFC) Small Business Seminar that focuses on Personal Issues: hiring, interviewing, management, wage/hour, and labor issues. Registration Fee: $30 (Advance) Pre-registration is required to participate in this seminar and the fee is non-refundable. For more information, call 1-888-413-CCFC	Memphis Technical Assistance & Resource Center 555 Beale Street Memphis, Tennessee
April 29	9:00 a.m. – 12:30 midday	Tennessee Child Care Facilities Corporation (TCCFC) Small Business Seminar that focuses on Building design, renovation, construction, and loan packaging. Registration Fee: $30 (Advance) Pre-registration is required to participate in this seminar and the fee is non-refundable. For more information, call 1-888-413-CCFC	Memphis Technical Assistance & Resource Center 555 Beale Street Memphis, Tennessee

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings should contact the Department of Human Services to discuss any auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate such participation. Contact may be in person, by writing, or by telephone, and should be made as soon as possible prior to the scheduled meeting date to allow time for the department to provide such aid or service.