Aman Punwani email & contact info

Chief of Budget Policy at Florida Department of Children and Families.

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Employing Organization

Florida Department of Children and Families

Team

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Decision makers at Florida Department of Children and Families

Brooke Bass
Assistant Secretary, Office of Child and Family Well-Being
Amanda Eileen VanLaningham
Assistant Secretary, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Chad Barrett
Budget, Finance & Accounting Director
Brian Abbondanza
Chief Information Security Officer

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Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Aman Punwani’s organization

Jun 5, 2025StrategicPlan

Board

Mental Health Council Of The Big Bend Strategic Plan

This document outlines the strategic plan for the Mental Health Council of the Big Bend, focused on assessing and addressing the mental health needs of the community. The plan employs a four-pronged strategy: Evaluate, Engage, Expand, and Educate, with an additional focus on elements of addiction. Its objective is to foster an evidence-based approach to identify needs and solutions for mental health and substance abuse, while coordinating stakeholders and leveraging resources to improve behavioral health services in Florida's Big Bend Region.

Apr 11, 2025BoardMeeting

Board

Commission On Mental Health And Substance Use Disorder Dual Diagnosis Treatment Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes

The meeting included an update from the Commission Chair regarding several legislative bills containing Commission recommendations, specifically Senate Bill 168 (The Tristan Murphy Act) concerning the creation of the Behavioral Health Data Repository, Senate Bill 1620, and House Bill 1439. Information was presented on the integrated continuum of behavioral health services for children and adolescents, covering topics such as community treatment teams and crisis stabilization units offered by Citrus Mental Health. Additionally, a presentation detailed the effectiveness of community-based Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) teams in supporting older adults with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, including recommendations for strengthening the statewide response.

Oct 22, 2025BoardMeeting

Board

Commission On Mental Health And Substance Use Disorder Funding Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes

The Funding Sub-Committee meeting included a Commission update noting future full commission meetings and discussions about forming a continuing work group. The FACT Team Update covered funding mechanisms and gaps, with commitments for follow-up data on unutilized funding and the total number of individuals served. A review was conducted regarding short-term residential treatment services and supportive housing assistance programs. Furthermore, the subcommittee discussed the federal impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Florida's Medicaid behavioral health programs, specifically directed payment programs. The group also reviewed legislative language in Senate Bill 1620 concerning a required report analyzing substance abuse and mental health services provided through publicly funded programs. The session concluded with public comment and closing remarks.

Oct 1, 2025BoardMeeting

Board

Commission On Mental Health And Substance Use Disorder Data Analysis Sub-Committee Meeting Minutes

The meeting included a Commission update detailing the timeline for the final report, with in-person meetings scheduled for November, January, and April 2026. A new consultant, Dr. Paul Stiles, specializing in legal and ethical aspects of integrated data initiatives, was introduced. Significant discussion focused on Northwest Regional Data Center (NWRDC) updates, including the status of the Project Manager search, confirmation that legislative funding officially begins October 1, 2025, and ongoing work regarding the Data Use Agreement and governance. An interim report, requiring an updated budget and project plan, is due December 1, 2025. The subcommittee thoroughly reviewed the proposed governance structure, which involves establishing a formal governance board, defining data ownership/stewardship, establishing a data sharing framework, and addressing privacy concerns, with the goal of creating a statewide comprehensive source of behavioral health data. A draft mission statement for the Data Repository will be produced by Commissioner Diaz de Arce.

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