How To Start A Local KYSAFF Chapter

• Criteria For Local Chapters
  
• Apply To Be A Local Chapter Of KYSAFF
  
• The Approval Process
  
• Ideas for Starting a Self-Advocacy Group
  
• Membership Dues for Local Chapters
  

Chapter Approval Process

Apply to KYSAFF
Self-Advocacy group applies to KYSAFF by completing the KYSAFF Local Chapter Application form.

Receive Approval
Self-Advocacy group receives written approval from the KYSAFF Board to be a Local Chapter.

Get Tax ID Numbers
Local Chapter receives KYSAFF Federal and State tax ID numbers.

Board of Directors
Local Chapter, if it is the only Chapter in region, appoints a self-advocate to be member of KYSAFF Board of Directors. If the Local Chapter is in a region with other Local Chapter(s), the Local Chapter will work with the other Local Chapter(s) to appoint a self-advocate to be a member of the KYSAFF Board of Directors.

Follow Principles
Local Chapter adheres to the principles set forth by the KYSAFF organization.