Developing Trusting Partnerships and Collaborating to Strengthen Families
Developing Trusting Partnerships and Collaborating to Strengthen Families
Interested in community-based partnerships that strengthen families? Curious about what other jurisdictions are doing to build lines of collaboration and trust? Watch “Developing Trusting Partnerships and Collaborating to Strengthen Families” with your whole team to hear about effective approaches in New Hampshire, Florida, and Maryland, as well as an overview of the FRIENDS Collective Impact collaboration framework.
The “Developing Trusting Partnerships and Collaborating to Strengthen Families” archived webinar brings real-world examples of effective partnerships to life, with a focus on what community partners need to build trust and collaboration with child welfare agencies. Speakers address their jurisdictions' approaches, including tips for success, lessons learned, and the impact that the Family First Prevention Services Act has had (or could have) on collaborations that strengthen families.
Who should watch:
- Administrators
- Program managers
- Community outreach staff
- Community partners
Whom you’ll hear from:
- Athena Cote, Community Collaborations Grant Manager, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
- Borja Alvarez de Toledo, Executive Director, Waypoint NH
- Jackie Green, Community Development Administrator, Florida Department of Children and Families
- Keith Fanjoy, CEO, San Mar Family and Community Services, Bester Community of Hope
- Mary Jo Caruso, Training/Technical Assistance Coordinator, FRIENDS National Resource Center
What you’ll learn:
- Stories about the benefits of effective and trusting partnerships
- Concrete suggestions for improving collaboration between community partners and child welfare agencies
- Tips and tools for establishing shared goals and values to build a basis for trust and meaningful partnership
- Examples of common challenges and strategies to address them
- Resources and tools to support and maintain effective partnerships
