Strengthening Families

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Increase the number of individuals/families served through the Family Resource Center (FRC) model by 10%, in Stephens and Jefferson counties combined. 

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• Promote and host parenting classes within Stephens and Jefferson counties.

• Establish a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC).

• Partner with the Healthy Living Committee on community family events.

• Host various adult/child classes and/or activities in Stephens and Jefferson counties.

• Host parent cafes in Stephens and Jefferson counties.

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Increase awareness and education of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and generational trauma by presenting Resilience and N.E.A.R. Science training three times a year.

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• Provide basic N.E.A.R. Science education to families and the greater community within Stephens and Jefferson counties.

• Engage one to two behavioral health providers to meet the needs of families through the FRC and/or clinic setting.

• Present and educate about ACEs and utilize questionnaire with all families served through the FRC model.

• Family Support Navigator to attend at least one continuing education opportunity to support FRC programming.

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Promote continuous professionaldevelopment, foster family leadership, and support youth empowerment initiatives. Strengthen community engagement and build provider capacity.

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• Promote and send three families to the Joining Forces or the Children’s Behavioral Health Conference annually.

• Provide Standards of Quality training to two providers in collaboration with statewide partnerships.

• Collaborate with local partners on an empowering youth program for youth ages 6-18.

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Identify two new funding sources for sustainability of FRC model in Stephens and Jefferson counties.

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• Locate and obtain funding from two additional sources over the next three years.

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