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  • Raise awareness and foster connections.
  • Involvement in Area-Wide Community Meetings and Focus Groups: Attending meetings and focus groups to ensure the Board is part of broader discussions impacting early childhood services.
  • Membership or Volunteerism with Area Boards and Organizations: Encouraging active involvement in regional boards or organizations that influence or contribute to child and family services.
  • Documentation of Collaboration: Requiring applicants to demonstrate planned collaborative activities and partnerships in their proposals, ensuring they contribute to a collective effort.
  • Provider Contract Monitoring: Regularly reviewing contracted service providers to ensure they are engaging in collaborative efforts and adhering to partnership commitments.
  • These initiatives help strengthen community ties, enhance service delivery, and promote a unified approach to supporting children and families.
  • Our Board will collaborate with providers and community partners to:
  • Foster a Multi-Agency Approach: Encourage joint efforts among various organizations to address community issues, ensuring that resources and expertise are pooled for greater impact.
  • Recognize and Respect Differences: Acknowledge and value differing opinions, while committing to a culture of mutual learning and growth to strengthen collaborative efforts.
  • Evaluate and Leverage Strengths: Assess the strengths and weaknesses of collaborative partners and utilize the insights gained to find common ground, working together effectively to meet the community's needs.​
  • This approach promotes teamwork, inclusivity, and strategic collaboration, ultimately benefiting children and families in the area.

BOARD PRIORITIES 

BOARD STRATEGIES

  • Equitable educational opportunities for children
  • Parent education and family development for the prevention of child abuse
  • Support for health, mental health, and wellness
  • Quality care through childcare expansion and accessibility​
  • Connect families to available resources