Standards Resource Guide
FAMILY CENTEREDNESS
Trainings
Working with a family-centered approach that values families and recognizes them as integral to the Program.
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Protective Factors Training
Offered by Children's Trust Fund Alliance
Children's Trust Fund Alliance Protective Factors Training
Free
This 14-hour online training on the Strengthening Families Protective Factor Framework that has served more than 50,000 learners.
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Parent/Practitioner Collaboration
Offered by FRIENDS
https://friendsnrc.org/friends-resources/online-learning-center/
Free
Online course, Creating Effective Parent-Practitioner Collaboration, was developed for CBCAP State Lead Agencies, practitioners, parents and others interested in working in partnership to develop effective family support and child abuse prevention programs. This training utilizes the protective factors framework and offers strategies for those seeking ways to identify, support and involve parent partners, build authentic relationships and work collaboratively on better outcomes for children, families, and communities.
Online Resources
Father Presence Infographics
Offered by National Fatherhood Initiative
https://www.fatherhood.org/father-absence-statistic
Free
Promotional and public awareness materials on the benefits of father engagement.
Father Engagement
Offered by National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
https://www.fatherhood.gov/for-programs/responsible-fatherhood-toolkit
Free
Responsible Fatherhood Toolkit for resources around engaging all types of fathers and program resources.
Family Resource Centers: Best Practice Model
Offered by Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board
Free
This document describes an FRC model for best practice which is in development in the state of Wisconsin specifically, but the purpose, role, foundational principles, and structure of FRCs describes applies to other states.
Parent Leadership
Offered by FRIENDS
https://friendsnrc.org/parent-leadership/
Free
Friends Resources on Parent Education & Support, including:
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Meaningful Parent Leadership: Building Effective Parent/Practitioner Collaboration (in English & Spanish)
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Parent Leadership Self-Assessment Tool
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Family Leadership Sefl-Asssement Tool
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Parent Education
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Parent Leadership Development Checklist
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Role of Parent Mutual Support
Parent Engagement
Offered by Parent Information Center
http://picnh.org/systemic-family-engagement/
Free
Tool kit describing the seven elements that must be present for effective parent engagement.
Engaging Fathers
Offered by Casey Family Programs
Engaging fathers prevention – Casey Family Programs
Free
Highlights the critical role that a father plays in children’s development and is an essential partner in preventing maltreatment and achieving timely permanence. A range of organizational strategies and resources are available for child welfare leaders who want to support fatherhood initiatives and interventions better to improve children’s safety, permanency, and well-being.
What is Trauma-Informed Care?
Offered by Trauma-Informed Care: Implementation Resource Center
What is Trauma-Informed Care? - Trauma-Informed Care Implementation Resource Center (chcs.org)
Free
Include downloadable PDFs and Action Plans.
Ripples of Transformation
Offered by Center for the Study of Social Policy
https://cssp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/FirstFive-EngagementToolkit-5.pdf
Free
A Family Engagement Toolkit for Providers and Program Leaders.
FRIENDS: Family Support Podcast
Offered by FRIENDS
https://friendsnrc.org/friends-resources/navigating-the-unknowns-family-support-podcasts/
Free
Learn how to navigate family relationships during crises, while living with young children, older adolescents, and young adults. Listeners can also learn more about self-compassion and the benefits of sharing compassion with others.
Fatherhood Webinar Series
Offered by WI Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board
https://preventionboard.wi.gov/Pages/OurWork/OnlineLearningLibrary.aspx
Free
Series of webinars on fatherhood topics collaboratively with the University of Wisconsin Institute for Research on Poverty, and the University of Wisconsin School of Social Work.
Alliance Community Café Guide for Hosts: Changing the Lives of Children through Conversations that Matter
Offered by Children's Trust Fund Alliance
https://ctfalliance.org/building-healthy-communities/
Free Must create account to access.
This resource includes a guide to creating Community Cafes.
Books & Articles
Meaningful Parent Leadership: Building Effective Parent/Practioner Collaboration
Offered by FRIENDS National Center for CBCAP
Free PDF
This guidebook is designed to enhance the engagement of parents as stakeholders and partners within their programs and organizations.