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WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS
The National Family Support Network’s free Webinar Wednesdays series raises awareness of Family Resource Centers, Family Resource Center Networks, and the nationally-adopted Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support.
Upcoming Webinar Wednesdays
December 13, 2023
Uncovering America's Best Kept Secret: Family Resource Centers and Family Resource Center Networks
What are Family Resource Centers (FRCs) and how are they networked across the country?
What does research show about the positive outcomes FRCs have achieved for children and families? Why are so many public and private funders at the state, city, county, and community levels choosing to invest in FRCs? For more information and to register, please click here.
Recent Webinar Wednesdays
November 29, 2023
Network Spotlight: West Virginia
How did West Virginia more than double the number of FRCs in the past few years to ensure universal access?
This webinar will highlight how and why West Virginia has built on its first investments in Family Resource Centers nearly 20 years ago to expand access to them significantly in the last few years. Staff of both long-established and new FRCs will share their work as part of the Network of 55 FRCs in 53 counties. Participants will also learn how the state’s participation in a new federal learning community that partners TANF and child welfare for prevention, Families Are Stronger Together, will further develop the Network.
Presenters:
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Kent Nowviskie, Deputy Commissioner, Bureau for Family Assistance, West Virginia Department of Health & Human Services
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Traci Kinney, Director, Marshall County Success Center
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Audrey Morris, Director, Morgan County Family Success Center
Moderator:
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Brenda McChesney, Co-Founder & Associate Director, National Family Support Network
November 15, 2023, 2:30pm- 4:00pm ET
Aloha Quality: Standards Implementation in Hawaiʻi
How does the Hawaiʻi ʻOhana Support Network effectively use the Standards to support FRC growth and continuous quality improvement?
This webinar will highlight the Hawaiʻi ʻOhana Support Network’s implementation journey with the nationally-adopted Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support. The Network will
share how and why they started implementing the Standards, the difference that the Standards have made for Family Resource Centers (FRCs) and their Network, and their lessons learned.
Presenters:
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Kathleen O'Dell, HOSN Network Coordinator, University of Hawaiʻi - Human Development and Family Studies
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Kukunaokalā Yoshimoto, HOSN Co-Chair, Executive Director,
Blueprint for Change
Moderator:
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Julie Matusick, Senior Manager of Events and Membership, National Family Support Network
Core Webinar Wednesdays
These three recurring Webinar Wednesdays provide foundational understanding of the Family Support and Strengthening Field. Viewing them for valuable context in advance of participating in other sessions is highly encouraged.
October 11, 2023
Developing Family Resource Center Networks: Where Do We Start?
What are the steps for developing a Network of Family Resource Centers?
How can public and private funders and/or community-based organizations support families in their city, county, or state by developing a Network of Family Resource Centers? What resources are available to support the development of these Networks?
Presenter:
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Andrew Russo, Co-Founder & Director, National Family Support Network
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Brenda McChesney, Co-Founder & Associate Director, National Family Support Network
August 9, 2023
An Overview of the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support
What does it mean to be a quality Family Strengthening and Support Program?
This webinar provides an overview of the nationally-adopted Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support. It includes examples of how they are being implemented at the systems and program level, including through the Standards Certification Training which more than 16,100 people have successfully completed nationwide.
Presenter:
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Julie Matusick, Senior Manager - Standards Training & Implementation, National Family Support Network
September 13, 2023
Uncovering America's Best Kept Secret: Family Resource Centers and Family Resource Center Networks
What are Family Resource Centers (FRCs) and how are they networked across the country?
What does research show about the positive outcomes FRCs have achieved for children and families? Why are so many public and private funders at the state, city, county, and community levels choosing to invest in FRCs? For answers to these questions, please view this informative webinar.
Presenters:
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Andrew Russo, Co-Founder & Director, National Family Support Network
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Brenda McChesney, Co-Founder & Associate Director, National Family Support Network
Webinar Wednesdays Library
Recordings and materials from previous Webinar Wednesdays are available. Click on a category to explore them.