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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. An overview of the Standards of Quality is provided on the 1st Wednesday of each month.
Upcoming Webinar Wednesdays
February 8, 2023, 2:30pm-3:45pmET
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? Register here.
A previously recorded session of this Webinar can be viewed at the bottom of this page.
March 8, 2023, 2:30pm-3:45pmET
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. Register here.
A previously recorded session of this Webinar can be viewed at the bottom of this page.
Recent Webinar Wednesdays
December 7, 2022
Standards on My Mind: Continuous Quality Improvement in Georgia
How does the Georgia Family Support Network effectively use the Standards to guide continuous quality improvement?
This webinar highlights t how the Georgia Family Support Network utilizes the nationally-adopted Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support to guide continuous quality improvement and achieve positive results for families. Presenters shared how they effectively utilize the Standards and the implementation tools, their lessons learned, and the impact that they have seen in Georgia.
Presenters:
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Deborah Chosewood, Deputy Section Director, Prevention and Community Support, Georgia Division of Family & Children's Services
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Laura Griggs, Program Specialist, Georgia Division of Family & Children's Services
Moderator:
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Mary Robinson-Griffey, Administrative Coordinator, National Family Support Network
November 30, 2022
Family Resource Center Learning Hub Launch
What is the new Family Resource Center Learning Hub?
This webinar launched the Family Resource Center Learning Hub, a valuable resource developed in partnership with Families Canada by a diverse planning committee with the support of Casey Family Programs. The Hub is designed to provide tools and sample materials for those seeking to develop Family Resource Centers (FRCs).
Introduction By:
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Peter Pecora, Managing Director of Research Services, Casey Family Programs
Presenters:
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Andrew Russo, Co-Founder & Director, National Family Support Network
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Kirsti Cheese, Community connector System Coordinator, Family Centres London/Childreach
November 9, 2022
Family Resource Centers: Supporting Teen Parents
Why are Family Resource Centers (FRCs) an effective service strategy for supporting teen parents?
This webinar explored Family Resource Centers (FRCs) designed to support teen parents. FRCs in San Francisco, California and Baltimore, Maryland shared their successful work with teen parents and their families.
Presenters:
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Carmella Davis, Parent Participant, United Way Family Center
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Heather Chapman, Vice President, Neighborhood Zones, United Way of Central Maryland
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Rosaura Diaz, Admissions, Data & Evaluation Director, Felton Institute
Moderator:
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Robyn Shemwell, Administrative Coordinator, 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.
July 13th, 2022
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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Jennifer Green, Senior Manager-Membership & Events, National Family Support Network
January 11, 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 newly-revised version of the 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 14,050 people have successfully completed nationwide.
Presenter:
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Julie Matusick, Senior Manager- Standards Training & Implementation, National Family Support Network
December 14, 2022
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.
Presenter:
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Julie Matusick, Senior Manager- Standards Training & Implementation, National Family Support Network
Webinar Wednesdays Library
Recordings and materials from previous Webinar Wednesdays are available. Click on a category to explore them.