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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
June 7, 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.
Recent Webinar Wednesdays
May 10, 2023
Network Spotlight: South Carolina Family Resource Center Network
Why and how did the Children's Trust of South Carolina develop a new state Family Resource Center Network?
Co-presented with the Children's Trust Fund Alliance
This webinar detailed how the Children's Trust of South Carolina saw the value of establishing a state Network of Family Resource Centers (FRCs) to support families, launched it in 2020, and subsequently developed the state’s first FRC-specific funding opportunity.
Introduction by:
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Teresa Rafael, Executive Director, Children's Trust Fund Alliance
Presenters:
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Eric Bellamy, Chief Partner Engagement Officer, Children's Trust of South Carolina
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Alek Reaves, Family Engagement & Resource Coordinator, Children's Trust of South Carolina
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Kelley Ezell, Executive Director, Upstate Family Resource Center
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Nora Curiel-Muñoz, PASOs Coordinator, Upstate Family Resource Center
Moderator:
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LaKesha Ross, Membership & Events Consultant, National Family Support Network
May 3, 2023
Tapping into Quality: Standards Implementation in Vermont
How did the Vermont Parent Child Center Network effectively use the Standards to guide continuous quality improvement and the Centers' Peer Review Process?
This webinar highlights how the Vermont Parent Child Center Network integrated the nationally-adopted Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support into their 8 Core Services and as part of the Center's Peer Support and Peer Review Process.
Presenter:
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Christie Binzen, Network Coordinator, Vermont Parent Child Center Network
Moderator:
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Julie Matusick, Senior Manager - Standards Training & Implementation, National Family Support Network
March 22, 2023
Network Spotlight: Utah Family Strengthening Network
What does a Family Strengthening Network that includes both FRCs and other Family Support Providers look like?
This webinar spotlights the Utah Family Strengthening Network as a unique partnership of FRCs and other Family Support Providers, with backbone support provided by Prevent Child Abuse Utah. Founded in 2015, the Network began with like-minded volunteers and trainers providing training and knowledge about the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework and the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support. The Network includes the association of Family Support Centers of Utah, which has successfully advocated for and secured funding for FRCs.
Presenters:
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Margie Woodruff, Executive Director, Family Support Centers of Utah
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Deondra Brown, Project Administrator, Utah Family Stengthening Network
Moderator:
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LaKesha Ross, Membership and Events Consultant, National Family Support Network
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Mary Robinson-Griffey, Administrative Coordinator, National Family Support Network
March 15, 2023
Sharing the Caring: Family Resource Centers & Health Care Partnerships
Co-presented with CareSource
How can Family Resource Centers support the medical field in addressing adverse childhood experiences (ACES), health equity, social determinants of health, and toxic stress?
This webinar focused on Family Resource Centers (FRCs)
connected with medical providers, local clinics, tribal health departments, and health care systems. It highlighted examples of mutually beneficial relationships and effective partnerships in Alabama, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Presenters:
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Elizabeth Dawson, Enterprise Pediatrics & Troy Resilience Project
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Julie Woodbury, Black River Falls Office, Children's Wisconsin
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Norma Jean Ellenberger, Black River Falls Office, Children's Wisconsin
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Desiree Rave, Eejahuiga, Black River Falls Office, Children's Wisconsin
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Charlotte Byrd, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Moderator:
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LaKesha Ross, Membership and Events Consultant, National Family Support Network
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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.
February 8, 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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Julie Matusick, Senior Manager - Standards Training & Implementation, National Family Support Network
April 5, 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 15,000 people have successfully completed nationwide.
Presenter:
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Mary Robinson-Griffey, Administrative Coordinator, National Family Support Network
March 8, 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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Julie Matusick, Senior Manager- Standards Training & Implementation, National Family Support Network
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Mary Robinson-Griffey, Administrative Coordinator, National Family Support Network
Webinar Wednesdays Library
Recordings and materials from previous Webinar Wednesdays are available. Click on a category to explore them.