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Family resource centers are the most effective way to reduce almost every childhood risk factor. Really! Research based. If you’re interested in how to improve outcomes for kids, read the study below and find out where your local FRC is.

Did you know that August is Child Support Awareness Month? This year marks 49 years of supporting families, setting children up for success, and celebrating child support professionals. Learn more: https://gag.gl/IHitpR #ChildSupportAwarenessMonth

🌟 Transforming Lives Through Education at Urban Triage 🌟 At Urban Triage, we believe that education ignites transformation. Our programs empower personal growth, healing, and community strength through trauma recovery and psycho-education. When individuals thrive, entire communities flourish. Here’s how we’re making a difference: ✅ Financial support for participants ✅ Personal Development – Growth through trauma recovery and psycho-education ✅ Housing Navigation – Advocacy and resources for stable housing ✅ Business Development – Support for small business growth ✅ Relationship Building – Enhancing family and peer connections Our initiatives—Supporting Healthy Black Families (SHBF), Supporting Healthy Black Agriculture (SHBA), Supporting Healthy Black Youth (SHBY), the Hemp Specialty Crop Workgroup, and consulting services—are all designed to uplift and empower individuals and communities. #UrbanTriage #EducationForTransformation #CommunityEmpowerment #BlackExcellence #LeadershipDevelopment

𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙮 🌀🌀🌀 Our community and family health and well-being are greatly tied to political action AND inaction. Our policies can help to create the safe, stable environments that children need to thrive. However, they often channel serious stress into certain communities, undermining child wellbeing. Policies that strengthen family financial security can go a long way toward reducing childhood adversity. Boosting families’ incomes through cash assistance, tax credits, and paid family leave can relieve the pressure. Helping to head off childhood adversity before it happens. Learn more and get involved in our advocacy efforts by following our advocacy partners: • Georgia Voices for Children • Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning • Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia • Georgia Budget and Policy Institute

There’s a crack in everything—that’s how the light gets in. This holiday season, let’s celebrate the beauty found in imperfection and the strength we uncover in challenges. For children with special needs, every step forward matters. Growth happens in the cracks, and light pours through when we create plans that truly work for them. As a special education advocate, I’m here to make sure no child’s light gets dimmed. If you’re looking for guidance in navigating IEPs or need a helping hand, let’s connect. #Christmas #SpecialEducationAdvocate #IEPSupport #ParentAdvocate #SpecialNeedsAdvocate #LightAndLove

We all agree that we need to bring our children home, but how do we do it. HINT: There isn't one clear answer- each case is unique Reintegration is a journey that requires careful planning, support and patience. It's a process of rebuilding connections, fostering trust and helping children find their way back home. Here are some helpful tips on how to go about it.

While the "Are the Children Well?" report may not be more than three years old it is still part of United Way of Waco-McLennan County's 100-year history. In 2021, the McLennan County Child Well-being Movement released "Are the Children Well?". This report highlighted challenges facing children and families in certain neighborhoods, emphasizing the need for comprehensive community support. The findings stressed the importance of a holistic, two-generational approach to child well-being, where family success is integral to children's thriving. In response, the McLennan County Child Well-being Community Action Plan has been developed, outlining strategies to improve local systems and policies. This plan aims to enhance outcomes for children and families across the county, requiring collaboration across sectors. It signals the beginning of a concerted effort to ensure all local families receive the support they need for children to flourish. Continued community engagement, strategizing, and action will drive lasting change for generations to come.

Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA), in partnership with NACCHO, released a community engagement resource, Engaging Families and Communities to Promote Child Health: Strategies for Local Health Departments. This resource highlights how local health departments (LHDs) play a critical role in shaping children’s long-term health and development by fostering strong family and community engagement through partnerships with Early Care and Education (ECE) programs. To access and learn more about this resource, please visit this blog post: https://lnkd.in/eqcHmHDe

🌟 Engaging families in support services: Moving beyond the ‘hard-to-reach’ label 🌟    We often hear about ‘hard-to-reach’ families. But the question we need to ask ourselves is, what is it about families that makes us consider them ‘hard-to-reach’?📝   https://lnkd.in/gH7DMeJA    In his insightful new blog, Dr Paul Prichard explores how we can break down barriers that prevent some families from engaging with services.    A parent once told Paul about the ‘sharp edges’ of services that she had experienced. As Paul says, her analogy paints a powerful picture of parents being repelled and wounded in their attempts to access services.     So, what can we do differently? The key is ✨how✨ we engage with families, not just what we deliver.    Families want services that feel warm and welcoming, with professionals who:    🔑 Are relatable, friendly and caring  🔑 Make an effort to find connection by being open and sharing a little about themselves  🔑 Listen deeply  🔑 Use language that creates a level playing field    For more on how to build relationships with families based on trust and empathy – the foundation for better engagement and outcomes for children – head to 👉https://lnkd.in/gH7DMeJA Trina Hinkley John Molden Sarah Davies

Building a Generation of Strength and Compassion: Cultivate Trust and Love. Just like mighty oaks, young people need strong roots to grow tall. By fostering trust and love, we create the foundation for a generation brimming with strength and compassion. How can you be the foundation for the youth in your life? #YouthDevelopment #CompassionateLeadership #BeTheChange