This informational teleconference was conducted with the Staff from the Children’s Trust Fund of Michigan. They presented on their efforts to move toward stronger evidence-based and evidence-informed (EB/EI) primary prevention and non-direct service activities.  They shared steps that the trust fund and local prevention councils are taking to move toward increased implementation of EB/EI programs and continuous quality improvement; the challenges encountered; and the work ahead.  In addition, three local councils shared their experiences to advance EB/EI programs and evaluation practices.  It was presented as a part of the CBCAP Learning Community.

The presenters were:

Sarah Davis
Senior Program Development Coordinator
Michigan Children’s Trust Fund

Emily Schuster-Wachsberger
Local Council Coordinator
Michigan Children’s Trust Fund

Linda Wood
Coordinator
Tri-County Coalition for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect

Joyce Bos
Program Director
Pathways Michigan

Candace Cowling
Executive Director
Child and Family Resource Council

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