Tag: PLC

In this month’s call, FRIENDS staff share more about the Building Resources for Effective Public Awareness Campaigns: A Toolkit for Practice and to hear from Missouri

In this month’s call, hear from three CBCAP State Lead Agencies about how they navigate the dynamics of working in an agency that houses both prevention

This month’s call highlights the collaborative work with The Father Movement, an organization dedicated to supporting fathers and caregivers. The initiative is developing an inspiring

This Peer Learning Call (PLC) provides information regarding an Alameda, CA based program which helps support LGBTQ+ youth and their families. The Youth Acceptance Project

CBCAP Federal Project Officers (FPOs) walk through the 2024 Program Instruction to explain the information provided and review requirements to apply for 2024 CBCAP formula

FRIENDS staff give CBCAP Leads an introduction to the Culturally Effective Organizations Framework.  Leads hear about resources available to support their work and opportunities for

Convened by FRIENDS in April 2023 through September 2023, the Economic and Concrete Supports (ECS) Learning Community in collaboration with Chapin Hall provided a deep

State Leads explore strategies to include diverse parent voices in CBCAP activities Presenters: Anntoinette Johnson FRIENDS Parent Advisory Council member Memphis, TN Elizabeth Reddick FRIENDS

Federal Project Officers review the requirements, deadlines, and resources available to support CBCAP Leads with compiling and submitting their state’s report.

This month’s Peer Learning Call focuses on how CBCAP funds can be used to support Prevention Councils.

This month’s Peer Learning Call recognizes September as National Preparedness Month. FRIENDS highlights a recent report from the ACF Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation

Alan Williams, the Director of Health Marketing at Banyan Communications, walks through the communications science of positive messaging in campaigns promoting healthy child development and

This month’s Peer Learning Call focuses on sharing knowledge and resources from the 2023 CBCAP Grantee Meeting. Link to the 2023 Grantee Meeting materials: https://friendsnrc.org/cbcap/cbcap-grantee-meeting/

CBCAP Leads learn more about the recently released 2023 Program Instruction for CBCAP. The CBCAP Federal Project Officers (FPOs) walk through the Program Instruction to

CBCAP State Leads from New Hampshire and Missouri share their experiences of creating, measuring and reporting the outcomes of their social media outreach and public

This is the second session of the two-part Peer Learning Call focusing on partnering with and celebrating the importance of parent leadership.

Part one of a two part Peer Learning Call (PLC) focusing on partnering with and celebrating the importance of parent leadership. FRIENDS PAC members highlight

This month’s Peer Learning Call focuses on evidence-based practice and programs (EBP), standards for CBCAP programs, and how to understand the various EBP clearinghouses/registries and

This month’s Peer Learning Call (PLC) focuses on the Annual Program Report for CBCAP Formula Grants.

Children thrive when their material needs are met, and they have safe, stable, nurturing relationships with caregivers. Parents and caregivers thrive when they can provide

State Leads learn more about the Adverse Community Experiences and Resilience Framework. Developed by Prevention Institute in 2016 in collaboration with city governments, community leaders,

It is clear to many of us that prevention programs are a sound investment in the health and well-being of children, families and the broader

Meet the FRIENDS training and technical assistance team and learn about free training opportunities and resources that are available to CBCAP State Leads.

This month’s webinar explores several LGBTQ+ affirming efforts and activities accomplished by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). State Leads

State Leads learn more about the newly awarded Tribal Organizations and Migrant Programs for CBCAP Programs grantees.  Leads get an overview of all eight grantee

CBCAP Federal Project Officers (FPO) walk through reporting requirements, timeframes, and the submission process, as well as resources available to support state lead agencies in

Federal staff from the Office of Family Assistance provide information about the range of benefits and services that states, territories, and tribes provide to families

Leads hear from our colleagues at the ACF Office of Community Services, with the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). The purpose of CSBG is to

This month’s Peer Learning Community features a presentation from evaluation, marketing and digital strategy professionals from Child Welfare Information Gateway. In this presentation, Child Welfare

We know the importance of fathers in raising happy, healthy and successful children. Countless statistics indicate that the presence of involved fathers brings positive benefits

The FRIENDS National Center has convened teams from six states along with national partners to form the Prevention Mindset Institute—an ambitious effort to reimagine child

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.  On this month’s webinar, State Leads learn about the activities and resources to inspire and support their Child

Families, communities and the staff of programs that work with families are experiencing varying levels of stress and trauma. Some is related to COVID fatigue,

This month’s CBCAP Peer Learning Call explores what it means to radically engage families in your programs. A representative from the Administration for Children and

CBCAP Leads hear from the CBCAP Federal Project Officers (FPOs) as they walk through reporting requirements, timeframes, and the submission process. FRIENDS CBCAP Report &

In this month’s call, CBCAP Leads learn more about supports for families impacted by domestic violence, an issue that is especially critical during the current

This month’s call focuses on neglect prevention, the theme for the upcoming FRIENDS Parent & Practitioners Newsletter.  The panel of speakers include contributing authors to the

Child abuse is preventable. Why, then, do we struggle to move the needle? Our Tomorrows sought to better understand the Kansas early childhood system and

CBCAP State Leads learn how three states are using innovative approaches to service delivery as they support families during these challenging times. Presenters: Kate Bullock,

Edi Winkle, Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator with FRIENDS, walks State Leads through logging in and using the new Report and Application Portal system and