Strengthening Families and Building Parent Leadership

Early Learning Advisory Council February 24, 2014

Judy King, Strengthening Families Administrator

Strengthening FamiliesSupport capacity in communities to provide strong prevention programs

Home Visiting Programs

Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP)

Programs

Partnerships with agencies and communitieso Strengthening Families Collectiveo DSHS TANF and Children’s Administrationo Dept. of Correctionso Dept. of Commerce ( WA Coalition Against Domestic Violence)

Kids' Potential, Our Purpose

Strengthening FamiliesBuild Public Awareness

Protective Factors to promote optimal development of children and families

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Concrete Supports

Social and Emotional

Competence

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Knowledge of

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Strengthening Families

Build Public Awareness

Safe Sleep, Abusive Head Trauma, Post Partum Depression Campaigns

Child Abuse Prevention and Family Strengths PromotionoPinwheels f or Prevention (April)

Essentials for Childhood: Safe, Stable and Nurturing Environments (DOH)

Strengthening FamiliesBuild Parent Leadership and Family Engagement

Parents and caregivers are most important relationships, and primary teachers

Engage families in shaping our system to meet needs of families

Recognize and celebrate parents and caregivers

Unsung Heroes Event2nd Annual Event honoring 28 primary caregivers

February 24, 2014 from 4:00-7:00pLegislative Building – Columbia Room

www.strengtheningfamilies@del.wa.govJudy.king@del.wa.gov

Unsung Heroeshttp://www.seattleschild.com/