New Communities Orientation Webinar Series

These Webinars are designed for both new communities and new staff from older communities.

December 3, 2008
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST

December 4, 2008
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. EST

Implementing Youth-Guided and Family-Driven Systems of Care

This Webinar will examine what it really means to be a youth-guided and family-driven system of care. Presenters will illustrate how youth-guided and family-driven principles can be transformative and how to implement these principles in systems and communities. With the resources and strategies shared, participants will gain awareness of the impact that youth-guided and family-driven approaches can have on the overall effectiveness of systems of care.

Presenters:
Lorrin Gehring, Youth Resource Specialist, Technical Assistance Partnership
Kim Williams, Co-Family Involvement Resource Specialist, Technical Assistance Partnership

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You will need to register in order to receive information on how to attend the event. Please note that registration for this event will close December 2.

December 17, 2008
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST

December 18, 2008
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. EST

Beyond Rhetoric: Implementing Cultural and Linguistic Competence in Systems of Care

This Webinar will examine what it really means to be a cultural and linguistically-competent system of care. Presenters will illustrate how cultural and linguistic competence can be transformative and how to implement this principle in systems and communities. Participants will gain awareness of the impact that cultural and linguistic competence can have on overall effectiveness, strategies for creating a culturally- and linguistically-competent system of care and resources that are available to support this effort.

Presenters:

Nadia Cayce, Cultural Competence Action Team Member and Technical Assistance Coordinator, Technical Assistance Partnership
Karen Francis, Cultural Competence Action Team Member, Technical Assistance Partnership
Juan Estrada, Youth Coordinator, Monterey County, CA
Michael Robles, Family Partner, Monterey County, CA

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January 7, 2009
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST

January 8, 2009
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. EST

Building an Infrastructure for SOC: The Role of Management

This Webinar will clarify expectations for management and staff in building the infrastructure for the system of care based on the requirements of the cooperative agreement.

Presenters:
Frank Rider, Technical Assistance Coordinator, Technical Assistance Partnership
Other speakers TBD

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January 21, 2009
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST

January 22, 2009
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. EST

Building an Infrastructure for SOC: Governance and Accountability

Learn about the lines of authority for decision making, budgeting, fiduciary flow, and governance structures.

Presenters:
Sandy Keenan, Education Resource Specialist, Technical Assistance Partnership
Bruce Strahl, Organizational Development and Implementation Resource Specialist, Technical Assistance Partnership

Event Registration:

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You will need to register in order to receive information on how to attend the event. Please note that registration for this event will close January 20.