1. A PASSION FOR
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The macro-level of wrangling policies into social service
program design and delivery at the micro-level.
2. STRENGTHENING FAMILY RESILIENCE IN
THE FACE OF ADVERSITY
Families struggle and children suffer when a parent is
behind bars.
How can policy connect with a family’s lived reality?
Strong interagency relationships
Cross-training for staff
Community voices
Family input
3. WHO SAID NUTRITION EDUCATION CAN’T BE FUN?
Developed and tested by parents, kids
and preschool staff
Family friendly
Strengths-based
Hands-on
Change over time
Community support
Autonomy and competence
Fun and playful
4. THE BIG PICTURE
Connecting the federal USDA to local
community interests and needs:
parents as first teachers
parents supporting parents
families learning together
families as community resources
5. LOOKING AHEAD FOR SEVEN
GENERATIONS
Community needs and wants
Each Tribe is unique
One size does not fit all
Sustainability
Tribal values and practices
6. CONSIDER THIS . . .
Who in the community?
Where in the community?
What does the community have?
What do they want?
What is their vision and timeline?
How do they want to get there?
7. ACCOUNTABILITY DOES NOT NEED TO BE PROHIBITIVE
TO LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS . . .
Simple
Streamlined
Accessible
Approachable
Clear
8. SOCIAL CONCERNS DRIVE
POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND
IMPACT SERVICES TO FAMILIES
Serving those who serve . . . .
Child care licensors
Child care providers
Center-based
Family home
Nannies
Home visitors
Community correction officers