Prevention Efforts for Youth and Families
The About F.A.C.E. Collaborative Management Program (CMP) Interagency Oversight Group (IOG) is offering Prevention Program Funding to assist with the financial support of prevention programs that align with performance outcome goals and efforts of the IOG. Prevention Program Funding is financially funded through CMP incentive dollars awarded to County Departments of Human Services through the office of Children Youth & Families.
The maximum funding request, per application, is an amount of $5,000.00.
CMP Prevention Program Funding applications may be submitted at any time during the year. Applications meeting all of the CMP requirements will be presented at the following regular monthly meeting of the About F.A.C.E. IOG for approval by a majority vote of the respective IOG. The individual or agency requesting funding will be required to present their application to the IOG to address any questions regarding the program being presented for funding.
The About F.A.C.E. CMP encourages applicants to illustrate how multiple disciplines or agencies are involved in the development, enhancement, or administration of the program or service being presented, and to illustrate any blending and braiding of resources or cost-sharing.
Contact the AboutFACE Coordinator, Lisa Thomas, to inquire:
About F.A.C.E. Family Voice Council
The mission of the About F.A.C.E. (Families and Communities Engaged) Family Voice Council is
to improve the quality of life for families by providing a forum/space for families to share their
experiences and concerns, and to advocate for policies and programs that support families.
The Family Voice Council will achieve their mission by:
1. Providing a forum for families to share their experiences and concerns.
2. Advocating for policies and programs that support their families.
3. Building partnerships with other organizations that work with families.
4. Raising awareness of the needs of families.
The About F.A.C.E. Family Voice Council believes that families are the experts on their own
lives, and their voices should be heard in the decision-making process. The Family Voice Council
is committed to working with and improving the quality of life for all families.
If you are interested in being a part of this work, we encourage you to complete this interest form and
return it to the About F.A.C.E. Family Voice Coordinator.
If you have any questions or would like to apply to serve on the Family Voice Council, please contact About F.A.C.E. Family Voice Coordinator, Sharon Mauch at: sharon.mauch2@gmail.com or 719-688-3237
Prevention Efforts for Youth and Families
The About F.A.C.E. Collaborative Management Program (CMP) Interagency Oversight Group (IOG) is offering Prevention Program Funding to assist with the financial support of prevention programs that align with performance outcome goals and efforts of the IOG. Prevention Program Funding is financially funded through CMP incentive dollars awarded to County Departments of Human Services through the office of Children Youth & Families.
The maximum funding request, per application, is an amount of $5,000.00.
CMP Prevention Program Funding applications may be submitted at any time during the year. Applications meeting all of the CMP requirements will be presented at the following regular monthly meeting of the About F.A.C.E. IOG for approval by a majority vote of the respective IOG. The individual or agency requesting funding will be required to present their application to the IOG to address any questions regarding the program being presented for funding.
The About F.A.C.E. CMP encourages applicants to illustrate how multiple disciplines or agencies are involved in the development, enhancement, or administration of the program or service being presented, and to illustrate any blending and braiding of resources or cost-sharing.
Contact the AboutFACE Coordinator, Lisa Thomas, to inquire:
Circle of Parents
Circle of Parents is a community based and parent lead support group to promote positive parenting. Circle of Parents is based on the following network standards to guide groups:
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The groups utilize the mutual self-help support model.
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A trained group facilitator and parent leader facilitate the support groups.
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Open groups meet regularly (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) and are offered at no cost to any participant.
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Driven by parent need and feasibility, a no-cost children’s program is available; if not possible, then quality childcare is provided.
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The group facilitator, parent leader and other group members are available to one another between group meetings.
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Groups are ongoing, require no intake, and, with few exceptions, are open to all parents.
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Group members are assured of confidentiality in a non-judgmental environment within the limits of the law.
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Community resource information that supports healthy family development is available to all group members.
Children’s programs are an integral part of Circle of Parents programming. The goal of children’s programs is to provide developmentally appropriate, skill building activities that will increase children’s confidence and self-worth while providing fun and enjoyment. Children’s programs provide an additional incentive for parents to attend Circle of Parents meetings by providing a safe, entertaining, and educational place for their children.
The children’s program helps children build relationships with one another and with the children’s program staff while their parents or caregivers are meeting in a separate group. The relationships will vary according to the child’s age and developmental needs. The children’s program staff creates many opportunities for children to be nurtured as well as to enhance their self-esteem and further their social skills. Children learn non-violent problem solving through the development of cooperative relationships and are able to practice problem solving and conflict resolution. Children’s Programs are staffed by childcare workers screened and trained by individual programs.
Circle of Parents is coordinated through the About F.A.C.E. Collaborative Management Program in response to the expressed need from community parents, area schools, mental health providers, DHS, SafeCare, and other CMP partners. The About F.A.C.E. IOG will provide oversight and direction of this prevention program. Circle of Parents is the only community based family support group for families with children of all ages.
By providing education and support for youth and their parents and/or caregivers to strengthen their family and parenting relationship, Circle of Parents encourages the full potential of the family for success. Through Circle of Parents families are brought together to strengthen their social networks, broaden their knowledge of resources to support a healthy family, and to build parental competency and community values in which children, youth, and families can thrive.
