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Family Connection FGDM Grants Kick-off Meeting Nov. 15, 2011

Family Connection FGDM Grants Kick-off Meeting Nov. 15, 2011. OVERVIEW Family Connection Grants Program Cathy Overbagh. Family Connection Grantees. 2009 Grants Cluster 24 Projects Kinship Navigator – 6 Family-finding – 4 Residential Family Treatment – 5 FGDM – 1

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Family Connection FGDM Grants Kick-off Meeting Nov. 15, 2011

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  1. Family Connection FGDM GrantsKick-off MeetingNov. 15, 2011 OVERVIEW Family Connection Grants Program Cathy Overbagh

  2. Family Connection Grantees 2009 Grants Cluster • 24 Projects • Kinship Navigator – 6 • Family-finding – 4 • Residential Family Treatment – 5 • FGDM – 1 • Combination – 8 (5 – FGDM) 2011 Grants Cluster • 7 Projects - FGDM

  3. Award parameters set by authorizing legislation: • Eligible Applicants; • Number of grants; • Length of Project Periods: 36-month project, three 12-month budget periods; • Match requirements (non-federal share); • Private, non-profit organizations: must collaborate with public Child Welfare agencies.

  4. Flexibility for Applicants Grantees may: • Develop a new program; or • Expand or bring to scale an existing program.

  5. Authorizing legislation defines the intent of the grant program: …”for the purpose of helping children who are in, or at risk of entering, foster care reconnect with family members through the implementation of …”

  6. “FGDM” Program Area • Includes other models and terms: Family Team Meetings, Family Group Conferencing, Family Unity Meetings, Family Team Conferences, Family Group Conferences, and Team Decision-Making ; • Shared framework (common components) ; • Ensure safety of all participants, particularly when domestic violence is present or a potential concern .

  7. FGDM Program Considerations • Strong plan of collaboration with and commitment from community organizations; • Safety of participants during FGDM meetings, especially in the context of domestic violence;

  8. Demonstration Projects • Put into place and test new, unique or distinctive approaches for delivering services to a specific population. • Develop and implement an evidence-based model, or replicate or test the transferability of successfully evaluated program models.

  9. FGDM Grant Projects will build knowledge needed by the field • Potential to assist States in addressing areas for improvement in safety, permanency and well-being outcomes identified by CFSR findings; • More evaluative research needed to assess long-term outcomes of approach using FGDM.

  10. Evaluation • Site-specific • Guided by logic model; • Of sufficient rigor to demonstrate potential linkages between project activities and improved outcomes; • Process and outcomes evaluation components; • Addresses applicable CFSR outcomes. • Participation in cross-site evaluation.

  11. Dissemination • Grantees are expected to disseminate strategically and effectively • Individual project AND cross-cluster dissemination of lessons learned, products and findings.

  12. Why is CB funding these FGDM projects? • To build more evidence around the effectiveness of FGDM ; • To develop and transfer knowledge about how to employ the FGDM strategy effectively, with the target population, in order to strengthen protective factors in the family.

  13. You are not alone! Draw upon the experience and expertise in this cluster: • Peer grantees; • TA providers; • CB staff (FPOs and Program Specialists).

  14. The work of the grants cluster:building and transferring new knowledge

  15. The first step: This Kick-off Meeting is designed to orient you to: • Family Connection Grants Program; • Role of a CB demonstration grantee; • Resources and supports to help you implement your project effectively; • Overarching themes of collaboration and dissemination which support sustainability .

  16. Your focus for the next 90 days:Project Start-up • What do you need to know as a new grantee? • How can you “hit the ground running” in the most effective way?

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