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Welcome! “We Learn in rows … We Connect in CIRCLES”

Learn about the difference between equity and equality in health, and Colorado's definition of health equity. Discover the importance of community involvement and the impact it has on program planning and implementation. Get ready to share power and improve outcomes for all.

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Welcome! “We Learn in rows … We Connect in CIRCLES”

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  1. Welcome!“We Learn in rows… We Connect in CIRCLES”

  2. Equity vs Equality: What’s the Difference?

  3. Colorado’s Definition of Health Equity • Health equity is when all people, regardless of who they are or what they believe, have the opportunity to attain their full health potential. Achieving health equity requires valuing all people equally with focused and ongoing efforts to address inequalities.

  4. Community not just data

  5. How do we gauge success? # of changes/decisions to program planning, implementation and evaluation influenced by community members

  6. MCH3.0

  7. You have what it takesto Share Power & Improve Outcomes

  8. Getting Ready: A Few Things to Think About We need to ask ourselves: • How do we prepare this environment to: • receive community members to ensure they are showing up as competent and confident leaders • In a space that is: • engaging (of their minds/hearts/interests), • supportive (of their experiences/ideas) • and yet challenging to them (as to promote and develop their critical thinking skills, professional abilities and perception of themselves and their abilities)

  9. One final thought - almost :)

  10. Contact Us! Eileen ForlenzaFamily and Community Engagement Specialist ChildrenYouth and Families Brancheileen.forlenza@state.co.us Audra Bishop, MA Youth and Young Adult Unit Supervisor Children, Youth and Families Branch audra.bishop@state.co.us

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