What IS a Collaborative?

What IS a Collaborative? United Way of Transylvania County Leading Collaboratives to Change Lives United Way of Transylvania County www.unitedwaytransylvania.org

What IS a Collaborative? • United Way of Transylvania County • serves as a catalyst and a facilitator, driving lasting change as a community service innovator • funds programs, rather than ‘just another agency’ United Way of Transylvania County www.unitedwaytransylvania.org

What IS a Collaborative? A Collaborative is… two or more agencies working together to improve and sustain measurable community-level outcomes. United Way of Transylvania County www.unitedwaytransylvania.org

What IS a Collaborative? A Collaborative is… a custom treatment, applied locally to prevent hemorrhaging of community resources— it is NOT just a band-aid solution! United Way of Transylvania County www.unitedwaytransylvania.org

What IS a Collaborative? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spWS8OvOPSQ&t=17s United Way of Transylvania County www.unitedwaytransylvania.org

What IS a Collaborative? A Collaborative is MORE than cooperation… Collaborative Impact One cooperative entity + One cooperative entity + Energy from Change in Perspective United Way of Transylvania County www.unitedwaytransylvania.org

What IS a Collaborative? The power of collaboration drives: • Multi-dimensional reach of services (synergy) • Increased levels of commitment by partners • Egalitarian work = no “lead” agency • Organic existence = takes on a life of its own • Economies of scale • More people served • More efficiently • More effectively United Way of Transylvania County www.unitedwaytransylvania.org

What IS a Collaborative? Here’s an example: Connect - The Prevention CollaborativePreventing child abuse and neglect in Transylvania County • Formed from three separate organizations with similar purposes: • Family Place of Transylvania County • Transylvania County Department of Social Services • The Children’s Center United Way of Transylvania County www.unitedwaytransylvania.org

What IS a Collaborative? Connect - The Prevention CollaborativePreventing child abuse and neglect in Transylvania County • Connect Ideas: • Collaborate on parenting education • Engage families “screened out” by Child Protective Services (CPS) • Connect to multiple services United Way of Transylvania County www.unitedwaytransylvania.org

What IS a Collaborative? United Way of Transylvania County www.unitedwaytransylvania.org

Five local entities proactively coordinate services for families experiencing crisis or consistently engaging in behaviors that put them at risk for child abuse and neglect. OnTrackWNC and WCCA provide age-appropriate financial education programs for elementary, middle and high school students and adults, & individual financial/housing counseling and credit reports/reviews. Rise & Shine and El Centro partner with schools to increase overall GPAs of members/scholars, attendance, and parent/guardian participation. SAFE and Pisgah Legal Service help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with free legal assistance and support services. Local youth are presented with opportunities for making healthy lifestyle decisions that contribute to overall health and wellbeing. Access for clients from SAFE and The Haven to receive medical, dental, pharmaceutical and behavioral health services through Brevard Health Center.

What IS a Collaborative? Practicing what we teach;Collective Impact for Early Childhood Success https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzmMk63ihNM

Early Childhood Collective Common Agenda Smart Start TC United Way TC Continuous Communication Shared Measurement Backbone Support Shared Mutually Reinforcing Activities

Summarized and Mapped suite of ideas to address multiple needs in Transylvania County • Existing Centers/ Professional Development: • Qualified teachers • (increase capacity for NCPreK; HS) • Better pay • (teacher retention; support) • Universal/coordinated curriculum w/ K • More resources • (developmentally appropriate) • Professional development • support and trainings • Volunteers • Mobile Unit: • Provide standardized curriculum to home based care, nannies, home school • Mental health; nutrition; dental resources • Library and FP support on positive parenting and literacy skills • Socializing for parents and children • Offer incentives for reading • NCPreK • Subsidize the reimbursement rate • Need qualified BK teachers • Strong technical & organizational support: • Help support existing centers w/ regulations and trainings • Promote new centers and home-based care • Organize volunteers and programs • Maintain highest standards of care Transportation Common Agenda Community engagement, leadership, design Fundraising Home-based visiting: -Reaches families particularly at risk -Home-based visits -Evidence-based Train the Trainers Nurse-Family Partnership Parents as Teachers Mental Health-Home based • Promote and support home-based care centers: • Access for rural communities • Standardized curriculum • Access mobile unit • Money into community • Culturally more preferable • LOTS of support needed • More affordable Data collection • Advocacy • Support child-friendly legislation • Increase reimbursement/#people qualify for subsidy

What IS a Collaborative? United Way of Transylvania County Leading Collaboratives to Change Lives United Way of Transylvania County www.unitedwaytransylvania.org

What IS a Collaborative?