All but one site has DHS and the Decat coordinator involved in CPPC.

2. In 2007, there were approximately 1,493 professional and 745 community residents involved in statewide CPPC implementation. • The vast majority of this involvement focused on the neighborhood/community networking strategy. • All CPPC sites have residents involved in neighborhood networking and two-thirds of the sites have residents involved in the shared decision-making process.

3. All but one site has DHS and the Decat coordinator involved in CPPC. • 80% of sites involved practice partners, education, empowerment, county or city government and domestic violence agencies. • 70% of sites involved Child Abuse Prevention Councils, neighborhood residents, substance abuse agencies, health-based programs and faith-based groups. • The four groups with least involvement include law enforcement/corrections, legal system (courts), mental health and business. (approximately 60% of the sites)

5. Each of the Community Partnership sites’ shared decision-making group assessed the function of their own group by completing a survey including the following items: • Common Vision • Understanding and agreement on Goals • ØClear roles and responsibilities • ØShared leadership and decision-making • ØConflict management • ØWell developed work plans • ØRelations/trust • ØInternal and external communication • ØEvaluations • ØUnderstanding of CPPC

6. The majority of the CPPC sites’ shared decision-making groups scored high in the following areas: working well together; strong common vision and goals; relationships built on trust; handles conflict and communication; and understanding of CPPC. • The sites that scored high on the survey are generally mature sites with stable leadership. • The sites that scored lower tend to be newer sites or sites with recent change in leadership.

9. S Shared Decision-Making Lessons Learn • One of the first issues to address is consistent, on-going coordination. • Passionate leadership is key. • In the developmental stages, the shared decision-making (SDM) group is primarily professionals. These participants need to focus on developing a comprehensive understanding of CPPC and the four strategies. • Develop concrete action steps for engaging and educating community members as well as other targeted partners. ØCommunity safety nets are strengthen when local DHS representative is actively involved in the SDM group.

11. Policy and Practice Change • Strengthening communication between community and DHS • Building stronger collaborative with D.V. advocates, DHS staff and • other community partners • Improving community cultural competency • Building community supports to prevent re-abuse • Improving informal supports • Addressing items identified through the QSR and CFSR • Establishing Parent Partners programs • Focusing on Transitioning Youth Initiative • Increasing substance abuse service • Addressing transportation needs • Increasing visits for children in foster care with their parents • Integrating various community initiatives • Increasing community support to reduce out-home-placements