Training

On the Road to Family-Driven Care

Goal: To advance the capacity of individuals and communities transforming their children’s mental health services, supports and systems to be family-driven

Intended Audience: Leadership of partners, collaborators, providers, families and others with a stake in children’s mental health systems of care; maximum number of participants is 30

Trainers: One or two Certified National Federation Trainers who meet criteria congruent with Federation values and follow the Federation’s Code of Conduct.

Length of Time: This is a one and a half day event with 9 hours available for training.

When & Where: This training is provided in a facility provided by you in your community, with two months notice to schedule the best trainers.

Training Facility Needs:

• ½ -round tables with enough space to avoid crowding with flexibility to move around for small group exercises;
• Small side table for handouts and speakers materials;
• 2 roving microphones, if needed;
• 2 flip charts with markers (no red) and masking tape;
• LCD; screen and lap top computer and
• Access to water, beverages, and food during the training session.

Cost: Inclusive of two trainers, their travel, and materials, our fees are very reasonable.

Sample Agenda: To be adapted according to the participants’ experience and the needs and the goals of the community.

DAY 1
Introductions and Overview :  Ice breaker activity and agenda overview.
Using the Personal Planning Guide: Become familiar with this tool which will be used throughout the training and beyond.
The Evolution of Family Involvement: Make real life connections to the history of family involvement.
Definition of Family-Driven Care: Explore the current working definition and relate it to experiences in the community.
Continuum of Family Involvement: Explore various community influences on “access and choice” for families.

DAY 2
Moving from Rhetoric to Reality: Apply learning to actions toward transformation.
Exploring Tough Questions: Interact with participants to address the tough questions which have arisen.

Preparation:

• Registered participants will fill out Pre-training Questionnaire to aid trainers in preparation for working with your community.
• Designate someone to document and disseminate (to the participants only), the flip chart notes and any process notes that come from the training.

To schedule this training, call the National Federation at 240-403-1901

Or E-mail us at FFCMH@FFCMH.ORG