Illinois Children's Mental Health PartnershipRegional Family Leadership Coordinator
Feb. 2009 - Dec. 2011Coordinated development and support of a regional partnership team consisting of children's mental health youth service providers and family leaders from 23 counties. Establishment of multiple local family / school / community coalitions that hold monthly meetings for parents of children with mental health or complex system needs. Facilitated trainings of providers regarding navigation of systems including value of family voice, educational rights and responsibilities, juvenile justice, medical, and social services. Education of parents and caregivers regarding navigation of systems including advocacy, peer support, educational rights and responsibilities, juvenile justice, medical, and social services. Networking of local, regional, and state level programs and initiatives for families. Quarterly reports, annual budget analysis and review, supervision of professional and paraprofessional staff, curriculum development and implementation. Conference and educational venue keynotes and/or large group workshops for Youth, Adolescents, and Adults. During my time with Illinois Children’s Mental Health Partnership, several presentations were made at state & national conferences. Design of statewide communication strategy that accurately reflects the project logic model and outcome goals.