Meeting Parents Where They Dream!
“I didn’t know who to turn to when I found out I was pregnant. I really wanted to keep this baby. Thanks for picking up my phone call and talking to me”
Full Partner Meeting Overview
Thank you to all the speakers, panelists, and attendees that participated in First 1,000 Days’ Full Partner Meeting! We were honored to hear the highlights of what it means to be a compassionate healthcare worker, data from our regional parent focus groups, how to help families navigate services, and the efficiency of the Unite Us platform.
Interested in speaking with our panelists for more information?
Compassionomics - Pam Beitlich (SMH Women & Children) first1000days@smh.com
Parent Focus Groups - Tina Wilson & Siena Kelley (First 1,000 Days) first1000days@smh.com
Unite Us Panelists:
Linda Wenck (Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center) Linda@sarasotapregnancy.com
Donna Love (Mothers Helping Mothers) Client.mhmsarasota@gmail.com
Sara Oleson (Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County) Sara.olesen@healthystartsarasota.org
Adeana Osika (All Faiths Food Bank) Aosika@allfaithsfoodbank.org
Don’t forget to CLICK HERE to fill out our follow-up survey to kick start our strategic planning process!
Parent Focus Groups
First 1,000 Days hosted 12 Parent Focus Groups across the region, gathering information about parents and caregivers’ dreams, goals, and the barriers they face in the community.
To learn more about the locations, demographics, and data collected, CLICK HERE!
Barriers & Solutions
After holding Parent Focus Groups throughout the region, we were able to compile the most common barriers that parents and caregivers face. Below are the top five identified needs we heard about (other than housing and childcare).
During our Full Partner Meeting, we shared this important information with professionals and parents. We cycled through all five categories and asked what organizations and programs offer these services. After assembling the fantastic feedback we received through the chat box, we were able to create a mural of services offered in Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties. If you know of other organizations who provide a service or if your agency is not listed in the mural, please reach out to us at first1000days@smh.com so we can add to it.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW!
⭐Agencies with stars indicate that they are users of Unite Us.
Sign Up for FREE Circle of Parents Facilitator Training!
There will be a FREE Circle of Parents facilitator training with Prevent Child Abuse Florida on September 29th from 8am to 4:30pm at Sarasota County DOH 2200 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, Florida. This is a great professional development opportunity for any peer support specialists, community health workers, navigators, parent advocates, etc.
Circle of Parents is a nationwide network of parent-focused peer support groups that foster confidence, positive parenting skills, and social connections. Each Circle group has a facilitator who is trained by Prevent Child Abuse Florida to utilize conflict resolution tactics, identify common beneficial/disruptive behaviors from group members, and create a secure atmosphere of sharing, growth, and learning.
If you would like to learn more, an Information Session will be held via zoom on August 29th from 12-1PM REGISTER HERE! Or if you would like to go ahead and sign-up for the full day facilitator training please contact Siena Kelley at First1000Days@smh.com. ONLY 20 Participants are able to attend the in-person training.
Unite the Suncoast!
The Suncoast region continues to grow its network on Unite Us, with numerous agencies joining within the last couple of months!
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Calls-to-Action
Join the Unite Us network to address social determinants of health needs and send closed-loop electronic referrals for families to medical, mental health, and social services.
Don’t forget to CLICK HERE to fill out our follow-up survey to kick start our strategic planning process!
Interested in joining our email roster OR meeting the team? Email First1000Days@smh.com to get started!
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