Webinar: Family Strengthening & Support as a 2Gen Platform
September 25, 2017 | Webinars
The Ascend Network hosted a webinar on September 7 on Family Strengthening & Support as a 2Gen Platform. This webinar highlighted perspectives from Ascend Network leadership at the national, state, and local levels on the standards of quality, 2Gen frameworks, and community partnerships engaged in family strengthening and support. Partners shared how they utilize 2Gen approaches and strategies through supporting and implementing programs in Family Resource Centers.
Also, special thank you to our speakers!
- Andrew Russo, Co-Founder and Director, National Family Support Network
- Mark Kling, Executive Director, Family Resource Center Association
- Marla Short, Director, Nicholas County Starting Points Family Resource Center; President, West Virginia Starting Points Family Resource Center Association
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