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ENGAGE Events Calendar

Happy Thanksgiving


Greetings!

The American Institutes for Research are presenting two exciting webinars detailed below.

Friday, December 3, 2010
2:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Using the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) to Support Implementation of Best Practices

The Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) offers communities and residential organizations an opportunity to engage family members, youth, and partners in evaluating their services and systems based on the practices and principles of BBI. Join a panel of representatives from residential and community programs, family members, and youth to learn about the tool and their successes and challenges in using it to make improvements in their organizations and communities.

Tuesday, December 7
2:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Best Practices in Operationalizing Family-driven Care and Youth-guided Care in Residential Programs

A panel of experts and youth and families will share details about BBI and specific, practical examples that illustrate how family-driven and youth-guided care have been operationalized in residential programs across the country. Join this webinar to learn more about strategies you can use!

Click here for more information.

Thank you for your continued interest in ENGAGE.
Bill Przylucki
Director, NYS Children's Plan and Statewide Systems of Care Contact

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