The Community Network Anchor work continues to build strong momentum. To date, we have gathered over 70 committed partners across education, health, behavioral health, social services, and community-based organizations who have expressed interest in joining this shared mission.
The mission is to strengthen coordination across systems so children, youth, and families can more easily access the supports they need, when they need them, by identifying gaps, aligning resources, and elevating both professional and lived-experience voices to inform meaningful, data-driven action.
We successfully hosted our first regional convening in a virtual format, and it was a strong start. Engagement was high, participation was thoughtful, and partners clearly articulated both the strengths they bring and the challenges they see across the region. The feedback reinforced the importance of creating intentional spaces for cross-sector connection and honest dialogue.
Next steps include preparing for the in-person regional convening on March 18 at Highland Community College. This convening will focus on deepening relationships, pairing perspectives across systems, and moving from shared understanding to actionable next steps that directly support families and communities. If you are a provider interested in joining this work, please fill out this form for more information. https://forms.gle/pcoQSzeVKuBHDg1s6
If you are a parent or youth with lived experience please fill out this form for more information. Your lived experience is EXPERT advice and we need it! https://forms.gle/g4yoPbsRpss4Zf7h6