CLM task forces and coalitions are where members come together to develop and advocate on policy issues that are topic-specific. We encourage all members to get involved in the groups that pertain to your work.
What's the focus and plan for each group for the coming year?
Adoption Task Force: This task force is focused on strategies to address permanency through adoption for youth in the DCF system, as well as long-term sustainability for families through professional and natural support networks and life-long connections. Strategic plan and further details here.
Family Preservation Coalition: This coalition is focused on advocating for the improvement in the continuum of services available to families in need. This includes strengthening supports to stabilize families and keep children safe and at home. Strategic plan and further details here.
Intensive Foster Care Task Force: This task force advocates for increased capacity of the critical intensive foster care system within the continuum of care, with special focus on providing expert support to foster families. Our members advance innovation and best practices and advocate for investment in sustainable CFC services. Strategic plan and further details here.
Transition-Age Youth Coalition: This coalition mobilizes experts in youth advocacy, homelessness, and foster care, as well as youth themselves, to improve supports and services for youth aging out of care without permanency. Strategic plan and further details here.
Family Resource Center Task Force: This task force shares and enhances best practices among FRCs, educates and coordinates with key stakeholders about FRC services, and advocates for necessary funding of FRCs and related family services and programs. More details coming soon!
How to join a task force: email Shayna Parker or Sue O'Callaghan to be added to the group email list and receive calendar appointments for upcoming meetings.