Evidence-Based Model Implementation

Evidence-Based Model Implementation
Evidence-Based Model Implementation
Evidence-Based Model Implementation

Evidence Based Models Implementation

The Strong Families and Communities Training Center provides support in implementing evidence-based parenting models to the New York City social service work force. The SFC Center believes implementation support of evidence-based practices will improve the lives of families and children serviced by social service agencies. We hope to expand the scope and quality of the care to those that need it most through an approach to implementation support that is collaborative, inclusive, and interactive.

Each year the SFC hosts training and follow up support on Blueprints for Healthy Families (https://www.blueprintsprograms.org) approved parenting models. In the years 2021-2022 the training center hosted a group of 60 social services professionals in training in the Circle of Security Model. Along with hosting the training the Center offered post training support to those who participated in the program. Please join our mailing list and or reach out to our Mental Health Consultant, Dianna Jimenez ([email protected]) for updates on upcoming parenting model training.

2023-24’ Parenting Journey Training and Implementation Support

This year 2023-24, we are offering training and implementation support for the evidenced-based model titled Parenting Journey. In a Parenting Journey program, a small group of parents and caregivers meet for 2 hours a week for either 12 or 14 weeks, and participate in a variety of hands-on activities, open discussions, and work on personal development.

The Parenting Journey trainings will take place either virtually or in-person between April-July 2023. After the training, staff are eligible to begin facilitating parenting support groups in their community. Our Center will offer cover the cost of the training and provide implementation support for all participants throughout July 2024.

This training will take about 25-35 hours to complete and there are both virtual and in-person options. Organizations are allowed to send multiple staff to a training, with roles ranging from paraprofessionals and peer advocates to mental health clinical staff. Essentially, any staff that are currently providing or could provide parenting support to families in New York City would be eligible.

For further information about this opportunity and access to the application please click here

Click here for further information about the Parenting Journey model

Work Force Training

The Strong Families and Communities Training Center aims to support a broad range of social service and mental health professionals within NYC. We offer workshops on specific topics social service providers may find useful when providing services to families in New York City. These workshops are open to work force members in the community and are held in-person. The topics covered thus far are Virtual Group Implementation, Back to School Needs During Covid 19, and a two-part series on Legal and Mental Health needs of the Immigrant Families and Children in NYC. Additionally, we try to offer CEU credits for certain licensed professionals that participate in our trainings. To attend these workshops please visit our training tab for dates and create an account to register for future trainings.

Upcoming Trainings