February 2025

PARTNER NEWSLETTER

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Strategic Plan

Three sub-committees were formed to carry out the some of the Strategic Plan Action items.

• Parent Support Committee
• Community Resource Committee
• Growth & Sustainability Committee

SUB COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS

If you have an interest in participating in one of these committees please contact Rebecca - rebecca@unitedwaydc.com

Strategic Plan Action Item Updates

Strengthening Families Parents will have the tools and resources they need to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of themselves and their children.

Chad is holding Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) - classes at Sawyer Elementary School. Classes are in person, include childcare and a meal and are open to all parents living in Door County.

More classes coming - watch our website and Facebook page

We have brought Bob Shogren on to lead online Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) classes.

Meet the Trainer

Bob Shogren – Bob has been a successful Triple P Parenting Trainer since 2020 and has led many Triple P programs and trained hundreds of parents over the last 5 years. He has seen firsthand the remarkable difference that Triple can make in the lives of parents and their children. What he finds most remarkable about the program is that Triple P provides effective, common sense strategies that help parents make a positive shift in the relationship they have with their children in as little as three weeks! Bob grew up in Sturgeon Bay, graduated from SBHS, and has recently returned home after a 40 year career in Arizona as a middle school teacher, school district administrator, state government administrator and nonprofit leader.

School Readiness Children of all ages will come to school socially and emotionally ready to learn.

• We continue to support the efforts of the Welcome Baby program. This program provides resource information and support to mother's who live in Door County either prenatally or at birth to ensure baby has the best start to life. Connecting early makes a positive impact on the family and greatly increases the child being successful at school.

• The Community Resources Sub-Committee has provided a proposal for an LTE Outreach Specialist position to the Growth & Sustainability Committee. The Growth & Sustainability Committee is pursuing a capacity grant to cover the cost of this position.

LTE Outreach Specialist

• Increase awareness of opportunities available
• Implement a plan to connect with families using technology and different types of media
• Print media (brochures, flyers, rack cards, posters)
• Digital media (app, podcast, social media)
• Broadcast media (Radio, TV news interviews)
• Coordinate with other community partners in offering educational opportunities and family activities
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers to assist with community outreach and community events
• Participate in community-based events to build and strengthen connections

Service and Activities for Youth Elevate the voice of youth and increase their engagement in the community

• The Executive Committee will be looking closer at this focus area in 2025
• Chad is looking at holding some WoW (Words of Wisdom) Cafes in 2025

Financial Sustainability and Growth Obtain new, stable funding sources to fully support Partnership operations

• This sub-committee is looking at possibly applying for a capacity grant in early 2025 (see School Readiness section above)

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

STRIDE offers self-paced, online, Might Teen and Mighty Adult programs.

Click HERE for a video regarding the MIGHTY TEEN program.

Click HERE for main STRIDE website to get more information about what it offered.

www.doorcountyparents.com

REMINDER TO REFER FAMILIES TO REBECCA WHO ARE NEED OF SUPPORT.

FREE and CONFIDENTIAL support for ANY Door County family raising children in Door County or an individual enrolled in K-12 schooling whom has not yet graduated. A Community Connector is a parent peer who has experienced challenges of their own, received Door County services and has learned how to advocate for their family.

Contact Rebecca for assistance and support regarding the following:

• Infant/toddler basic needs (diapers, wipes, formula)
• Resource referrals for
• Rent, utility, food assistance
• Children's mental health/disability support
• Vehicle repair and purchase assistance
• Anything else related to raising a family

Rebecca Paulsen

(920) 421-3145 call or text

rebecca@unitedwaydc.com

or fill out the interest form