Right – we had this great experience with finding out the best way to train staff and families on Family Interaction, and then it turned into other opportunities. We took the training and built it into DHS internal new worker training. Everyone was so excited about the success of the training, and the inclusive atmosphere, that we started thinking how this could translate into other areas.

We have these monthly meetings about contracts with providers (private agencies) and we try to problem solve. Well, after the Family Interaction trainings we thought, “A-ha!” and realized providers should be in on those meetings, too! Public and private agencies have the same goal: child safety, permanency and well-being. We have different experiences and different observations that can help us achieve that goal. Together.

It’s really spilled over into what we do every day. And that’s the whole purpose, right?

Wendy