Collaboration and Community Partnerships. may2009 1

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1 Collaboration and Community Partnerships may2009 1

2 Collaboration To work jointly with others for a set purpose. may2009 2

3 Community Collaboration The process of developing both inter disciplinary and inter organizational connections with partners who are committed to working together in order to develop solutions to problems that affect the entire community and its multiple constituency groups. may2009 3

4 Interdisciplinary Collaboration Theprocess by which the expertise of different categories of professionals is shared and coordinated to resolve the problems of clients. may2009 4

5 Inter Organizational Collaboration Theprocess by which the expertise of different organizations is shared and coordinated to resolve the problems of clients. may2009 5

6 The term collaboration implies: A structure is in place by which the participants will decide how to work and plan together. Participants and agencies deliberately make choices to do things jointly, rather than as individuals. A sense of community exists in which the participants see themselves as mutually benefiting and contributing to the total effort. may2009 6

7 Collaborations have: A clearly defined mission or purpose p which is mutually agreed upon by participants. Active involvement of participants in establishing goals, objectives and activities. iti Clearly defined operating procedures and a clear definition of members roles. A communication system which includes regular information sharing and planned discussion of issues. A sense of common ground where participants find a mutually agreed upon agenda and feel the collaboration is their enterprise. may2009 7

8 Why Collaborate? To identify gaps in current services. To expand available services. To provide better services to clients. To develop a greater understanding of needs. To express mutual concerns. To provide enrichment. may2009 8

9 Additional Reasons to Collaborate To reduce interagency conflict and tension. To improve communication. To mobilize actions to effect needed ddchange. To achieve greater visibility. To enhance staff skill levels. To conserve resources. may2009 9

10 Community Resource Identification and Networking may

11 What are Community Resources? Supports in the client s environment May be formal or informal May be supportive or preventive may

12 Community Resource Identification and Service Agencies Networking Educational and/or Training Sites Health lhcare Potential Employers Resource People Groups withspecial Expertise may

13 Ideas: Identifying and Networking with Service Agencies Make contact by phone, visits Attend interagency meetings Attend state and regional meetings Develop and distribute ib t public relations lti material may

14 Identifying and Networking with Resource People and Groups with ihspecial ilexpertise Ideas: Make personal contact Maintain updated resource file Become a resource person for other entities Be assertive and confident may

15 Key Points for Developing Your Network Make contact in person or by phone Attend meetings Havebusiness cards to exchange Identify key individuals Maintain regular contact Maintain an updated resource file Become a resource person for other entities Be confident when approaching new resources may

16 Using Resources and Services Who is the contact person for the resource? What are the eligibility requirements? Where do you apply for the service? How do you apply? When is the resource open? Do they have regular hours? may

17 Building Your Resource Network Focus the relationship on your common goal of serving the client. Present yourself as someone willing to partner with them to help both of you to meet your goals. Make sure your contacts know you are available to help them. Keep your contact informed of changes. Don t assume your client s reports about another agency are completely factual, information may be misinterpreted. may

18 Resources in Your Community Resource Directory Call 211 United Way Salvation Army Yellow Pages Chamber of Commerce Local Churches Food Banks Clothing Closets Civic Organizations Medical Providers Behavioral Health Providers may

19 West Virginia 211 may

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21 Preparing Your Strategy may