ELEVATING VOICES:
The goal is to amplify the voices of those who have first-hand experience with the child welfare system. Lived experience voices and expertise must be not only heard but must be centered in decision making. Our motto is: Nothing about us, without us.
ENGAGING LEADERS:
We engage child welfare leaders in a collaborative learning environment, where the voices of our lived experience leaders are heard and seen as essential to the work.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:
If your family previously had an open case with a county children and youth agency, and your case is now closed, your valuable experience and insights could help shape and inform the child welfare system in Pennsylvania.
Parent Listening Session Overview:
- Three-to-four-hour long sessions with ten to fifteen parents in each session
- Meet with Felicia Matriccino, Parent Ambassador, and Kim Hine, Family Engagement Specialist;
- Learn more about the parent leadership project at the state and national level;
- Participate in a guided discussion so we can learn from your experiences with the county children and youth agency and to get your input to help inform the system;
- Share a meal; and
- Receive an honorarium for time, travel, and childcare
