Interested in becoming a member of the Utah Family Strengthening Network (UFSN)?
The Utah Family Strengthening Network was formed a decade ago to provide evidence-based training and support to family-serving organizations across the state. We invite you to join us in supporting each other, building a stronger network among community partners, and advocating for family-centered approaches to policy makers, parents, and other stakeholders.
We welcome membership from organizations in Utah that meet the definition of a “Family Resource Center”.
Questions? Please email ufsn@pcautah.org
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What is a Family Resource Center?
Protective Factors Training
Learn how to implement the Protective Factors Framework in your work to benefit the families you serve and promote better outcomes.When and Where
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9:00 AM – 3:00 PM MDTLocation
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$75/personBook training
What is the the Protective Factor Framework?
The Protective Factor Framework is a researched-informed approach to strengthening families. When implemented, it enhances child development, increases family strengths, reduces the risk for child abuse and neglect, and enables children to thrive. The framework can be implemented through small but significant everyday actions. It can build on and become a part of existing programs, strategies, systems, and community opportunities. Professionals can help families build parental resilience, social connections, concrete support in times of need, knowledge of parenting and child development, and social-emotional competence of children.More than 30 states are shifting policy and practice to help programs and providers working with children to take everyday actions to support parents and build protective factors.
Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support
Become certified to use the Standards as a tool for planning, providing, and assessing quality care when working with families.Virtual Training
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Day 1: 9:00AM-3:30PM MDT Day 2: 9:00AM-3:00PM MDTLocation
Live Online (Zoom)Cost
$150/personAbout this event
The nationally-adopted Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support are used by public departments, foundations, networks, community-based organizations, and parents used as a tool for planning, providing, and assessing quality practice.Based on the Principles of Family Support Practice and the Strengthening Families Framework and its research-based evidence-informed 5 Protective Factors, they have created a common language across different kinds of Family Strengthening and Family Support programs such as Family Resource Centers, home visiting programs, and child development programs. This certification training details how the Standards can enhance work with families. Whether you are setting up a new program or strengthening an existing one, the Standards provide a blueprint for implementing best practices. Participants from Programs are highly encouraged to come as teams with Executive Directors, Managers, Coordinators, and Direct Service Staff, as each has a key role in implementing the Standards effectively. Participants who complete two days of virtual training will receive a certificate from the National Family Support Network that is valid for two years. On Day 1, the check-in process will begin promptly at 9:00am. On Day 2, training starts promptly at 9:00am. Participants are admitted individually from the waiting room to check-in. This process may take some time.***Please plan accordingly. Latecomers and those who miss more than 15 minutes of the training will not receive certificates.