NCIC Activities
A member of the NCIC team will serve as the primary point of contact for States, Territories, and Tribes to provide information about and connection to Implementation Center activities, including:
• Intensive Implementation Projects
- Selected jurisdictions are receiving resources, intensive technical assistance, and support for long-term implementation projects, lasting 2 to 4 years, intended to achieve sustainable system change. Selections will be based on a process and criteria described in the Request for Applications (RFA).
- In June 2009, the NCIC entered into formal agreements to fund two projects, beginning July 1, 2009 and two projects beginning October 1, 2009. In June 2010, the NCIC entered into formal agreements for projects starting in July 2010. Project phases will include Project-specific Assessment & Planning, Implementation, and Sustainability Planning.
- NCIC Implementation Projects / Sites
Formal Peer Networking Opportunities
- Regional peer networks will share implementation experiences and provide mutual aid and problem-solving.
- Topic-driven networks might be within the NCIC regions only or part of a multi-region peer network.
- Support will be provided through conference calls and site visits.
- Peer to Peer Networking Calls:
- Download an audio file of our January 2010 NCIC Project Update Call featuring presentations from NH, NJ & CT.
- Download an audiio file of our July 2010 Conference Call on "Coaching Strategies", featuring MA Dept.of Children & Families. You can also download the corresponding Power Point Presentation.
- Links to T/TA Peer Networking Sites
• Regional Forum May 6, 7 and 8, 2009
- Growing Stronger: Creating Sustainable Change in Child Welfare: a 2½-day meeting included agency leaders and managers from each State/Territory, representatives from the Children's Bureau, ACF Regional offices, and the T/TA Network.
- Tony Hemmelgarn and Jeffrey Lawrence spoke on leadership and systemic change.
- Resources available through the Children's Bureau T/TA Network were presented and discussed.
For more information on our Forum and links to Handouts & Presentations click here
• Tribal Gathering November 2, 3 and 4, 2009
- Learning & Leading Together: A 2-day meeting included Tribal members and representatives from five tribes in Regions 1 & 2, ICWA liaisons, representatives from the Children's Bureau, ACF Regional offices, and the T/TA Network.
- Dr. Eddie Brown spoke on how tribal communities and organizations prepare for change and growth.
- Resources available through the Children's Bureau T/TA Network were presented and discussed.
For more information on ourGathering and links to Handouts & Presentations click here
For Further Information, Contact: Susan Kanak, Project Director, 207-780-5840 • skanak@usm.maine.edu
