Protective Factors and Youth Thrive Rebecca Murray May 7, 2018

ACEs in Wisconsin Overview Who We Are What We Do What is Prevention Protective Factors Youth Thrive

ACEs in Wisconsin Prevention Board Independent board Advance statewide policy, public awareness and programming to strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment 20 members comprised of state government officials and public members

Mission and Vision Mission Mobilize research and practices to prevent child abuse and neglect in Wisconsin Vision Every child in Wisconsin grows up in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment

Strategic Plan Create and Advocate for Effective Public Policies Promote Evidence-Informed Practices and Develop Innovative Programs that Support Parents and Caregivers Collaborate with Key Stakeholders to Leverage Resources and Implement Prevention Initiatives Educate Professionals and Community Members on Child Abuse and Neglect Issue

Wisconsin Community Investment Plan ACEs in Wisconsin

Service Delivery Model Strengthening Families Approach At risk families All families Risk Factors Protective Factors buffer toxic stress Deficit based Strength based Family inadequacies Skill building Prevention Promotion of strong families and healthy development Here’s what we have to offer you because this is what we know you need What can I do to support you? What do you need from me? What’s wrong? What’s going well for you? I can fix this for you You can do it – I can help you Adapted from Strengthening Families Kentucky

All families experience challenges and stress

Positive Development Approaches

That brings us to Youth Thrive

Project Overview Multi-year initiative of the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) Examined the research from: resiliency positive youth development neuroscience impact of trauma on brain development

Project Overview How all youth can be supported healthy development and well-being reducing the impact of negative life experiences including toxic stress and trauma Focus was on vulnerable youth Not only about limiting risk factors protective and promotive factors

Youth Thrive™ Vision Statement To increase the likelihood that all youth, including those involved in child welfare, juvenile justice and other systems, are supported in ways that advance healthy development and well-being and reduce the impact of negative life experiences. https://youtu.be/XYujnWo-OPQ

Promotive and Protective Factors Strengthening Families Protective Factors Youth Thrive Protective and Promotive Factors Parental Resilience Youth Resilience Social Connections Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development Knowledge of Adolescent Development Concrete Support in Times of Need Social-Emotional Competence of Children Cognitive and Social-Emotional Competence in Youth

Implement Prevention Initiatives Prevention Board has 46 certified trainers for Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work training with a Parent Co-Presenter Training professionals who work with children and families Protective Factors Framework targets families with children ages 0-10

Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life In Your Work Initiative Douglas Bayfield Iron Ashland Vilas Burnett Washburn Sawyer Florence Price Oneida Forest Polk Barron Rusk Marinette Lincoln Taylor Langlade St. Croix Chippewa Menominee Dunn Oconto Marathon Shawano Pierce Eau Claire Clark Door Pepin Kewaunee Portage Waupaca Brown Buffalo Wood Outagamie Jackson Trempealeau Manitowoc Waushara Winnebago Adams Calumet La Crosse Monroe Juneau Marquette Green Lake Fond du Lac Sheboygan Vernon Sauk Columbia Richland Dodge Washington Ozaukee Crawford Dane Jefferson Iowa Waukesha Milwaukee Grant Racine Lafayette Green Rock Walworth Kenosha

Training Opportunities Youth Thrive http://www.allwisyouth.org/ Bringing the Protective Factors Framework to Life in Your Work

Thank You Thank you. I am happy to answer any questions you may have. Rebecca K. Murray Associate Director 608-267-3678 www.preventionboard.wi.gov Thank you. I am happy to answer any questions you may have.