September, 2009

 Conference call and face-to-face mtgs  Explored strengths and challenges of individual states  Explored multi-state grant applications  Outcomes have been strong and impactful

 Reviewed models  Updating the models with impact indicators  Utilizing the models in our regional impact reports  Collecting data to support future multi-state impact reporting

1.Food Safety Education: Saving Billions of Dollars by Helping Industry and Consumers Prevent Foodborne Illnesses 2.Helping Families and Youth Achieve Better Health through Diet and Physical Activity

 Branded multi-state effort  Based on logic models  Focused on common indicators  Unique aggregation of results from all 12 states  Simple, brief format

 Consistency of data collection among states  Refining and expanding richness of data

 Encourage multi-state grant writing  Embrace new partnerships and potential funders  Enhance reporting systems

Family Financial Security Strengthening Families

Aging Consumer Food Safety Affordable Housing Rural Health and Wellness

 Multi-state programming  Curriculum development  New campus partners  eXtension and COP participation

 Identified interested states  Writing a position descriptions  Developing funding models  Securing potential funding support from state directors  Reviewing progress at February meeting

Explore funding opportunities (and others... Military) Submit regional grant applications Engage NPLs in February meeting Define 4 th AFRI institute (Youth and Community Development) Explore shared services of a grant writer/consultant

“Family Strengthening “ Program Efforts

Multi-state efforts /Multi-program efforts: 1. Builds Stronger outcomes and impacts 2. Better approach in economic environment 3. Embraces the strengthens in states 4. Broadens intellectual capacity and professional networks