1. Supporting Families in Dane County (Page 16 and 17)
Family Networks
Supporting Families in Dane County
(Page 16 and 17)

2. Why support families? $475 billion a year in unpaid support
Families are innovators (with an eye toward cost effectiveness)
Family input is a predictor of satisfaction with long-term care in managed care systems

3. Family Led--Staff Supported
Living Our Visions is a grassroots organization of individuals with disabilities, their families, friends and community members building fulfilling and community-centered lives for all citizens. 

4. Family-to-Family Education
Monthly learning events
Family Care/IRIS
Moving Out
Employment
Transition
Futures Planning

5. Connect for Social Support
More than 100 family-led activities annually
potlucks
bowling
game groups
book club

6. Futures Planning
Moving Out 25 people in 2015 and more this month! Employment dream jobs with low levels of support

7. Facilitate Sharing Paid and Unpaid Resources
Bridge Builder Project
Sun Prairie-Independence Bound
Overlook Apartments

8. Important Questions
What structures are available to connect me to other families?
Is facilitation available to help us work with other families and pool resources?
How is family education provided?
How have families in other counties used their funding creatively?
How can I access futures planning?

9. Save the Date! LOV and Arc’s Next FC/IRIS Session
Monday, February 20, 2017
6:30-8:30pm (pre-session 5:45-6:15)
Alliant Energy Center