1. Caregivers Coalition of Morris County, a United Way of Morris County, NJ Initiative: Sustaining our Work National Alliance for Caregiving May 29, 2009

2. Elements leading to sustainability 1.Clear purpose and goals 2.Structure 3.Volunteers 4.Partnerships 5.Financial support 6.Advocacy

3. 3 Be clear about your purpose Our Mission: The mission of the Caregivers Coalition of Morris County is to promote knowledge of, sensitivity to, and action around caregiving issues.

4. 4 Be clear about your goals Strengthen services and resources Improve access to information Improve access to appropriate services Identify and respond to gaps in services Advocate Increase awareness in the workplace Provide networking opportunities

5. 5 Have a structure that supports your work Steering Committee Caregiver Coalition Coordinator Caregiver Advisory Panel Coordinator Project Teams United Way staff support Monthly meetings

6. 6 Sustaining our Work –Volunteers Engaged 600+ community partners Caregiver Advisory Panel (“CAP”):  Coalition guided by and evaluated by  Over 200 caregivers actively engaged  Flexible opportunities for participation  Heart of the Coalition

7. 7 Sustaining our Work –Volunteers Thousands of volunteer hours on projects  Pathways for Caregivers Guide  Conferences  Caregiver Resource Fair  Caregiver Recognition Month Events  Lunch and Learn Educational Series  Media opportunities

8. 8 Sustaining our Work – Partnerships Collaborative efforts  Morris County Division of Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Caregiver Support Project Care Partner Program Annual Conferences (with the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater NJ Chapter)  Novartis CARES Employee Resource Group  Morris County Society of Human Resource Management

9. 9 Sustaining our Work - Financially Coalition members financially support our work! Projects and events are self-sustaining through sponsorship opportunities United Way of Morris County support

10. 10 Sustaining our Work - Advocacy “Awareness” projects and events County connections (Freeholders, Div on Aging) Cong. Frelinghuysen & Gov. Codey Trenton, Washington D.C., and with national organizations Workplace campaign efforts Community groups (Rotary, Clergy Council)

11. 11 Working to not be needed When caregiving becomes a household word When all treatment plans involve caregivers When caregivers are recognized and receive the support they need in their role ….that’s when our work will truly be sustained!

12. Thank you!! Carol E. DeGraw, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. Manager, Community Impact United Way of Morris County www.uwmorris.org carol.degraw@uwmorris.org 973-993-1160, ext. 128 12