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2. 2 To increase the ability of families to advocate for the needs of children and youth with special health care needs, and to encourage more families to take on leadership roles. PROJECT LEADERSHIP

3. “Our vision is that all children in the communities we serve are able to reach their maximum health potential.” 3

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5. The voice of families The vision of quality health care The future for children and youth with special health care needs 5

6. Your Agency’s Information / Mission statement here. 6 Your agency’s logo here.

7. I NTRODUCTIONS Trainer / Mentor FVCA / [Agency] Staff Project Leadership Graduates Parents / Caregivers 7

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9. W HY A RE Y OU H ERE ?  You are families of children and youth with special health care needs.  You have great leadership potential.  You are interested in improving systems. 9

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11. W HY D O P ARENTS M AKE G OOD L EADERS ?  Families have authentic experiences to share.  As consumers, families are in an ideal position to honestly evaluate services.  Families are problem solvers. 10

12. G ENERAL O RIENTATION  Training Binder  Other  Questions 12  Forms  Facility  Food