Each family is unique, leaving its members to be the only ones to define it – in their way, from their culture and through their truth. For children and youth with mental health needs, the definition is often complicated by circumstances that propel their journey among various living arrangements. The following resources are provided to highlight the unique needs of today’s diverse families. … [Read more...] about Meeting the Needs of ALL Families
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Family Engagement in Systems (Infographic)
Family engagement is an active partnership between families, service providers, and agencies which involves listening to what families have to say, engaging in two-way communication and seeing families as partners and allies in all child-serving systems of care. This infographic outlines 8 principles and practices for making this partnership effective. … [Read more...] about Family Engagement in Systems (Infographic)
Race Equity Crosswalk Tool
The tool provides strategies for utilizing organizational data to develop targeted and universal approaches for achieving equity using 7 action steps. The plan of action can be tailored for various health sectors and specialties. … [Read more...] about Race Equity Crosswalk Tool
MOH Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA) Tool
The tool consists of an instructional workbook and assessment that can be used when engaging in decision-making and policy development. The goal of the assessment is to increase awareness of determinants of health for the population(s) of focus, potential impacts, mitigation strategies to consider, ways to measure success, and strategies for sharing outcomes and recommendations. … [Read more...] about MOH Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA) Tool
Iowa Cultural Understanding Assessment–Client Form
A brief assessment for understanding organizational culture through the lenses of client perspective and perceptions. The assessment examines organizational culture based on staff-client relations, environmental factors, and service delivery processes. … [Read more...] about Iowa Cultural Understanding Assessment–Client Form