Weekly Digest: October 9, 2008

Discovery 2008 Peer-to-Peer Conference Call

On Wednesday, October 15, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. the Center for the Study of Social Policy will facilitate a Peer-to-Peer Learning and Technical Assistance conference call.  The focus of the discussion will be: Introduction to the Financing Plan: One Piece of the Planning Puzzle.

Participants on the call will:
• Learn about steps for designing financing strategies and issues to consider when developing a financing plan--with a presentation by Arlene Lee of the Center for the Study of Social Policy.
• Discuss challenges of and opportunities for developing a financing plan that will support strategies for improving results.
• Exchange ideas and experiences with peers from other Discovery Communities.

To register for the call, visit the registration page at http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?4W,M3,39dbb05c-eed0-4c4b-bedc-ed4decef161b by Monday, October 13.

You should receive a confirmation e-mail and call-in number shortly after you register. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail, you have not completed your registration. If you need assistance with registration, please contact Mary Swilley at (202) 371-1565 or mary.swilley@cssp.org.

If you have questions regarding this call, please contact Susan Robison at susan@connex-us.com or (970) 385-1800.

Community Highlight: Candidate Forums

Discovery communities across the state are hosting public forums with state and federal candidates running for office to better understand each candidate's proposals and positions on early care and education, school accountability and access to affordable health care.  The goal is to inform, educate and develop effective public relationships with elected leaders who will be charged with creating polices that directly impact children and families. 

To learn more about and register for the events being held in Vernon, Danbury, New Britain, West Hartford and Windham, visit the CT Parent Power website at http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/38/t/3630/content.jsp?content_KEY=4577

Online Resource: Community Service Locator

This online directory, produced by the Maternal and Child Health Library, can be used by service providers and families to find available health, mental health, family support, parenting, child care, and other services for children and families in the communities in which they live.

The directory can be found online at http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_community.html