Partnerships & Initiatives
The intent of any committee is to use the collective resources of those present to address issues of common interest and passion, creatively solve some sort of problem, or use their collective expertise to help others better meet common goals.
As a result of Collaborative Board Planning, Regional Partnerships that work toward creating and maintaining Healthy Families and Children are the primary focus. Local Commnity Partnerships are encouraged and supported:
- Early Childhood Partnership - north
- THRIVE - south; Northland Foundation
- Success by 6 - United Way of Greater Duluth
- Duluth Education Delegation - United Way of Greater Duluth
- Truancy Committee - north
- Keeping Kids in School - south
Expectations of Partnerships:
- Supports and furthers the mission of the Collaborative
- Share resources when possible
- Build relationships
- Reduce “bureaucracy” (less meetings, less red tape, family friendly, less duplication, etc.)
- Develop, implement and evaluate coordinated responses to partnership issues
- Promote, support and develop a unified service system that meets the needs of families
- Utilize needs assessments and evaluations in decision making
- Build on strengths
- Is inclusive of all people/agencies providing similar services, serving similar consumers, or consumers themselves
- Communicates with the Collaborative Board
The Partnerships meet regularly to create a shared vision; to examine the barriers to success, focus on some strategic directions and implement action plans.
Please contact the Collaborative Office for meeting dates and times at 218-749-8130 ext:1117
