This page is designed to help communicate
what the members of the Collaborative Board strive for and the ways they are working
towards that end.
VISION
Our vision is to create a safe and positive environment where citizens
will be healthy, educated and responsible community members.
PURPOSE
Collaboration
The purpose of the Collaborative Board is to promote coordination of
services and involve citizens in improving their community. The Board utilizes
community-based resources and leadership together with health, school, and human services
in developing collaborative projects, improving the way existing services are delivered to
families, and empowering citizens to become actively involved in their community.
Community Assessment and Planning
Through community assessment, the Collaborative Board identifies local
needs and develops goals and strategies to address those needs. Service strategies
are then put into place to prevent problems, strengthen the family unit, build community
involvement, and improve the health of communities in McKean County. Community
improvement planning is an ongoing process of the Collaborative Board as goals and
strategies are implemented and then monitored for results.
Developing Public Support
Board members help the community at large understand and support the
goals of the Collaborative Board. Members serve as ambassadors to the community or
agency in which they represent and in this way help communicate the vision and purpose of
the Board. The Board also promotes the recognition of youth, parents, and
communities so that they are celebrated for their successes. And finally, the Board
helps disseminate information about resources available to families so that help is
accessible to residents when needed.
Resource Development
Together the Board works to maximize public, private, local, state and
federal funding sources that help create or continue projects sponsored by the
Board. Resources such as in-kind support and volunteerism are also promoted and
developed.
GOALS
Healthy Development During Childhood
All children will be healthy and start school ready to learn.
- Increase the early identification of developmental problems.
- Increase the rate of on-time immuniaztions.
- Increase the ammount of children adequately covered by health insurance.
- Increase access to dental care.
Stable Families
Families will provide a stable, supportive environment for their
children.
- Increase bonding and nurturing practices in families.
- Decrease child abuse.
Healthy Youth Development
Children and youth are involved in healthy behaviors and do not
ingage in high risk behaviors.
- Increase the amount of community service hours youth contribute in their
community.
- Decrease youth substance abuse.
Community Collaboration
The McKean County Collaborative Board will work together to improve
the lives of its children and families.
- Encourage strong community leadership
- Communicate the goals of the board to the larger community and ensure
public support for these goals.
- Increase finacing and resource development strategies in McKean County.
- Provide development and training opportunities for citizens and
professionals.
- Promote effective strategies that are outcome and research-based.
