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NCTSN Resources

The following resources on Family-Youth-Provider Partnerships were developed by the NCTSN.

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NCTSN Directors' Download with Guests Alex Barker and Diane Lanni

Type: Podcast

Features Alex Barker and Diane Lanni, the first family and young adult partners on the NCTSN Steering Committee. Alex and Diane share their journey towards their involvement in the NCTSN, their contributions to the Steering Committee, and lessons they have learned along the way.

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Sharing Power FAQ

Type: Fact Sheet

Has a list of questions and answers related to the Sharing Power Series. This fact sheet includes information on how to use the Sharing Power resources and questions that may arise.

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Sharing Power: A Tool for Reflection

Type: Fact Sheet

Offers tips for providers on sharing power in trauma-responsive care. This tip sheet encourages providers to broaden their perspective and deepen their insights by “wearing the hats” of others at their agency (i.e., parents, intake workers, administrators).

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Creating and Sustaining Boards

Type: Webinar

Describes the benefits of such boards to both families and providers from a consumer's perspective. This webinar discusses the rationale for creating a consumer board, as well as the planning and recruitment processes.

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Engaging Family and Youth in Trauma-Focused Treatment

Type: Webinar

Suggests practical ways to partner with youth and families within treatment settings based on different resources and organizational structures. This webinar reflects the perspectives of providers, family members, and youth.

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Partnering with Youth and Families in Trauma Settings

Type: Webinar

Offers family and professional leadership development ideas addressing the multiple dimensions of partnership with youth and families, including advisory board development, peer-to-peer support programs, and compensation for family members, among other topics.

Partner-In Resource

A Guide to Forming Advisory Boards for Family-Serving Organizations

Type: Resource Guide

Walks professionals through the process of forming a board and highlights the common decisions groups have to make while outlining the options at each juncture. This guide helps to demystify the process and allows professionals to think about the bigger strategic decisions that will form the bedr