April 1, 2015
California Network of Family Strengthening Networks
Committee Information
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The work of the California Network of Family Strengthening Networks (CNFSN) to carry out its mission is advanced primarily through its committees. The CNFSN welcomes new committee members on an ongoing basis. For information about joining a committee, please contact the CNFSN Coordinator.
Steering Committee
This committee provides oversight and guidance for the CNFSN. It represents the diversity of California’s Family Strengthening networks, including members from northern, central, southern, urban, rural, statewide, small, large, evolving, and established networks. The participation of both Strategies , a statewide technical assistance provider, and the California Family Resource Association, the statewide policy and advocacy body for family strengthening organizations, promotes the integration and coordination of their work in relation to networks and the Family Strengthening field as a whole.
Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of each month, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, by phone
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Members:
Andrew Russo –Fund Development Co-Chair, San Francisco Family Support Network
Troy Nichols -- Strategies
Cyndee Garcia –Tulare County Family Resource Center Network
Fiona Lavelle – California Family Resource Association
Heather Nemour – Southern California Co-Chair, San Diego Family Strengthening Network
Linda Joy Landry – Family Resource Centers Network of California
Mary Ann Soden – Interim Treasurer, Families and Communities Together – Orange County
Niki Chambers – Member Connections Committee Chair, Inland Empire Family Resource Center Coalition
Odessa Caton – Contra Costa County Network of First 5 Centers
Roslyn Turner-Clark – Training Committee Co-Chair, Los Angeles County – Partnership for Families Collaborative
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Executive Committee
This committee makes decisions on time-sensitive issues in between Steering Committee meetings.
Meeting Time: 1stFriday of each month, 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, by phone
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Members:
Andrew Russo
Heather Nemour
Mary Ann Soden
Niki Chambers
Roslyn Turner-CLark
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Membership Connections Committee
This committee promotes peer learning and sharing among network members, by organizingstatewide convenings and webinars, and by publishing the Network Connect newsletter.
Meeting Time: 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, by phone
Chair: Niki Chambers, Inland Empire Family Resource Center Coalition
Fund Development Committee
This committee seeks resources to sustain the work of the CNFSN.
Meeting Time: 3rdTuesday of each month, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, by phone
Co-Chair(s): Andrew Russo, San Francisco Family Support Network
Lisa Faulkner, First 5 Network of San Benito
Training Committee
This committee supports the development and implementation of training on the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support.
Meeting Time: 4th Wednesday of each month, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, by phone
Co-Chair(s): Debbie Comstock, San Diego Family Strengthening Network
Roslyn Turner-Clark, Los Angeles County – Partnership for Families Collaborative
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