Building Community Partnerships to Meet Transitioning Service Member & Family Needs
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This webinar discussed the need for community capacity building efforts to help meet the needs of transitioning service members and their families. As resources for service providers are dwindling, communities must work together through informal networks and partnerships with formal systems. The webinar provided examples of community capacity building programs and highlighted the role of Cooperative Extension in connecting communities to resources. It also introduced online training materials for individuals and organizations to strengthen their community capacity building skills.
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- 1. https://learn.extension.org/events/2410 This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense under Award Numbers 2014-48770-22587 and 2015-48770-24368. Building Community Partnerships to Meet Transitioning Service Member & Family Needs
- 2. Connecting military family service providers to research and to each other through innovative online programming www.extension.org/militaryfamilies MFLN Intro 2 Sign up for webinar email notifications at www.extension.org/62831
- 3. Connecting military family service providers to research and to each other through innovative online programming MFLN Intro 3 Join the Conversation Online!
- 4. Join the Conversation Online! MFLN Family Transitions MFLN Family Transitions @MFLNFT Military Families Learning Network MFLN Family Transitions FT SMS Icons 4 MFLN Group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8409844
- 5. Join the Conversation Online! MFLN Community Capacity Building MFLN Community Capacity Building @MFLNCCB Military Families Learning Network CCB SMS Icons 5 MFLN Group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8409844
- 6. Keith G. Tidball, PhD kgtidball@cornell.edu Today’s Presenter 6 Researcher and Senior Extension Associate – Cornell University, Department of Natural Resources Director of the New York State Extension Disaster Education Network Veteran – US Army National Guard and US Army Reserves, Infantry MFLN Community Capacity Building Concentration Area team leader https://blogs.extension.org/militaryfamilies/military -families/community-capacity-building/
- 7. Learner Objectives 7 • Understand why community capacity building efforts are needed to help meet the needs of transitioning Service members & their families • Identify examples of community capacity building efforts • Identify tools/strategies to locate and develop community partnerships/networks/resources to meet the needs of transitioning military Service members and their families
- 8. Why are Community Capacity Efforts Needed? 8Alberta Community Development Initiative http://culture.alberta.ca/community/programs-and- services/community-development/building-community-capacity/ Working with other individuals, organizations and communities is key to successfully handling transitions. Service members and their families can address the challenge of transitions in a meaningful way by seeking a variety of expertise, experiences, resources and relationships.
- 9. Transitions Transitions are: • events, military, individual and/or family • impacts the quality of life and readiness of SM and FM • occur through military and family lifecycle as birth, marriage, PCS, relocation Focus on: • normalizing transitions • building upon skills learned/utilized from one event to the next Mark Brown, Transformation 2, Oil on Canvas, 53” x 48″ | © Mark Brown / ARC The Magazine 9
- 10. CareerChild(s)Marriage LossDivorce Accession PCS Promotion Deploy Separate Family Readiness System VSO & MSO Programs Resources Federal Programs and Resources Civilian Programs and Resources Military Programs and Resources VA DOL MFLN MOS PFM NMFA USOCCB Military and Family Lifecycle Military Family Lifecycle Transitions Support Relocation Deployment
- 11. Geographically Dispersed Operation Desert Storm: – Reserve soldiers = 25% of deployed servicemen (Department of Defense Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1992, 1991) Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan & 2007 troop surge: – Reserve and National Guard soldiers = 40-50% of deployed servicemen (Defense Manpower Data Center, 2009) Families of these soldiers are located in geographically dispersed civilian communities, not traditional military installations where important services to support the stresses of deployment are readily available. 11
- 12. Geographically Dispersed • National Guard and Reserves service members: – Primary occupation is not military – Families may not consider themselves military families – Geographically dispersed from other service members & families – Not necessarily located near a military installation – Family identity changes from civilian to military with one letter or phone call 12
- 13. Scarcity of Resources to Meet Transition Needs?? • Dwindling service provider resources –Staffing –Funding • Can’t meet all needs of Service members’ and families’ alone 13
- 14. What transition related issues do you see Service members & families encountering that can be met “outside of the gate”? 14 Time to Chat
- 15. Community Capacity Community Capacity involves people who feel a sense of shared responsibility and apply their collective strengths to achieve desired results. Having high capacity means that people are working together to better their community. 15
- 16. Community Capacity Applied - Options Option 1: When most people need help, they typically turn first to their family, friends, and neighbors Option 2: If that does not meet their needs, then they turn to formal agencies and organizations But service members in transition may have option 1 temporarily limited or disrupted… and option 2 is suffering from dwindling resources…now what? 16
- 17. Drilling down – Community Capacity 17 Community Capacity Collective Competence Shared Responsibility Bowen, Martin, Mancini, & Nelson, 2000
- 18. Shared Responsibility? Shared responsibility is a group-level sentiment of concern 18 Bowen, Martin, Mancini, & Nelson, 2000
- 19. Collective Competence Collective competence is about taking action 19 Bowen, Martin, Mancini, & Nelson, 2000
- 20. Community Capacity “…community capacity is community readiness and performance in the context of opportunity, adversity, and positive challenges.” 20 Bowen, Martin, Mancini, & Nelson, 2000
- 21. Community Capacity Building • Goal: informal networks and formal systems work together to achieve positive results for community members • Change is initiated by people in the community • When informal networks collaborate with formal systems the ability to create change grows 21
- 22. Formal Systems • Unit leadership • Family Readiness • Ombudsman groups • Family & Community Support Centers 22 http://www.seechangemagazine.com/?p=97
- 23. Informal Networks Less organized networks of personal relationships that are voluntarily formed and maintained • Group associations • Work associates • Neighbors 23 http://www.seechangemagazine.com/?p=97
- 24. People who are connected with others and interact regularly in supportive relationships: 24 • Cope better • Have better health • Live longer “Things go better with belonging”
- 25. 25 When we organize opportunities for people to come together: • in physical places where they live • because of shared interests, characteristics or concerns
- 26. 26 Formal Systems vs. Informal Networks
- 27. Suggestions for Members of Formal & Informal Networks • Formal Networks – Be intentional – supporting, growing, and strengthening informal social networks – Find shared interests or shared concerns – Create opportunities for people to come together to: • Discuss how to address issues • Strengthen existing relationships • Develop new connections 27
- 28. 28 Who are the people in your communities who care about assisting military Service members & their families? Time to Chat
- 34. Cooperative Extension 34 106 Land Grant UniversitiesMilitary Installations
- 36. Cooperative Extension New York State Military Installations New York State Cooperative Extension Locations 36
- 38. Share examples of when you tapped into Cooperative Extension resources in your communities to meet transition needs. 38 Time to Chat
- 39. Intro to CCB Training 39
- 40. Community Capacity Building Training - Fundamentals 40 • Overview • Community Action & Change • Becoming a CCB Organization • Results Focused Planning
- 41. Community Capacity Building Training - Advanced 41 • Community Assessment • Strengthening Formal Systems through Collaboration • Mobilizing Informal Networks • Engaging Military Leaders • Monitoring Results & Activities • Sustaining Desired Results
- 42. Intro to CCB Training 42 http://1.usa.gov/1U6MrZX Available to any individual or organization Easy to use, self- directed Available 24-7
- 43. Intro to CCB Training CEUs not yet available… 43 http://1.usa.gov/1U6MrZX
- 45. Contact Information Keith G. Tidball, PhD kgtidball@cornell.edu 45 https://blogs.extension.org/militaryfamilies/ military-families/community-capacity-building/
- 46. What is one significant thing you learned today? 46 Time to Chat
- 47. Evaluation and Certificate of Completion MFLN Family Transitions is offering a certificate of completion for today’s webinar. To receive a certificate of completion, please complete the evaluation at: https://vte.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cHJ8ESONSQLMJUN 47
- 48. Family Transitions Upcoming Events Discovering the Components of Strong Family Functioning • Date: Tuesday, April 19th • Time: 11:00am Eastern • Location: https://learn.extension.org/events/2483 The Experience of Reintegration for Military Families & Implications for DoD • Date: Wednesday, May 18th • Time: 11:00am Eastern • Location: https://learn.extension.org/events/2484 For more information on MFLN Family Transitions go to: http://blog/.extension.org/militaryfamilies/life-cycle-transition-support 48
- 49. www.extension.org/62581 49This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense under Award Numbers 2014-48770-22587 and 2015-48770-24368.
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- Anita … On behalf of the Family Transitions team I’d like to thank you for joining us today for another Professional Development opportunity. We invite you to network and talk with us on FB, Twitter, Instagram, and within our LinkedIn group. The MFLN LinkedIn Group is a forum for Military Family Service Providers, Military Connected and Cooperative Extension professionals to share experiences, discuss issues, and make connections. You can also find our webinar recordings on the Military Families Learning Network YouTube channel.
- Our presenter today is the Concentration Area team leader for MFLN Community Capacity Building. You can find and interact with CCB on FB, twitter, MFLN and in MFLN LinkedIn group.
- Anita Dr. Tidball is a Senior Extension Associate in the Department of Natural Resources where he serves as the leader of a suite of projects dealing with veterans and military families. He also serves as the Director of the New York State Extension Disaster Education Network. You’ve met our presenter, now we’d like to get a chance to meet you. We are going to bring up a poll at this time, and ask that you click on the area that most resonates with you. You may need to scroll down on your screen in order for you to see all the choices.
- Keith begins here (Why/purpose of CCB) Discuss the needs of transitioning Service members & their families and why community capacity building efforts can help meet those needs Needs of SM & families Transitions Definitions Geographically dispersed SM/families Scarcity of resources due to dwindling service provider resources What are service member & family needs related to the above? Definition of CCB Discuss the types of community resources needed to support transitioning Service members & their families (Examples of CCB) Identify examples of community capacity building efforts Highlighting marquis programs (how do we begin this/do this?) BTYB – beyond the yellow ribbon programs Role of Cooperative Extension System in helping build partnerships 3rd example ??? (Tools/Strategies for CCB) Identify tools/strategies/methods to locate and develop community partnerships/networks/resources to meet the needs of transitioning military Service members and their families Identify methods to locate community partners/resources to meet the needs of transitioning military Service members and their families Discuss strategies to develop community partnerships (or mobilize informal networks) to meet the needs of transitioning military service members and their families Introduction to Community Capacity Building (CCB) Training
- Transitions are anything that impact the Service Member & Family while in the military out of the military anything in between (womb to tomb) Most often we think about this as transitioning from military to civilian life. Focus on: normalizing transitions building upon skills learned/utilized from one event to the next so SM & families are accustomed to changes (transitions) and not in state of crisis when they occur If we normalize the transitions and build upon the skills from one event to the next - this will decrease the crisis of hte event and increase the individual/family resilience/capability to manage the next event
- We want to talk about this conceptual model for a moment (Deleted the word Military -) The Family Readiness (top line) was introduced by DoD through their Department of Defense Instructing (DODI) #1342.22; titled Military Family Readiness. The Family Readiness System (FRS) is a collective network of agencies, programs, services and individuals that promotes the readiness and qualify of life for SM and FM. This network includes military, civilian, non-governmental agencies that support SM and FM. For the FRS to function optimally, it must be based on an integrated service delivery model through which individuals and families can seamlessly access any service or combination of services they may benefit from or need at the time Military Family Lifecycle Transitions Support (2nd line) – this is what we have “titled” to capture those programs such as relocation/deployment and or Transitions Assistance. The MFLTS are programs and services within the FRS’ -- I have included several programs/initiatives such as the MFLN, MlitaryOneSource, CCB, National Military Family Association/USO or Veteran Administration and Department of Labor as examples of those collaborators within the Family Readiness system that support this program area. Military and Family Lifecycle: As we know the events along the Military members career path (accession, moving separation, etc) intersect and impact those events along the individual and family lifecycle ( marriage, birth, divorce, etc) and vice versa. We do not want to look at these events in isolation but prepare the SM and FM to manage the changes and transitions which occur throughout this continuum – preparing both the SM and the family with the skills necessary
- In recent years the military has reshaped its deployment methods in order to adapt to the demands of disparate global conflicts. In the course of Operation Desert Storm, Reserve soldiers comprised just 25% of deployed servicemen (Department of Defense Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1992, 1991). Due to the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the subsequent troop surge of 2007, this number of deployed Reserve and National Guard soldiers accumulated to 40-50% of deployed servicemen (Defense Manpower Data Center, 2009). At no other time in history has such a large population of Reserve and National Guard units been deployed. This adaptation in deployment methods is significant because families of these soldiers are located in geographically dispersed civilian communities, not traditional military installations where important services to support the stresses of deployment are readily available.
- National Guard and Reserves service members: primary occupation is not military families may not consider themselves military families Geographically dispersed from others in the same circumstances (not necessarily located near a military installation). Family identity changes from civilian to military with one letter or phone call. Reserve Component Families Differ from Active Component Families: Demographically different: Older, higher percentage of females, longer in assigned units. Geographically dispersed: Live farther from installations, dispersed from other military families. Employment: Reserve Component is more focused on employment services than Active Duty. Active Duty is similar to working at a full-time civilian job. Active-duty service members are full-time members of the Military, living on base or in military housing and immersed in military culture. Each active-duty branch of the military has a Reserve Component under their command, available for active-duty deployment in times of war or national emergency. Reservists are part-time service members, allowing them time to pursue a civilian career or college education while simultaneously serving their country.
- On slide 12 we need to make the connect between RC, Geo dispersed and AD resources that are "dwindling" even though there are resources on the installation and with the RC we still need to collaborate with outside the gate through CCB efforts
- building relationship with civilian community/partner/collaborations to enhance service delivery for SM and FM -- We can't do this alone; everyone to come together to support. You may know this as this as "out-reach, collaboration, partnership -- some people connect this with Inter-Service Family Assistance Committee (ISFAC) -- all the same goal to provides services and quality of life initiatives for SM and FM CCB is about building relationships with our colleagues
- Community capacity is conceptualized as being composed of two essential elements, shared responsibility for the general welfare of the community and its members and collective competence, demonstrating an ability to take advantage of opportunities for addressing community needs and for confronting situations that threaten the safety and well-being of community members (Bowen, Martin, Mancini, & Nelson, 2000). S
- In order to build community capacity, especially to build a community’s capacity to better support service members and their families in transition, we have to work to connect formal systems and informal systems. Remember the conundrum of the two options earlier? Collaboration between formal and informal networks can prevent gaps that transitioning service members and their families might face. We also have to remember that change is initiated by people, not usually institutions, and that when informal networks collaborate with formal systems the ability to create change increases dramatically.
- Formal networks in the military context include unit leadership, as well as both military and civilian formal organizations and agencies focused on family support. Examples of such military formal supports include Family Readiness and Ombudsman Groups and Family and Community Support Centers. Formal organizations are targeted to the support needs of individuals and families and sponsor activities that provide citizens with opportunities for meaningful participation in the collective life of the community. In many respects, they provide a framework for people coming together or at least have that potential. Given that a large proportion of the current military population comprises service members from the National Guard and Reserve, it is important to expand the vision of formal support systems to include those agencies and organizations located outside of the military installations. Examples of these other formal support systems may include Cooperative Extension (4-H and Family and Consumer Sciences), schools, hospitals, youth serving organizations (e.g., Boys and Girls Clubs), civic groups, or mental health service providers. However, it is important to note that formal networks alone do not ultimately change situations for families
- Informal networks include any number of group associations, typically less organized networks of personal relationships that are voluntarily formed and maintained, including relationships with work associates, neighbors, and friends. Community Capacity Building experts believe that a primary function of formal networks should be the support of informal networks, because it is these informal group associations that are most accessible to individuals and families and those who they most often rely upon on a daily basis (Bowen et al., 2000). Ultimately, these experts place a premium on the power of informal networks, rather than on service provision and professional programming, because service provision and professional programming may work against civic competency and being able to leverage the power of informal networks. For example, two spouses may meet during a Family Readiness Group meeting, become friends, and then go on to provide informal support via conversations, friendship, and child care for each other during their spouse’s deployment. Similarly, two spouses may meet at a ParentTeacher Association meeting and become friends who find they can rely on each other during stressful times.
- According to Mancini and colleagues, connectedness is key – Things go better with belonging -- Vickie Cammack , CEO of Tyze and co-founder of Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN), a pioneer social enterprise supporting families plan for the safety and well being of their family member with a disability.
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- “Provide examples of informal networks & formal systems that you are aware of that help meet military service member & family needs.” But how to we get better connected and then maintain and strengthen connections? First, you find others who care about the same issue -
- Identify examples of community capacity building efforts Highlighting marquis programs 4-H Military Partnerships create opportunities and provide support to military connected youth whether they live on or near an installation, in our communities, or on overseas installations. 4-H clubs and opportunities provide consistency in belonging and an opportunity to develop life skills through a positive youth development framework. The 4-H Program is built upon four Essential Elements ensuring that youth feel a sense of belonging in a safe environment, develop independence in both group and individual work, share with others in the community through generosity, and develop a sense of mastery that continues throughout life as they practice and share what they have learned with others. As military families move frequently and experience the difficulties surrounding deployment and reintegration, 4-H provides predictable programming and a safe and nurturing environment for military connected children and youth. The 4-H Military Partnerships represent a collaboration of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Defense, Military Community and Family Policy, Army Child, Youth and School Services, Air Force Child and Youth Programs, Navy Child and Youth Programs, Coast Guard, and National Guard Bureau. Land Grant Universities partner with Active Duty installation programs and National Guard and Reserve to support children and youth in their local communities. The 4-H Military Partnerships rely on Land Grant University Extension faculty, the “Extension 4-H Military Liaison” to serve as a link between the State Cooperative Extension System, Military Service Branches, and 4-H National Headquarters at USDA. The Liaison serves as a coordinator with these partners in support of research based programming for military connected children, youth, and families.
- Anita one minute to talk about BTYR BTYB – beyond the yellow ribbon programs
- Example Programs: National Guard Bureau: Community Forces - https://www.jointservicessupport.org/communityforces/ A community centric solution where national, state, and local providers collaborate to strengthen the local military community by building resiliency and fostering a community network that is both sustainable and relevant. Located in communities around the country, uniquely positioned to find and consolidate the best local resources, providing better and faster assistance to Service members, Military families, and veterans.
- US Army Reserve: Community Covenant - http://www.army.mil/community/ A formal commitment of support by state and local communities to Soldiers and Families of the Army - Active, Guard and Reserve. Designed to foster and sustain effective state and community partnerships with the Army, improving the quality of life for Soldiers and their Families, both at their current duty stations and as they transfer to other states. Extends to the other Military Services, recognizing that many community efforts support all Service Members and their Families regardless uniform.
- Role of Cooperative Extension System in helping build partnerships
- A land-grant college or university is an institution that has been designated by its state legislature or Congress to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890. The original mission of these institutions, as set forth in the first Morrill Act, was to teach agriculture, military tactics, and the mechanic arts as well as classical studies so that members of the working classes could obtain a liberal, practical education. There are 106 of them.
- Start w going to My Training Hub (this is a resource in and of itself)
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- Anita Thank you Keith and _______ for the great research, information and resources you have provided today. A reminder that the ppt and resources are found on the Learn Event page for this webinar, If you would like to connect with Keith and _____, please feel free to email him/them
- At 10 minutes before the published end time, presenter or facilitator invite participants to answer this question in text. Wait at least 60 seconds for replies. Thank participants for attending and for responding and ask a Follow up question verbally: “What will you DO with the information you learned?” Discuss responses, then ask of all participants “What else do you have questions about regarding today’s topic?” Wait a minimum of 60 seconds. Answer questions and provide additional resources as appropriate.
- Anita Upcoming Family Transitions webinars include April 19th, with Adeya Richmond and Amy Gunty, “Discovering the Components of Strong Family Functioning” May 18th, “The Experience of Reintegration for Military Families & Implications for DoD” will be led by Dr. Lynne Borden and Vickie LaFollette More info MFLN FT http://blog/.extension.org/militaryfamilies/life-cycle-transition-support
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