Family Leadership Development Programs

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Family Leadership Development Program

MCF offers multiple family leadership development opportunities each year. These events enhance parent and caregiver skills so they can better navigate systems of care and become stronger advocates for their children, themselves, their families, and their communities.

As a Family Leadership Development Program participant, you will attend workshops focused on:

  • understanding your child’s behavioral health needs.
  • learning to navigate special education services and other systems you and your family rely on.
  • finding your voice to be the best advocate for your child, yourself, your family and your community.

Workshops are conducted by MCF staff, local leaders, and behavioral health professionals.  Each participant will complete a personal action plan to guide how they will implement what they have learned.

The Program introduces parents and caregivers to others who have similar experiences and offers an opportunities to build natural support networks and learn from peers.

 

Upcoming Family Leadership Development Opportunities

 

Howard County

May 10th: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

May 11th: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Join MCF for a unique 2-day training opportunity for Howard County parents and caregivers of school-aged children with mental health challenges. This FREE two-day training event is offered in collaboration with the Howard County Office of the Local Children's Board.

Workshops will include information about:

    • understanding your child’s behavioral health needs.
    • learning to navigate special education services and other systems you and your family rely on.
    • finding your voice to be the best advocate for your child, yourself, your family and your community.

Meals and overnight accommodations at the hotel in Columbia, as well as the workshops, are offered at no cost to participants. Stipends for childcare and transportation may also be available to eligible participants.

Eligibility

    • You must be a parent or caregiver to a school-aged child with mental health challenges.
    • You must be a Howard County resident.
    • You must be willing to commit to attending both days of the event.

Please click on the Program Agenda button for more information about the event's activities.  Please note this agenda is subject to change.

To facilitate learning and build a safe space for story sharing, space is limited to 20 participants.

Deadline to apply is April 12th, 2024

Why should parents and caregivers take a leadership class?

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Access to information, training, resources and skill building opportunities

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Become a more effective leader in building a better system of care for children and youth

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Meet and learn from many dedicated leaders and professionals in the children’s mental/behavioral health field

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Make connections and share information, stories and support with parents from all over Maryland