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What are Community Network Teams?
What are Community Network Teams?In July 2004, Governor Janet Napolitano instructed DES to create Community Network Teams (CNT) throughout the state. These teams were asked to submit a written plan to the DES Director identifying existing services, resources and family supports within their communities (including all gaps in services) and describing how the community proposes to deliver more services and better support for children and families, including the protocols for the sharing of information.
Santa Cruz County responded to the Governor’s request by submitting their Five-Year Strategic Plan developed for the countywide “Seeds of Change” community action project. This plan was developed utilizing a two-pronged approach:
(1) Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) Principles: to develop a plan to increase the well-being of community residents, children and families, in Santa Cruz County. Central tenet of the ABCD approach is to recognize and build on strengths, weaknesses, assets and resources of local residents, community organizations and agencies, and local government units; and
(2) USDOL’s Community Audit Project: Developed by Secretary Alexis M. Herman in 1999, community audits are envisioned as a means by which key local stakeholders can better understand business and labor force trends and, on that basis, develop informed strategies to respond to worker and business needs.
How to Update and Submit CNT InformationWe’ve provided an easy online approach to updating your agency’s information to Santa Cruz County’s Community Network Team Project. When you submit this information it will be recorded in Santa Cruz County’s CNT online database. This database will be available online in early November 2004 (check for updates). Your participation in the review will ensure an accurate reflection for updated findings and recommendations. This updated document will be forwarded to the Governor’s office and will be disseminated to members of the Community Network Team. Please follow the instructions below for submitting information. Should you have any questions or comments please contact Liz Collier, Chair – Seeds of Change Prevention, Intervention, Treatment subcommittee at: (520) 761-1840 or email at: uwscc@theriver.com
To submit your information online, click on the appropriate selection below, complete and submit the form.
Accessing Online Forms
Click on the appropriate form above to enter and/or update information to the Community Network Team Progect.
