NCAP - Whole Family Approach (WFA) Kickstarter Cohort
The Whole Family Approach (WFA) Kickstarter is a unique, intensive learning opportunity designed to strategically position agencies to design & implement a proven framework for advancing social & economic mobility for families, thereby interrupting the intergenerational cycle of poverty & promoting a legacy of wealth & well-being.
Through a series of intensive workshops, participating agencies will explore their readiness for adopting a WFA, discover the enabling conditions that foster WFA success, and build organizational capacity for WFA implementation.
Key Objectives:
Establish shared foundational understanding of WFA framework & how it serves to promote SEM for families
Explore enabling conditions that foster successful implementation of a WFA
Build organizational capacity for WFA implementation
Kickstart your WFA journey
Learn best practices from peers, NCAP staff, and other subject matter experts
Receive individualized feedback from NCAP on WFA plans
Key Benefits:
Enhanced Understanding of WFA: A deeper knowledge of the WFA framework and how it effectively promotes social & economic mobility (SEM) for families
Increased Organization Capacity for Impact: Discovery & development of infrastructure necessary for successful WFA implementation
Expert Guidance & Feedback: Opportunities to engage with seasoned WFA professionals and community action peers
Foster a Sense of Community: Create a supportive and collaborative environment for participants to connect, network, and learn from each other
Who Should Register?
The WFA Kickstarter is designed to support agencies at the early stages of WFA exploration and/or planning.
Agencies with a history of WFA implementation may also benefit from this learning opportunity as a refresher or training for new staff.
The Commitment:
The 2024 WFA Kickstarter cohort will meet live for five 90-minute sessions over the course of four months with a capstone virtual T/A lab.
Session Schedule:
October 29, 2024
November 12, 2024
December 3, 2024
January 7, 2025
January 14, 2025
February 18, 2025 (lab)
All sessions scheduled for 3:00pm-4:30pm ET
Cost:
The registration fee of $3,000 includes teams of 3-5 staff per agency.
