Community Integrated Care’s Post

Today at Families First we had the privilege of hearing from a remarkable care-experienced person who shared her journey through the looked-after system, which is part of our induction process for our new members of Families First. Her story is a powerful reminder of the profound impact that support, or the lack of it, can have on lives. Listening to her articulate the challenges she faced during her journey as a looked after young person was truly eye-opening. She emphasised how different her outcomes could have been if her family had received the right resources and guidance during those critical times. This conversation reinforced a vital message: the voices of care-experienced individuals are crucial in shaping the systems designed to support them. We must do more to ensure families can stay together whenever possible, providing the support they need to thrive. At Families First, we are commited to listening, learning, and championing the changes that can make a real difference in the lives of those who have faced similar journeys. Together, we can create a brighter future for children and families. 💫💜

Thank you to all who joined the 5th webinar under the "From Words to Practice" GC-DI series, a session focusing on Chapter VIII of the UN Guidelines on Deinstitutionalization, including in Emergencies: Access to Mainstream Services on an equal basis with others The webinar explored how mainstream services support persons with disabilities who are leaving institutions to live independently, in their communities with dignity and rights and the panel also shared good practice examples from different regions. Watch the full recording here: https://lnkd.in/dCinzv69

On Saturday, Oct. 26, Cradle Therapist Dori Fuji, alongside Rebecca Nelson, Ph.D., presented at the CAATCH (Community of Asian American Therapists in Chicagoland) Annual Conference. Their session, Revisiting the Coming of Age for Asian American Adoptees: From Childhood to Adulthood and Looking Back, shed light on the complexities of identity formation in Asian American adoptees. Their important work is helping foster adoption-competent therapy. Learn more about adoption-competent therapy at The Cradle: https://bit.ly/3EEU49u

Family Voices helps ZERO TO THREE Safe Babies include parents as leaders, honoring their resilience and lived experience and creating a shared responsibility to build coordinated and equitable social conditions. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eSCx3A-k.

In our latest blog post, Dr. Stephan Blanford reflects our conversation with Ijeoma Oluo at Voices for Children, and how it left him feeling inspired, energized, and ready to take action! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gXK6vnMD

Growth in personal development with Parents On A Mission. Growing together with Parent Leadership.

Participate in National AccessAbility Week by attending this webinar and learn more on how we can create more welcoming communities and workplaces for people who are neurodivergent.

National Minority Health Month is observed each April to highlight the importance of improving health outcomes and reducing disparities for racial and ethnic minority groups. McLaren is committed to caring for each patient regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or background and responding to the evolving needs of our community, advocating for changes that improve access to care regardless of socioeconomic status and driving changes that reduce disparities in care. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion: https://lnkd.in/gE-YT3zE

🤝 On this day, On the Move highlights the importance of the arts and culture sectors to stay vigilant and advocate for better working conditions for all mobile artists and professionals with disabilities. 🌎 Today is a reminder about promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and raising awareness of the situation in all aspects of life. Read more about the international mobility of disabled artists and culture professionals through 🔗 https://buff.ly/3VSBu5Q