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Family Networks

Family Networks. Supporting Families in Dane County (Page 16 and 17). Why support families?. $475 billion a year in unpaid support Families are innovators (with an eye toward cost effectiveness) Family input is a predictor of satisfaction with long-term care in managed care systems.

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Family Networks

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  1. Family Networks Supporting Families in Dane County (Page 16 and 17)

  2. Why support families? • $475 billion a year in unpaid support • Families are innovators (with an eye toward cost effectiveness) • Family input is a predictor of satisfaction with long-term care in managed care systems

  3. Family Led--Staff Supported Living Our Visions is a grassroots organization of individuals with disabilities, their families, friends and community members building fulfilling and community-centered lives for all citizens. 

  4. Family-to-Family Education • Monthly learning events • Family Care/IRIS • Moving Out • Employment • Transition • Futures Planning

  5. Connect for Social Support • More than 100 family-led activities annually • potlucks • bowling • game groups • book club

  6. Futures Planning Moving Out 25 people in 2015 and 2016 2 more this month! Employment dream jobs with low levels of support

  7. Facilitate Sharing Paid and Unpaid Resources • Bridge Builder Project • Sun Prairie-Independence Bound • Overlook Apartments

  8. Important Questions • What structures are available to connect me to other families? • Is facilitation available to help us work with other families and pool resources? • How is family education provided? • How have families in other counties used their funding creatively? • How can I access futures planning?

  9. Save the Date!LOV and Arc’s Next FC/IRIS Session Monday, February 20, 2017 6:30-8:30pm (pre-session 5:45-6:15) Alliant Energy Center

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