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March 20, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $10.00
WEBINAR TRAINING
Part of the Older Adults & Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Mini Series Training Program
from the York County Community Foundation
THE LINK TO THE WEBINAR WILL BE SENT TO YOU WITHIN 48 HOURS,
Description:
This session will define Advocacy and explain effective ways to utilize the skills necessary to achieve desired outcomes. Want to learn how to be heard as a Grandparent raising your grandchildren? Want to learn some challenges faced by Grandparents when needing to speak up? Grandparents seeking positive outcomes? If yes, then join us to find out how advocacy can change your course of direction and also learn how some key skills derived from effective communication support positive outcomes. Additionally, you’ll be able to identify the connections in developing your voice. Participants will use key examples to understanding what it means to use your voice for themselves and for others. Advocacy is required at all levels of the journey for staff and families. We will examine what role best serves the need presently, and how to speak up and when.
Objectives:
Defining Advocacy and it’s characteristics to obtaining outcomes
Understanding the difference between Individual Advocacy vs. Corporate Advocacy
Learn strategies to utilize your voice effectively
Advocating from the role of a Grandparent
Target Audience:
Case managers, social workers, agency leaders/supervisors, grandparents, and other caregivers for children
Facilitator:
Lisa Kennedy is a single parent of 4 adult children and grandmother of 4 as well. She is a former Foster Parent and an Adoptive Parent. She is currently a Family Peer Support Specialist for York County Department of Human Services and serves as an Elected School Board Director for The School District of the City of York.
Lisa has spent more than 20 plus years supporting, educating, and advocating for children and families. She enjoys growing and learning through the many opportunities afforded her while engaged in workshops/trainings with others.
Lisa has had the opportunity to present locally and across the state of PA in various areas such as education, family support, and mental health needs. She sits on many local, state and national committees and boards in the aforementioned areas.
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