STN is partnering with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families also known as DCYF to design community-driven solutions to prevent child abuse and strengthen community supports for families. They have received funding from Administration for Children, Youth and Families to build stronger, healther communities and families. DCYF Strenthen Families Locally aims to increase family resilience and reduce rates of child maltreatment and entry into foster care in target communities. DCYF is partnering with parents, volunteers, community agencies schools, tribes and the DCYF in building stronger, healthier communities and families. Besides STN on the Spokane Reservation they are also working with Bremerton, Port Angeles/Sequim, Spokane and Stevens County.
Follow Strengthen Families Locally Stevens & Ferry County on Facebook for upcoming events & collaboration efforts.
Monthly meetings are the first Wednesday of the month from 2pm-4pm. If you would like to attend please contact pennys@spokanetribalnetwork.org to be added to the calendar invite.