Family Support Community of Practice (CoP) FY2015
Project Description:
The National Community of Practice for Supporting Families of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities will help five states develop systems of support for families throughout the lifespan of their family member with I/DD. The objective is to develop systems of supports for families throughout the lifespan of their family member.
The goals of the Community of Practice are:
to create a model framework for supporting families that addresses the needs of families with a family member with I/DD across the lifespan and supports states to develop and sustain exemplary family support practices.
to develop and facilitate a multi-level Community of Practice designed to build capacity within states and the nation to create policies, practices, and systems to better assist and support families that include a member with I/DD across the lifespan.
to capture and share lessons learned and products to develop, implement and sustain exemplary practices to support families and systems
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Regional, National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
