Oklahoma Family Network (OFN): Technical Assistance and Support
Project Description:
Oklahoma CLL/UCEDD bilingual staff provides the Hispanic perspective and technical assistance, training and mentoring to Spanish speaking families and leaders for the Oklahoma Family Network (OFN). Cultural awareness is provided to leadership, staff and families. Technical assistance around medical, mental and behavior health and one-on-one support and mentoring is provided to emerging family leaders. Training to Spanish speaking families, self-advocates and community partners is provided. She represents and brings the perspective of the Hispanic population to national, regional and local conferences and resource fairs.
Keyword(s):
Mental/Behavioral Health – Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Epilepsy, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Health Care Transition, Life Course Approach, Social Determinants of Health, Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs
Core Function(s):
Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Leadership
Target Audience:
Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County, State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
