11th Annual Strengthening Families Summit: Building Resilient Communities

This year’s Summit will be a lively and engaging experience that will explore all facets of “community” invested in family strengthening and community-building throughout New Hampshire. Our day will begin with a presentation from Dr. Wendy Ellis, assistant professor, and director of the Center for Community Resilience at the Milken Institute School of Public Health, at George Washington University. It will be followed by a plenary discussion led by Dr. Ellis, and a series of interactive discussions, activities, and workshops that will show attendees how they can improve the health of their communities.

Summit Objectives

1. Explore the elements of a resilient community that support the development of strong families and safe, thriving children.
2. Identify key community and cross-sector partners to develop strategies and tactics to foster supportive environments for children and families.
3. Highlight the examples happening in New Hampshire.
4. Understand the “upstream” role of encouraging positive social norms in creating communities where all children have an equal opportunity to thrive.
5. Consider effective civic and business policies that contribute to community resilience.
6. Provide an opportunity for parent leaders and practitioners to recharge and recommit to this important work

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