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Key Findings
F5SB and its funded partners continued to demonstrate their commitment
to continuous quality improvement by using data and client feedback to enhance and
modify their programs and services delivery.
Many partner agencies continued to use program models or strategies for service
delivery and measurement based on promising or best practices. These practices should
continue to be shared and expanded.
There was an increase in the number of partner agencies who reported implementing
cultural competence strategies this fiscal year, including providing training for
staff, making materials available in multiple languages, and employing bicultural
and bilingual staff.
Although F5SB has increased the awareness of the needs of the 0-5 population, 2008
Family Survey findings suggests a need for continued effort by F5SB to raise awareness,
as nearly half (45%) of participants were still unaware of F5SB.
Fewer partner agencies succeeded in securing other funding this past year. F5SB
should continue to expand its efforts around sustainability to include the development
and implementation of sustainability efforts.
First 5 funded partners and stakeholders have expressed the importance of F5SB as
a leader and convener in the County. In particular, funded partners appreciate opportunities
to come together with other agencies providing similar services to discuss strategies,
lessons learned and solutions to common challenges. F5SB should consider implementing
a quarterly convening series.
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