Welcome to the Family Strengthening Network Summit 2022
Greetings, Family Strengthening Network teams!
We can’t wait to celebrate you at our annual summit on June 2, 9:00am – 12:30pm!
This year’s theme is Standing Strong With Families in Los Angeles County — and sometimes you’ve had to be strong just to keep standing.
But, of course, you’ve done more than just stand there — you’ve led families to higher ground. You’ve made sacrifices to continue caring for some of the most vulnerable people. You’ve comforted those in pain who have suffered losses. And you’ve brought joy and given confidence to new parents who say they would have been lost without you.
When things go wrong, don’t go with them. We’re so glad that’s your M.O.!
Is there someone on your team who really shows what it looks like to stand strong? Scroll down and give them a shout-out!
Thank you for your your compassion, your contributions, and your commitment to helping families. We look forward to seeing you on June 2!
— LA Best Babies Network, on behalf of the Family Strengthening Oversight Entity
(First 5 LA, LABBN, Maternal and Child Health Access, PAC/LAC, and Work2Live
Give a shout-out to a coworker who deserves some recognition!
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Thanks for the shout-outs! Thanks for the great work you do!
Thank you for holding space, offering guidance and morale support! You’re a lifesaver! 🙂
Thank you for your leadership and ongoing support! Be proud of all you helped to create! We’ve had an opportunity to serve THOUSANDS of FAMILIES across LA County thanks to a pilot called Welcome Baby Program funded by F5LA several years ago.
Thank you to the entire LABBN team for the ongoing support and the unseen work that takes place to keep these programs running smooth! I appreciate all of you!
It is an honor to work alongside an amazing group of women. Your passion for this work and the dedication you place in supporting our families continues to motivate me to push forward and advocate for our program. Thank you for everything you do! Keep Rocking Ladies!
To my Northridge Hospital Welcome Baby Family,
As I reflect on nearly 12 incredible years with this program, I feel deeply grateful for the privilege of working alongside such compassionate, dedicated, and inspiring individuals—Amy, Ericka, Rosalie, Denia, Nilu, Ana, Lydia, Jessica and Anat.
Together, we built more than just a program; we created a space filled with purpose, kindness, and unwavering support for one another and the families we have served. Though the closing of this chapter is bittersweet, I carry with me the joy of all we’ve shared and the hope for all the beautiful things that lie ahead for each of us.
With gratitude,
Paola Theil