Welcome to the Family Strengthening Network Summit 2023
Greetings, Family Strengthening Network teams!
We are very excited to celebrate you at our annual summit on June 15, 10:00am – 12:30 pm!
We have these summits every year to express our heartfelt thanks for the amazing work you do. Your commitment to supporting families is truly impressive and inspiring. But those are just a couple of the words that describe you. Here are a few more:
Home visitors, nurses, outreach specialists, hospital liaisons, supervisors, data and admin coordinators — you all play an integral role in building a stronger and healthier Los Angeles County. And because you’re helping kids get the best start in life, you’re not only making a difference now, but for generations to come.
This year’s theme is Creating Connections: Building an Inclusive Home Visiting Village. With our network’s growing efforts to engage fathers and other partners, to meet the needs of nontraditional families, and to ensure that we’re culturally competent and respectful to all, we’re amplifying and broadening our impact.
No matter who it is or what their circumstances, you provide a non-judgmental ear and a compassionate heart. The safe space you create gives your clients a unique opportunity to openly express their concerns, ask questions, and receive the help they need. That’s powerful!
On behalf of the countless families whose lives you have touched, we extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation. Your selflessness and dedication set an example for us all and remind us of the power of human connection and support.
Scroll down to see the shout-outs team members gave each other before the 2023 Summit!
Thank you again for your your compassion, your contributions, and your commitment to helping families!
— LA Best Babies Network, on behalf of the Family Strengthening Oversight Entity
(First 5 LA, LABBN, and Work2Live)
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