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!
I want to acknowledge all the hard work my fellow Family Support Specialists have done this year.
To my incredible EH team,
I want to take a moment to recognize the extraordinary work you do every day. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment make a profound difference in the lives of the families and communities we serve.
You show up with empathy, patience, and professionalism, often meeting families during some of their most challenging and vulnerable moments. Through your support, encouragement, and genuine care, you help build stronger families.
Thank you for the countless ways you go above and beyond. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and I am deeply grateful for everything you do. It is an honor to work alongside such a talented, caring, and passionate team.
You are making a difference every single day, and our program is stronger because of each one of you.
With sincere appreciation and gratitude,
Rachel Aguilar
To the amazing RNs I work with — thank you for your hard work, dedication, and endless patience. I truly appreciate all that you do every day, especially for handling the unexpected situations I sometimes send your way with the families we work with, and you do it with such professionalism and compassion. Your support does not go unnoticed! 💙
A huge shout-out to our PHCMC Welcome Baby team for your consistency and high performance. Your dedication to showing up every day with empathy and a genuine commitment to putting families first does not go unnoticed. You continue to set the standard through your reliability, compassion, and unwavering focus on supporting our community.
Shoutout to Edith for always being so sweet, funny, and caring to everyone around her. Your kindness and positive energy make such a difference, and I’m so grateful to work alongside someone as genuine as you! 💕