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!

Zaira,
Thank you for your dedication to our team and the Pcs. Thank you for always advocating for your and their needs.
I appreciate your support, feedback and work ethic.
Rafaela

A shout-out for:Zaira
From:Rafaela
MLK

Centinela Team,
Thank you for all your hard work! Despite being short-staffed, your positive attitude and dedication does not go unnoticed.
Rafaela

A shout-out for:Centinela Team
From:Rafaela Aceves
Centinela

Shout-out to our Welcome Baby staff for all the amazing work they do every day ❤️

A shout-out for:Welcome Baby staff
From:Kely
MemorialCare Miller Children’s hospital Long Beach/welcome Baby

MLK Team,
Thank you for all your work and dedication!
I know we all have been dealing with things on a personal level but, you always show up for each other and your Clts.
Thank you for all you do,
Rafaela

A shout-out for:MLK Team
From:Rafaela Aceves
MLK

ETC rocks!!! Angie, Jeanette, McKinley and Jennifer 😀😀

A shout-out for:ETC
From:Maureen Ferrell
AVPH