MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Collaboration Council
For Children, Youth & Families

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Excel Beyond the Bell

High quality out- of -school time programs ( ost) system, where all
children and youth will have opportunities to thrive.

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Bridges to the Future

Bridging the gap between youth mental
health and young adult independence

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Community of Practice

A professional development resource for
Youth Development practitioners

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Many Voices for Smart Choices

Through collaboration and awareness, we seek to effectively
communicate that substance use, no matter what form it takes,
is dangerous and can have severe short and long term
consequences to youth and young adults.

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Social Justice

Build equitable opportunities for all children and youth to thrive.

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infoMONTGOMERY provides access to health, education,
and human service resources in Montgomery County, MD.

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New Executive Director

The Collaboration Council Welcomes Its New Executive Director, Terrill North

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Setting Priorities Grounded in Our Values

The Collaboration Council values active and authentic youth engagement, the contribution of strong families in the well-being of children, and the importance of ensuring all people regardless of their individual identities or social group memberships, have equitable opportunities to achieve success. The Collaboration Council’s current agenda is to promote access to care, ensure all youth have a successful transition to adulthood, and build equitable opportunities for all children and youth to thrive.

Access to Care

Promote access to mental health and behavioral health services for children and youth most at risk.

Youth Development

Ensure the successful transition to adulthood for all youth.

Social Justice

Build equitable opportunities for all children and youth to thrive.

Driving Change in Our Community

SUMMARY: Designated as a Local Management Board, the Collaboration Council’s purpose is to be a local catalyst and nonpartisan broker of public and private dollars where agencies and other groups collaborate and invest to achieve positive results in the community.

Convening Partners
- Engage Leaders and convene key stakeholders
- Create strategic alliances with a common agenda
- Form public-private partnerships, coalitions, and focus groups
Assessment and Planning
- Identify gaps in services
- Assess community needs
- Discover opportunities to maximize resources for the greatest impact
Implementing Solutions
- Identify shared goals and common outcomes
- Coordinate community-wide solutions and integrate services
- Maximize funding
- Provide contract oversight and ensure program fidelity
Evaluatiing Investments
- Track the availability and quality of programs
- Evaluate the collective impact of the system of services and supports
- Monitor program performance
Share Knowledge
- Connect professionals and share knowledge
- Offer professional development
- Deliver technical assistance

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As a non-profit organization, we are committed to ensuring our children and families get the services and supports needed to lead healthy, successful lives.

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21 Feb

Click the link below to register for the "Adolescent Development" workshop with our Community of Practice. #YouthDevelopment

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20 Feb

Honored to be a part of this movement #MBKRising

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What a honor and privilege to be a part of this movement. Thank you Mr. President @BarackObama @ObamaFoundation @StephenCurry30 cc @THELAYC @Collab_Council https://t.co/q7CudSzm6G

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Montgomery CountyHHS @MoCoDHHS·

19 Feb

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of #maternal mortality in the US? Many women are overweight or obese when they become pregnant. Talk to your doctor before you begin pregnancy.
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CollaborationCouncil @Collab_Council·

19 Feb

Don't miss the "Adolescent Development" workshop with our Community of Practice. Youth Practitioners will gain an understanding of the physical, cognitive, and emotional development of adolescents & much more. Click the link below to register today.
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@Mocorec, @MontgomeryCoMD, @MeyerFoundation, @MarylandGOCCP, @MoCoDHHS, @THELAYC, @MCPS, @FamilyServInc

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Rachel DuBois @principalBRES·

Thank you to our PTA, ESOL team, families and teachers for a wonderful International Night! An evening celebrating our diversity, culture and traditions. @BayardRustinAP @MCPS

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MoCo Rec @MoCoRec·

Spring training has begun, which means baseball season is on deck! Join us for some @orioles and @nationals games in May and June. The registration fee includes the game ticket and transportation to and from Olney Manor Park. Register at https://t.co/bMQQ645aqd. #DayTrippers ⚾️

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Robin Riley MoCo Rec Dir @mocorecdir·

20 Feb

Our Tech connect Teenworks crew was on hand last night to support the budget balancing tool forum. They provided great customer service and support to the night !!

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Montgomery County MD@MontgomeryCoMD·

Here’s some good news! @MCPL_Libraries cardholders now have unlimited access to a world of knowledge via streaming video on RBdigital’s The Great Courses Library Collection. Check it out at https://t.co/1uMbiuS1sf

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Montgomery County MD@MontgomeryCoMD·

Traffic incident blocks two right lanes of southbound I-270 at Exit 11/Montgomery Village Avenue/MD124 causing delays. @ReadyMontgomery

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MCPS@MCPS·

Did you know that every MCPS high school offers courses linked to a variety of careers? Explore our programs: https://t.co/ADWU1xl08p #careerready

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Montgomery County MD@MontgomeryCoMD·

Major road improvement projects is going on all over Montgomery County. Check tour list to see the work going on in your part of the County, mainly by State crews (two projects by County crews). Projects here: https://t.co/Gdc7IjgaAX
@MDSHA @ReadyMontgomery @MCDOTNow @MoCo_DTE

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Check out some photos from tonight’s MCPS dance showcase! Great job by all of our students!

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