'A goal without a plan is just a dream.' - Brian Tracy

Check out this #BuildUpNC resource to learn more about implementation plans and tips for creating one that can support progress and success on your implementation journey! ➡️ buff.ly/3vsrWFC

Check out our 🆕 resource describing our efforts to advance Behavioral Health Equity by promoting mental health, preventing substance misuse and providing treatments and support to foster recovery and improve the lives of underserved communities. samhsa.gov/sites/default/… #NMHM

🚨 A new episode of the Implementation Science at Work podcast just dropped!
Cathy Henderson & James Wright from the Mecklenburg County Health Department discuss what makes good - and 'not so good' - leadership.

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📢 Don't miss this! Open access and available now📢 link.springer.com/article/10.100… Anthony Biglan Ron Prinz Diana Fishbein

🚨 Breaking the Cycle of Trauma

Research shows children who experience Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), like abuse or neglect, are at a higher risk for health problems as adults. This #CAPMonth , let's build the protective factors that help buffer against ACEs.

April is Nat'l #ChildAbusePreventionMonth ! Check out the 2024 Prevention Guide from childwelfare.gov. Be sure to spend time with the community data tips in ch 3. Getting & using data is a key capacity to support effective implementation! #BuildUpNC
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#SelfCare is an essential part of mental & physical health. Take some time today as a chance to prioritize yourself. #NationalSelfCareDay

This could look like:
✨ Meditating 🌞 Going outside 📔 Reading ✏️ Writing 🎶 Listening to music samhsa.gov/find-support/h… #SelfCare Day

'How can I support implementation in the midst of organizational transitions and system change?' Change is messy! #ImpSci best practices can provide a foundation amidst shifting landscapes. Check it out in this issue of the Build Up Quarterly➡️buff.ly/3VBo0Nj
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From planning to action! 🎬

Strategic planning moves from aspirational ➡️ concrete action steps. When the time comes to implementing strategies to support goals, an #implementation plan helps track progress & milestones along the way.

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“UNC-CH is a hub of groundbreaking research, & this #WomensHistoryMonth2024 , we celebrate the exceptional Carolina women leading the charge.' Read the latest #blog post by Penny Gordon-Larsen, vice chancellor for research: go.unc.edu/n9EFm
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Webinar Alert!

The National Center for Families Learning will be hosting 'Partnering to Support Family Engagement.'

Date: March 28, 2024
Time: 3:00 ET
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Webinar Alert! National Prevention Science Coalition (NPSC) will convene internationally recognized experts on State-Level Systems to Deliver Youth-Focused Prevention Programs in Communities.

When: 3/27/24, 2-3:30 ET
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We're hiring!

Are you interested in implementation support, organization/system improvement, adult learning, and child & family wellbeing?

Apply here by March 29: buff.ly/43lh4WF

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Strategic planning? Try a SWOT! Check out this #resource to learn how to conduct a SWOT analysis to identify Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats. This tool can guide both planning and decision-making for future change efforts. #BuildUpNC

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Exciting news! After 45 years as Prevent Child Abuse NC, we're entering a NEW era as Positive Childhood Alliance NC (PCANC)! Join us as we continue our mission to build supportive communities & create hope for the future!
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Trust and relationship building are critical for implementing, sustaining, and scaling up evidence based practices, like #TripleP .

The tips below are useful for starting that conversation - check it out!

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We love when team members are highlighted! Way to go, Sherra!

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Check out this webinar with Will Aldridge from the Impact Center at FPG!

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The McKinney Scholars Program at FPG is now accepting applications for its 2024 cohort. Sophomores & juniors currently attending a N. Carolina HBCU and majoring in child development, early education, psychology, or a related field, are encouraged to apply. go.unc.edu/s4K7W

Learning what's what through landscape analysis can provide critical understanding of existing strengths and resources in a given scope. Check out this great resource about conducting a landscape analysis in service to strategic planning! #BuildUpNC

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