Session Objectives:

• Understand the importance of family and community engagement within a CSMH system.
• Consider family and community engagement through a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed lens.
• Be able to discuss implementation steps to creating effective School-Family-Community partnerships to support student mental health.

Facilitator:

Tania Leonard has 20+ years of experience identifying and connecting resources for schools, districts, and urban communities. She has a rich history working in the mental health field and education leadership and has worked tirelessly with child servicing agencies at the city and state levels. Tania has provided leadership, guidance, and coaching to schools. She has supported school teams with implementing evidence-based support, responding to behavioral health emergencies, and managing the aftermath of school and community crises. Tania is committed to providing quality services to the most vulnerable populations.