If you've ever wondered how to start a local foster care network—or you've tried collaboration before and it didn’t go as planned—this episode is for you.
In this follow-up to our previous episode on the Power of a Local Network (Episode 20), we dig into the practical side: how to build a network that actually works and lasts. We’ll look at the essential people and structures that make sustainable collaboration possible.
You’ll learn about three key elements of an effective network:
- A Steering Team to guide vision and direction
- Backbone Support to hold the work together day to day
- Working Groups to mobilize action across different areas
To bring it to life, Jason shares highlights from conversations with Phil Goad, Derek Brown, and Shayne Baker – three leaders involved in Every Child Arkansas, a collaboration of churches, organizations, and agencies working together across the state to make a difference for children and families in foster care. Through real-world insights and stories, this episode offers a clear picture of what strong, sustainable collaboration looks like on the ground.
