Families USA Health Action Conference Children’s Cabinets Sandra

Families USA Health Action Conference Children’s Cabinets Sandra Wilkniss January 24, 2020 Washington, DC

A fragmented set of supports via siloed policies and programs: Source: Elizabeth Gaines/Margaret Dunkle, Forum for Youth Investment; Children’s Funding Project

Ready by 21 differently challenging leaders to think differently & act Moving the small gear makes a BIG difference

Children’s Cabinets around the Country From the last 2017 survey – Forum for Youth Investment: [https://forumfyi.org/ccn/state/]

Children’s Cabinets – Key Features for Success Align policies, programming and funding to drive toward common goals Sustainability through core set of indicators and outcomes Clear plan to collaborate with all levels of government and support local governments and key stakeholders Youth and families play an important advisory role

Thank you! Sandra Wilkniss National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, Health [email protected]