We offer three levels of services:

• Level 1 is for organizations more interested in the training aspect of the Ripple Program and have decided to do self-guided project(s).
• Level 2 is the track that has the most substantial impact on parents and agencies. We offer training and Community Impact Project Support.
• Level 3 is for agencies who have completed Level 2 and want to continue working with us or/and want to train additional parents or staff.

Please answer the following questions to self-assess whether your agency is a good fit. If you still have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Danit, the Program Coordinator, at dlieberman@families-first.org. 

1. Do you want to improve programming for families & children and enhance family engagement practices at your organization? 
2. Can you identify 3-4 Parent Leaders who can commit to the 8 months of the program? 
3. Do you have 1 or 2 staff members who can commit to the 8 months of the program? 

If any of your answers are NO, please contact Danit Lieberman at dlieberman@families-first.org for further conversations. We want to hear from you and discuss if we can make it work! 

If all your answers are YES in the previous sections, the Ripple Program would be a good fit for you! 

1. Organization must fill out the application form (Application Form Link) 
2. Once the application is received, Families First will ensure the Ripple Program is a good fit and then will notify organizations within 30 days. 
3. Once approved, Families First will communicate with the organization to finalize the logistics. 
4. If there are any questions throughout the process, reach out to Danit Lieberman at dlieberman@families-first.org. 

When selecting Parent Leaders to participate in the Ripple Program, review the suggestions below. Parent Leaders should be:   

1. Individuals who are currently engaged as parent (caregivers) leaders/volunteers at your organization. 
2. Able to complete virtual 2-hour Parent Leadership Series training weekly for 6 weeks.  
3. Able to commit to the time requirements in the next 8 months.  
4. Parents who are eager to enhance their leadership skills and to impact their community in a new level. 

Parent Leaders will need to commit to the following: 

1. Two-hour virtual training sessions, once a week for 6 weeks (12 hours total). 
2. During the Community Impact Project 5-month process, Parent Leaders are expected to dedicate 8-10 hours of volunteer work monthly for the length of the project. This includes a monthly cohort meeting with Families First and other agencies in the cohort, as well as their own team meetings.  

Staff Members will need to commit the following: 

1. Two 2-hour virtual trainings (4 hours total). 
2. During the Community Impact Project 5-month process, staff members are expected to dedicate 6-8 hours to provide ongoing support to the team by coordinating and monitoring their tasks and attending team meetings.