greater cleveland family justice center

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & PLANNING STRUCTURE & PROCESS

BOCC Department of Justice Affairs obtained Federal VAWA grant to conduct planning

Contracted with FJCA for technical assistance

Hiring 2 staff and local consultant to assist with planning process

Conducted 2-day strategic planning session in August 2009 with over 100 participants

Conducted 2 follow-up meetings with planning session participants

Conducted multiple Workgroup meetings

Finalized structure for the planning process Engaging additional participants

To complete an open & transparent community planning & development process in 2010 for a Greater Cleveland Family Justice Center

To implement the Greater Cleveland Family Justice Center in 2011

To become an outstanding, nationally recognized Family Justice Center that addresses stakeholder needs in Greater Cleveland

Executive BoardMonthly meetingsCo-Chairpersons of Steering Committee, Leaders

of Workgroups, county staffMakes final recommendations/decisions based on

input from all other entities Steering Committee

Meetings every other monthCommunity leadersReceives reports/recommendations; provides

advice, guidance, information & resources; advocates for support

Community PartnershipMeets quarterlyOpen to all in communityReceives progress reports/provides feedback

WorkgroupsMeet monthly or as neededMembership based on interest & expertiseAssigned specific tasks and collect information,

analyze, and make recommendations on critical aspects of Family Justice Center to Executive Board and Steering Committee

Open & inclusive

Incorporating best practice information

Organized by staff & consultants & driven by volunteer participants

1 year commitment of time from participants

Final product – design & implementation plan

Ideas on additional members? Meeting schedule – 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

February 26, 2010April 30, 2010June 25, 2010August 27, 2010October 29, 2010December 15, 2010

Location TBD Commitment to participate