Helpful Links
These organizations create great content that informs the latest best practices.
Systems of Care Institute
The Systems of Care Institute (SOCI) at the Center for Improvement of Child and Family Services at the School of Social Work at Portland State University develops extensive statewide and local workforce development programs designed to promote sustainable systems changes across child welfare, mental health, education, juvenile justice and other related systems.
Oregon Family Support Network
Oregon Family Support Network (OFSN) is a nonprofit organization of families and youth working together to promote mental, behavioral and emotional wellness for other families and youth through education, support, and advocacy.
Youth ERA
Youth ERA is a state-wide youth-led organization devoted to improving services and systems that support positive growth and development by uniting the voices of individuals who have lived experience in various systems.National Wraparound Initiative
Since 2004, the National Wraparound Initiative (NWI) has worked to promote understanding about the components and benefits of care coordination using the Wraparound practice model, and to provide the field with resources and guidance that facilitate high quality and consistent Wraparound implementation.
The John Praed Foundation
Founded in 1998, the John Praed Foundation seeks to support transformational activities in human services, with a special emphasis on improving the lives of children and families. As such, the John Praed Foundation maintains the copyrights on the Child & Adolescent Needs and Strengths, the Family Advocacy and Support Tool, the Crisis Assessment Tool, and the Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment to ensure that they remain free for anyone to use who shares this commitment.
Center for Nonviolent Communication
The Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) is a global organization that supports the learning and sharing of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), and helps people peacefully and effectively resolve conflicts in personal, organizational, and political settings. CNVC is a steward of the integrity of the NVC process and a nexus point of NVC-related information and resources, including training, conflict resolution, projects and organizational consulting.