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History of Family Leadership
How Did We Get Here?
Barbara Huff
Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
In the Beginning
Mid 1980’s Funding became available for the start up of several statewide family organizations through the Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP)
Mid 1980’s The research and training centers on children’s mental health were funded (one in Florida and one in Oregon)
Late 1980’s Funding became available through the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH) to help sustain a few of the family organizations which were started with CASSP funding
Timeline
1988 Next Steps meeting in Arlington, VA. Family leaders met and determined another meeting would take place to begin conversations about starting a national organization. Eighteen family leaders met for one year to create a national organization
1989 The first conference was held in Arlington, VA to kick off the new national organization which was named the Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
Timeline
1992 The Federation of Families, after three years of volunteer efforts, received funding from the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Urban Children’s Mental Health Initiative and we able to open their doors in Alexandria, VA.
1992 The federal legislation was passed and funding was provided for four systems of care grants. The new RFP required family involvement, therefore new family leadership began to develop at the local level as well as some support for statewide leaders and organizations.
Timeline
2003 The first family leader is appointed to SAMHSA’s National Advisory Council.
2007 All states other than South Dakota have a statewide family organization representing families who have children/youth with mental health needs.
The Environment Has Changed
Start some place even if it is wrong Moving from passion to knowledge Moving from pain to power Misuse of power Risk taking for family leaders is more dangerous than
ever before Plan for changes in leadership
Conclusion
Contact information:
Barbara Huff
Family Outreach CoordinatorFederation of Families for Children's Mental Health2837 North Plumthicket CircleWichita, Kansas 67226Phone: (316) 315-0432Email: [email protected]
