Needers to leaders

The main objectives of the project were to use the CARS training opportunity to: n Enhance programs and services offered by RRNA organizations to improve the health and social well-being of children and their families by increasing the participation of mothers and community partners in local service delivery efforts. [...] Over a 15-month period, the CARS for Women and Children in RRNA Communities project will train two groups of mothers in RRNA communities to use this 10-step process to increase the involvement of local mothers in the development and delivery of services for families and children in their communities. [...] The goal of the process is to support communities in developing the capacity and skills to secure and tailor government and non-government resources to meet the needs of their community. [...] To assist the participants in using the CARS process, Fact Sheets, Activity The concept for the CARS process was shaped Sheets and Community Action Sheets were used to support learning and from the earlier creation of the Integrated Hub capacity building. [...] Although the day was extended in the have the life we want.” afternoon to compensate the longer lunch, it was difficult for some participants ~ Mom from rural community to refocus for the afternoon session and the momentum built during the morning session was diminished considerably by the larger break.