Prenatal & Infant Care Network Webinar

Thursday, May 7, 2020

11:30AM-12:30PM

Zoom Video Conference

Prenatal & Infant Care Providers:

How to Assess, Assist, and Refer Families for Financial, Housing, Food & Other Needs

Many new families in northeast Indiana are now facing financial challenges with reduced or lost wages. They are struggling with securing food and paying rent/mortgages, and need basic assistance to ensure their family has a safe, stable, nurturing environment for a healthy home.

The good news is that there are government and private resources available for these families, but it is important to act quickly as some funding will run out at the end of June. Local professionals will share best practices to assess your clients' needs with open questions, and provide tools and resources for you to use, as well as where you can refer your families.

Key Speakers

Lisa Blanchard, Vice President of Prevention
SCAN

Lisa Blanchard is the Vice President of Prevention Services for SCAN, Inc. Lisa believes we can work together to prepare parents, protect children, and educate communities to create a strong network of support for families. As the VP of Prevention, Lisa works to ensure parents in northern Indiana are equipped with the tools and resources needed to help keep their children safe. With more than 12 years of experience in the child welfare field, Lisa focuses on empowering families and engaging parents to create lasting changes in their lives. When working with families, Lisa focuses on each family’s unique situation and strengths to help them identify their own goals and a plan to help them succeed. Lisa encourages the community to find ways to learn from the families around us. Lisa values continued training of child welfare staff and trains staff on building resilience, engaging families, goal setting, and assessment.

Krista Stanley, Intake Director & Grants Manager
Lutheran Social Services of Indiana

Kristi Stanley is the Director of Intake/Grants Manager with Lutheran Social Services. In addition, she is also the director of the Cup of Kindness/Financial Stability Program. Through this program, families receive supportive services such as case management, financial education, and empowerment, with the goal of helping them move toward financial stability. LSSI utilizes a holistic approach with individuals and families to identify barriers to long-term self-sufficiency. Kristi has been with LSSI for 21 years and is a Certified Financial Educator. Kristi believes that by empowering individuals and families to achieve economic and family stability, we are not only building families up for self-sufficiency, we are also building a stronger community.

Libby Martin, Case Manager Director
ECHO, Gear-Up, and Community Partners
Lutheran Social Services of Indiana

Libby Martin is the Director of Case Management with Lutheran Social Services who overseas the Community Partners, Gear up and ECHO teen parenting programs across 16 counties. These programs are created to help families facing the most challenging obstacles and afford them with the skills necessary to make positive life choices as evidenced by advancement toward family stability. Libby has been with LSSI for 12 years and has worked in assessment and ongoing case management services through many different service models. Libby believes that we are not alone and through this human bond with families they can achieve anything they set forth and can learn the skills to thrive.

For More information about the Prenatal and Infant Care Network and to access materials from previous luncheons CLICK HERE.