HOW WE WORK
Our Process
EFC recognizes that our vision for a state where all children, youth and their families thrive in safe, stable and nurturing relationships and environments will take action across multiple public and private systems to achieve. That’s why our work relies on collaboration and a common agenda to lead our conversation and chart our path forward.
コラボレーション
Working across sectors, from government to nonprofits, higher education to community-based advocacy groups, Maryland EFC recognizes the importance of having opportunities for everyone to participate in the process. By encouraging and welcoming a wide range of voices to be heard, we are making recommendations based on science, guided by research and informed by lived experience.
There are issue areas where EFC provides leadership in making policy recommendations, advocating with legislators, and building a coalition of partners. There are other times when EFC lends expertise to other organizations and makes introductions to thought leaders from around the country. Our process allows us to be responsive in the moment, to lead when needed and to walk alongside others in collaboration.
共通の課題
メリーランド州の子供時代のための基本方針は、以下のとおりです。
1. 安全で安定した育成的な関係と環境を確保する
すべての子どもと家族が自立し、社会参加し、生産的な市民としての可能性を最大限に発揮できるようにします。
2. 複数のセクターにまたがる連携の維持
私たちの共通の課題に沿った戦略的かつ相互に補強し合う活動を実施すること。
3. 目標を達成するには複数のシステムの変更が必要であり、
広範な社会的・経済的決定要因、変化する社会規範、政府および制度の政策に焦点を当てます。
4. 利用可能な最良の証拠に基づく接地システムの変更
プログラム、サービス、システムの品質向上に継続的に努めます。
5. 文化的、言語的に一致したケアの提供
プログラム、サービス、システム内でサービスを受ける人々へ。
6. 不平等と格差を減らすための行動
子どもの健康と福祉全体を向上するために、回避可能、不当、予防可能なもの。
SCCAN & MD EFC Leadership Awards
Since 2019, together with SCCAN, EFC has issued awards to key individuals and organizations in the following categories for outstanding vision, dedication and commitment to ACE & Resilience Informed Policy:
Legislator of the Year:
- 2019 Delegate C.T. Wilson
- 2020 Congressman Elijah Cummings, issued posthumously
- 2023 Senator William C. Smith, Jr.
In 2023 the Legislative Leadership Legacy Award was awarded to Delegate C.T. Wilson in recognition of his profound and unwavering support of children and commitment to seeking justice for survivors.
Community Partner of the Year:
- 2018 The Board of Directors and staff of The Family Tree
- 2019 The Board of Directors and staff of No More Stolen Childhoods
- 2024 Taghi Modarressi Center for Infant Study, UMMS
Advocate of the Year:
- 2018 Frank Kros, MSW, JD
- 2019 Joan L. Stine, MHS, MS
- 2022 Wendy G. Lane, MD, MPH
- 2024 D'Lisa Worthy, M.Ed