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  • As a caregiver, you may face additional stressors that come with maintaining a demanding role. These stressors include finding work-life balance in addition to your caregiver role and financial stability. This resource is a tips guide as to how to navigate financial and legal planning as a caregiver.

  • This article published by the National Institute on Aging offers information on how to take care of oneself as a caregiver.

  • Have you recently stepped into the role of a caregiver, but you don’t know where to start? This resource provides tools and guides as to taking the first step in taking care of your loved one, especially as it relates to the financial responsibilities that come with caring for another person.

  • AARP provides certified legal and financial guidance so you can make informed decisions when caring for your loved one.

  • To care for the wellness of others, you must take care of yourself first. In this video, caregivers advise caregivers on the other side of the screen. A caregiver support group may be the outlet you need as a caregiver.

Session 1: Engaging Communities in Local Health Initiatives

April 30th, at 12PM EST

How might we foster collaboration and co-design between community residents and community-based institutions to achieve a community health improvement goal? We will share tools for community engagement and insights from projects that center community co-design and ownership.

Session 2: Crafting a Community Vision of Health

April 30th, at 12PM EST

How might we engage leaders from different sectors to partner on a holistic vision of health? We will share tools and approaches to frame the Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being and approaches for community-driven coalitions.

Session 3: Measuring Impact of Community-Driven Initiatives

August, 7th, at 3PM EST

How might we measure success of community well-being initiatives through a community lens? We will share tools for community-led data and measurement to support local health initiatives describe their impacts.

Session 4: Resourcing Community-Led Health Initiatives

October 15th, at 12 PM EST

How might we resource and sustain the impacts of local well-being initiatives. We will share approaches to engage community and organizational leaders to invest in locally developed solutions.

Bonus Session 5: Grant Writing 101

December 11th, at 12PM EST

This final workshop of the Center’s four-part learning journey series is designed to provide organizations with insights and tips when applying for funding and other resources to support community initiatives. You’ll learn how to construct a grant, including standard grant components, write a compelling program description, learn about evaluation frameworks, and essential considerations for crafting a budget and budget narrative.

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