This program model develops a synergistic relation between the research-based two-generation flti curriculum and a unique dual-capacity collaboration training for flti participants and public…

This program model develops a synergistic relation between the research-based two-generation flti curriculum and a unique dual-capacity collaboration training for flti participants and public administrators. Flti provides leadership development and civic education training for family and community leaders who are dedicated to community engagement, but may be impeded by limited leadership and civic skills to effect systems and policy changes for youth and families. Participants attend a one-day retreat and 20 weekly, 3-hour training sessions. The adult and youth components run concurrently. Interactive training sessions focus on leadership and personal development, community needs assessment, development of collaborative networks, communication using a variety of media options and how policy affects outcomes for families. Adult and youth participants apply lessons learned by planning and implementing an individual community project that serves others. In addition, a dual-capacity collaboration training will be developed, adapted from the strategic doing© model (morrison, 2013) and the public executive leadership academy (pela; getha-taylor & morse, 2013). The training will focus on bringing together the content and context experts to build: mutual respect and trust, networks for collaboration, securing agreements for collective action, and community action plans to address complex community social, health, and workforce issues. Additionally, the model includes the development of a network of local partners through a civic design team (CDT) to assist in building a community network of support for family and youth leaders.