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COMMUNITY RESOURCE MAPPING
Train the Trainer
MAST - NH
December 15, 2006
Facilitated by:
Kelli Crane
Community Resource Mapping
A system-building method that links
community resources with an agreedupon vision, organizational goals,
strategies, and/or expected outcomes.
Community Resource Mapping
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Focuses on assets
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Builds relationships
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Works across boundaries
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Long-term; not a quick fix
Why Map?
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To improve the situation for a specific
population
To develop a systemic and coordinated
approach to planning
To identify new resources
To determine whether existing resources
are used effectively
TO WORK SMARTER!
Why Map?
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To use data to make decisions
To clarify responsibilities among partners
(e.g., schools and mental health care
providers)
To address system barriers to accessing
services
Main Elements of Mapping
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Clear vision
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Partnership builders and brokers
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Benefits for all involved
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Assessment of assets and gaps
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Consensus to contribute toward a
common goal
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Evaluation and consistent updates
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Achieving more together than alone
Mapping Process
Step 1
Pre-Mapping/Assessment
Step 2
Mapping
Step 3
Implementing the Map/Strategic Action
Planning
Step 4
Maintaining and Sustaining Mapping Efforts
Step 1: Pre-Mapping
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Establish a Taskforce
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Self-interest
Diverse representation
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Create a Vision
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Set Goals
Group Work
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Self-interest
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Why are you at the table?
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What will keep you at the table?
Identify your taskforce (Tool #1 )
Step 2: Mapping
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Develop Tools to Collect Data
Collect Data (Quantitative and
Qualitative)
Analyze Data
Data Collection and Analysis
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Be cognizant of your return rate
Use a variety of evaluation strategies (surveys,
interviews, focus groups, public forums,
observations)
Identify gaps and overlaps
Determine the themes or priorities to focus
your work
Step 3: Implementing the
Map
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Develop plan for improvement
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Define the organizational structure
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Communicate and disseminate
information
Action Planning
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Develop action & strategies for each
priority
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Short & long-term gains
Determine who lead the action and when
it will be complete
Identify how action will be funded
Step 4: Maintaining and Sustaining
Mapping Efforts
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Examine process
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Measure progress
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Maintain momentum
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Regular communication/Dissemination
Next Steps (Jan-Feb)
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Finalize taskforce & conduct first meeting of the
taskforce
Participate in a RM follow-along conference call
Determine data collection tool and
develop/adapt as necessary.
Complete plan for collecting data
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Determine who will lead process
Identify partners to receive list
Participate in a RM follow-along conference call