Inspiration
Participants in peer matches get inspired by what’s doable in other communities.
This report describes how peer technical assistance – which allows participating communities to share knowledge, and leverage practical experience and innovations from other places – can help strengthen families. As part of the Casey Foundation’s Making Connections initiative, a peer match between colleagues in Indianapolis, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky helped establish an integrated services model in Indiana. Lessons learned from the information exchange to improve outcomes for children and families are summarized here.
While peer matches are time-intensive, knowledge transfers among colleagues can refocus their attention on the children and families being served, and point the way toward integrating programs and services that strengthen neighborhoods.