LOUISIANA COVERING KIDS FAMILIES COALITION What is a Coalition

1. LOUISIANA COVERING KIDS & FAMILIES COALITIONWhat is a Coalition? November 2009 LaCHIP Conference Latonia Miller- Harrison, M.A. LaCHIP Covering Kids & Families Program Coordinator Gulf Coast Teaching Family Services, Inc.

2. Coalition Roles Vehicle for structured, purposeful interaction among organizations and individuals Catalyst for organizing community around issues Mechanism to bring together organizations to take on issues that are beyond the scope of any single entity

3. Coalition Functions Mobilizing and advocating for change Coordinating, planning, and action Pooling resources and expertise Establishing community investment Sharing responsibility, accountability, and recognition Minimizing duplication of efforts

4. Local Coalitions The local coalitions contribute to the state�s effectiveness by identifying opportunities for innovation, education, and increased access within their geographic area. 11 CKF Regional Projects that support the local coalitions through out the state.

5. 11 Agencies

6. Louisiana Covering Kids & Families Lafayette, St. Landry and St. Martin Coalition (CKF Lafayette, St. Landry, & St. Martin)

7. Goal Increase awareness of Medicaid and LaCHIP through education and advocacy while building community partnerships.

8. Mission Extending a helping hand and empowering families and individuals by providing access to healthcare.

9. Vision Through collaborative efforts promote education and family access to comprehensive healthcare so every child in Louisiana is insured.

10. Meetings Local coalition meetings are held every other month, but are not held in the same month as a statewide coalition meeting. Statewide meetings of the coalition are held twice yearly. The local meetings are held in different parishes( Lafayette, St. Landry, & St. Martin).

11. Coalition Membership Become a member of your local CKF coalition if: You are passionate about healthcare You want to share best practices with your allies and partners statewide You advocate for improved healthcare access You work with families that have uninsured children.

12. Benefits of Membership Allow members to present information about their organization and gain insight to address their organization�s needs and concerns. Allow members to receive updated information about children services and healthcare. Avenue to assist children and families in their respective communities ( Lafayette, St. Landry, and St. Martin Parishes).

13. Coalition Membership Coalition membership is open to any individual or organization interested in promoting health coverage or access to primary and preventive health care for children, families, and those who complete a membership form.

14. Leadership Team Coalition members representing each parish. Work closely with LaCHIP CKF Program Coordinator to help organize the following within respective parishes: Meetings Locations Guest Speaker Information about events and activities related to health coverage and services for children and families to be reported at the Coalition meetings. Represent CKF Lafayette, St. Landry, & St. Martin at statewide coalition meetings. Two Year Term Statewide coalition meetings are open to all members. Statewide coalition meetings are open to all members.

15. School Partnerships UL- Lafayette Child Development Center Louisiana Technical College Lafayette Parish Head Start Centers Parish Preschools, Elementary, Middle, & High Schools Picard Center for Child Development & Lifelong Learning Task Force STARS

16. Non-Profit Organization Partnership Acadiana Open Channel Churches AmeriCorps The Family Tree The Extra Mile Faith House VOA Southwest Center for Rural Initiatives Neighborhood Associations Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana Big Brother Big Sister St. Landry/Evangeline Sexual Assault Center Families Helping Families United Way 1st Years Excellence for Children Newstart Center Family Support/Family Preservation Coalition Hope for Opelousas Miles Perret Cancer Services Outreach Center

17. Public or Private Employer Partnerships Lafayette & Opelousas Housing Authorities St. Landry Council on Aging Hair Salons Lafayette Consolidated Governments H & R Block Wal-Mart Supercenter Resource Management Services Office of Family Support Lafayette & St. Martin Parish Public Libraries OCDD Southwest Louisiana A.H.E.C. St. Landry Parish Government St. Landry Parish Chamber of Commerce Office of Youth Development Office for Addictive Disorders City Clerk Tyler Mental Health Parks & Recreation Louisiana Dietary Managers Association Once Upon A Child 27th JDC Judicial District Court Service Stations 104.7 Radio Station

18. Healthcare Partnerships Pharmacies Opelousas General Health Center Lafayette General Hospital Urgent Care Facilities Lourde�s Congressional Health Services Acadiana Cares Eunice Parish Health Units Dentists Pediatric Clinics HCOA of Opelousas Eunice Manor Nursing Home Southwest LA Primary Healthcare Stafford Healthcare Clinic

19. Activities Informational Tables Presentations Parent Teacher Conferences In Services Established Take One Holders Triple �AAA� Event COP Day Sports & Summer Camp Registrations Resident Council Meetings Radio & Television Interviews

20. Results As a result of our coalition�s established partnerships and initiatives, we gained access to the following number of children and their families within their parishes: (May, 2008 � October, 2009) St. Martin 1,604 St. Landry 3,290 Lafayette 15,218

21. Contact Information For more information on getting involved with your local CKF coalition please contact: Latonia Miller-Harrison, M.A. LaCHIP CKF Program Coordinator Lafayette Regional Office 515 S. College RD., Suite 100 Lafayette, LA 70503 337-269-1165 EXT. 54 800-285-8123 toniam@gctfs.org