CHS board strategic planning retreat

Shelley and I attended the CHS board's strategic planning retreat yesterday in Charleston. This was a most inspiring and uplifting opportunity. To see such a dedicated board, and who are both so interested in learning about the complexities of our work and challenges, and who show such a commitment to the agency. Charlotte McCullough was very helpful with a national perspective on some trends, and the board, and staff, worked in some small groups on upcoming possible areas of focus for our work ahead. There is a lot of energy for mentoring program at all the sites, and continuing our efforts around permanency, such as adoption and kinship care. I was encouraged by the interest in transition to adulthood issues by the workgroup and the wider board. This was an amibitious task on a Saturday (which was a beautiful tempting sight outside the windows!) for a group of around 25 dedicated folks connected to CHS. We were also affirmed that our local efforts are fitting in nicely with this wider agency strategic plan, and bolstered in our on-going efforts.