Earles, Wendy (2013) The value added by the Communities for Children program's facilitating partner process. Third Sector Review, 19 (2). pp. 79-97.

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Abstract

This study explored the value added by the facilitating partner process within the Communities for Children program. Facilitating partners are those lead non-profit organisations funded by government to act as relational contractors of, and as capacity-builders to, service-provider organisations within an area. The study used a rapid assessment group exercise to collect and rank statements of value added. Natural gatherings of committee members and community partners were accessed during 2011, with a total of 55 respondents. A thematic analysis process was used to create clusters of such statements and a story was created for each cluster. The facilitating partner process was perceived to add value because it allowed meso-level planning, increased organisational capital and fostered a community of practice. The uses of the findings of this study are fourfold: collective consciousness-raising among stakeholders; immediate feedback on performance for facilitating partners; further conceptualisation of a facilitating partner practice model; and contribution to the literature on lead organisations.

Item ID:	31099
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1839-5937
Keywords:	capacity-building, lead organisations,early intervention snd prevention, families and children
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Date Deposited:	07 Apr 2014 05:35
FoR Codes:	16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1607 Social Work > 160703 Social Program Evaluation @ 60% 16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1607 Social Work > 160702 Counselling, Welfare and Community Services @ 40%
SEO Codes:	94 LAW, POLITICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES > 9401 Community Service (excl. Work) > 940112 Families and Family Services @ 40% 94 LAW, POLITICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES > 9401 Community Service (excl. Work) > 940117 Structure, Delivery and Financing of Community Services @ 60%
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