FREE workshop on POVERTY (Bridges Out of Poverty framework)

Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop

A Collaborative Workshop of the Upper Valley Haven and the Boyle Community Pediatrics Program at DHMC

When: Tuesday, August 6th from 9AM to 4PM
Where: DHMC, Room 758W Borwell Bldg.

This is a FREE workshop for anyone interested in learning more about poverty. 

Lunch is on your own. Book provided.

Bridges Out of Poverty represents a powerful tool for change. Based in part on Dr. Ruby Payne's A Framework for Understanding Poverty, Bridges opens a conversation with service providers and businesses whose daily work connects them with the lives of people in poverty.

Bridges training contains case studies, detailed analysis, helpful charts and exercises, and specific solutions you and your organization can implement right now to:
- Redesign programs to better serve people in poverty
- Build skill sets for management to help guide employees
- Upgrade training for front-line staff including receptionist and others
- Improve treatment outcomes in healthcare and behavioral healthcare
- Increase the likelihood of moving from welfare to work

The book Bridges Out of Poverty and a workbook of the same title are used as training manuals in the seminars and include chapters on relationship building, mentoring, redesigning programs, and community collaboration.

This work has been part of the mindset of the Upper Valley Haven for several years, and it has been important to other social service organizations, churches, schools, and employers in the Upper Valley as well. It has enabled us to work more thoughtfully, respectfully and ultimately successfully with all members of the community.

To register please send an email to Renee Weeks:  rweeks@uppervalleyhaven.org