Introduction

You may also view a Macromedia® Flash presentation on Building Community Collaboration and Consensus by clicking here. Continue to click on the slide to advance...See more » You may also view a Macromedia® Flash presentation on Building Community Collaboration and Consensus by clicking here. Continue to click on the slide to advance through the presentation. The Asset section contains information on strength based approaches to help communities, families, children, and youth. You will find general information on Assets, Developmental Assets, Protective Factors, and Resiliency, from some of the best sites on the internet on these subjects. Click the right arrows to navigate through this information. To visit the Asset section, click here. The section on Effective Community Mobilization contains a best practice and evaluation information. You will also find specific tools for mapping, evaluating, and developing collaborations and coalitions. Click the right arrows to navigate through this information. To enter this section click here. The Madison County Community Council is a great example of a coalition with an extensive track record of accomplishments. They functioned for about three and a half years on a shoe string budget, and all volunteer efforts. During these first years they were able to have a significant impact on the community, families, and youth. After about three and a half years they began to receive some very large grants which increased their impact on the community. After about seven years they had their first Americorps member, which was their first time with even a part time staff member. To view information on this coalition, continue to click the right arrows and review the information from the links on these pages. Start by clicking here.See less »