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Parent & Caregiver Café Evaluation
CCRC's Research team is conducting an ongoing evaluation of the PDG-R Cafés to document the implementation of the cafés across the state and to capture the full story of the benefits of cafés for parents, families, providers, and communities. In addition to being a grant requirement, data collected will be used to help improve future programs, track scheduling and completing of cafés, track attendance, and help to advocate for future program funding.
Information Collected
 Café implementation (café logistics, topics covered)
 Impact of cafés on participants (build protective factors and social connections, and
connect to resources)
 Number and characteristics of café participants
 Café facilitators’ experience
Hub Lead Community Outreach & Messaging Support
CCRC's Communications team will provide individualized technical assistance, training and support to R&R agencies to improve community outreach and messaging (e.g., social media, website, design, marketing, and outreach). Along with the design, development and production of video testimonials, the team will collaborate with Research staff to develop, implement and evaluate Parent Feedback Sessions.
Marketing & Communications Suggested Topics of Interest
 Translation of PDG-R Materials  Mass Messaging
 Marketing Design Tips & Tricks  Videography for Testimonials  Canva Purchase
 Canva Training
 Social Media Content
 Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
 Social Media Platforms
 Basics of Social Media Marketing
 Getting Staff & Leadership on Board with Social Media
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