PODs: Working Groups of NNFR
PODs are the basic permanent working groups of the Network established to
address the needs of children, youth, and families. NNFR consists of 6 PODs:
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The Evaluation POD
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provides leadership for evaluating the effectiveness of the Family
Resiliency Network in assessing research-based information and resources.
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The Training and Technical Assistance POD
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provides staff development, training and consultation for the
Network. Communications will connect the users, partners, and public
with information and educational resources.
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The Research POD
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focuses on past and current research projects which have been and are
being conducted on family resiliency
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provides leadership for disseminating and conducting applied research.
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The Program and Curriculum Development POD
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develops criteria and standards to assure practices, programs, and
curricula are reviewed and entered into the Network.
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The Public Issues/Policy POD
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provides leadership for visionary policies and conducting environmental
scanning.
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The Marketing/Resource POD
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informs others about the network and explains the network functions
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creates lists of participants and develops resources to sustain, enhance,
and expand the Network.