There are so many unique ways to support Unity for Children. Check out these opportunities to get involved with our work!
Are you looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families across our community? We have plenty of volunteer opportunities to those who are committed to promoting child welfare and safeguarding the well-being of our youngest members.
As a part of our changemakers team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based policies and proactive measures that address critical issues such as substance abuse, trauma, and neglect.
Whether you're an advocate, a researcher, a policymaker, or a community organizer, your unique skills and perspectives are invaluable in our collective effort to create a safer, healthier future for all children.
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We're dedicated to addressing child welfare starting at a state level with evidence-based policies and proactive measures. This includes reviewing current legislation, analyzing ACE data, learning from successful models, drafting legislation prioritizing ongoing commitment, ensuring policies are evidence-based and inclusive, collaborating with officials, providing testimony and research, and mobilizing stakeholders to advocate for passage.
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Consider becoming a part of our multidisciplinary task force, including government agencies, non-profits, healthcare professionals, educators, law enforcement, and community members, to address child welfare issues collaboratively. We'll host forums and focus groups to gather input, foster partnerships among stakeholders, and formalize agreements to ensure effective collaboration and coordinated efforts in promoting child welfare.
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Collaborate with us on program development, monitoring, and evaluation. This involves training and capacity-building for stakeholders involved, and develop mechanisms for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness and impact.
Join our Team of Changemakers
Join our team of changemakers by giving your time and expertise. We are seeking Board Members and Volunteers to help bring our mission to life. Fill out our involvement form and we will get in touch!
Task Force Application
Chairperson/Leader:
Facilitates meetings and discussions.
Sets the agenda and ensures that tasks are completed on time.
Provides direction and guidance to members.
Meets with other chairperson from different focus areas (e.g. Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Mental Health).
Reports collective findings to the policy committee.
Secretary
Takes minutes during meetings and maintains records of discussions, decisions, and action items.
Distributes meeting minutes and relevant documents to members.
Assists the chairperson in organizing meetings and coordinating schedules.
General Members / Contributors
Contribute personal experience with existing policies, programs, and systems affecting children and families.
Participate actively in discussions and decision-making processes.
Collaborate with other members to accomplish tasks and achieve goals.
Keep abreast of relevant developments and contribute ideas for solutions.
Policy Committee
Policy Analyst/Researcher:
Gather and assess reports from task force leaders based on input provided by the general community members.
Draft policy documents and proposals for review by the committee.
Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and best practices related to proposed policies.
Provide expertise on policy development processes and methodologies.
Legal Advisor:
Offer guidance on legal considerations related to proposed policies.
Review policy documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Identify potential legal risks or implications associated with proposed policies.
Advise the committee on steps to mitigate legal risks and ensure policy enforceability.