Jim came on board with us as a consultant during a very complicated program model redesign process. He proved an extremely quick study, diving into the documents, processes, and history of another state's child welfare and protective services system. Throughout the time Jim aided us, showing himself to be a caring advocate for kids, as a well as a fair and able moderator.

Jon Clemens, Policy Specialist
Connecticut Association of Nonprofits

Accreditation Assistance

Working along with colleagues who are accreditation surveyors, Jim and the team provide assistance to child welfare agencies that wish to pursue accreditation. Services are all encompassing, from an initial review of agency policies and protocols, to designing major plans and ensuring agency compliance with accreditation standards, to preparing for the survey visit. The process can take one to two years.

Consultation

Group Facilitation

Having worked with children and families, and child welfare programs for two decades Jim is available to provide consultation on a wide range of topics. Past work includes areas from caring for aggressive children and adolescents to designing and implementing organizational policies.

As he has worked with many different groups over the years, Jim is able to work with entities (even those they may incorporate competing factions) to help them find common ground, and complete important undertakings: from collaboration projects, to strategic planning, to any number of systemic redesign undertakings.

When necessary, assistance includes the drafting and editing of documents.

Keynote Addresses

Keynote topics are customized towards the needs of the organization requesting these services. Jim provides addresses for a wide array of audiences, from parents and foster parents, to those that provide residential and community-based services.

Training

Jim is available to provide training. Topics are customized towards the needs of the organization requesting these services. Presentations can be made to a wide range of audiences, including parents and foster parents, as well as professionals in the child welfare and nonprofit communities.

For professional recommendations and/or information on these and other services please contact Jim.