Training, Evaluation and Research (Training and Workforce Development)
Positive adult/child relationships are at the core of every successful prevention and early intervention program; however, the average person who works with children makes less than $10 an hour and does not hold a degree in child development, education or a related field. Therefore, the Children’s Commission invests in this workforce of volunteers and staff, as well as parents who want to learn more about child development and health, child safety, positive youth development, communicating with children and youth, and other topics that help them do a better job. This division also provides training, screening and agency referrals for volunteers who want to become mentors.
2011 Budget:
Training, Evaluation and Research (Training and Workforce Development) budget is $381,726.
2010 Budget:
The Training, Evaluation and Research (Training and Workforce Development) budget is $405,978.
Did You Know?
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The division trained 5,745 youth workers in fiscal year 2009-10, and area professionals earned 2,627 Continuing Education Units required for professional licensure through the division.