Nonprofit Conversation - Detrese Harkey
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Nonprofit Conversation
Detrese Harkey
Grand Canyon University
ADM 530: Public and Nonprofit Administration
Dr. Cassandra Henson
December 20, 2023
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Paying attention to basic public needs is a crucial component of effective public administration leadership. Nevertheless, a multi-stakeholder approach is required to address the emergence of increasingly widespread and complex societal issues as our society has progressed. Partnerships between the public sector, commercial sector, and nonprofit groups are on the rise to improve services that the public sector provides or administers. Various public services, including infrastructure and welfare, are covered by these PPPs. I spoke with Stefanie Brooks, the organization's Family Connections Program Coordinator, to gain a better understanding of the importance and value of cross-sector partnerships. CASA of Smith County is a local nonprofit that works with local and state governments to help provide child social services. This thesis will
examine the challenges that Ms. Brooks and her organization encounter in achieving their stated objectives and her responsibilities in promoting an effective public-private-nonprofit interaction.
Role and Responsibilities
Court-appointed special advocates are known as CASAs in the US. They work with state and local social care agencies to aid abused and neglected children. A court-appointed special advocate (CASA) works with other social service organizations, the legal system, and the CASA program coordinator to represent the best interests of a child throughout an investigation into claims of child abuse or neglect (Justin, 2002). To build and maintain a comfortable support system within the child's extended family, Ms. Brooks, as coordinator of the Family Connections
program, must work closely with the child's designated advocate and social service representative. All visits, discussions, and exchanges must be organized with the relevant
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authorities. The most essential thing, according to Ms. Brooks, is to establish and keep familial ties that endure a lifetime.
Public Sector Relationship and Effective Partnership
As part of her job as program coordinator, Ms. Brooks has to work with a lot of different people and groups to make sure the kids are okay. Ms. Brooks notes that for her organization and the public sector to work together, confidence in each other's actions and activities is crucial. This, in
turn, guarantees the greatest possible result for the kid overall. Because it guarantees that both parties will consider the other's interests, trust is a crucial component of PPP facilitation (Warsen
et al., 2018). The cooperation may then work toward a shared objective. When providing services, having a shared objective may help all parties involved work together more effectively and make the most of their time and energy. When two people work together toward the same objective, it is a win-win situation for everyone involved.
Challenges and Organizational Mission
For children who have been victims of abuse or neglect, Ms. Brooks and the CASA program will
always stand up for what's right and fight for the resources these kids need. Nevertheless, achieving this objective will not be without its challenges. According to Ms. Brooks, the most significant obstacle to success is maintaining a familiar relationship when faced with challenging
situations. According to Greshun and Terrabonne (2018), the main principles of the placement policy of Child Protective Services are to provide consistency in the child's environment and to safeguard existing bonds. A lack of family resources or a desire to come forward during placement might make it impossible to do so in certain situations, according to Ms. Brooks. This can lead to the severance of the family relationship, particularly in cases involving more than one
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sibling. Unfortunately, there are not enough suitable foster homes, so when children cannot be reunited with their families, they frequently end up in foster care, where it may be challenging for them to remain near home or be placed with their siblings. According to Ms. Brooks, resolving this issue via her organization's collaboration with the public sector is crucial to safeguarding the parent-child relationship.
Conclusion
Ms. Brooks and her organization's many dedicated volunteers have accomplished a remarkable job. Collaborating with CASA, state and local social care organizations may enhance
their ability to safeguard abused and neglected children during family crises. Collaborative efforts involving the legal system, CASA, and Child Protective Services are one example of the kind of cross-sector relationships that may help safeguard families. Every child impacted by this issue deserves the greatest opportunity for success, and Ms. Brooks and her advocates do an important job of identifying and bringing attention to the needs of these children.
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References
Greshun, M., & Terrabonne, C. (2018). Child welfare system interventions on behalf of children and families: Highlighting the role of court appointed advocates. Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care, 48(9), 215-231. https://doiorg.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.cppeds.2018.08.003
Justin, R. G. (2002). Court appointed volunteers for abused and neglected children. The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders
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(1). https://doi.org/10.4088/pcc.v04n0106
Warsen, R., Nederhand, J., Klijn, E., Grotenbreg, S., & Koppenjan, J. (2018). What makes public-private partnerships work? Survey research into the outcomes and the quality of cooperation in PPPs. Public Management Review
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(8), 1165–1185. https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2018.1428415