Getting StartedBuy-In Fill out a start-up questionnaire and set up a Discovery Call with the Sources of Strength team Educate community/coalition on Sources of Strength Coordinate with Sources of Strength team to present program information and details to decision makers/stakeholders for approval – on-campus meetings, teleconference calls, videos, and/or webinars Identify lead entity, funding mechanisms, sign Memorandum of Agreement with key roles, expectations, and deliverables Sources of Strength can be rolled out in a state-wide effort, within a district, a native/tribal community, or an ad hoc basis with a single school, residential facility, drop-in center, community organization, etc. We will work with you to determine what sort of implementation will work best in your context Infrastructure Development Identify a Coordinator to manage the implementation of the program in the local context Obtain administrative commitment from school or key community entity Review current intervention and referral protocols and update if necessary Provide Sources of Strength in-service to faculty or staff, ranging from a 30-minute presentation in a staff meeting, to a half-day professional development/workplace wellness training (optional) Adult Advisor Recruitment and Training Identify and recruit Adult Advisors with necessary skill set, connections, and availability Schedule the Adult Advisor Training – 3-6 hours Peer Leader Recruitment and Training Identify and recruit diverse Peer Leaders – 10-50 in size. Documents available here Schedule the Peer Leader training 4-5 hrs (middle school) 4-6 hrs (high school, college/university, community group) Train Regional Trainers (if applicable) Identify and recruit regional trainers to participate in the Sources of Strength Train the Trainer (T4T) Program If Applicable, see more in our Trainer section. Questionnaire Grant Resources General Handout