FY 25/26 SSSF Learning Collaborative by https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z en-us 2022-08-23 19:05:00 UTC 2025-09-25 20:07:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Organization Example: GFS FIRST5CHW https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3574271798 We think...

]]> 2025-09-08 16:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3574271798 Sunday Friends https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602394352 Current political climate brings out the worst, but also brings out the best in people. Seeing more people stepping up, people helping.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:29:45 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602394352 Community Solutions https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602394951 Practicing gratitude, mindfulness, being there for people

]]> 2025-09-24 18:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602394951 Community Solutions https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602395936 spending time in community, talking to coworkers, talking to families, being around people with shared values

]]> 2025-09-24 18:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602395936 first5santaclara https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602397168 Lidia - Sunday Friends (Room 6)

- by sharing resources


]]> 2025-09-24 18:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602397168 Catholic Charities (room 7) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602397352 Hearing from the families, how grateful they are for the services, seeing them at our sites. Letting families speak to us with what they are feeling.


Being intentional about the balance, what do we tune into? So many soundbites and headlines that are meant to distract us. Tuning up the wins - Friday there was a beautiful graduation event - left feeling restored.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602397352 Bill Wilson Center (room 7) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602398606 Learned a lot from families about what works for them and what doesn't. The sense of community that is built is amazing, like a little piece of Zen. Being consistent, being supportive, has been the most impactful.



]]> 2025-09-24 18:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602398606 Bill Wilson Center https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602399267 Being present for our families and the community, continuing to show up. Being Creative and flexible.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602399267 VMC- NICU https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602399349 practicing grounding and mindfulness, what we teach families, practice ourselves

]]> 2025-09-24 18:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602399349 Gardner (room 7) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602399501 Treating them like families, having their trust, confidence, so that they will open up, like their safe place. Time to heal, if they don't have that person or place for them to open up.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602399501 first5santaclara https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602399569 Karina - CC (Room 6)

check with each other to support families and each other. Self care and thinking of families impact and never to lose empathy

]]> 2025-09-24 18:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602399569 Bill Wilson Center (room 7) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602401233 Building friendship, connections, doing events that prevent people

]]> 2025-09-24 18:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602401233 Gardner (room 7) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602402574 2x a week, team meetings, what's going on, what client needs extra help, more communication. We ask team members, what can we do? Team work. Have al ot of resource, ask someone in a different department.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602402574 Catholic Charities (room 7) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602403883 Trying to keep a really active pulse, especially with all the things coming at us. Checking in, doesn't even have to be about work. So many triggers around us, the changes we're seeing, being magnified, allowing this extra time to be vulnerable and share.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:37:10 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602403883 first5santaclara https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602404705 Kay - ICAN - (Room 6) Volunteer work and forming strong relationships where volunteers can become your staff. We all support each other while encouraging our staff with flexibility to do their job. We meet the employees where they are. We keep a positive look for the future.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602404705 Bill Wilson Center (room 7) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602405489 The best conversations aren't about clients, connecting with each other, making sure that we know it's okay to give some space and some grace. Role modelling for families, empathy and compassion for one another.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602405489 Catholic Charities (room 7) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602407755 Knowing that your team has created this sense of belonging and family and care for one another helps. Changes are inevitable, we just have to keep rolling with the punches. Our leadership team has been super helpful in helping us understand that we are also a family, we have to take care of ourselves.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602407755 first5santaclara https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602408485 Karina CC- (Room 6)

We have the best staff and they are so committed. They can emphasize with the families and know what it's like to be on the other side in receiving services as once they started out the same way. They are always thinking better for community. Our volunteers are actually leaders of the community.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602408485 Bill Wilson Center (room 7) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602411050 Thinkin about applying, what are others doing?

]]> 2025-09-24 18:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602411050 first5santaclara https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602411150 (Room 6)

Little things can make a big difference. Showing up for people, advocating makes a big difference...knowing they are not alone.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602411150 Community Solutions https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602411524 In the past have had "fun day" for staff, more informal connections, lunch, Division check-in, create space

]]> 2025-09-24 18:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602411524 first5santaclara https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602413386 the love just resonates

]]> 2025-09-24 18:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602413386 CASV (Room 3) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602414816 Focus/re-focus on the North Star which is serving foster children.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602414816 first5santaclara https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602416582 unrestricted funding for staff. staff input and team building or fun and relaxing. strengthen relationships and addressing wellness.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602416582 Somos Mayfair (Room 3) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602417029 Knowing that partners are available if support is needed.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:45:58 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602417029 first5santaclara https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602417787 Karina - (Room 6)

We're looking to staff and support staff for input and want to be thoughtful in how to utilize the funding...depending on the feedback on whether it should go towards a luncheon, beach outing or other plans that resonate with the team.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602417787 Catholic Charities (room 7) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602418191 Past work - massage therapists - 20 minute massage, very popular


Being intentional about small things like that, to connect


Giving an experience, previous opportunity: Family Leaves California/Simons Family Foundation - allowed one person to do 2x a month to do leadership coaching - topics were whatever you felt was standing out that week, no structured agenda

]]> 2025-09-24 18:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602418191 Catholic Charities (Room 3) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602418395 Focus on families first and remind staff to take care of themselves in order to effectively serve the community.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602418395 Catholic Charities (room 7) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602419338 Yoga instructor


Mindfulness meditation

]]> 2025-09-24 18:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602419338 first5santaclara https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602421252 Lidia -Sunday Friends (Room 6)

Love to see even more opportunities for staff.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602421252 Catholic Charities (room 7) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602422563 Would be nice to brainstorm as a larger group, would like to thinking more about wellness - body, mind, food, etc.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602422563 Catholic Charities (Room 3) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602429808 Let teams know that we can always ask others for support within the organization and externally.

]]> 2025-09-24 18:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602429808 CASV (Room 3) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602440363 Staff leaning on one another. They have a strong team and strong leadership which gives motivation to continue forward.

]]> 2025-09-24 19:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602440363 Somos Mayfair (Room 3) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602443849 Offering leadership workshops to empower and support staff with enhancing their advocacy skills. Providing these offerings to families as well and seeing them transform provides hope.

]]> 2025-09-24 19:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602443849 Somos Mayfair (Room 3) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602467318 Creating spaces within the organization to focus on mental health, such as creating support groups with cultural/traditional healing.

]]> 2025-09-24 19:26:00 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602467318 Catholic Charities (Room 3) https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602468222 Provide trainings to staff focused on empowerment, advocacy, and leadership.

]]> 2025-09-24 19:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602468222 VMC NICU https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602473544 Leadership sets the tone by remaining calm in stressful situations. Staff remain calm when families are in distress.

]]> 2025-09-24 19:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602473544 GoKids https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602474374 Seeing the children daily, taking breaks throughout the day, focusing on the why behind what we do, and having happy hours.

]]> 2025-09-24 19:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602474374 AACSA https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602474653 Connecting to the why we do the work.

]]> 2025-09-24 19:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602474653 HKF https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602475597 Being in nature and around others.

]]> 2025-09-24 19:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602475597 VMC NICU https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602476357 Families and success stores.

Leadership team being able to listen and help us do better.

Support from external funding.

]]> 2025-09-24 19:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602476357 GoKids https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602476643 Quotes on impacts from families, testimonials.

]]> 2025-09-24 19:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602476643 AACSA https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602476896 Success stories from programs - seeing the impact.

]]> 2025-09-24 19:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602476896 HKF https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602477116 Connecting to success stories and seeing the impact.

]]> 2025-09-24 19:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602477116 VMC NICU https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602477839 How to get educational resources for staff on Trauma Informed Care, Wellness. Would like to promote wellness.

]]> 2025-09-24 19:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602477839 GoKids https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602478591 Host off-site meetings to be in the nature with sunlight and bring food to share.

]]> 2025-09-24 19:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602478591 AACSA https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602479451 Will gather feedback from staff on what wellness looks like for them. Stipends for what wellness means - getting your hair done, massage, or money to pay for rent.

]]> 2025-09-24 19:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602479451 HKF https://padlet.com/FIRST5CHW/owq7yk2praeud33z/wish/3602480035 Focus on time outside of the office doing fun things, such as, walks to the bakery as a team.

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