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The goal of the BeeHive is to anchor the voice of lived experts to support the Movement of Rock Families First. BeeHive members help to promote and support family wellness, and prevent separation and entry into the child protective system. The BeeHive is able to anchor the voice of lived experts in this systems change effort by creating a safe, peer-led atmosphere where members can express freely their life fears, aspirations, and dreams, and receive peer encouragement, support, and accountability. This next phase of work is around self-empowerment and community empowerment, by building individual and collective capacity as informal supports in the community through trainings, conferences, certifications, etc.
BeeHive Profiles Coming Soon!
DCF Putting Families First Award
Community Cultivator, LaMikka James, and the BeeHive were one of nine recipients of the Wisconsin DCF Putting Families First Award in 2024! This award was presented by the Secretary of DCF, Emilie Amundson. They received this award for their passion in informing and encouraging systems change. You can read the entire press release here!
Congratulations to LaMikka and the BeeHive for your outstanding work, dedication, and commitment to the Beloit Community and to Rock County!
A Comprehensive Change Strategy – and a Powerful Parent Leader – Emerge out of a Co-Design Way
Check out this blog post about the co-design process and personal reflections from a BeeHive member, here!