ECCS Touchpoints Webinar: The Power of Family Voice

What is a touchpoint?

A child’s brain undergoes rapid development during the first three years of life, making this period crucial for their overall growth. Each new brain connection formed during this time has been referred to as a “touchpoint,” which is why we named our informational webinar series after this important milestone in a child’s development. Through these hour-long, interactive webinars, our goal is to help you create your own touchpoints across South Dakota, contributing to the healthy development of all the state’s children.

The Power of Family Voice

The September Touchpoints session will focus on engaging and empowering family leaders, emphasizing why family voice is crucial for delivering high-quality services and driving large-scale systems change. We will discuss the value and power of family voice and present the Family Voice and Leadership Continuum developed by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation. Parent leaders who have successfully advocated within South Dakota’s early childhood system will share their unique experiences, including the challenges they faced and how they overcame them. They will also offer pointers and inspiration for others to use their voice on issues they are passionate about.

Speakers: Steph Wiegand, Family Leader; Elizabeth Welfl, Family Leader; Darbi Hunt, ECCS Family Leader and Community and Family Services Early Childhood Projects Director