Note: Discussion questions and group work instructions are available here for your reference, but we encourage you to jump over to your workbook to find space to write down answers and make notes as you brainstorm together.

The Kind of Collaboration We Mean . . . 

• When you think about your collaboration (or other collaborations you’ve seen), how does it (they) fit or not fit into the description of a healthy Local Foster Care Network
• What elements of establishing a Local Foster Care Network do you find most compelling and potentially impactful for your community? 

Collaboration Pitfalls 

• Which of the pitfalls have you experienced previously in collaborative settings? 
  
• Are there any of these pitfalls you are particularly concerned about falling into in this collaboration? What are some initial ideas for how you can avoid those together?