Jim Sharp • April 6, 2026

OCDEL Releases Family Leadership Toolkit Resource

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Jim Sharp

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April 6, 2026

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The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has released the Family Leadership Toolkit, which is designed for state-level professionals and family leaders working to elevate family voices in systems changes. The Family Leadership Toolkit offers practical tools, strategies, and real-world examples to help build strong, collaborative partnerships between professionals and family leaders. You can:

  • Use it to guide leadership development.
  • Share it with your networks and colleagues.
  • Introduce it in meetings, trainings, and planning sessions.
  • Promote it through your organization’s communication channels.


Access The Family Leadership Toolkit here. For questions, please reach out to OCDEL via email.


Additional questions can be directed to RCPA COO and Mental Health Policy Director Jim Sharp.

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