5.4: Build in Lead Time
Your program doesn’t begin on the first session date.
Start with your intended first session and work backwards to make sure you have enough time for:
- Outreach to referral partners and confirming referral pathways (Lesson 2).
- Registration, consent, and intake (Lesson 3).
- Facilitator training and required screening (Lesson 3, Topic 3.9).
- Booking program space and confirming permits, if needed.
- Purchasing and preparing materials.
- Communicating program details with young caregivers and families.
★ Powerhouse® Tip: Give yourself more lead time for your first cycle. Once your referral pathways, intake processes, facilitators, and program systems are established, future cycles will often require less setup.
