5.9: Key Takeaways

Key Takeaways: Lesson 5

• Choose the format you can repeat. A well-run virtual support group serves young caregivers better than an in-person program your organization cannot sustain.
• Count the full cycle, not the sessions. Preparation, registration, and follow-up carry real staff time before and after delivery weeks.
• In-person sessions run with two facilitators. One can step out with a participant while the other continues the group.
• Time your cycles. In-person programming runs late September to mid-November and mid-January to early June. Support groups run year-round.
• Name an owner for every function. Coordination, facilitation, outreach, supervision, and evaluation all need someone responsible.
• Confirm the space before you need it. Permits, venue insurance, accessibility, and first aid should be settled well ahead of your first session.