A Collaborative Effort
These sustainability steps don’t have to be completed one right after the other — as a Juntos program may not always have capacity or resources for a particular step at a particular time. But just being aware of the framework can help a Juntos team make more effective decisions about how they manage and develop their program. Local Extension Juntos teams should remember that they don’t have to build their program in a vacuum. Sustainability can be very daunting — but by its very definition, Juntos is about walking with others on this journey. Our families walk their children’s academic path through our family nights and 4-H experiences, which build their confidence in the educational system, empower them to use their voices in their communities, and strengthen their communication with their child. Likewise, each Juntos team should walk with and leverage local Extension personnel, community investors, Juntos coordinators, and the national Juntos community.
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