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NATWC Members – Standing Stronger Together
By Linda Tatsapaugh | March 31, 2009
Everyone with a pulse is well familiar with the current economic crisis. We know that there are few people in the world unaffected in at least indirect ways. That includes both families in need and the programs that can help them.
How does a high-quality therapeutic program survive these times without compromising services? When parents are more hesitant or less able to spend family savings on expensive help for their children in crisis, and state and local budgets are seeing drastic cuts, this is a scary time for even the strongest program.
There is strength in numbers, and joining an organization of like-minded programs such as NATWC is a great way to find that power. NATWC members enjoy several crucial benefits, including exposure on the website, a forum for discussing real-time issues, and shared wisdom among members. The founders came together especially to be able to share information and solve common difficulties, which often appeared insurmountable to an individual program.
Whether it is creative stretches of the marketing budget, inexpensive alternatives in programming, or advice on how to lobby officials for continued support of important community services, NATWC members have a peer group that sees the value in sharing information and helping each other thrive. This has, in fact always been the most valuable purpose of NATWC for me. I know I have peers who are in this business for the right reasons and who are eager to help others achieve our common goal of helping families in need. If you are a member, take advantage of this community. If you are not, consider joining us. It could possibly be the smartest thing you do for your program this year.
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