Diana Sanchez
Site Development Specialist
As a former program manager of an HFA Site, I can recall the stress of starting a new site. There is so much to learn when working with an evidence-based model, but the support provided eased my stress while growing my confidence in my site implementation and knowledge of HFA. And now, I get to provide that support to others, like you!
When getting started as a new program manager, I made the most of both one-on-one sessions with my Training & TA Specialist, as well as group calls like the new manager sessions that were available. The HFA Best Practice Standards outlines all elements of the model, but being able to talk through the standards with my TA allowed me to learn in a way and pace that worked for me. When my TA said to reach out if I had any questions, I did!
Before I knew it, our site became a local leader. We were often referred to when new sites near us were starting up.
I definitely experienced for myself that HFA is all about relationships; the relationship and support from the HFA National Office reflected the parallel process and ignited my passion for home visiting and the HFA model! My experiences with my HFA Training and TA Specialist provided me with the foundation for how I wanted to manage, enabling my team to support and cultivate relationships with the families in our HFA program.
