2.1.2 Leverages and supplement what's working in communities.

Too often, when assets in community aren’t sufficient to address a challenge, we create programs or interventions that undermine what’s working in an attempt to address the gaps. Instead of replacing informal resources and supports with wrap-around programs and congregate care, supplement informal community resources and supports outside of formal services, always with an eye towards minimizing the tradeoffs of change.

Crowdsourcing What's Possible:

The principles and recommendations in this Blueprint are already being acted on by systems, organizations, communities and people across the nation. Do you have an example to share with us? Please share it!

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