Idaho System of Care Gains National Recognition

Idaho’s System of Care, Building on Each Other’s Strengths was nationally recognized for achievement in communications at the 2006 Excellence in Community Communications and Outreach (ECCO) Recognition Awards Program on July 14 in Orlando, Fla. The ECCO Recognition Program highlights communications achievements that promote children’s mental health. Awards were given in the following categories: Media Outreach; Community Outreach: Parents & Caregivers; Community Outreach: Children & Youth; Professional Outreach; Partnership Development; Communications Planning; Communications Training; Video Production, and local efforts conducted as part of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Our System of Care took home silver and bronze awards for the Police Pocket Guide Training (Partnership Development) and the 2005 System of Care conference (Professional Outreach). Police Pocket guide training continues on July 28 at the Meridian Police Department. Idaho’s System of Care competed with 60 entries submitted by mental health professionals and child advocates from across the country. The System of Care staff would like to thank all of our partners for a job well done!

Idaho's System of Care staff and partners
who accepted the ECCO awards.

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