Recruit 15 to 20 active, committed persons. Recruit diverse and influential members of the community to serve. Educate committee members on the goals and process of Local Family Impact Seminars. Provide them with background on the importance of a family perspective in policymaking. Get commitment and consensus to hold a seminar.
Funding Establish a budget for the seminar.
Apply for the state funding, if available. Determine whether participants will be charged for participation. The first seminar needs to include background on FIS and bringing a family perspective to policymaking. Choose a topic that is timely for the community. Speakers Choose speakers that are appropriate for the topic chosen.