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Ensure culturally <br />responsive practices <br />are prioritized in all <br />aspects of the organization <br />and embedded within <br />all programs. <br />#1 <br />1. Support staff and board self-reflection and integration of <br />diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) through <br />establishing a DEIB Committee on the Board of Directors, staff <br />trainings, a comprehensive on boarding protocol, the use of <br />the Intercultural Development Inventory, and implementation of <br />culturally responsive practices in supervision, consultation, and <br />client care. <br />2. Develop opportunities for staff and community voice through <br />transforming the Community of Hope Committee into an <br />agent of organizational change, creating a Youth Advisory <br />Committee, and holding focus groups representing our diverse <br />community. <br />3. Strive for representation of diverse communities, especially <br />racial and cultural communities, on the Board of Directors, <br />leadership team, and staff. Continue to invest in the <br />development of diverse providers through programming <br />including our Steps Toward Equitable Practices Scholars <br />(STEPS) program and staff clinical pathways. Ensure that <br />human resources policies support best practices for recruiting, <br />retaining, and supporting an inclusive workforce. <br />4. Ensure high-quality linguistic access for clients through <br />translated documents and staff training on working with <br />interpreters. Explore and expand opportunities for culturally <br />specific programming to meet the individual needs <br />of diverse populations seeking care at NYFS. <br />5. Invest in staff inclusion and belonging through cross program <br />collaboration, training,and quarterly staff pulse surveys. Create <br />an environment of trust through clear, kind,direct feedback, <br />and support of one another. <br />6. Engage in comprehensive evaluation and data analysis, <br />disaggregating data by client demographics to review client <br />outcomes and trends to determine where possible bias <br />may impact client experience. Work with culturally specific <br />organizations to understand barriers to accessing care at <br />NYFS for specific populations. <br />2023-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN