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Objective Strategies/Activities Baseline Indicators Progress Follow-up on implementation of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) self- directed online training (CT-TRAIN).

Continue collaboration with UConn’s Jennifer Vendetti, for technical assistance and training. Update post-tests to Microsoft Forms.

Perform QA on data tables, then, implement and monitor PMAD reports in 2024.

Maintain partnership with Doug Edwards from Real Dads Forever and other Fatherhood Advocates throughout the state. Doug Edwards will continue to provide training and serve as a support to the CT WIC Program in ensuring WIC services are family centered and encourage participation from dads and family men.

Local agencies will build relationships with local fatherhood advocates to find site Completion of PMAD training on CT-TRAIN and evaluation for new Staff.

Ongoing implementation of WIC PMAD Screening Protocol.

Improved engagement with dads and family men at local WIC offices. Local agencies will have identified father advocates in their service area to engage with for referrals and training/engagement opportunities. WIC Numbered Memorandum 24-011 was transmitted with relevant updates to the PMAD Protocols and Resources. The State agency through a local contractor with federal SAMHSA funding held 2- virtual 2-hour trainings on 6/24/24- Adult Mental Health Response for WIC staff to improve confidence in conducting PMAD screening. Post-tests for PMAD TRAIN- CT modules updated to Microsoft Forms and await posting through DPH Communications. The functionality of Microsoft Forms for reporting/analysis of data trends in not ideal and NSU continues to request access to Survey Monkey for better analysis. On 12/15/23 Doug Edwards provided training on ‘Partnering with Family Men: Why and How’ for all local agency WIC staff. Evaluation results show that there was a 50% increase in level of understanding on the importance of partnering with dads/family men. In addition, 78% said that they gained new techniques, skills and approaches they can apply to the jobs.