Coaching and Well-being
at the GROW Center
The Florida Institute for Child Welfare integrates coaching and well-being activities across the GROW Center’s programs to support all levels of the workforce to grow personally and professionally.
The overarching goal of the GROW Center’s coaching and well-being activities is to cultivate a nurturing, engaging, and inspiring environment to help strengthen the workforce and families they serve.
Who is Coaching for?
Students
To encourage professional growth, self-awareness, and career readiness
Frontline Workers
To provide support and facilitate skill development, reflection, and competence
Leaders
To promote positive organizational culture shifts and sustainable leadership practices
What is a Coach?
A dedicated coach assists individuals to develop skills, build confidence and navigate challenges by facilitating self-reflection and supporting goal achievement.
Learn more about coaching at the GROW Center in the following video.
Types of Coaching
Professional Development
Facilitates advancement, achieving career milestones, and navigating challenging professional transitions.
Applied Learning
Supports the development of child welfare core competencies and the transfer of classroom learning to real-world application.
Well-being
Creates opportunities for individuals to explore their well-being while providing the tools and support needed to cultivate resilience, maintain balance, and thrive both personally and professionally.
Benefits
Participants gain:
- Enhanced leadership skills
- Career growth navigation
- Confidence
- Competency development
- Career progression
Participants learn:
- Real-world practice training application
- Problem-solving strategies for improved job performance
Participants receive:
- Support to maintain personal fulfillment and professional effectiveness
- Guidance in navigating role-related demands
Examples at the GROW Center
Witness how coaching supports AWE Leadership Academy participants in their journey to build competence and confidence!
Learn how coaching helps child welfare professionals apply their education from the MyALIGN Advanced Certifications in the field!
Find out how coaching encourages workforce well-being at designated AWE sites!