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SUMMARY:Strategies for Providing Whole Child Care: A Blueprint for Meeting Children’s Social Needs
DESCRIPTION:Manatt \nStrong evidence suggests that investing in children’s social needs leads to long-term improvements in health\, economic stability and resilience. Despite this growing body of research\, stakeholders have historically prioritized addressing the health-related social needs (HRSN)\, also referred to as social drivers of health (SDOH)\, of adults with complex health issues due to the short-term return on investment (ROI). As programs to address nonmedical factors that impact health become more prevalent\, the HRSN of children and youth are gaining greater attention. \n\nIn a new webinar\, Manatt will facilitate a panel discussion with state and national leaders who are pioneering new ways to address the HRSN of children. Manatt’s Cindy Mann will then review the emerging opportunities for financing children’s HRSN interventions. The program will review recent developments and promising approaches for financing the HRSN of children\, including 1115 waivers\, “in lieu of services” (ILOS)\, and Children’s Health and Wellness Funds. Click here to register for this free program. Key topics include: \n\nA panel discussion about the growing activity and interest in investments in the HRSN of children and youth\nThe factors that tend to limit investment in the HRSN of children and youth\, including the long-term vs. short-term ROI for health plans\, providers and state Medicaid agencies\nThe actions the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and states are taking to implement policy solutions—including examples of the latest waiver approvals—and how they are advancing new approaches to supporting the HRSN of children and youth\nHow Children’s Health and Wellness Funds offer a complementary or additional approach for financing HRSN initiatives for children\, youth and their families\n\nEven if you can’t make our live program on May 2\, click here to register for the free webinar now and you’ll receive a link to view the program on demand. \nPresenters\n\nModerator: Jocelyn Guyer\, Senior Managing Directory\nPanel of state and national innovators implementing new strategies for addressing HRSN of children and youth\, including:\n\nCindy Mann\, Partner\, Manatt Health\nDr. Kara Walker\, Executive Vice President and Chief Population Health Officer\, Nemours Children’s Health\nSteph Jarem\, Director\, Office of Health Policy\, Oregon Health Authority\n\n\n\nRSVP:\nClick here to register free. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/strategies-for-providing-whole-child-care-a-blueprint-for-meeting-childrens-social-needs/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T123000
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SUMMARY:IDEA Legal Update: Lessons Learned with Art Cernosia\, Esq.
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education \nJoin Art Cernosia\, Esq. as he reviews the most important legal cases in special education and early intervention in the recent past. In addition to reviewing the cases\, he will reflect upon what they may mean for the field and encourage your questions throughout. This webinar is open to everyone\, including parents\, state agencies\, parent centers\, and practitioners. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/idea-legal-update-lessons-learned-with-art-cernosia-esq/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T120000
DTSTAMP:20221129T144232Z
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UID:10001145-1683201600-1683201600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Family Support Time
DESCRIPTION:This hour is open for any family member to drop in for all or some of the time to share any concerns or get feedback from others about handling different situations. We ask anyone who stops by to respect the confidentiality of the group and not share anything discussed in the group outside of the group. \nDoes your school ever call and ask you to come pick up your child who has an IEP because your child is upset? \nHas the school told you to take your child for an evaluation and not bring them back to school until you get an evaluation? \nDo you ever wonder if your child needs an IEP? Does your child have an IEP and you wonder whether or not it is working? \nIf you said yes to any of these questions\, or you have other questions about things going on in your child’s school\, then come join us. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/drop-in-family-support-time-19/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T123000
DTSTAMP:20230424T182555Z
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SUMMARY:Family Connections: Navigating Family Support
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center\, “Family Connections” is a virtual community for parents and caregivers who support loved ones facing substance use and/or mental health challenges. \nFamilies tell us they need credible resources\, guidance on accessing help\, and the opportunity to connect with others facing similar challenges. Monthly gatherings focus on a specific topic\, provide tips and tools\, and offer the opportunity to network with other families. Family Connections takes place the first Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. ET*. (*1:30pm ET/12:30pm CT/10:30am PT.) \n\n\n\n\nOn May 4th\, Family Connections takes on “Navigating Family Support.” \nThe past few years have taken a toll on the mental health of many across the country\, especially youth. In February of this year\, the Center for Disease Control released new data showing that “mental health among students overall continues to worsen\, with more than 40% of high school students feeling so sad or hopeless that they could not engage in their regular activities for at least two weeks during the previous year.“ \nWe believe parents and caregivers are the subject matter experts when it comes to their own child. But being a subject matter expert also means we need to stay on top of new ideas\, skills\, and tools. There’s so much available online that it can be hard to discern what’s reliable and what’s not. We’ll introduce you to a new online resource created by leading mental health experts with evidence-based content — giving parents/guardians the knowledge and tools to support youth while strengthening their own mental health. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nParticipants will learn how to find and access vetted\, evidence-based resources on mental health and tools to support their families.\nParticipants will learn to couple their lived experience with education and knowledge as their children who experience/experienced mental health challenges enters different stages of development.\nAcceptance Factor: By accessing reliable information\, knowledge\, and skills\, parents and caregivers are better able to support\, advocate\, and act for their child at every stage of development.\n\nRegister here >> \nThis event is free and open to all families\, parents\, caregivers\, and to the family workforce\, organizations and communities that support them. You can also request No-Cost Technical Assistance or Training from NFSTAC at: www.nfstac.org/request-ta. \nThe National Family Support Technical Assistance Center of Excellence (COE) Grant #1H79F6000160-Fam-CoE is funded by SAMHSA. The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center is led by the National Federation of Families.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-connections-navigating-family-support/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T140000
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CREATED:20230502T221922Z
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SUMMARY:Well Beyond Medicine: Implementing School-Based Behavioral Health Programs
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, May 9\, 2023\, Nemours Children’s Health will host a virtual convening focused on school-based behavioral health. Invitees will include national pediatric and behavioral health organizations\, content experts\, federal agency staff and officials\, grantees of relevant federal programs\, representatives of state and local agencies\, philanthropic organizations\, and other interested stakeholders. We will discuss implementation of the various school-based behavioral health provisions included in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (P.L. 117-159) and Consolidated Appropriations Act\, 2023 (P.L. 117-328). \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/well-beyond-medicine-implementing-school-based-behavioral-health-programs/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T130000
DTSTAMP:20230502T212112Z
CREATED:20230502T212112Z
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UID:10001543-1683720000-1683723600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Moving from Awareness to Acceptance: An Intimate Conversation with Karl and Kathy Dennis
DESCRIPTION:Join NFF as Karl and Kathy Dennis discuss their journey to create acceptance for all children and families through unconditional care and this approach’s positive social justice implications.\n\nPresenters: Lynda Gargan\, Ph.D. – Executive Director\, National Federation of Families; Karl and Kathy Dennis\, Pioneers and Advocates for Acceptance through Unconditional Care.\n\nClick Here to Register  >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/moving-from-awareness-to-acceptance-an-intimate-conversation-with-karl-and-kathy-dennis/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T103000
DTSTAMP:20230508T203646Z
CREATED:20230508T202341Z
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SUMMARY:Steps for Success: Making IEP Meetings Work
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nDo you often leave your child’s IEP meeting feeling as if your concerns were not heard or addressed and that nothing has changed? You may be missing one of the steps covered in this training. Join to learn how you can avoid some of the most common hurdles and how to have more productive IEP meetings and better outcomes for your child. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/steps-for-success-making-iep-meetings-work-7/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T120000
DTSTAMP:20230508T204935Z
CREATED:20230508T204839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T204935Z
UID:10001546-1683802800-1683806400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Procedural Safeguards
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training & Information Center Project \nProcedural safeguards may seem like a dry topic\, with long explanations and terms that are confusing or hard to understand to your family. Why are procedural safeguards important and how will they help your child? Procedural safeguards are the rights that protect you. When you know your rights\, you’re able to be an equal participant in your child’s educational process and you know what to do when something isn’t working. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/procedural-safeguards/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T120000
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UID:10001244-1683806400-1683810000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:What Oxford University Research says about Youth Peer Support
DESCRIPTION:Hear from youth about the importance of peers helping peers and what the research shows to support that message.\nPresenter: Martin Rafferty – Youth ERA \nClick Here to Register >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/what-oxford-university-research-says-about-youth-peer-support/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T130000
DTSTAMP:20230502T215402Z
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UID:10001254-1683806400-1683810000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The Nonprofit Social Sector Leadership Dilemma: How to Identify and Develop New Leaders for Tomorrow’s Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Social Current is proud to host this webinar presented by our Strategic Industry Partner\, DCM Associates. \nIt is vitally important to identify the key strategic goals you face\, identify the competencies and skills needed to address them\, and identify mentors and coaches within your organization to develop your emerging leaders for tomorrow. It is also important for your current leaders to learn new competencies as well. \nThis motivational and educational webinar will enable you to learn: * How to proactively identify and develop new leaders within your organization. * How to identify the competencies and skills that they will need to be successful. * How to create a professional leadership development plan for your entire organization. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-nonprofit-social-sector-leadership-dilemma-how-to-identify-and-develop-new-leaders-for-tomorrows-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T130000
DTSTAMP:20230502T214220Z
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SUMMARY:Many Pathways to Children’s Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Pat Hunt – FREDLA – What does the research say about Family to Family Peer Support?\nSusan Stearns – NAMI- What does Parent Peer support look like in implementation?\nHugh Davis – Wisconsin Family Ties  – A call to action from lived experience!\n\nClick Here to Register >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/many-pathways-to-childrens-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T163000
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SUMMARY:Peer Support Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you a parent or caregiver raising or raising a child aged 0-21 who has mental health or behavioral health challenges? Would you like to use your lived experience to help another parent who is on the same journey?  \nThen being a parent peer supporter may be for you! \nWhat is Parent Peer Support? Parent peer support is a parent/caregiver or using their lived experience to support another parent/caregiver who is going through similar experiences. \nWho Can Be a Parent Peer Supporter? A parent peer supporter is a biological parent\, adoptive parent\, or caregiver with legal custody who is currently raising or has raised a child with these characteristics: \n\nThe child is currently between the ages of 0-21\, or was when they first began having challenges.\nThe child has an emotional\, social\, behavioral or substance use disability.\n The child received services in or navigated the mental health or a related system (for example\, a child with an IEP related to behavior issues at school).\n\nHow Do I Become a Parent Peer Supporter? The Department of Mental Health certifies parent peer supporters in the mental health system. \nUpcoming training: \n\nMay 15-19\, 2023 – Virtual Training (Application Deadline: April 14\, 2023)\n\nClick here for the application packet. \nWho Should Take the Training? \nAny parent or caregiver who is raising a child who has challenges and: \n\nIs interested in working for a community mental health center or another agency certified by the Department of Mental Health. Completing the training does not guarantee you a job\, but it helps ensure you’ll be ready for one.\nIs interested in doing part-time contractual work for Families as Allies. We are building our pool of contractual employees.\nSupports parents in any system. This training will strengthen your skills and help you network with other parent peer supporters.\nWould like to learn how to support other parents in the same shoes in any child-serving system. We currently have funds to pay training stipends to parents who are—or have been—involved in the youth court system and would like to learn how to support other parents going through the same thing. Contact us at 601-355-0915 or info@faams.org to learn more.\n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/peer-support-training-8/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T140000
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SUMMARY:CoE-IHS Webinar: Part 2- Rural Telehealth for Youth in Schools & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Due to structural urbanism\, rural areas often face a shortage of mental health & medical professionals\, limited access to healthcare facilities\, and long travel distances to receive care. Children and youth in rural\, frontier and tribal communities have been particularly impacted by this limitation in access to equitable health care\, especially as the need for youth mental health has increased in recent years. \nTelehealth and mobile health are tools that can address the healthcare disparities that exist in rural communities\, specifically to offer support for children and youth in schools as the national youth mental health crisis continues. For children and youth who live in rural\, frontier and tribal communities\, telehealth and mobile health can be a lifeline by addressing health disparities and bringing care directly to those who need it most. \nJoin us for Part 2 of our rural telehealth webinar series\, Rural Telehealth for Youth in Schools & Beyond\, on Tues. May 16\, 2-3 p.m. ET to learn more and share your ideas. In this session\, experts will discuss how their organization is working to address structural urbanism for youth in rural communities by leveraging integrated telehealth services across the state of Texas. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/coe-ihs-webinar-part-2-rural-telehealth-for-youth-in-schools-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T130000
DTSTAMP:20230124T225437Z
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UID:10001502-1684929600-1684933200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Coaching and Policy Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This group focuses on understanding current policy issues and also opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making committees. Leadership training graduates are strongly encouraged to attend\, but the meetings are open to anyone who is interested in learning more about policy. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/leadership-coaching-and-policy-discussion-6/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T143000
DTSTAMP:20230502T234116Z
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UID:10001252-1684935000-1684938600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Family Members with Co-Occurring Diagnoses
DESCRIPTION:Family Peer Specialists help clinicians understand and implement best practices to involve family members in support of individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. Learn strategies for integrating family members in mental health and substance use support from this panel\, which includes a person with lived experience of being a family member of an individual with co-occurring diagnoses\, a Family Peer Specialist\, and a clinician. \nPresenters: *Muriel Jones\, Executive Director\, Federation of Families of Central Florida *Rachael Craig-Dunn\, CRPS-F\, MBA\, Family Program Supervisor\, South Florida Wellness Network *Mark Thomsen\, MD\, Assistant Professor\, Psychiatry Department\, University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/supporting-family-members-with-co-occurring-diagnoses/
CATEGORIES:Training
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