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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-20/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T123000
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SUMMARY:Family Connections: Fathering
DESCRIPTION:National Family Support Technical Assistance Center \nJoin the National Family Support TAC twice in June for two events focused on fathers today who may face challenges as a parent or caregivers. You’ll meet two remarkable fathers providing significant support\, inspiration\, and resources for dads\, grandfathers\, caregivers\, and father role models across the country. \nConnection is especially critical for fathers and caregivers for a child of any age experiencing mental health and/or substance use\, behavioral health issues\, special needs\, or many other challenges. It can be isolating\, and both events are a place for every dad\, parent\, or caregiver in need of connection with others. \nWhether you are a dad\, grandfather\, caregiver\, or someone who simply wants to support a dad\, everyone is welcome. \n“Fathering” June 1st -1:30pm ET | 12:30pm CT | 10:30 am PT \n“Father to Father” June 7th – 8:00pm ET | 7:00pm CT | 5:00pm PT \nWhat is “Fathering”?\nWe know parents or caregivers of any gender can relate to their children in different ways. The concept of “fathering” can be described as someone who responds readily and consistently to a child’s developmental needs over time. Behaviors can include loving\, supporting\, nurturing\, and connecting with children of any age. \nBut “fathering” is also a movement across the country\, providing peer support and training for people who may not have had a role model to emulate\, fathers who’ve not parented their children\, or simply connect with other fathers. \nYou’ll meet two remarkable fathers who’ve made a significant impact on the Fathering movement through education\, peer support\, inspiration\, and advocacy for fathers across the country. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:\nUnderstand the difference between “being” a father and the concept of fathering and fatherhood.\nLearn how to find support for those who lacked role models growing up\, were unable to parent their children\, or how to connect with other fathers.\nAcceptance factor: Fathers and caregivers will better understand how to strengthen the role of fathers in raising children throughout their lifespan. \nRegister here >> 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-connections-fathering/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T190000
DTSTAMP:20230530T194523Z
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SUMMARY:Family Connections: Father to Father
DESCRIPTION:National Family Support Technical Assistance Center \nJoin the National Family Support TAC twice in June for two events focused on fathers today who may face challenges as a parent or caregivers. You’ll meet two remarkable fathers providing significant support\, inspiration\, and resources for dads\, grandfathers\, caregivers\, and father role models across the country. \nConnection is especially critical for fathers and caregivers for a child of any age experiencing mental health and/or substance use\, behavioral health issues\, special needs\, or many other challenges. It can be isolating\, and both events are a place for every dad\, parent\, or caregiver in need of connection with others. \nWhether you are a dad\, grandfather\, caregiver\, or someone who simply wants to support a dad\, everyone is welcome. \n“Father to Father” June 7th – 8:00pm ET | 7:00pm CT | 5:00pm PT \nGeorge Fleming and Nelson Rascon return on June 7th for “Father to Father\,” an open conversation led by two fathers and leaders in the movement to empower other fathers through education\, peer support\, and advocacy. For any father or caregiver who wondered if they are the “only one going through this\,” it’s designed for any dad to connect Father to Father. \nTopics may include: \n\nFather Friendly Engagement\nExpanding Male Peer Support\nCreating Father-Friendly Environments\nSupport for Justice-involved Fathers\nFathers with Mental Health and/or Substance Use Lived Experience\nReducing Barriers for Fathers\nPrioritizing Child Wellness\nEveryone Thrives\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nUnderstand the difference between “being” a father and the concept of fathering and fatherhood.\nLearn how to find support for those who lacked role models growing up\, were unable to parent their children\, or how to connect with other fathers.\nAcceptance factor: Fathers and caregivers will better understand how to strengthen the role of fathers in raising children throughout their lifespan.\n\nRegister Here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/family-connections-father-to-father/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T120000
DTSTAMP:20230619T185234Z
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SUMMARY:Proposed Rules on Medicaid Payments\, Access and Quality: Implications for Health Care Stakeholders
DESCRIPTION:Manatt Health \nOn Thursday\, April 27\, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released two highly anticipated proposed rules (here and here). Together\, these would reshape the federal regulatory landscape for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)\, particularly with respect to standards for ensuring access to care\, transparency and oversight of provider payment rates\, engagement of Medicaid enrollees and the public\, quality measurement\, and program accountability. \nIn a new webinar\, Manatt Health will review some of CMS’s key proposals and discuss the implications for stakeholders\, including Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries\, health care providers\, state Medicaid agencies\, and Medicaid managed care plans. Click here to register for this free program. The webinar will include discussion of CMS’s proposals to: \n\nModify the guardrails and areas of state flexibility regarding state directed payments (SDPs)\, a mechanism that states can use to establish parameters for managed care plans’ payments to providers\nEnhance transparency regarding provider rates and require the publication of comparative rate analyses for certain services\, in both the fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care delivery systems\nStrengthen the framework for monitoring access to care\nEstablish new requirements and processes regarding quality standards and performance measurement for managed care plans\n\nEven if you can’t make our live airing on June 20\, register now for the free webinar and you’ll receive a link to view the session on demand. \nNote: CMS’s proposed rules also include a number of proposals aimed at enhancing access and quality for home and community-based services (HCBS). Manatt discussed those proposals in a separate webinar. If you missed our session on “Proposed Rules to Enhance Access and Quality for Medicaid HCBS and Strengthen the HCBS Workforce\,” click here to view the program for free on demand. \nSpeakers:\n\nEmily R. Carrier\, M.D.\, Senior Advisor\, Manatt Health\nAvi Herring\, Director\, Manatt Health\nKaylee O’Connor\, Senior Manager\, Manatt Health\nJulian Polaris\, Partner\, Manatt Health\n\nDate and Time:\nTuesday\, June 20\n1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET \nRSVP: Click here to register for free.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/proposed-rules-on-medicaid-payments-access-and-quality-implications-for-health-care-stakeholders/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230620T193000
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SUMMARY:"Shared Decision-Making" - What Does This Actually Mean and What Does It Look Like?
DESCRIPTION:Courageous Parents Network \n“Shared Decision-Making” – what does this actually mean and what does it look like? As caregivers of seriously ill children – and as pediatric clinicians – we make decisions in both our heads and our heart\, and they aren’t always aligned. Nor are parents and clinicians always aligned. Is it possible for both the clinician and the parents/caregivers to share a decision on behalf of the child? What happens when the two parties aren’t on the same page? Which party should be driving the decision-making process? \nIn truth\, shared decision-making looks different depending on the situation. As with everything we try to do at CPN\, we will move beyond the jargon to get both concrete and relational about decision-making when caring for a child with serious illness. This session will explore the dimensions of shared decision-making and give participants a framework for considering the variables (including medical facts\, personal values\, personal preferences and risk tolerance). \nThe event is featuring Kate Nelson\, MD – Staff Physician\, Pediatric Palliative Care at Toronto’s Sick Kids for Children Hospital. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/shared-decision-making-what-does-this-actually-mean-and-what-does-it-look-like/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T130000
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SUMMARY:Delivering Care at Home: Challenges and Approaches to Success
DESCRIPTION:Manatt Health \nIn a new webinar series\, Manatt Health shares a guide to navigating the complicated care-at-home landscape\, with key insights on issues of financing\, implementation and performance management of successful programs. Register for free below for the first two programs in the series—and discover ideas for how your organization can effectively meet the rising demand for care-at-home services. Even if you can’t make our live sessions\, register for the free webinars now and you’ll receive on-demand links to view them at your convenience. \nThe first program in our series will provide a detailed primer on the care-at-home issues senior healthcare leaders have identified as most challenging. Topics that will be covered include: \n\nThe categories of care delivered at home—with a deep dive into each category\nA look at how each category of care fits into the traditional healthcare ecosystem\nA review of financing mechanisms\nAn overview of the market context\, drivers and challenges to the growth of care-at-home programs\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/delivering-care-at-home-challenges-and-approaches-to-success/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230621T150000
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SUMMARY:Youth & Young Adult Support Space (YYASS)!
DESCRIPTION:Meets every third Wednesday of the month \nJUNE SESSION DESCRIPTION\nFor our June edition of YYASS\, we are enthused to welcome Lauren Cikara\, the VP of School Mental Health with Active Minds! Active Minds is a leading nonprofit that supports youth and young adults to mobilize around mental health in a way that builds a mental health movement that forever changes how mental health is valued and prioritized in society\, especially those with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC identities. Join us for a presentation and open discussion on Wednesday\, June 21 from 12 – 1 p.m. PT / 3 – 4 p.m. ET. \nSERIES DESCRIPTION\nYYASS is a virtual learning space for those who are working in and leading youth-centered programs and organizations to come together. YYASS is perfect for leaders of Youth MOVE chapters and other youth-run programs that engage youth with lived mental health experience in change-making. This series is facilitated by Te Jay McGrath (Youth MOVE National) with monthly guest speakers. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/youth-young-adult-support-space-yyass/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T141500
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SUMMARY:State of the Science Webinar 3: Community Living Priorities and Issues: Feedback from Stakeholders
DESCRIPTION:Brandeis University \nThis last session in the CLPC State of the Science will share feedback from stakeholders\, advocates\, and community members about the priorities and issues that should be focused on in community living research. \nJoin speakers Henry Claypool\, Alison Barkoff and CLPC’s Kim The and Ruby Siegel as they share feedback from stakeholders\, advocates\, and community members about the priorities and issues that should be focused on in community living research in this last webinar of the CLPC’s State of the Science series. \nPresenters: Henry Claypool\, Alison Barkoff\, Kim The\, and Ruby Siegel \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/state-of-the-science-webinar-3-community-living-priorities-and-issues-feedback-from-stakeholders/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T130000
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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-7/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T140000
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SUMMARY:Health Care in the Heartland: The Bipartisan Effort to Promote Wellbeing in Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:National Council for Mental Wellbeing  \nBipartisan efforts in Nebraska are helping the state address the growing need for mental health and substance use treatment and care. Join us for a conversation with Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Annette Dubas of the Nebraska Association of Behavioral Health Organizations to talk about policy solutions in the Cornhusker state and the bipartisan support for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. \nJoin the National Council for Mental Wellbeing for the eleventh episode in our Wellbeing Wednesdays virtual learning series\, where the best minds in health care share their thoughts on current issues: \n\nGovernor Jim Pillen\, Nebraska\nAnnette Dubas\, Executive Director\, Nebraska Association of Behavioral Health Organizations\nRebecca Farley David\, Senior Advisor\, Public Policy & Special Initiatives\, National Council for Mental Wellbeing\n\nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/health-care-in-the-heartland-the-bipartisan-effort-to-promote-wellbeing-in-nebraska/
CATEGORIES:Training
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