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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:20230607T190000
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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:20230601T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T133000
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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:20230601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T120000
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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:20230524T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230502T214951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T234116Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230124T203951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T225437Z
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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-6/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230502T215837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T233211Z
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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:20230515T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230519T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
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UID:10001438-1684139400-1684513800@www.faams.org
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:20230512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230502T214220Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20230511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T130000
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CREATED:20230502T215348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T215402Z
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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:20230511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T130000
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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:20230511T110000
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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:20230511T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T103000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
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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:20230510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230502T212112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T212112Z
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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:20230509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230502T221922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T232740Z
UID:10001544-1683626400-1683640800@www.faams.org
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:20230504T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230424T182500Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20230504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20220907T213219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T144232Z
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:20230504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230327T182426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T182426Z
UID:10001229-1683198000-1683203400@www.faams.org
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:20230502T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230417T213206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T215242Z
UID:10001533-1683037800-1683041400@www.faams.org
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:20230427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230413T165638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T165638Z
UID:10001531-1682593200-1682598600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) – Where Do We Go From Here?
DESCRIPTION:There is growing recognition that unaddressed Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can greatly impact young people’s development and their future well-being. However\, what is less well-known is that racism\, oppression\, and historical trauma have an enormous impact on ACEs and how they perpetuate in families and communities. If we truly want to promote healing from ACEs now and prevent ACEs in the future\, then we must address the root causes of ACEs\, including racism and oppression. \nPlease join the NTTAC in this upcoming session that explores preventing ACEs from an equitable and antiracist lens. This panel is co-hosted with PACEsConnection and honors lived experience. \nJoining in this session will be a young adult with lived experience\, a child and adolescent psychiatrist\, and a community organizer. Together\, the panelists will bring their varying perspectives to discuss the connection between ACEs and oppression and effective strategies for taking action. The panelists will explore barriers that make it challenging to address racism as a root cause of ACEs\, and solutions for overcoming these challenges. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/preventing-adverse-childhood-experiences-aces-where-do-we-go-from-here/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230124T203742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T225400Z
UID:10001501-1682510400-1682514000@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-5/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230417T214918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T214918Z
UID:10001534-1682506800-1682506800@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) April Lunch & Learn Webinar: Disability Cultural Competence in Health Care
DESCRIPTION: Interagency Committee on Disability Research \nAs part of their Lunch & Learn webinar series\, the Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) is hosting “Disability Cultural Competence in Health Care.” During this webinar\, attendees will hear about research projects and findings related to disability cultural competence\, access\, and inclusion. At the end of the presentation\, there will a 15-minute Q&A session. \nPresenters: \nAmanda Krupa\, Director of Communications and Marketing\, AHIMA Foundation\nArielle Silverman\, Ph.D.\, Research Director\, American Foundation for the Blind \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/interagency-committee-on-disability-research-icdr-april-lunch-learn-webinar-disability-cultural-competence-in-health-care/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230412T210219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T210219Z
UID:10001234-1682010000-1682015400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Part 2: Young Children and Suicide Prevention for Parents and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Southwest MHTTC \nJoin The Pacific Southwest MHTTC team for part 2 of this 2-part series. This workshop provides parents and caregivers a space to learn more about common myths and facts about suicide risk in young children. We will discuss some of the risk factors for suicide\, as well as how to recognize warning signs that a child may be considering suicide. We will practice ways to talk with children about suicide in an age-appropriate way\, as well as how to take action and secure professional help if a child is in danger. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of risk factors and warning signs of suicide in young children.\nLearn developmentally-appropriate ways parents and caregivers can talk with their children about suicide.\nLearn action steps parents and caregivers can take in responding to suicide risks in their children\, including how to make their environments safer and connect children to professional support.\n\nRegister here >> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/part-2-young-children-and-suicide-prevention-for-parents-and-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230417T215845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T215913Z
UID:10001535-1681999200-1681999200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:The 5Ws of Guidance for Pediatric End-of-Life Care
DESCRIPTION:Pediatric Palliative Care\n\nDESCRIPTION:\nIn this webinar\, our presenters will review the American Academy of Pediatrics report outlining best practices for Pediatric End-of-Life Care\, focusing especially on the days and hours leading up to and following a child’s death. Topics will include family support\, serious decision-making\, pain and symptom management\, and interdisciplinary teamwork.\n\n  \nOBJECTIVES: \n\n\nAppreciate the context leading to the AAP’s Clinical Report “Guidance for Pediatric End-of-Life Care”\nReview the recommendations within the Clinical Report\nIdentify one recommendation focus for improvement within your own clinical practice or institution\n\n\nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-5ws-of-guidance-for-pediatric-end-of-life-care/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230403T214238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T214238Z
UID:10001232-1681995600-1682001000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Engaging Youth and Families in Residential Care – Strategies and Impact from Research and Lived Experience
DESCRIPTION:The National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child\, Youth\, and Family Mental Health \nTherapeutic residential care can be a lifesaving resource for children and youth with complex needs and their families. However\, research has shown that youth and family engagement is lacking in these programs\, and residential care centers are challenged in implementing youth and family-driven care. \nThis webinar will offer insight through research and lived experiences into the current status of residential care and suggest strategies to more effectively partner with the youth and families that receive these services. A panel of youth and parents who have experienced residential care will share what they found worked and did not work for their families as well as identify strategies and approaches that would be helpful. Recent studies of family engagement in residential care will also be highlighted to support implementation. \nRegister here>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/engaging-youth-and-families-in-residential-care-strategies-and-impact-from-research-and-lived-experience/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230413T160314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T160314Z
UID:10001529-1681992000-1681995600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Dealing with Grief
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Public Health InstitutePresents: Dealing with Grief\nTina Gustavis\, Certified Grief Counselor \n  \nObjectives: \n\nUnderstand the different meanings of loss and the impact of loss on those grieving and developed perceptions of death and death anxiety.\nGain knowledge in the bereavement and grieving process and identify the practical issues and problems that arise for individuals and families following a death or a major loss in the family.\nExamine the variables impacting the family and/or person facing death and bereavement.\n\n1.0 CE’s for:\n-SW (Social Work) general hours\n-DMH (PLACE)\n-MAAP ( Mississippi Association of Addiction Professionals)\n-Attendance Certificate \nQuestions? Please Contact/Email: MSPHI 601-398-4406 | support@msphi.org \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/dealing-with-grief/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230330T161037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T161620Z
UID:10001230-1681909200-1681914600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Recovery\, Recurrence\, and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Family Support TAC and Thrive Family Recovery Resources as they discuss resilience\, relapse and recovery from a skilled mother’s point of view. Pam Lanhart educates and offers hope. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/resilience-relapse-and-recovery/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230412T204644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T205336Z
UID:10001233-1681837200-1681842600@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Part 1 of 2: Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention in Childhood and Early Adolescence
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Southwest MHTTC \nJoin The Pacific Southwest MHTTC team for part 1 of this 2-part series\, with the authors of the guide\, Dr. Meagan O’Malley\, Frances Marion\, LCSW and Jessica Palacio\, LCSW. This workshop will walk school and mental health providers through the guide and include exercises and common scenarios to support optimum use of the resource. By exploring the guide with professionals in a peer network\, we can be ready and responsive and help cultivate STBs prevention and greater awareness in serving our young children. \nDuring this 90-minute interactive webinar\, educators will learn about the unique considerations for preventing\, recognizing\, and responding to suicide risk in elementary- age children. Using vignettes\, participants will gain experience recognizing risk factors and warning signs of suicide in young children; practice developmentally appropriate assessment strategies; and explore tiered\, school-based approaches to prevention and intervention. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of the risk factors and warning signs of suicide in elementary-age children.\nExplore the protective factors against suicide\, as well as tiered\, school-based approaches to prevention and intervention.\nLearn strategies to communicate with parents/caregivers of elementary-age children at risk for suicide.\n\nWho is this workshop for? \n\nMental health and school mental health providers (e.g.\, therapists\, social workers\, peer support professionals)\nSupervisors\, managers\, directors\, administrators\, and leadership of school and mental health organizations and agencies\nTechnical assistance providers\, coaches\, consultants\n\nRegistration Deadline: April 18\, 2023 \nRegister here >> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/part-1-of-2-self-harm-and-suicide-awareness-and-prevention-in-childhood-and-early-adolescence/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20220907T215448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T144150Z
UID:10001152-1680782400-1680782400@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-23/
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230407
DTSTAMP:20260423T203652
CREATED:20230330T162537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T221555Z
UID:10001231-1680566400-1680825599@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Parent Peer Support Institute: Advancing PPS Practice\, Program\, and Policy
DESCRIPTION:Family-Run Executive Director Leadership Association \nJoin FREDLA and national experts who offer strategies\, tools\, and examples of innovative programs\, funding approaches and how parent peer support is delivered throughout child welfare\, education\, juvenile justice\, healthcare and mental health service systems. You will learn about best practices and innovations from the field\, tools and resources for application in work with families\, effective supervision\, program management\, and strategies to support and sustain this vital and growing workforce. \nWe’ve invited inspiring speakers to start us off each day. Concurrent workshops on a wide range of topics each day offer something for everyone. Each day ends with a “Conversation” with subject matter experts on current issues in supporting families of children\, youth and young adults with behavioral health challenges. \nAPRIL 4-6\, 2023\n12 PM – 3 PM each day \nREGISTER HERE>> \n$200 REGISTRATION FEE\nThis premiere annual event is part of FREDLA’s support of the workforce that is the frontline to families and their communities\, the agencies that employ them\, and state agencies and healthcare management organizations that provide funding! \nQuestions about the event? Contact us at info@fredla.org and list “2023 PPS Institute” in the subject line. \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-peer-support-institute-advancing-pps-practice-program-and-policy/
CATEGORIES:Training
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