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To subscribe, submit the form in the left column of this e-newsletter or visit www.nassembly.org. Human Service Newsbytes April 30, 2007 Human Service Newsbytes is the biweekly e-newsletter of the National Human Services Assembly that contains information for and about the nonprofit health and human services sector. To subscribe, submit the form in the left column of this e-newsletter or visit www.nassembly.org. Center Addresses Foreclosure Crisis Rising foreclosure rates affect many of the people who utilize the services of human service agencies. The NeighborWorks® Center for Foreclosure Solutions, an initiative of NeighborWorks® America, provides training and certification to foreclosure counselors, conducts public outreach campaigns to reach struggling homeowners, and researches local and national trends to develop innovative solutions. Clearinghouse on Expanding and Sustaining Youth Programs and Policies The Finance Project and The Forum for Youth Investment launched this online clearinghouse to help leaders make smart decisions and sound policies to improve the lives of children, families and communities. Users can search for data, tools, policies, practices, financing strategies, coordination efforts and technical assistance resources developed by organizations in the field. Report Features State Rankings of Volunteering and Civic Life Volunteering in America: 2007 State Trends and Rankings in Civic Life is the second annual study by the Corporation for National and Community Service that gives a detailed breakdown of America’s volunteering habits and patterns by state and region. The report also provides the agency’s first-ever ranking of levels of civic engagement by state through a new Civic Life Index. Campaign Promotes Early Learning Opportunities for Young Children Born Learning is a public education campaign that helps parents, grandparents, and caregivers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities. The campaign, a project of United Way of America in partnership with the Ad Council, Civitas and Families and Work Institute, also provides information about how young children learn and a visible platform for public policy and action. Report Assesses Condition of African-American Community The National Urban League released its annual State of Black America report, with a special focus on black males. The report’s Equality Index provides a statistical measurement of the disparities or equality gaps that exist between African Americans and whites across five different categories: economics, education, health, civic engagement and social justice. Breaking the Cycle of Child Maltreatment and Family Violence Healthy Teen Network recently released three new publications that address issues of child maltreatment, interpersonal violence, and family violence in order to promote healthy behaviors and relationships among youth. Paper Offers New Approach To Civic Engagement Getting citizens more involved in the civic life and health of their communities must begin with citizens themselves, according to a paper from the Case Foundation. Based on interviews with researchers and experts in service/civic engagement, politics, and marketing, the paper offers specific recommendations for giving citizens the tools they need to identify problems and develop solutions. Web Site to Help People with Vision Loss Maintain Independence The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) launched a new, totally accessible, multimedia Web site that offers instructional videos, easy to implement tips and testimonials to help this country's growing low vision population maintain independence. AFB also released the results of a national opinion poll that details people's fears about vision loss. Women Struggle More with High Cost of Health Care Although both men and women in the U.S. have a similar risk of being uninsured, women are more likely to have problems accessing health care because of costs, according to a new Commonwealth Fund issue brief. The study finds that 33 percent of insured women and 68 percent of uninsured women don't get the health care they need because they can't afford it. Free Materials on Internet Safety for Children Protect Every Child has developed a DVD to educate parents and young people about the dangers that exist in online Chat Rooms. A leader's guide, brochures and information about Internet safety can be used for delivering presentations. House Holds Multiple Hearings on Education and Volunteering The House Education and Labor Committee has held several recent hearings covering Supplemental Education Services, Dropout Prevention and School Safety, and Service – all topics covered by the National Collaboration for Youth’s proposal to improve No Child Left Behind and help ensure healthy youth, connected youth and healthy and connected families. Testimony and additional information on witnesses may be viewed at the following links: Renewing the Spirit of National and Community Service NCLB: Preventing Dropouts and Enhancing School Safety To view the National Collaboration for Youth’s recommendations, click here. Juvenile Justice Programs Assessment Released The performance of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP's) Juvenile Justice Programs was recently rated under the federal government's Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) system. Results of the assessment indicate that OJJDP's Juvenile Justice Programs are performing with an overall rating of "adequate." The assessment notes that the programs “compare favorably with other programs focusing on juveniles, delinquency, and crime.” Grants, Notices & Awards (listed in chronological order by deadline) Call for Articles for New Journal on K-12 Service-Learning Research Deadline: May 10, 2007 Information for Action: A Journal for Service-Learning Research with Children and Youth seeks papers that contribute new research, theory, pedagogy, and other matters related to service-learning in school and community settings that affect youth, ages 5-18. Grants Support Youth Community Service and Social Entrepreneurship Deadline: May 14, 2007 Youth Service America and Youth Venture provide funding and support to young people (ages 12-20) who want to create new, sustainable, civic-minded organizations, clubs or businesses called Ventures. Grants for Gender Violence Protection Deadline: May 24, 2007 The Ms. Foundation for Women is seeking proposals from grassroots groups on community-driven strategies that challenge gender violence on a systemic level, child sexual abuse/incest prevention, and prevention strategies that transform gender roles. Funding for Enrichment and Accelerated Learning Programs for Children Deadline: June 1, 2007 (Invited proposals) The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation seeks nonprofit providers of accelerated-learning or academic- enrichment programs for low- to moderate-income students between the ages of 5 and 12. Proposals are solicited by invitation only; organizations that have not received an invitation are required to first submit a letter of interest. Youth Prizes for Excellence in International Education Deadline: June 11, 2007 The Goldman Sachs Foundation and Asia Society award high school students who demonstrate an in-depth understanding of key issues in international affairs and the global economy. Grants for Grassroots Programs that Address Root Causes of Poverty Deadline: June 15, 2007 World Hunger Year's Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Awards program distributes cash grants to grassroots organizations for innovative and creative approaches to fighting domestic hunger and poverty by empowering people and building self-reliance. Grants to Engage Youth in Science and Technology Deadline: June 15, 2007 The Motorola Foundation will provide $3.5 million in Innovation Generation grants to U.S. initiatives that inspire young people, particularly girls and underserved minorities, to embrace science, technology, engineering, and math. Help Identify Unique Community Integration Programs for People with Mental Illness The UPenn Collaborative on Community Integration is looking for innovative programs/initiatives that help to promote community integration of
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National Youth Development Information Center (NYDIC) includes funding information for youth development and afterschool that is updated weekly. For grants, click here. For awards and scholarships, click here. Trainings & Events Perspectives on Childhood and the Law American Bar Association May 1, 2007, 4:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Washington, DC Low-Cost Ideas to Promote New Savings and Asset Ownership New America Foundation May 1, 2007, 9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Washington, DC Who Will Pay for Boomers' Long-Term Care? Urban Institute May 1, 2007, Noon-1:30 p.m. Washington, DC Webcast: Disparities in Child Health: Why are Expansions in Coverage Important? Kaiser Family Foundation May 2, 2007, 1:00 p.m. ET Race, Schools, and Neighborhoods: Reducing Barriers to Achievement May 10, 2007, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute National Training Seminars May 9-11, 2007, Charlotte, NC July 13-15, 2007, Philadelphia, PA Web Conference: School Readiness and Success:
Improving Children's Social and Emotional Development May 17, 2007, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET America’s
Promise Alliance Regional Forums Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition National Meeting American Humanics October 21, 2007, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Los Angeles, CA Alliance for Children and Families November 18-24, 2007 Conferences White House Conference on Faith-Based and Community Initiatives May 15-16, 2007 Phoenix, AZ Building Bridges: Making a Difference in Long-Term Care Colloquium The Commonwealth Fund & AcademyHealth June 2, 2007 Orlando, FL CAN 2007 Symposium Coordinated Assistance Network June 5-6, 2007 Dallas, TX For more information, e-mail symposium@can.org. Child Indicators: Diverse Approaches to a Shared Goal International Society for Child Indicators and Chapin Hall Center for Children June 26-28, 2007 Chicago, IL National League of Cities & United Way of America July 11-13, 2007 San Francisco, CA Families Connecting with Families Conference American Foundation for the Blind, National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments, and The Seeing Eye, Inc. July 13-15, 2007 Omaha, NE Alliance
for Nonprofit Management Annual Conference Generations United 14th International
Conference National Urban League
Annual Conference National Summit on Your City's Families National League of Cities September 30-October 2, 2007 San Antonio, TX Alliance for Children and Families National Conference October 17-19, 2007 Anaheim, CA Independent Sector Annual Conference October 21-23, 2007 Los Angeles, CA CLICK HERE to post your organization's conference dates on the National Assembly's Web site; click on "Add Your Own Event," and follow the instructions. Got News? Please e-mail david@nassembly.org with
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