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August 18, 2006
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.
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3rd Annual
Formerly the National Leaders' Summit
Where National Human Service Leaders Gather
Keynote Address by Bob Anderson, President of The Leadership Circle - Accelerating Leadership in Today's Organizations
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Featuring the Essence of Leadership Awards
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Early Registration Ends this Friday, August 25!
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Urban Institute Looks Back at a Decade of Welfare Reform
In July, the Urban Institute brought together government officials, human service practitioners, researchers, and analysts for a roundtable discussion about the past decade of welfare reform.
Fact sheets prepared by Urban Institute experts analyzing welfare reform over the past 10 years are available for download. A Decade of Welfare Reform: Facts and Figures reviews different aspects of welfare reform, including the status of the states, low-income working families, child well-being, and marriage and childbearing. Government Work Supports and Low-Income Families: Facts and Figures analyzes programs intended to help low-wage households. Click here for more information and to download the fact sheets.
Site Helps Youth Get a "Pulse" on the World Around Them
Started by Boston College Professor Belle Liang, GenerationPulse encourages youth to exchange experiences that shape their lives, and to reach out to displaced and disenfranchised youth. Currently, the site is focused on youth survivors of Hurricane Katrina. For more information, click here. [Source: Child Welfare League of America]
Assembly Business Partner Laser Monks Featured on CBS News
National Assembly Business Partner, Laser Monks was recently featured in a story on the Assignment America segment of CBS Evening News. Laser Monks primary purpose is the resale of refillable ink cartridges saving consumers thousands each year. They use the earnings to support their work at the monastery as well as to support many charities. For more information on Laser Monks visit www.lasermonks.com. To see the report on CBS Evening News, click here.
Study Urges Cutback of Soda Consumption
A recent study questions the role of high-fructose corn syrup, which is used to sweeten soft drinks in the United States, while sucrose is used in Europe. It may increase the risk for diabetes. Although the two sweeteners contain the same amount of calories, chemical differences have led some to theorize that fructose may cause greater weight gain and insulin resistance by elevating triglycerides. The role of soda in America's bulging waistline has been hotly debated, but a new analysis says that it has been an increasing source of calories for children and adults, a trend that likely has led to weight gain and obesity. To read the study, click here.
America’s Promise 2007 Best Communities Competition
Apply to be recognized through the America’s Promise Alliance’s 100 Best Communities for Young People competition. The online application for the 2007 100 Best competition will be available on Tuesday, September 5, 2006. All applications must be submitted through the online system on the America’s Promise Web site by Friday, November 3, 2006. For more, click here.
ABA Calls for Enhanced Access to Services for At-Risk Youth
The American Bar Association, at its annual meeting August 6-8, 2006, approved a policy resolution calling on “federal, state, territorial, tribal and local governments to assure that adequate and appropriate services are made readily available to at-risk youth and their caretakers.” The resolution continues by urging “federal, state, territorial, tribal and local governments to develop and adequately support permanent interagency and other youth resource coordination mechanisms to help assure that at-risk youth and their caretakers receive timely and effective services through public child welfare, youth services, mental health, schools, and other agencies.” The report language that accompanies the resolution specifically cites the Federal Youth Coordination Act (H.R. 856/S. 409) as legislation to achieve these recommendations.
The resolution also calls for the expansion of community mental health systems serving youth; the incorporation of a positive youth development perspective into programs and services; and needed services and treatments provided to youth by appropriate juvenile justice and child welfare systems. A complete copy of the ABA’s resolution and report is available at www.youthcoordinationact.org
Support the Federal Youth Coordination Act
Has your organization endorsed the Federal Youth Coordination Act? View the list of supporting organizations, and add yours, at http://www.youthcoordinationact.org/ncy/FederalYouthCoordinationAct-TakeAction.htm
California-based Afterschool Funding Opportunity
Four years ago, California voters passed Proposition 49, now known as the After School Education and Safety Program (ASES). This year, California fully funded ASES at $550 million, and the California Department of Education is expected to release requests for applications for this funding stream in the next few weeks.
ASES requires that local education agencies (LEAs) be a grant’s fiscal agent. However, the program’s matching fund requirement, emphasis on community partnerships and capacity issues of schools means there is a strong opportunity for community-based organizations to partner with LEAs. Afterschool leaders are urging community-based organizations to reach out to local school district officials and offer assistance as soon as possible. For more information, visit Act 4 After School www.act4afterschool.net
Public-Private Collaborative Announces Program to Empower Older People to Take More Control of Their Health
Up to $300,000 per project, per annum, for a three-year period will be provided to public/private partnerships working to improve health and quality of life for older Americans at the community level. Deadline is August 31, 2006.
Young Volunteers Invited to Apply for Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Young people in grades 5 through 12 who have demonstrated exemplary voluntary service to their communities can win up to $5,000 and other honors; applications must be submitted by schools or other officially designated organizations. Deadline is October 31, 2006.
State Farm Good Neighbor Service Learning Grant
Youth Service America and the State Farm Companies Foundation are offering the State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant for youth across the United States. These grants of up to $1,000 support youth, teachers, or school-based service-learning coordinators in implementing service-learning projects for National and Global Youth Service Day, April 20-22, 2007. To learn more, download an application and grant guidelines at www.YSA.org/awards or email GoodNeighbor@ysa.org. Projects can address any number of themes including the environment, disaster relief, health, teen issues, education, interfaith dialogue, intergenerational relationships, homelessness, and literacy, amongst others. Postmark deadline: Monday, October 16.
Help Honor The "Best in Class"
DEADLINE EXTENDED
You know them: the national CEO who has moved mountains to improve services; the board leader who bridges boundaries to get things done; the media person whose coverage of pressing human service issues made a difference. The National Assembly invites you to nominate your candidates for these honors--The Essence of Leadership Awards. The nominating process is simple; you can read about it by clicking here.
National Youth Development Learning Network
www.nydic.org
Stable, Prepared, Supported and Committed to Youth
The National Collaboration for Youth is proud to be a part of The Next Generation Youth Work Coalition that brings together individuals and organizations dedicated to developing a strong, diverse youth work workforce that is stable, prepared, supported and committed to the well-being and empowerment of youth people. Each quarter the Coalition develops and distributes a bulletin. The bulletin includes professional development/workforce promising practices, highlights of relevant projects, events in the field and more. Click here to view the Next Generation Bulletin 3. (PDF Format)
Family Strengthening Policy Center
www.nassembly.org/fspc
Workshop Helps Organizations Implement Family Friendly Policies
Work/life balance. We talk about it, but how can employers, policy leaders and the workforce help to make it a reality? A workshop at the National Human Service Leaders Summit on September 14 in Washington, DC, will feature an expert on the policy aspects of work/life and a leader of an organization that “walks the talk” and has implemented innovative policies for employees. The speakers will present challenges and engage participants in working to develop solutions to implement family friendly practices and infuse family strengthening principles into your organization’s infrastructure. For more information, click here.
F.I.L.M. - Finding Inspiration in Literature and Movies
www.youthFILMproject.org
Hoot Now Available on DVD – Complete the Program Today
Now available for rental or purchase on DVD is the Walden Media and New Line Cinema picture, Hoot. Based on the Carl Hiaasen book, also entitled Hoot, the movie tells the story of three friends and their adventures to save endangered burrowing owls from a construction project in their Florida community. The Hoot: Speak Up and Give Back program focuses on themes such as environmental activism, protecting wildlife, anti-bullying and standing up with and for others. Now is an excellent time for a facilitator to rent or purchase the Hoot DVD, screen it for a group of youth and then lead them in the Hoot: Speak Up and Give Back program. For more information on the Hoot program click here. To purchase the Hoot DVD on Amazon click here.
HIPPY USA - Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters
www.hippyusa.org
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) is a parent involvement, school readiness program that helps parents prepare their three, four, and five year old children for success in school and beyond. The parent is provided with a set of carefully developed curriculum, books and materials designed to strengthen their children’s cognitive skills, early literacy skills, social/emotional and physical development.
For more information, visit www.hippyusa.org.
The Business Partners Program is a service for members of the National Assembly and their affiliates that leverages their combined purchasing power to reduce costs. Click here to see the complete list of National Assembly Business Services and Discounts. The Business Partners Program is made possible through the generous support of The UPS Foundation.
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UPCOMING PEER NETWORK MEETINGS
Smaller Organizations Council
September 7, 2006, 1:30 - 4:30 PM at the Forum for Youth Investment, Washington, DC. For more information, please contact sara@nassembly.org.
HR Council Meeting
September 15, 2006, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM, National Industries for the Blind, Alexandria, VA. For more information, click here.
NCY Research Group Meeting
September 15, 2006 at National Human Services Assembly in Washington, D.C. For more information, please contact pam@nassembly.org
COO Peer Network Meeting
September 27, 2006, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, YMCA of the USA, Washington, DC. For more information, click here.
CFO Peer Group Meeting
October 18, 2006, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. For more information, please contact irv@nassembly.org.
NCY Program Group Meeting
October 19 - 20, 2006 in Indianapolis, IN. For more information, please contact pam@nassembly.org.
For more information on National Assembly Member Peer Networks, click here.
TRAININGS & EVENTS
America's Promise Regional Forums
America's Promise Alliance is conducting a series of regional forums to share best practices and encourage greater focus and collaboration within communities to see that all young people receive the fundamental resources they need to succeed.
September 14-15, 2006 - Charlotte, North Carolina
September 28-29, 2006 - Indianapolis, Indiana
October 12-13, 2006 - Denver, Colorado
From Truancy to Zero Tolerance: The Changing Border of Education and Juvenile Justice
Presented by the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section
Co-sponsors include National Collaboration for Youth
August 23, 2006, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Capital Hilton, Washington, DC
One Day's Pay
September 11, 2006
For more information visit www.onedayspay.org
National Neighborhood Day
September 17, 2006
For more information, visit http://www.neighborhoodday.org
Make A Difference Day
October 28, 2006
For more information visit www.makeadifferenceday.com
Mix It Up Day
November 14, 2006
National Family Week
Alliance for Children and Families
National Partners include National Human Services Assembly and many of its members
November 19-25, 2006
CONFERENCES
2006 Symposium Health and Philanthropy: Leveraging Change
August 24-25, 2006
Indianapolis, IN
Law Enforcement Solutions for Reducing Racial Disparities & Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) in Juvenile Justice
September 7-10, 2006
New Orleans, LA
Human Service Leaders Summit
National Human Services Assembly
September 14, 2006
Washington, DC
For more information, click here.
2006 Risk Management and Finance Summit for Nonprofits
September 18-20, 2006
Westin Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
4-H Inaugural Family Strengthening Distinguished Lecture
September 26, 2006
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, DC
Alliance for Children and Families National Conference
October 18-20, 2006
St. Louis, MO
Independent Sector Annual Conference
October 22-24, 2006
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
Nonprofit Sector Workforce Coalition First National Meeting
Presented by American Humanics
October 24, 2006
Minneapolis, MN
2006 Healthy Communities - Healthy Youth Conference
Sponsored by Search Institute
October 26-28, 2006
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
Executive Leadership Institute
National Human Services Assembly
November 1-3, 2006
Hilton El Conquistador Resort
Tucson, AZ
2006 BoardSource Leadership Forum
Set Your Sights on Exceptional Governance
December 3 & 4, 2006
Chicago, IL
Symposium 2007: The National Network for Youth: A Place to Call Home
Presented by National Network for Youth
February 4-7, 2007
Washington, DC
8th National Conference on Fatherhood and Families
Sponsored by Arizona Fathers & Families Coalition, Inc
March 2, 2007
Phoenix, Arizona
Call for Papers - Click here.
Generations United 14th International Conference
Intergenerational: IT'S MONUMENTAL
July 24-27, 2007
Washington, DC
Call for Papers - Click here.
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