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To subscribe, submit the form in the left column of this e-newsletter or visit www.nassembly.org. Newsbytes September 16, 2005 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. ASSEMBLY FEATURES Five Leaders Honored at Essence of Leadership Awards Reception The National Human Services Assembly honored five leaders in the national human services sector on Thursday, September 8 at an awards reception held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. M. Cass Wheeler of the American Heart Association was honored with the Award for Excellence in National Executive Leadership. Geoff Biosi and Ray Chambers, founders of MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership were presented the Award for Excellence in National Board Leadership. Representative Tom Osborne of Nebraska was honored with the Award for Excellence in National Civic Leadership along with New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. For more about each honoree and their achievements, click here. Policy Forum Presentations on Web Several presentations from the National Assembly/Alliance for Children and Families policy forum on September 9 are posted on the Assembly’s website. More than 60 people participated in this forum on how national organizations and their state and local affiliates collaborate on legislative issues. For more information, click here. National Collaboration for Youth Urges Congress to Protect Programs That Serve Vulnerable Youth On September 2, the National Collaboration for Youth (NCY) urged the Senate Budget Committee to make responsible budget decisions and avoid a negative impact on programs like Medicaid, student loans, food stamps, and child welfare services that help vulnerable young people in communities across the country. The Senate leadership delayed making cuts to mandatory programs until late October, but there have been bipartisan calls for indefinite postponement of these cuts. For the NCY letter, click here. For the letter urging indefinite postponement, click here. 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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National Assembly Members Respond to Hurricane Katrina United Ways and Community Foundations: Collaborators? Competitors? An August 2005 report by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services examines areas of commonality, difference, collaboration and competition between United Ways and Community Foundations. Noting the uniqueness of these institutions, the report concludes with recommendations for relationship building between the two. A highlighted version of Convergence & Competition: United Ways & Community Foundations--A National Inquiry can be obtained from CompassPoint. The full report can soon be viewed and downloaded by clicking here. Travelers Aid Agencies Helping Katrina Victims With Travel And Transportation Services National Assembly member Travelers Aid International recently released information on the challenges their local agencies are facing in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Travelers Aid programs in Atlanta, Birmingham, Montgomery, Shreveport, Dallas/Fort Worth and Oklahoma City all report sizable numbers of requests that have strained existing budgets, and even Travelers Aid programs in Los Angeles, Detroit, Boston and Philadelphia report receiving calls from people needing to relocate from the temporary shelter they sought following the hurricane. Travelers Aid is urgently seeking donations from the general public to redistribute to its neediest agencies in North America. Their needs include cash, donations of frequent flyer miles, and in selected cities, volunteers. For information, call 202-546-0599 or visit their website at www.travelersaid.org. Street Law Praised at Senate Confirmation Hearing US Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and US Supreme Court Nominee John Roberts both praised Street Law Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting law-related education among young people and National Assembly member, during Roberts’ confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. In response to a question from Senator Hatch (R-UT) about his pro bono work, Judge Roberts said, “One of the pro bono activities that I'm most committed to is a program sponsored by the Supreme Court Historical Society and an organization called Street Law. They bring high school teachers to D.C. every summer to teach them about the Supreme Court. And they can then go back and teach the Court in their classes.”Senator Kennedy followed Senator Hatch and said, “That Street Law program is a marvelous program. I commend you for your involvement in that.” For more information, click here. Online Resources for Families Coping With Katrina's Aftermath Several organizations have assembled useful online resources for children, families, caregivers, and school personnel to use during the recovery process following Hurricane Katrina, including the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children (TLC), and the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. For more information, click here.
New Report Details Budget Cuts' Impact on Disaster Recovery Groups Federal programs of interest to nonprofit organizations – groups that often serve as the backbone of communities in times of crisis – will be cut between $40 billion and $71.5 billion over the next five years, according to a new Aspen Institute analysis of the most recent presidential and congressional budget proposals. Private charitable giving would have to increase two to three times its current rate in order to offset the proposed reductions in housing, employment, education, and social services programs. For more information, click here. Federal Government Streamlines Access to Benefits for Hurricane Katrina Victims Many victims of Hurricane Katrina no longer have the records or legal documents to help prove their eligibility for benefits from various government programs. The President has granted special "evacuee" status to individuals affected by Katrina, which will simplify the enrollment process for people who need the services of programs like Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Head Start, as well as child care support, foster care assistance, mental health services and substance abuse treatment services. For more information, click here. Websites Provide Information on Obtaining Services for Hurricane Victims The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) has launched a special section of its website to assist Hurricane Katrina victims with access to the federal nutrition safety net. It contains summaries and links for information on best practices and rules for getting nutrition program assistance to those affected by the hurricane. The Coalition on Human Needs (CHN) is compiling information on its website about access to Medicaid, Food Stamps, Head Start, unemployment benefits, and other services for people displaced by the catastrophic storm. For the FRAC site, click here. For the CHN site, click here. Congress Prepares Hurricane Relief Legislation The Senate Finance Committee introduced the Hurricane Katrina Tax Relief Act of 2005 (S. 1696), which provides tax changes to help the victims directly and incentives to encourage charitable giving. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a roundtable discussion on health, labor, and education needs in rebuilding communities affected by Hurricane Katrina, the first step in the preparation of a bipartisan HELP Committee legislative package. The House Ways and Means Committee released a summary of the Committee’s hurricane tax relief measure. For more information, click here. (Source: Independent Sector) Article Explores Impact of Changing Supreme Court on Youth Issues Amid all the changes on the Supreme Court, Connect for Kids takes a look at cases the court will hear in the next term that will have an impact on children and youth. Past Supreme Court decisions have profoundly altered the legal status, educational prospects, and rights of children in the United States. For more information, click here.
GRANTS, AWARDS, & CONTESTSRFP Announced - Human Services Building Participation: New Voices at the Civic Table The Alliance for Children and Families is making available grants through the Human Services Building Participation project to build, enhance, and strengthen client civic engagement activities. The Alliance seeks applications from member agencies that describe how they will support and activate clients’ engagement in community affairs and participation in democratic processes. Deadline is October 25, 2005.Applications Invited for Paul B. Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging Research Program This program is designed to sustain and promote the research careers of clinically trained individuals who are pursuing research careers in aging. Eligible organizations include for-profit or nonprofit organizations and public or private institutions. The deadline for Letters of Intent is October 24, 2005 (not required); the application receipt deadline is November 23, 2005. National Mental Health Association - Call for Presentations for 2006 National Conference NMHA is inviting presentation proposals for the 2006 Annual Conference. Workshops will cover all relevant issues and hot topics in the field. Sample categories include public education, services and supports, advocacy, fundraising, organizational capacity and consumer/survivor and parent issues. Workshops selected for the conference should highlight collaboration as part of the discussion, and explain how consumers, families, legislators, government agencies, professionals and MHAs can come together to be part of the solution. Disaster Assistance Grants for Hurricane Katrina Nominations Accepted for 2006 Harris Wofford Awards Youth Service America recently announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2006 Harris Wofford Awards. The Awards recognize extraordinary achievements in three categories: Youth (ages 5-25), Organization (nonprofit, corporate, foundation), and Media (organization or individual) for actively contributing towards, "making service and service-learning the common expectation and common experience of every young person." Deadline for submission is October 12, 2005. Call for Papers Issued for 19th Annual Research Conference on Children’s Mental Health Service Systems UPCOMING PEER NETWORK MEETINGS NOVN Monthly Conference Call NCY Washington Group Meeting National Assembly/National Health Council CFO Peer Group Meeting NCY Program Group Meeting January 6, 2006 - Tucson, AZ. For more information, please contact pam@nassembly.org NCY Research Group Meeting PEER NETWORK RESOURCES Communications Peer Network Webpage Chief Operating Officers Peer Network Webpage National Organizations Volunteer Network (NOVN) Webpage CONFERENCE, TRAININGS & EVENTS TRAININGS & EVENTS Rethinking the High School Experience: What’s After-School Got to Do With It? Out-Of-School Time Policy Commentary Series Audio Conference September 21, 2005 1:00 PM EST To register send the following information to dianayu@forumforyouthinvestment.org: Name, Organization, Telephone Number and Email Address. Talktime Live! Coping & Support Strategies for Kids in Katrina's Aftermath September 21, 2005 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET Connect for Kids TalkTime Live! will host two experts -- one with insight into emotional support for traumatized kids, and one to look at how government programs can best be shaped to help those displaced. University of Notre Dame Open Houses - Master of Nonprofit Administration Program The Master of Nonprofit Administration Program at the University of Notre Dame is hosting four open houses in September, October, and November. The four cities they will travel to are: Los Angeles on September 28th from 6-8pm, Chicago, October 5th from 6-8pm, Washington, DC October 26th 6-8pm, and New York City, November 2nd 6-8pm. For more information regarding the details of these events please call or email Judy Petty at 574-631-7302 or jpetty@nd.edu. Child Welfare League of American Teleconference Series Explores the Effect of Meth on Child Welfare September 22, 2005 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET Call will
review the current data and trends regarding methamphetamine manufacture and use and its effect on the child welfare system. The teleconference will also highlight issues related to child safety and the treatment of both meth users and children affected by meth production and use. CONFERENCES 2005 National Summit on Your City's Families Institute for Youth, Education, and Families National League of Cities September 25-28, 2005 San Antonio, TX This event focuses participants' attention on what local government can do, both independently and in partnership with others, to improve education and afterschool programs, engage young people in community decision making, and create supports for low-income working families. 20th Annual Conference: Grantmakers for Children, Youth and Families "Crossing the Great Divide: Creating Communities for All Ages" September 26-28, 2005 Denver, CO Evidence
Based Programs: Successful Implementation and Lessons Learned September 29-October 1, 2005 Williamsburg Hospitality House
Joint Conference on Juvenile Services Representing America's Youth: Building Partnerships To Prioritize Goals and Maximize Resources October 16-19, 2005 2005
Alliance for Children and Families National Conference October 19-21, 2005 Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate Orlando, Florida YouthBuild Conference & Transformation Institute The YouthBuild Academy for Transformation will hold two Transformation Institutes (April 11-13 in Los Angeles and October 24-26 in Washington, D.C.) for directors, staff, teachers, counselors, policy-makers, and funders from the youth development, youth leadership, youth employment, after-school, and education arenas. Washington, DC - October 24-26, 2005 October 27-29, 2005 Foster City, CA The KaBOOM! University of Play (U Play!) is an annual, award-winning playground and skatepark planning conference that has educated thousands of community-organizers on playspace design and planning, fundraising, and public relations. 2005 Healthy Communities-Healthy Youth Conference "The Asset-Building Get-Together: Creating Intergenerational Community" November 3-5, 2005 Dallas, TX InterContinental Hotel Sponsored by The Search Institute Safety Has No Shortcuts Annual Conference November 7-9, 2005 The Sheraton Framingham Framingham, MA Executive Leadership Institute Presented by the National Assembly in cooperation with the Leader to Leader Institute November 10-12, 2005 Tampa, FL Wyndham Harbor Island Hotel The Roles of Leaders in Learning Organizations/Knowledge Management For Top Executives and Board Leaders of National Assembly Member Organizations Equal Justice for Youth: Innovating for the Future Presented by the Coalition for Juvenile Justice November 10-13, 2005 Fairmont Olympic Hotel Partnership for After School Education Shaping our Future - A National Agenda for Afterschool November 20-22, 2005 The Ritz Carlton - Battery Park New York City, NY Presented by the Alliance for Children and Families December 9, 2005 New York City, NY Building on Success: Providing Today's Youth With Opportunities for a Better Tomorrow Presented by the Federal Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention January 9-13, 2006 Washington, DC A System of Care for Children's Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base Presented by Research and Training Center for Children's Mental Health February 22-24, 2006 National Conference - Child Welfare League of America Securing Brighter Futures February 27 - March 1, 2006 Marriott Wardman Park Washington, DC Adolescent Brain Development and Juvenile Justice Presented by the Coalition for Juvenile Justice May 3-7, 2006 Hyatt Regency Bethesda CLICK HERE to post your organization's conference dates on the National Assembly's website; click on "Add Your Own Event," and follow the instructions. Got News? Please e-mail sara@nassembly.org
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