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In the spirit of collaboration that the National Assembly represents, these member & partner ads reflect the valuable resources that exist among us, so that we are better equipped to make referrals, find partnership opportunities, and benefit from the expertise and services of one another.
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Human Service NewsbytesSeptember 29, 2006 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. If you are having trouble reading this newsletter, go to http://www.nassembly.org/nassembly/newsbytes/092906.htm Building a Professional Development System for Youth Workers The premiere issue of The AfterSchool Review, the Journal of the National AfterSchool Association, includes an article on Taking the Bold Steps: Building a Professional Development System for Youth Workers. The article outlines the vision for this work and profiles a professional development system for youth workers in Boston. To learn more about The AfterSchool Review and to purchase a copy of the Fall 2006 issue, click here. Poll on Youth Perceptions of Mental Illness Released Harris Interactive conducted an online poll that asked youth questions relating to their perception of mental illness. The findings explain how youth seem to have an easier time understanding physical illness than mental illness. About three in four youth recognize asthma as a physical illness, but only about half recognize depression and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as mental illnesses. Also, more youth indicate that a classmate with depression would be made fun of by most students when he is not around than a classmate with asthma. For more information on this poll, click here. [Source: PEN Weekly NewsBlast] 2007 100 Best Communities for Young People National Assembly member America's Promise recently reported that 2007 applications are starting to "pour" in. Communities from 41 states across the country have already started to apply. The deadline is November 3, 2006. In response to the overwhelming success of the 2006 100 Best Communities Campaign, America's Promise is holding regional forums to help community leaders learn new strategies for serviing their children and youth. For more information, click here. [Source: American's Promise] AARP Begins Nationwide Voter Education Campaign National Assembly member AARP recently began a voter education campaign to encourage its members to learn more about candidates' positions on issues such as Social Security and Medicare prior to voting in the November election. For more information, click here. Progress Is Slow in Reversing Childhood Obesity Trend A new report from the Institute of Medicine finds that policies and programs that address childhood obesity are fragmented and are not being evaluated to identify effective interventions. The report also cites a lack of national leadership on this public health issue. For more information, click here.
NOTE: At press time, Congress was rushing through a full docket of legislation in an effort to pass bills onto the president for his signature prior to returning to their home states and districts to focus on re-election efforts. An update will be sent next week on any legislation of interest to our members and allies. Fiscal Year Ends With Appropriations Far From Complete Congress has deferred the bulk of the fiscal year 2007 spending bills until after the November 7 elections. However, with the end of the fiscal year on September 30, a stopgap measure known as a continuing resolution was adopted in order to continue funding the government and all federal programs. The continuing resolution sets spending for programs at the fiscal 2006 rate, the House-passed level for fiscal 2007, or the Senate-passed level, whichever is lowest. Congress is scheduled to return to work after the elections on Nov. 13. The Salvation Army and National Recreation and Park Association Support Passage of Federal Youth Coordination Act The Salvation Army, which serves more than 33 million Americans a year and has been providing youth services in the U.S. for 125 years, has endorsed the Federal Youth Coordination Act (H.R. 856/S. 409), as has the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Collectively, the members of NRPA serve as the largest public provider of youth sports and afterschool programs. Millions of youth in virtually every community in America use public park land or frequent community recreational settings -- these agencies see on a daily basis the urgent need to coordinate the services that they provide along with those provided by other public agencies and community-based organizations. For more information on FYCA, visit www.youthcoordinationact.org. For a list of current endorsers, click here. Act to Support VAWA Youth Programs This year Congress has the chance to help end sexual and domestic violence against our youth. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) responds to these issues with programs such as Services to Advocate for and Respond to Youth (STARY) and Services for Children Exposed to Violence. Although final spending bills will not be passed until after the November elections, Members of Congress are working right now to resolve their differences and make final funding decisions about VAWA and other federal programs. Call on Congress to provide funding to help end sexual and domestic violence by and against youth. Click here. Congress Reauthorizes Promoting Safe and Stable Families Act The House and Senate reauthorized the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Act, which provides states with $345 million per year in mandatory spending to prevent and address child abuse and neglect, and Child Welfare Services, which provides about $325 million to states each year to administer their child-protection agencies. Negotiators reached a compromise between House members who were interested in decreasing caseloads for social workers and senators who wanted to dedicate money to helping children whose parents abuse methamphetamine. Although money will go to both causes, anti-meth efforts will get more than foster care. For more background on the bill, click here. To view the bill, click here. (PDF) New Funding for Afterschool Programs in California On September 21, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed SB 638, which will put some $550 million in state dollars into afterschool programs. The legislation resulted from Proposition 49, a 2002 ballot measure passed by voters by a wide margin. California's budget has now improved enough to allow for implementation, and schools throughout the state will shortly begin applying for afterschool funds. For more information on the application, please visit http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ba/as and go to Funding and Fiscal Management, then After School Education and Safety (2006-07).
Rewarding Exemplary Community and Volunteer Service MLK Day of Service Grant Call for Presenters - Youth Service Institute: Building the Movement Youth Service America (YSA) is seeking presenters for the 2006 Youth Service Institute. The institute will focus on four target areas of service and service-learning success: engaging children and youth effectively; scaling up and managing your program; developing inclusivity by engaging youth not normally asked to serve; and creating sustainability by developing community and financial support. YSA is looking for presenters to share innovative and successful approaches that address one or more of these components. The deadline is October 13, 2006. For more information, contact Cassandra Miller at cmiller@ysa.org
Initiative News & Resources National Youth Development Learning Network Member Spotlight National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC) The 285+ member organizations that make up the NYEC are linked by a set of shared core values about youth, youth work, and the organizations, schools, and systems that serve youth. The NYEC’s members represent a broad range of organizations, including direct service providers, public agencies, national organizations with networks of affiliates, research and policy organizations, and technical assistance providers. The NYEC offers a range of projects, programs, and activities. For more information, visit www.nyec.org. National Assembly - Business Partners Program
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. Did You Know?
UPCOMING PEER NETWORK MEETINGS CFO Peer Group Meeting NCY Program Group Meeting October 19 - 20, 2006 in Indianapolis, IN. For more information, please contact pam@nassembly.org. NCY Research Group Meeting March 9, 2007, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM, New York, NY. For more information, please contact pam@nassembly.org. For more information on National Assembly Member Peer Networks, click here. TRAININGS & EVENTS October 1-7, 2006 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. October 12-13, 2006 - Denver, Colorado October 28, 2006 For more information visit www.makeadifferenceday.com Mix It Up Day Alliance for Children and Families National Partners include National Human Services Assembly and many of its members November 19-25, 2006 CONFERENCES Alliance for Children and Families National Conference 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 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 Call for Papers - Click here.
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 with your news, events, and suggestions for Newsbytes.
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