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To subscribe, submit the form in the left column of this e-newsletter or visit www.nassembly.org. HSN: Human Service Newsbytes March 14 , 2008 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. Please pass this timely information along to your network. Facing Deficits, Many States are Imposing Cuts That Hurt Vulnerable Populations When the economy weakens, state and local revenues decline but the need for public programs increases, as residents lose jobs, income, and health insurance. At least 17 states have made or proposed budget cuts that will affect services for children, the elderly, the disabled, and families, as well as the quality of education and access to higher education. Rhode Island’s governor, for example, has proposed eliminating health coverage for nearly 7,400 low-income parents. (Center on Budget and Policy Priorities). To read more.. Children’s Stake in Social Security While Social Security is best known as a retirement program, it is also irreplaceable life and disability insurance for young families. Social Security often makes the difference in lifting children out of poverty. Of the 6.5 million children in families that received Social Security, fully 1.3 million children were lifted out of poverty by Social Security benefits. (National Academy of Social Insurance). To read more.. Targeting State Fiscal Relief Effectively Twenty-seven states need federal fiscal relief now, according to an examination of three indicators of economic distress — employment, poverty, and housing foreclosures. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, well-targeted fiscal relief based on these indicators can reduce the need for states to raise taxes or cut services such as health care or education. Click here.. Sub-Prime Loans Creating a New Kind of Redlining in Poor Urban Neighborhoods The rise in subprime and predatory lending has put many families and neighborhoods in financial jeopardy as default and foreclosure rates skyrocket, particularly in minority and low-income areas. To read more of the Economic Policy Institute’s new report click here.. Community partnerships have the potential to meet a wide variety of needs, from improving participant recruitment and attendance to contributing volunteers or other resources to programs. Childtrends’ new brief discusses ways in which community involvement can be important for out-of-school time programs and describes how programs can begin to identify valuable community resources and develop strategies for leveraging community support. For more info.. This Generations United report provides a summary of the benefits of pre-k; its widespread bipartisan support; the large number of children who are going without these benefits; the efforts in New York to improve access and promote high-quality pre-k, and a snapshot of the older adult population in New York and how they are using examples from around the country to mobilize and promote the development of high-quality pre-k programs in their communities and statewide. For more info... Using Community Development Block Grants to Support Community-Based Youth Programs The Finance Project’s new brief aims to provide policymakers, stakeholders, community leaders, and program developers working in or with community-based youth programs with a basic understanding of how the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is structured, how community-based youth programs fit into CDBG purposes and activities, and how communities nationwide are using CDBG to support youth initiatives. Click here.. How Corrections Spending Compares to Other State Investments A new report by Pew's Public Safety Performance Project details how, for the first time in history, more than one in every 100 adults in America are in jail or prison - a fact that significantly impacts state budgets without delivering a clear return on public safety. For more info.. The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) undertook a study to examine and highlight the school experiences of LGBT headed families in partnership with COLAGE and the Family Equality Council. Some of the report’s findings include: LGBT parents are more likely than other parents to volunteer, attend parent-teacher conferences and to contact the school about their child’s academic performance. Yet many LGBT parents report feeling neglected, excluded or even mistreated by other members of their school communities. Nearly a fifth of the students in the survey report hearing negative remarks about having LGBT parents from other students and, even more disturbingly, nearly one-third hear such comments made by school staff. For more info.. New Resources..
Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers. This e-book is a free resource for job seekers of all ages who are considering a career in the nonprofit sector.
The Largest National Survey to Date of Emerging Nonprofit Leaders A national study produced in partnership by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, The Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Meyer Foundation and Idealist.org asked close to 6,000 people across the country about the disadvantages and benefits of heading a nonprofit organization. To access Ready to Lead? Next Generation Leaders Speak Out click here. Strengthening the Human Services Workforce: Tools for Sector Employers As part of their human services workforce initiative, Cornerstones for Kids developed an online portal to help sector employers improve their workforce. It provides hands-on tools, as well as strategies and solutions. http://portal.cornerstones4kids.org/ Check out the Forum for Youth Investment’s brand new web site as well as their new definitive guide to the Ready by 21 Challenge. The Challenge is the definitive guide to the key ideas and resources behind the Ready by 21 Challenge. Online Resources for State Child Welfare Law and Policy This publication provides web addresses for State statutes and lists the parts of the code for each State and territory that contain the laws addressing child protection, adoption, and child welfare. It also provides web addresses for State regulation and policy websites and lists other resources that explain States' policies and procedures. Click here Corrections: The new report The Collapse of the National Teen Job Market featured in the last edition of Newsbytes was incorrectly credited to the National Youth Employment Coalition. The report, in fact, was created by Andy Sum et. al. at Northeastern University Center for Labor Market Studies. Got Jobs? Members and friends of the National Assembly can post positions on the National Assembly's web site. Click the link. Create your own password, and post the job. Got Conferences, Events? Post events that are open to the broad human service sector (i.e., not just your own members). Click the link. Click on "Add Your Own Event," and follow the instructions. Got News? Email your news and grant announcement suggestions to newsletter@nassembly.org. Grants, Notices & Awards (listed in chronological order by deadline) The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award Bank of America Charitable Foundation Seeks Nominations for Neighborhood Excellence Initiative AwardsThe Bank of America Charitable Foundation is currently accepting nominations for these awards. NEI recognizes organizations, individuals, and students who have shown a commitment to improving and revitalizing their communities. Submissions for student leaders are due no later than February 29, 2008. Submissions for nonprofit organizations and individuals are due no later than June 27, 2008. For more info.. Literacy, Youth Leadership and Volunteerism Grants – Deadline: Rolling. The Comcast Foundation supports organizations that make communities stronger through literacy, youth leadership development and community service programs. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $570,000. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status that operate within a Comcast service area. The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) along with its Federal partner, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released the Fiscal Year 2008 Request for Applications (RFA) for the Drug Free Communities (DFC) support program. This year’s RFA will allow applicants to apply for up to $125,000 in Federal matching funds to strengthen communities and reduce youth drug use through coalition-driven environmental strategies. Due date for the FY08 cycle is Friday, March 21, 2008. Download application http://www.ondcp.gov/dfc/files/fy08_rfa.pdf Additional resources including eligibility criteria are located on the DFC website at www.ondcp.gov/dfc
Coalition for Juvenile Justice Investing in Our Children: Emerging Reform Efforts in Juvenile Justice April 25-29, 2008 Renaissance M Street Hotel, Washington, D.C. Coalition For Community Schools 10th Anniversary National Forum 2008: Community Schools For All April 30, 2008 - May 2, 2008 Hilton Portland and Executive Tower, Portland, Oregon American Society of Association Executives’ Global Summit on Social Responsibility National Association of Planning Councils Annual Conference Global Trends, Local Impact May 7-9, 2008 Clearwater Beach, Florida GrandRally - On May 7, 2008, more than one thousand grandparents and other relatives raising children will gather at the U.S. Capitol to highlight their important role in raising children and their need for help from family, friends, their communities, state and national organizations and agencies and elected officials. To become a GrandRally supporter for grandparents raising children click here.. Corporation for Enterprise Development Roundtable on Matched Savings Accounts and Financial Education for Youth May 9, 2008 – 9:00 am – 3:30 pm If you are interested in attending this roundtable, please RSVP by March 21 to Cecilia Cuthbert at ccuthbert@cfed.org Connecting the Dots … Turning Knowledge into Action May 19 – 22, 2008 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Afterschool for All Challenge May 13-14, 2008 Washington, D.C.
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