California’s Approach for Implementing the Federal Fostering Connections to Success Ac by Lindsay Elliott from
5.8 Ending Homelessness for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care at the 2014 National Conference on Ending Family and Youth Homelessness.
California’s Approach for Implementing the Federal Fostering Connections to Success Ac by Lindsay Elliott from
5.8 Ending Homelessness for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care at the 2014 National Conference on Ending Family and Youth Homelessness.
Support and help children and teenagers who are living either with their families or in an institution. By providing stable points of reference to young people and building lasting emotional ties, local mentoring is part of a preventive approach to isolated or vulnerable families and support for parents.
Lena Karlsson, Director, Child Protection Initiative, Save the Children Stockholm, Family and Parenting Support, Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support, UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Florence 26-27 May 2014
Ninoslava Pecnik, Professor, Department of Social Work, Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb - Drivers of parenting support, policy and provision in Croatia, Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support, UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Florence 26-27 May 2014
Problem Framing: Early Childhood LearningKevin Morris
A team of MDes students from OCAD University in Toronto defines problem areas and opportunities for innovation in early childhood learning in urban slums.
Presentation by Maureen Samms-Vaughan, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Child Health, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of West Indies, during the "Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support," Florence, Italy 26-27 May 2014.
Mary Daly, Professor, Department of Social Policy and Intervention, University of Oxford - Presentation of the preliminary findings “Family and Parenting Support: Analytical Framework and Key Orientations in Policy and Provision” at the Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support, UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Florence 26-27 May 2014
Jasmina Byrne and Alice Margaria OoR - Overview analysis of UNICEF supported policy and provision in middle and lower income countries at the Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support, UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Florence 26-27 May 2014
Pat Dolan, Professor and Carmel Devaney, Lecturer and Researcher UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, School of Political Science and Sociology, Research and Innovation Centre, NUI Galway – Family support for families at risk, Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support, UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Florence 26-27 May 2014
Jenny Pearce, Professor of Young People and Public Policy at the University of Bedfordshire, UK, and John Coleman, Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Education at Oxford University, Parenting teenage victims and perpetrators of violence: lessons rom research on prevention and support, Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support, UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Florence 26-27 May 2014
Elana Gaia, Social Policy Specialist, UNICEF CEE/CIS and Denise Stuckenbruck, Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF ESARO – Family support and social protection, Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support, UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Florence 26-27 May 2014
Presentation by Emebet Mulugeta (Ph.D.), Associate Professor at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, and Director at Nia Center for Children and Family Development, during the "Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support," Florence, Italy 26-27 May 2014.
Support and help children and teenagers who are living either with their families or in an institution. By providing stable points of reference to young people and building lasting emotional ties, local mentoring is part of a preventive approach to isolated or vulnerable families and support for parents.
Lena Karlsson, Director, Child Protection Initiative, Save the Children Stockholm, Family and Parenting Support, Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support, UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Florence 26-27 May 2014
Ninoslava Pecnik, Professor, Department of Social Work, Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb - Drivers of parenting support, policy and provision in Croatia, Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support, UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Florence 26-27 May 2014
Problem Framing: Early Childhood LearningKevin Morris
A team of MDes students from OCAD University in Toronto defines problem areas and opportunities for innovation in early childhood learning in urban slums.
Presentation by Maureen Samms-Vaughan, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Child Health, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of West Indies, during the "Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support," Florence, Italy 26-27 May 2014.
Mary Daly, Professor, Department of Social Policy and Intervention, University of Oxford - Presentation of the preliminary findings “Family and Parenting Support: Analytical Framework and Key Orientations in Policy and Provision” at the Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support, UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Florence 26-27 May 2014
Jasmina Byrne and Alice Margaria OoR - Overview analysis of UNICEF supported policy and provision in middle and lower income countries at the Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support, UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Florence 26-27 May 2014
Pat Dolan, Professor and Carmel Devaney, Lecturer and Researcher UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, School of Political Science and Sociology, Research and Innovation Centre, NUI Galway – Family support for families at risk, Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support, UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Florence 26-27 May 2014
Jenny Pearce, Professor of Young People and Public Policy at the University of Bedfordshire, UK, and John Coleman, Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Education at Oxford University, Parenting teenage victims and perpetrators of violence: lessons rom research on prevention and support, Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support, UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Florence 26-27 May 2014
Elana Gaia, Social Policy Specialist, UNICEF CEE/CIS and Denise Stuckenbruck, Child Protection Specialist, UNICEF ESARO – Family support and social protection, Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support, UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti Florence 26-27 May 2014
Presentation by Emebet Mulugeta (Ph.D.), Associate Professor at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, and Director at Nia Center for Children and Family Development, during the "Expert Consultation on Family and Parenting Support," Florence, Italy 26-27 May 2014.
The Hennepin County Teen Parent Connection is excited to annouce that the Otto Bremer Foundation awarded the Hennepin County Teen Parent Connection with a $40,000 grant to continue our projects! Please help us send off Barry, a long time advocate and member of the HCTPC, to his next adventure in Colorado. Barry's hardwork as a social worker with teen parents in Hennepin County will be greatly missed. We would like to invite you to also check out our partner spot light, which includes teen parent programming from FamilyWise and Way to Grow.
Juvenile Causation,Intervention and Prevention Harun Ma'hdi-El
Ways to decrease delinquency amongst juveniles and increase healthy family dynamics and how to analyze and understand the causation of criminal behavior
OHIO Youth Advisory Board presentation on “Awareness of Resources to Support Foster Care Teens & Youth Preparing to Emancipate from Care” shared during the 2012 Ohio CASA Conference.
According to the Delhi Police, crimes by children in the 16-18 year age category are on the rise. This indeed is going to be a common phenomenon in the years to come by, particularly because there is very little being done in terms of reaching out the young and the adolescent with ways that help them deal with themselves and their situation better. Once into crime, getting out is not easy for anyone, including children. But the very purpose of the juvenile justice legislation in India is to provide these young people with opportunities to change before it is too late.
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Right help - Right Time, Safeguarding guidance from Birmingham CouncilThe Pathway Group
On the 14th February 2020, the Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership published the refreshed threshold guidance “Right Help, Right Time” – Delivering effective support for children and families in Birmingham. (Version 4 - February 2020).
Providers, advocates, and funders are exploring ways to adapt adult services to meet the developmental needs of young adults and families with young parents This workshop will explore housing and service models that have the potential to improve outcomes.
This presentations by Carl Falconer is from the workshop 3.03 Implementing Effective Governance to End Homelessness from the 2015 National Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Effective governance sets the tone for a systemic focus on ending homelessness. Speakers will discuss the essential elements of effective governance, including managing and measuring performance and right-sizing the crisis response system through resource allocation.
Slides from a presentations by Cynthia Nagendra of the National Alliance to End Homelessness from a webinar that originally streamed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 covering steps one and three of the Alliance's "5 Steps for Ending Veteran Homelessness" document.
"Housing First and Youth" by Stephen Gaetz from the workshop 4.6 Housing and Service Models for Homeless Youth at the 2014 National Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Frontline Practice within Housing First Programs by Benjamin Henwood from the workshop 5.9 Research on the Efficacy of Housing First at the 2014 National Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Rapid Re-Housing with DV Survivors: Approaches that Work by Kris Billhardt from the workshop Providing Rapid Re-housing for Victims of Domestic Violence at the 2014 National Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Non-chronic Adult Homelessness: Background and Opportunities by Dennis Culhane from the workshop 1.7 Non-Chronic Homelessness among Single Adults: An Overview at the 2014 National Conference on Ending Homelessness
Family Reunification Pilot, Alameda County, CA from the work shop 6.1 Partnering with Child Welfare Agencies to End Family Homelessness at the 2013 National Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Improving Homeless Assistance Through Learning Collaboratives by Elains De Coligny and Kathie Barkow from the 2013 National Conference on Ending Homelessness
Shelter diversion by Ed Boyte from 6.5 Maximizing System Effectiveness through Homelessness Prevention from the 2013 National Conference on Ending Homelessness
"Evaluating Philadelphia’s Rapid Re-Housing Impacts on Housing Stability and Income," by Jamie Vanasse Taylor Cloudburst and Katrina Pratt-Roebuck from the 2013 National Conference on Ending Homelessness/.
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
NVBDCP.pptx Nation vector borne disease control programSapna Thakur
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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micro teaching on communication m.sc nursing.pdfAnurag Sharma
Microteaching is a unique model of practice teaching. It is a viable instrument for the. desired change in the teaching behavior or the behavior potential which, in specified types of real. classroom situations, tends to facilitate the achievement of specified types of objectives.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
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1. Housing for Unaccompanied Youth A model for community collaboration
2. Young people who attend high school, are homeless and do not have the support of a parent or guardian are in a precarious situation. Without stable housing concentrating on education is difficult. Finding a place to study, sufficient food to eat and medical care are all issues. Adult homeless shelters are not a good option for young people who are 18 to 21 and still in school. Homeless Youth Initiative
3. Homeless Adult Shelters are by design, not for high school students. In order for minimal disruption educationally in spite of homelessness, students need a consistent place to stay where they can focus on school. Adult shelters do not offer that regular nighttime residence. Frequently, they offer a night to night possibility of a place to sleep, requiring hyper vigilance on the part of the student regarding basic needs and personal safety. This housing is so very far removed from that of the regular student population at school, the student is a further risk of disengaging from peers and becoming isolated with homelessness. Understanding the Need
4. Gathering stakeholders Community invitation to join Unaccompanied youth task force Representatives from Multiple agencies including: Shelter programs, CPS, Dept of family Services, Housing, Recreation services, Dept of Human Services, NAEHCY, youth representative How did we start?
5. Identify strengths within the community (what do we have in place) Identify Weaknesses (what are the barriers for our youth) Identify Opportunities for youth (what are some of the options suggested) Threats to progressing Need identification (SWOT Analysis)
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7. FCPS Homeless Liaison’s Office (provide transportation to school, access to resources, tutors in shelters)
19. Link between teens living with boy/girlfriends and teen pregnancyy Weaknesses
20. Policy review Newly created Office to Prevent and End Homelessness New $1.8 billion through Stimulus plan Teen/Community/Recreation Centers Faith community Public Awareness/Education campaign (billboards, radio, TV, buses, newspaper) Business community Current journalism attention on homeless students Develop host home program: ie Mentor homes, Host homes, Safe Homes, Child Help Opportunities
21. Economic downturn Public discomfort with children being on their own Misperceptions between undocumented minors and unaccompanied youth Age of becoming an “adult” differs between other cultures and may cause confusion Political pressure to avoid $ for undocumented immigrants Threats
22. The services provided by the Homeless Youth Initiative include: Helping homeless youth locate safe, affordable housing. Providing assistance with food and clothing when necessary. Provide case management, life skills training and educational supports to achieve graduation from high school. Program Services
23. Home for Teen Girls A four bedroom home in Vienna is available to house four 18 year old young women who are enrolled in FCPS. A “residential assistant” also lives in the home to ensure the house rules are being followed. Students are screened by the therapist to be sure they are appropriate for this housing. Janet Lane House
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25. Host Homes are individuals or families in the community willing to take a student in and provide housing while the student is enrolled in high school. The family/individual undergoes background checks and meets with the program’s Housing Coordinator. Students are assessed by the therapist in terms of appropriateness for the program and their needs. Host Homes
26. How involved the host family is in the life of the teen is dependent on the student and the Host Home and an agreement about house rules is defined by the two parties. The Host Home Coordinator visits with the family once a month to ensure things are going smoothly. The student also receives support from the Host Home Coordinator and Case Manager. Host Homes
27. Small rental subsidies are provided to help student secure housing. We may help them find and afford a room for rent with a family or subsidize housing they currently are in but cannot afford. Students secure employment to help them live independently. As with the other housing options, they must apply for the program and participate in a meeting with the Therapist to determine eligibility. They receive ongoing support from Alternative House staff. Rental Subsidy
28. The Alternative House Housing Coordinator matches the young person with appropriate housing. The best option is to locate a room in a home located near the school the young person attends. By using this arrangement there are three benefits: A family that may be stretching to make their mortgage payment receives that small additional income that keeps them in their home; The young person has a safe, stable living arrangement close to the social supports he or she has developed; and The school district does not incur the cost of transporting the young person from a remote shelter to their high school. Rental Subsidy
29. Case Manager Therapist Housing Locator Supervisory oversight Collaboration with McKinney Vento office at Fairfax County Public Schools Staffing
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31. The Therapist is often the first contact with the Homeless Youth Initiative program. She conducts an assessment to determine confirm whether the young person is able to live on their own and a comprehensive mental health survey to determine both past and present mental health needs. Therapist
32. The Housing Locator locates suitable housing be it host homes or a room to rent. The Locator facilitates agreements between the youth and the housing provider and checks in on a regular basis to make sure the agreement is still a good fit. The Locator also works in the community to recruit suitable placements, preferably host homes. Housing Locator
33. Working out barriers that arise Program fluidity and improvement Handling issues
34. June 2009 – 100 homeless unaccompanied students – numerous dropouts – 10% in adult shelters August 2009 Homeless Youth Initiative begins June 2010 – 200 homeless unaccompanied students – 1 dropout – none in an adult shelter – 77% of graduating seniors go on to some form of college June 2011 – 260 homeless unaccompanied students – no dropouts – 1% in an adult shelter - 27 accepted to four year colleges – 100% of graduating seniors housed by Homeless Youth Initiative going on to some form of higher education Outcomes
35. Finding additional funding sources and maintaining current funding Continuous program improvements Growth Funding and the Future