Stake survey research project conducted to understand multi-state D.C. metro area on interfaith relations to build stronger community relations. (6-20-17)
Livingston County - Children's Mental Health Community Systems of Care Presen...Jennifer Amdur Spitz
Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation CMHI 1.0 initiative funded Livingston County $2.85M over 8 years to create an integrated system that addresses children's mental health in schools, primary care and community settings.
Turning Point: A collaborative intervention strategy to address young women a...robine
The document describes a collaborative intervention program called Turning Point that addresses violent and antisocial behavior in young women and girls. The program involves one-on-one coaching with a female mentor, education programs for the young women and their families, family counseling, physical activity, school involvement, and community awareness. Initial outcomes included reduced strain on support systems, improved attitudes towards school, and increased self-esteem and social skills. Follow-ups found 70% employed or in school and improved family relationships two years later. The program is a collaborative effort between local organizations and police to provide gender-specific and trauma-informed intervention.
In this keynote presentation from Inclusion Fusion Live 2019, Dr. Steve Grcevich discusses recent research on the relationship between mental illness and church attendance, and encourages churches to adopt an intentional strategy for welcoming and including families impacted by mental illness. i
An independent study found that the Stepping Stones Mentoring Program had positive results for middle school students. Students who participated performed better in school, with 75% improving grades and absences declining 40%. They also were less likely to use drugs and alcohol, with those behaviors decreasing by 30%. The program pairs at-risk youth with adult mentors and provides tutoring and activities. Factors for the success included matches lasting an average of 17 months and extensive training for mentors and volunteers. The program is a collaboration between local government agencies and schools in the area.
MSW is a leader in women's substance abuse treatment programs, focusing on the unique challenges women face. They use evidence-based, integrated treatment for mental health and substance abuse with a 74% completion rate. Their holistic treatment programs address women's needs through fitness, nutrition, art, family support, trauma-informed care, and assistance obtaining housing, healthcare, employment and other services to support long-term recovery.
Sarad Davenport - "Changing the Ecosystem to Support Youth of Color: The Prom...youth_nex
The City of Promise initiative aims to improve educational and developmental outcomes for children and youth in three Charlottesville neighborhoods through a cradle-to-college-and-career continuum of support programs. It is modeled after the Harlem Children's Zone and serves around 1,000 residents across 25 city blocks. The initiative has three main goals: academic achievement, positive youth development, and healthy development. It implements various programs in schools and the community to achieve these goals such as afterschool STEAM programs, parent empowerment programs, pathway coaching, mentoring, and partnerships to support health and wellness.
Livingston County - Children's Mental Health Community Systems of Care Presen...Jennifer Amdur Spitz
Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation CMHI 1.0 initiative funded Livingston County $2.85M over 8 years to create an integrated system that addresses children's mental health in schools, primary care and community settings.
Turning Point: A collaborative intervention strategy to address young women a...robine
The document describes a collaborative intervention program called Turning Point that addresses violent and antisocial behavior in young women and girls. The program involves one-on-one coaching with a female mentor, education programs for the young women and their families, family counseling, physical activity, school involvement, and community awareness. Initial outcomes included reduced strain on support systems, improved attitudes towards school, and increased self-esteem and social skills. Follow-ups found 70% employed or in school and improved family relationships two years later. The program is a collaborative effort between local organizations and police to provide gender-specific and trauma-informed intervention.
In this keynote presentation from Inclusion Fusion Live 2019, Dr. Steve Grcevich discusses recent research on the relationship between mental illness and church attendance, and encourages churches to adopt an intentional strategy for welcoming and including families impacted by mental illness. i
An independent study found that the Stepping Stones Mentoring Program had positive results for middle school students. Students who participated performed better in school, with 75% improving grades and absences declining 40%. They also were less likely to use drugs and alcohol, with those behaviors decreasing by 30%. The program pairs at-risk youth with adult mentors and provides tutoring and activities. Factors for the success included matches lasting an average of 17 months and extensive training for mentors and volunteers. The program is a collaboration between local government agencies and schools in the area.
MSW is a leader in women's substance abuse treatment programs, focusing on the unique challenges women face. They use evidence-based, integrated treatment for mental health and substance abuse with a 74% completion rate. Their holistic treatment programs address women's needs through fitness, nutrition, art, family support, trauma-informed care, and assistance obtaining housing, healthcare, employment and other services to support long-term recovery.
Sarad Davenport - "Changing the Ecosystem to Support Youth of Color: The Prom...youth_nex
The City of Promise initiative aims to improve educational and developmental outcomes for children and youth in three Charlottesville neighborhoods through a cradle-to-college-and-career continuum of support programs. It is modeled after the Harlem Children's Zone and serves around 1,000 residents across 25 city blocks. The initiative has three main goals: academic achievement, positive youth development, and healthy development. It implements various programs in schools and the community to achieve these goals such as afterschool STEAM programs, parent empowerment programs, pathway coaching, mentoring, and partnerships to support health and wellness.
This document summarizes an integrated care model that provides behavioral health services, home visitation, and pediatric primary care. Key aspects include:
- Carolina Health Centers provides medical homes and home visitation services. The Beckman Center provides on-site behavioral health.
- The behavioral health counselor is employed by Beckman but located at the health center and integrated into the care team.
- This model has improved outcomes for individuals and providers through better care coordination, access, and quality incentives.
- System improvements include a continuum of evidence-based services, improved identification and engagement of families, and data sharing across providers.
The document discusses a goal of finding permanent families for children in New York who have emotional, behavioral or developmental challenges and are in residential treatment facilities. It estimates the target population is around 325 youth and aims to serve 87 youth, with a goal of achieving at least 50 placements. It also discusses recruiting and training families to meet the specialized needs of these children and eliminating systemic barriers preventing permanence.
Healthforce Center at UCSF: Accelerating Health Care TransformationHealthforceUCSF
Transformation is occurring at every stage of the health care system. Though federal policy changes have created deep uncertainty, there are many opportunities to create a more responsive and effective system. By understanding the workforce and developing the leaders of tomorrow, we can improve health care for all.
The Strengthening Families Program is a research-based family skills program for parents and children ages 6-11 designed to reduce risk factors for substance abuse and behavioral issues. It consists of parent, child, and family skills sessions over 14 weeks to improve family relationships, parenting skills, and children's skills. Evaluations show the program increases positive parenting and family interactions while decreasing substance use and behavioral problems.
The document discusses Denver's Village Wrapping Families with Community Support program. It provides demographic information about Denver, noting its population size and diversity. It then discusses Denver's current foster care system, with over 1700 children in out of home placement. The vision of the program is to increase the numbers of approved kinship and foster homes that reflect the community's diversity and keep more children placed locally. It proposes a Community Based Resource Team approach to better support permanency planning and resource family recruitment/retention by collaborating with community partners.
This document summarizes a collaboration in Missouri called Extreme Recruitment that aims to find permanent families for children over age 10 who have been in foster care for more than 15 months. The collaboration involves child welfare agencies and providers working together. It plans to serve 150 youth and achieve permanency through adoption or guardianship for at least 70% of those youth. It describes the need in the region and risks for youth who age out of foster care without support. The program involves identifying eligible youth, finding potential families through various recruitment strategies, and providing education and long-term support services to families.
The Racine Collaborative for Children's Mental Health was convened to address the mental health needs of children in Racine, Wisconsin. An estimated 7,000 children in Racine face mental health disorders, yet 80% do not receive needed treatment due to barriers like insurance issues, transportation difficulties, and stigma. The collaborative aims to 1) connect children to care through initiatives like a 24/7 phone line and in-school services, 2) connect providers, referrers, and families with care coordinators and a network of mental health professionals, and 3) address the complex roots of mental health issues in Racine through continued efforts over time.
Consistent Protocol, Unique Sites: Seeking Cultural Competence in a Multisite...Washington Evaluators
Washington Evaluators Brown Bag
by Ladel Lewis
August 28, 2012
Evaluating one site of a federally funded, longitudinal, multi-site initiative to improve services for children with mental health issues and their families presents numerous challenges. Many individuals, particularly racial minorities, are understandably reluctant to participate or remain in an evaluation concerning such sensitive issues. Further, not all the sites fit neatly into the same “one size fits all” evaluation protocol that must be used at all the sites. Cultural competence is crucial regarding: (1) breaking the barriers to participation; (2) balancing the traditional perspectives of “informed consent” and “confidentiality” with those of the participants; (3) balancing the need for consistent measures in our national study with the local realities of our participants; (4) interpreting and reporting the results. Seeking input from stakeholders at each step of the evaluation helped us recognize and overcome these barriers, and attain equitable recruitment and retention rates among Caucasian and African-American participants.
Ladel Lewis received a B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of Michigan in 2001 and a M.A. in Sociology in 2005 from Western Michigan University. Studying evaluation research under Dr. Chris Coryn at the Evaluation Center, she earned her Ph.D. in Sociology in 2012 at Western Michigan University. She has published journal articles across disciplines such as “User Perceptions of Accessible GPS as a Wayfinding Tool for Travelers with Visual Impairments” published in the AER Journal: Research and Practice in Visual Impairment and Blindness, “White Thugs & Black Bodies: A Comparison of the portrayal of African American Women in Hip-Hop Videos” published in the Hilltop Journal and “Lights, Camera Action: The Portrayal of African American Women In Hip Hop Videos” in the Call & Response Journal.
The document outlines a program called "Roots and Wings" aimed at improving permanency outcomes for foster youth in Santa Cruz County, California. The program seeks to provide foster youth with strong family connections ("roots") and opportunities to thrive ("wings") by implementing a multi-faceted recruitment effort to find more foster and adoptive families reflective of the children in care and ensure resource parents feel supported. Key aspects of the program include targeted recruitment, concurrent planning, customer service-driven licensing, and providing additional supports like mentors and funds to help youth transition to permanent homes. The goals are to assess current practices, improve processes within the Family and Children's Services division, and ultimately lead to better outcomes for the children and families served
This document discusses adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in South Carolina. It provides data from a 2014 survey that found 45% of South Carolinians experienced at least one ACE, with emotional abuse, substance abuse in the household, and parental divorce or separation being the most common. Exposure to multiple ACEs strongly correlates with negative health, social, and educational outcomes. The state is working to address ACEs through training programs, prevention frameworks, and policy changes to support evidence-based programming and invest in preventative care. The impacts of ACEs in schools include lower GPAs, higher absenteeism, increased behavioral issues, and greater likelihood of risk behaviors.
The PRIDE program at the Travis County Sheriff's Office aims to reduce intergenerational incarceration by providing programming to incarcerated mothers. The program began in 2008 and offers classes on topics like parenting, health, relationships, and trauma. Of 261 participants, 93 have graduated. Graduates report that parenting and relationship classes were most useful. The program seeks to expand services and implement a mentoring program to further support women upon release.
Deferred Action Community Based Research PresentationChelsea McClellan
The organization Latinos Progresando was founded in 1998 and is located in Little Village, Chicago, which has a large Latino population. They provide legal services and other programs to the community. The document discusses deferred action, which allows some undocumented immigrants who came to the US as children to apply for relief from deportation. It outlines the five eligibility criteria for deferred action. The research question aims to identify other Latino communities that could benefit from information on deferred action from Latinos Progresando. Data collection methods are described to identify locations with large Latino populations.
This document describes a community-based research project focused on providing resources about deferred action to Latino communities. It provides background on Latinos Progresando, an organization that offers legal services. The research aims to identify locations with large Latino populations that could benefit from information on deferred action eligibility and application assistance. Data collection involves identifying demographic data, schools, churches and community centers to contact. The methodology outlines an email template to recruit contacts and gather their information. Preliminary results found responses primarily from schools in northern Chicago Latino enclaves. Further research is suggested to expand outreach and improve response rates.
The Gen2 Survey was a nationwide survey of over 9,000 Millennials aged 18-38 that examined the influences on their religious beliefs and practices. It found that those who received strong parental guidance and worldview training as children generally had stronger Christian faith as adults. Homeschooling had a large positive influence, as homeschoolers were more likely to maintain their beliefs and less likely to engage in behaviors like cohabitation compared to those educated in public schools. The type of education Millennials received influenced whether they planned to homeschool their own children, with those homeschooled or attending Christian schools most likely to homeschool exclusively.
The document discusses the Strengthening Families approach to child abuse prevention. It focuses on promoting protective factors in families rather than targeting families based on risk factors. The protective factors framework emphasizes parental resilience, social connections, knowledge of parenting and child development, concrete support in times of need, and children's social and emotional competence. The approach aims to strengthen all families through partnerships with organizations already serving families and by integrating the framework into existing systems and policies.
The organization Latinos Progresando was founded in 1998 and is located in Little Village, Chicago, which has a large Latino population. They provide legal services and other programs. The document discusses Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which provides relief from deportation for those who entered the US as children. It outlines the 5 eligibility criteria. The research aims to identify Latino communities that could benefit from information on deferred action from Latinos Progresando. Data was collected from demographic charts, schools, churches and community centers.
Lesa Rice is a certified Conscious Discipline instructor based in Benzonia, MI with over 18 years of experience working with Head Start. She provides trainings on Conscious Discipline and other topics related to social-emotional growth and classroom management. Lesa has presented at many conferences and trainings around the world. Attendees praise her interactive style and ability to motivate and provide practical tools. Lesa is available to travel to provide workshops, trainings, consultations and presentations tailored to your needs.
This document discusses providing culturally sensitive medical care for Latinos. It notes that Latinos make up 12.5% of the US population. It then presents four case studies and discusses cultural presentations of illness and challenges faced by Latinos including language barriers, lack of insurance, and changes to family structure. It outlines Latino cultural characteristics like family-centeredness and respect. It also describes the Latino patient-provider relationship and expectations. The document concludes by discussing local Latino support networks in Dane County like the Latino Health Council which aims to promote health education and access to care.
AR Well Child Reads/Reach Out and Read Hunger ConferenceEd_doc_Peggy
The document discusses literacy rates and health implications in Arkansas. It finds that over half of Arkansas adults have below basic literacy skills, and many counties have over 20% of adults with first grade reading level or below. Low literacy is linked to poor health outcomes like medication errors and higher hospitalization rates. The roots of illiteracy are in early childhood experiences like lack of language exposure and shared reading, especially in low-income families. Programs like Reach Out and Read that promote early literacy through pediatric visits and parent education can help address this.
Pakistani Women in the UK: How do Social Networks affect Access to Mental Hea...DharmiKapadia
1) Pakistani women in the UK have lower rates of mental health service use compared to women from other ethnic groups despite having higher rates of mental illness. Social networks may play a role in this difference.
2) Analysis of survey data found that Pakistani women reported smaller social networks with less contact with friends, more negative aspects of social support, and lower rates of mental health service use compared to other groups.
3) Higher levels of negative social support and fewer close friends were associated with lower probabilities of mental health service use across all ethnic groups. This suggests social networks may influence mental health service access differently for Pakistani women.
Beverly Draughn is a social services and counseling professional with over 20 years of experience in counseling, community services, and clinical work. She has a Master's degree in Counseling, a Master's in Theological Studies, and a Bachelor's in Psychology. Her experience includes positions as an assessor, counselor, addiction therapist, family based therapist, support ministry director, clinical school counselor, and mental health therapist. She has strong communication, social perceptiveness, and organization skills and is qualified to provide social services and counseling to improve clients' social, psychological, physical, and educational functioning.
Statistical Analysis of Social AttitudesRandi Hovey
This study analyzed survey responses from 1200 Americans about their views on various social issues. It found that views often differed based on respondents' gender, education level, religion, and other demographic factors. Higher education was generally linked to more liberal views. For example, support for abortion rights increased with education, while acceptance of gay marriage and evolution also rose with more education. Gender also influenced some opinions, such as more male support for the death penalty and legalizing marijuana. Religious affiliation similarly impacted attitudes on issues like abortion and same-sex marriage.
This document summarizes an integrated care model that provides behavioral health services, home visitation, and pediatric primary care. Key aspects include:
- Carolina Health Centers provides medical homes and home visitation services. The Beckman Center provides on-site behavioral health.
- The behavioral health counselor is employed by Beckman but located at the health center and integrated into the care team.
- This model has improved outcomes for individuals and providers through better care coordination, access, and quality incentives.
- System improvements include a continuum of evidence-based services, improved identification and engagement of families, and data sharing across providers.
The document discusses a goal of finding permanent families for children in New York who have emotional, behavioral or developmental challenges and are in residential treatment facilities. It estimates the target population is around 325 youth and aims to serve 87 youth, with a goal of achieving at least 50 placements. It also discusses recruiting and training families to meet the specialized needs of these children and eliminating systemic barriers preventing permanence.
Healthforce Center at UCSF: Accelerating Health Care TransformationHealthforceUCSF
Transformation is occurring at every stage of the health care system. Though federal policy changes have created deep uncertainty, there are many opportunities to create a more responsive and effective system. By understanding the workforce and developing the leaders of tomorrow, we can improve health care for all.
The Strengthening Families Program is a research-based family skills program for parents and children ages 6-11 designed to reduce risk factors for substance abuse and behavioral issues. It consists of parent, child, and family skills sessions over 14 weeks to improve family relationships, parenting skills, and children's skills. Evaluations show the program increases positive parenting and family interactions while decreasing substance use and behavioral problems.
The document discusses Denver's Village Wrapping Families with Community Support program. It provides demographic information about Denver, noting its population size and diversity. It then discusses Denver's current foster care system, with over 1700 children in out of home placement. The vision of the program is to increase the numbers of approved kinship and foster homes that reflect the community's diversity and keep more children placed locally. It proposes a Community Based Resource Team approach to better support permanency planning and resource family recruitment/retention by collaborating with community partners.
This document summarizes a collaboration in Missouri called Extreme Recruitment that aims to find permanent families for children over age 10 who have been in foster care for more than 15 months. The collaboration involves child welfare agencies and providers working together. It plans to serve 150 youth and achieve permanency through adoption or guardianship for at least 70% of those youth. It describes the need in the region and risks for youth who age out of foster care without support. The program involves identifying eligible youth, finding potential families through various recruitment strategies, and providing education and long-term support services to families.
The Racine Collaborative for Children's Mental Health was convened to address the mental health needs of children in Racine, Wisconsin. An estimated 7,000 children in Racine face mental health disorders, yet 80% do not receive needed treatment due to barriers like insurance issues, transportation difficulties, and stigma. The collaborative aims to 1) connect children to care through initiatives like a 24/7 phone line and in-school services, 2) connect providers, referrers, and families with care coordinators and a network of mental health professionals, and 3) address the complex roots of mental health issues in Racine through continued efforts over time.
Consistent Protocol, Unique Sites: Seeking Cultural Competence in a Multisite...Washington Evaluators
Washington Evaluators Brown Bag
by Ladel Lewis
August 28, 2012
Evaluating one site of a federally funded, longitudinal, multi-site initiative to improve services for children with mental health issues and their families presents numerous challenges. Many individuals, particularly racial minorities, are understandably reluctant to participate or remain in an evaluation concerning such sensitive issues. Further, not all the sites fit neatly into the same “one size fits all” evaluation protocol that must be used at all the sites. Cultural competence is crucial regarding: (1) breaking the barriers to participation; (2) balancing the traditional perspectives of “informed consent” and “confidentiality” with those of the participants; (3) balancing the need for consistent measures in our national study with the local realities of our participants; (4) interpreting and reporting the results. Seeking input from stakeholders at each step of the evaluation helped us recognize and overcome these barriers, and attain equitable recruitment and retention rates among Caucasian and African-American participants.
Ladel Lewis received a B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of Michigan in 2001 and a M.A. in Sociology in 2005 from Western Michigan University. Studying evaluation research under Dr. Chris Coryn at the Evaluation Center, she earned her Ph.D. in Sociology in 2012 at Western Michigan University. She has published journal articles across disciplines such as “User Perceptions of Accessible GPS as a Wayfinding Tool for Travelers with Visual Impairments” published in the AER Journal: Research and Practice in Visual Impairment and Blindness, “White Thugs & Black Bodies: A Comparison of the portrayal of African American Women in Hip-Hop Videos” published in the Hilltop Journal and “Lights, Camera Action: The Portrayal of African American Women In Hip Hop Videos” in the Call & Response Journal.
The document outlines a program called "Roots and Wings" aimed at improving permanency outcomes for foster youth in Santa Cruz County, California. The program seeks to provide foster youth with strong family connections ("roots") and opportunities to thrive ("wings") by implementing a multi-faceted recruitment effort to find more foster and adoptive families reflective of the children in care and ensure resource parents feel supported. Key aspects of the program include targeted recruitment, concurrent planning, customer service-driven licensing, and providing additional supports like mentors and funds to help youth transition to permanent homes. The goals are to assess current practices, improve processes within the Family and Children's Services division, and ultimately lead to better outcomes for the children and families served
This document discusses adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in South Carolina. It provides data from a 2014 survey that found 45% of South Carolinians experienced at least one ACE, with emotional abuse, substance abuse in the household, and parental divorce or separation being the most common. Exposure to multiple ACEs strongly correlates with negative health, social, and educational outcomes. The state is working to address ACEs through training programs, prevention frameworks, and policy changes to support evidence-based programming and invest in preventative care. The impacts of ACEs in schools include lower GPAs, higher absenteeism, increased behavioral issues, and greater likelihood of risk behaviors.
The PRIDE program at the Travis County Sheriff's Office aims to reduce intergenerational incarceration by providing programming to incarcerated mothers. The program began in 2008 and offers classes on topics like parenting, health, relationships, and trauma. Of 261 participants, 93 have graduated. Graduates report that parenting and relationship classes were most useful. The program seeks to expand services and implement a mentoring program to further support women upon release.
Deferred Action Community Based Research PresentationChelsea McClellan
The organization Latinos Progresando was founded in 1998 and is located in Little Village, Chicago, which has a large Latino population. They provide legal services and other programs to the community. The document discusses deferred action, which allows some undocumented immigrants who came to the US as children to apply for relief from deportation. It outlines the five eligibility criteria for deferred action. The research question aims to identify other Latino communities that could benefit from information on deferred action from Latinos Progresando. Data collection methods are described to identify locations with large Latino populations.
This document describes a community-based research project focused on providing resources about deferred action to Latino communities. It provides background on Latinos Progresando, an organization that offers legal services. The research aims to identify locations with large Latino populations that could benefit from information on deferred action eligibility and application assistance. Data collection involves identifying demographic data, schools, churches and community centers to contact. The methodology outlines an email template to recruit contacts and gather their information. Preliminary results found responses primarily from schools in northern Chicago Latino enclaves. Further research is suggested to expand outreach and improve response rates.
The Gen2 Survey was a nationwide survey of over 9,000 Millennials aged 18-38 that examined the influences on their religious beliefs and practices. It found that those who received strong parental guidance and worldview training as children generally had stronger Christian faith as adults. Homeschooling had a large positive influence, as homeschoolers were more likely to maintain their beliefs and less likely to engage in behaviors like cohabitation compared to those educated in public schools. The type of education Millennials received influenced whether they planned to homeschool their own children, with those homeschooled or attending Christian schools most likely to homeschool exclusively.
The document discusses the Strengthening Families approach to child abuse prevention. It focuses on promoting protective factors in families rather than targeting families based on risk factors. The protective factors framework emphasizes parental resilience, social connections, knowledge of parenting and child development, concrete support in times of need, and children's social and emotional competence. The approach aims to strengthen all families through partnerships with organizations already serving families and by integrating the framework into existing systems and policies.
The organization Latinos Progresando was founded in 1998 and is located in Little Village, Chicago, which has a large Latino population. They provide legal services and other programs. The document discusses Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which provides relief from deportation for those who entered the US as children. It outlines the 5 eligibility criteria. The research aims to identify Latino communities that could benefit from information on deferred action from Latinos Progresando. Data was collected from demographic charts, schools, churches and community centers.
Lesa Rice is a certified Conscious Discipline instructor based in Benzonia, MI with over 18 years of experience working with Head Start. She provides trainings on Conscious Discipline and other topics related to social-emotional growth and classroom management. Lesa has presented at many conferences and trainings around the world. Attendees praise her interactive style and ability to motivate and provide practical tools. Lesa is available to travel to provide workshops, trainings, consultations and presentations tailored to your needs.
This document discusses providing culturally sensitive medical care for Latinos. It notes that Latinos make up 12.5% of the US population. It then presents four case studies and discusses cultural presentations of illness and challenges faced by Latinos including language barriers, lack of insurance, and changes to family structure. It outlines Latino cultural characteristics like family-centeredness and respect. It also describes the Latino patient-provider relationship and expectations. The document concludes by discussing local Latino support networks in Dane County like the Latino Health Council which aims to promote health education and access to care.
AR Well Child Reads/Reach Out and Read Hunger ConferenceEd_doc_Peggy
The document discusses literacy rates and health implications in Arkansas. It finds that over half of Arkansas adults have below basic literacy skills, and many counties have over 20% of adults with first grade reading level or below. Low literacy is linked to poor health outcomes like medication errors and higher hospitalization rates. The roots of illiteracy are in early childhood experiences like lack of language exposure and shared reading, especially in low-income families. Programs like Reach Out and Read that promote early literacy through pediatric visits and parent education can help address this.
Pakistani Women in the UK: How do Social Networks affect Access to Mental Hea...DharmiKapadia
1) Pakistani women in the UK have lower rates of mental health service use compared to women from other ethnic groups despite having higher rates of mental illness. Social networks may play a role in this difference.
2) Analysis of survey data found that Pakistani women reported smaller social networks with less contact with friends, more negative aspects of social support, and lower rates of mental health service use compared to other groups.
3) Higher levels of negative social support and fewer close friends were associated with lower probabilities of mental health service use across all ethnic groups. This suggests social networks may influence mental health service access differently for Pakistani women.
Beverly Draughn is a social services and counseling professional with over 20 years of experience in counseling, community services, and clinical work. She has a Master's degree in Counseling, a Master's in Theological Studies, and a Bachelor's in Psychology. Her experience includes positions as an assessor, counselor, addiction therapist, family based therapist, support ministry director, clinical school counselor, and mental health therapist. She has strong communication, social perceptiveness, and organization skills and is qualified to provide social services and counseling to improve clients' social, psychological, physical, and educational functioning.
Statistical Analysis of Social AttitudesRandi Hovey
This study analyzed survey responses from 1200 Americans about their views on various social issues. It found that views often differed based on respondents' gender, education level, religion, and other demographic factors. Higher education was generally linked to more liberal views. For example, support for abortion rights increased with education, while acceptance of gay marriage and evolution also rose with more education. Gender also influenced some opinions, such as more male support for the death penalty and legalizing marijuana. Religious affiliation similarly impacted attitudes on issues like abortion and same-sex marriage.
This document summarizes four studies from a community-based participatory research partnership on HIV prevention and treatment among Latinos in the Southeast United States. The first study lays a foundation for reproductive health education among immigrant Latinas in central North Carolina through focus groups. The second study examines HIV risk among immigrant Latino gay and bisexual men in rural areas using respondent-driven sampling. The third presents a small group prevention intervention for heterosexual Latino men. The fourth explores adherence to HIV treatment among Latino immigrants through interviews. The partnership includes community organizations, academic institutions, and public health departments working to improve health in the Latino community.
The document discusses strategies for reaching out to the Hispanic community in the US. It provides demographic information on Hispanics and outlines key needs. It then examines what Hispanic churches are already doing to meet community needs through social services. Examples of successful ministry programs and partnerships are presented. The document concludes with recommendations for strategic investments, such as theological education programs and leadership development for young Hispanics.
This webinar discussed assessing family engagement in health care systems. Beth Dworetzky presented a framework for assessing family engagement at the systems level using four domains: commitment, transparency, representation, and impact. Nanfi Lubogo discussed how her organization partnered with a genetics network to improve access to services for diverse families. Susan Chacon described how New Mexico involved families in its Title V needs assessment through representation on an expert panel, conducting outreach to gather family input, and ensuring family leaders were committed in the block grant process. The webinar took questions and provided contact information for the presenters.
Community-engaged approaches were used to recruit 18 transgender women living with HIV in Indiana for a research study. The recruitment process took 21 months and involved partnering with community organizations, advisory boards, and community leaders. Most participants were referred by recruitment sites and community advisory board members, highlighting the importance of community engagement. The study found that relationship-building, giving back to the community, and addressing issues of importance to transgender women were key to overcoming barriers to research participation.
This second session of the the free seven-week online Church Communications Strategy Training Course focuses on Personal Profiles and how they are used in a communications strategy.
Adventist Personal Public Evangelism Researchparkersda
This study analyzed data from over 12,000 Bible studies and hundreds of public evangelism events to evaluate the effectiveness of Adventist personal and public evangelism. The following key points were found:
1) Personal contacts through friends, family, and members were most effective for retaining Bible study interests and leading to baptisms.
2) Public evangelism events attracted the most attendees through mail advertising, but retention rates were higher when guests had a personal connection to members or Bible workers.
3) Both personal and public evangelism were most effective at retaining older attendees above age 50, while younger age groups were more difficult to reach and retain. The study thus recommends experimenting with new methods to engage both young and old
Valerie J. Mooney-Cline has over 25 years of experience in human services and social work. She has held various roles including therapist, supervisor, social worker, and consultant. She has expertise in areas such as clinical assessments, treatment planning, policy and procedure, and staff training. Mooney-Cline has experience working with individuals with dual diagnoses, families, and in court/legal settings. She has a background in evidence-based practices and working with various communities and populations.
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Talk Delivered at Valencia Codes Meetup 2024-06.
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1. DC YSA Stake: Global & Interfaith Exposure 2017
YSA Describing “Interfaith”
1+ Service
Attending new services has the highest
statistical impact on increasing broad
interfaith knowledge.
Mothers in the home...
Mothers positively referencing other
religions in the home has a positive
influence on their childrens’ attitudes
toward other faiths
200 completed surveys from stake member records
contact: bradley_thomas_anderson@yahoo.com
The Most Attended
Non-LDS Services
Descending from Catholicism
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2
3
4
5
95% of the Stake
Work with people of other
faiths
Over 50% of the Stake
tested as well versed in basic
knowledge of other faiths’
scriptures and practices
93% of the Stake
Have attended at least 1
other religious service before
39% of the Stake
Have attended 3 or more
other religious services
Age
Median 26
Highest counts: 26, 28
Test Scores
by Faith
78%
76%
77%
67%
42%
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
Catholicism
Hinduism
Most- Desired
Interfaith Activity
Making
Humanitarian
Packages
Within 20 mins
of home
For 1 1/2 Hours
Language Facts
Romance language
45%
At least a second language
51%
Spanish
25%
An East-Asian language
10%
Arabic or Russian
7%