From a workshop on mixed methods to measure financial capabilities among adolescents. Focus on the Siyakha Nentsha Program in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
This document summarizes findings from a pilot program in South Africa that aimed to address social and economic factors influencing HIV risk among youth. Formative research found that youth living in poverty, lacking social connections, being orphaned, or not enrolled in school were more vulnerable. The pilot program provided weekly sessions for groups of 10-20 youth to reduce social isolation, increase financial literacy, and teach about sexuality/STIs/HIV. Emerging findings showed participants had larger increases than comparisons in discussing contraception, HIV/AIDS, and gender-based violence, and greater improvements in savings behaviors. Participants reported the program was an "eye-opener" and helped them understand health issues not covered in school. Next steps include a full evaluation and
The document provides guidelines for schools on addressing student truancy through early intervention and referral to the Regional Office of Education (ROE) Truancy Intervention Program if needed. It defines truancy and chronic truancy according to Illinois school code. Schools are advised to have enforceable attendance policies that require documentation for absences once a student exceeds a certain threshold of missed school. The document outlines recommended pre-referral actions schools should take to address attendance issues before making a referral to the ROE. It provides details on completing the referral form and what happens after a referral is made, including the ROE case manager contacting the family.
Meeting the needs of the child and familiesApersaud824
Jose is a 4-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with low vision and moved to Toronto with his family from Winnipeg. His parents are looking for services to support Jose and their family's transition. Low vision is a visual impairment that cannot be fully corrected with glasses or surgery. It can impact learning, social skills, and independence. To help Jose, his preschool will make adaptations to the environment and activities, provide referrals to agencies like Toronto Preschool Speech and Language Services and CNIB that support children with low vision and their families, and communicate with his parents about effective strategies.
Supporting Abused and Neglected Children Through Early Care and PolicyHealthy City
Title: Supporting abused and neglected children through early care and policy
This webinar will make the case for supporting abused and neglected children through early care opportunities as well as describe how to use the healthycity.org site to research and identify policy solutions around foster youth and early childhood education issues.
Learning objectives:
1) Strengthen one’s understanding of populations that make up abused and neglected children
2) Learn how to identify data around abused and neglected children on healthycity.org
3) Understand policy opportunities to improve conditions for the youngest abused and neglected children
The document discusses The Op Foundation, which aims to optimize the potential of children with developmental delays and disabilities. It does this through awareness campaigns, continuing education workshops for professionals, and facilitating collaboration between families, health providers, and educators. The foundation's mission is to serve as a resource on this issue and to advocate for children with special needs.
Making a difference? Education and health of children in out-of-home careSFI-slides
The document discusses the education and health outcomes of children in out-of-home care. It finds that school failure is a strong predictor of negative psychosocial outcomes for foster children. Two Swedish trials found that assessing foster children's literacy and numeracy skills, and providing individualized educational support, substantially improved their test scores and skills over two years. The document advocates for health assessments and monitoring of all children when entering care to address untreated health problems and promote better long-term health outcomes.
This document summarizes a panel presentation on resources for early identification of children at risk for developmental delays. It discusses the objectives of reviewing developmental screening tools, increasing awareness of Help Me Grow (HMG) as a resource, and how HMG can support home visitors. It provides data on child well-being trends in South Carolina and the US. It then outlines challenges in developmental screening and solutions like HMG, a system for linking families to services. HMG launched in South Carolina in 2012 and has expanded access through a call center and outreach events while collecting data to improve the system.
The documentary explores mental health issues among students in the UK education system and the lack of support available. It estimates that 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience mental health problems, including 1 in 10 young people. The film interviews students and staff at Solihull Sixth Form College to understand the impact on students and the help available. It also finds that students have shocking lack of awareness around mental health issues and that school curriculums do little to educate students on the topic. The creators aimed to increase awareness of mental health issues among teenagers through personal student stories and interviews.
This document summarizes findings from a pilot program in South Africa that aimed to address social and economic factors influencing HIV risk among youth. Formative research found that youth living in poverty, lacking social connections, being orphaned, or not enrolled in school were more vulnerable. The pilot program provided weekly sessions for groups of 10-20 youth to reduce social isolation, increase financial literacy, and teach about sexuality/STIs/HIV. Emerging findings showed participants had larger increases than comparisons in discussing contraception, HIV/AIDS, and gender-based violence, and greater improvements in savings behaviors. Participants reported the program was an "eye-opener" and helped them understand health issues not covered in school. Next steps include a full evaluation and
The document provides guidelines for schools on addressing student truancy through early intervention and referral to the Regional Office of Education (ROE) Truancy Intervention Program if needed. It defines truancy and chronic truancy according to Illinois school code. Schools are advised to have enforceable attendance policies that require documentation for absences once a student exceeds a certain threshold of missed school. The document outlines recommended pre-referral actions schools should take to address attendance issues before making a referral to the ROE. It provides details on completing the referral form and what happens after a referral is made, including the ROE case manager contacting the family.
Meeting the needs of the child and familiesApersaud824
Jose is a 4-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with low vision and moved to Toronto with his family from Winnipeg. His parents are looking for services to support Jose and their family's transition. Low vision is a visual impairment that cannot be fully corrected with glasses or surgery. It can impact learning, social skills, and independence. To help Jose, his preschool will make adaptations to the environment and activities, provide referrals to agencies like Toronto Preschool Speech and Language Services and CNIB that support children with low vision and their families, and communicate with his parents about effective strategies.
Supporting Abused and Neglected Children Through Early Care and PolicyHealthy City
Title: Supporting abused and neglected children through early care and policy
This webinar will make the case for supporting abused and neglected children through early care opportunities as well as describe how to use the healthycity.org site to research and identify policy solutions around foster youth and early childhood education issues.
Learning objectives:
1) Strengthen one’s understanding of populations that make up abused and neglected children
2) Learn how to identify data around abused and neglected children on healthycity.org
3) Understand policy opportunities to improve conditions for the youngest abused and neglected children
The document discusses The Op Foundation, which aims to optimize the potential of children with developmental delays and disabilities. It does this through awareness campaigns, continuing education workshops for professionals, and facilitating collaboration between families, health providers, and educators. The foundation's mission is to serve as a resource on this issue and to advocate for children with special needs.
Making a difference? Education and health of children in out-of-home careSFI-slides
The document discusses the education and health outcomes of children in out-of-home care. It finds that school failure is a strong predictor of negative psychosocial outcomes for foster children. Two Swedish trials found that assessing foster children's literacy and numeracy skills, and providing individualized educational support, substantially improved their test scores and skills over two years. The document advocates for health assessments and monitoring of all children when entering care to address untreated health problems and promote better long-term health outcomes.
This document summarizes a panel presentation on resources for early identification of children at risk for developmental delays. It discusses the objectives of reviewing developmental screening tools, increasing awareness of Help Me Grow (HMG) as a resource, and how HMG can support home visitors. It provides data on child well-being trends in South Carolina and the US. It then outlines challenges in developmental screening and solutions like HMG, a system for linking families to services. HMG launched in South Carolina in 2012 and has expanded access through a call center and outreach events while collecting data to improve the system.
The documentary explores mental health issues among students in the UK education system and the lack of support available. It estimates that 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience mental health problems, including 1 in 10 young people. The film interviews students and staff at Solihull Sixth Form College to understand the impact on students and the help available. It also finds that students have shocking lack of awareness around mental health issues and that school curriculums do little to educate students on the topic. The creators aimed to increase awareness of mental health issues among teenagers through personal student stories and interviews.
The documentary explores mental health issues among students and whether the education system provides sufficient support. It interviews students and staff at Solihull Sixth Form College to understand the impact of mental health problems and available help. Research found over 1 in 6 students believe at least a quarter of their peers face mental health issues. However, few school curriculums address this topic, with most teachers admitting not enough time is spent on mental health. The film aims to increase awareness of how common mental health problems are and what fellow students may be experiencing privately.
Working together to raise awareness to prevent child abuse and negletCandKAus
The document discusses child abuse and neglect, its effects, and ways to prevent it. It introduces Act for Kids, an organization that works to prevent and treat child abuse through various services, including awareness programs, early family support, and trauma therapy. It highlights the importance of community partnerships in helping vulnerable children and families. The key message is that child protection is everyone's responsibility.
Northampton General Hospital- Chit Chat maternity support group for parents w...RuthEvansPEN
This document describes Chit Chat, a maternity support group for parents with learning disabilities. The group provides a safe space for parents to share concerns, experiences, and receive peer support. It helps address gaps in typical maternity services by providing care tailored to individual needs, increasing engagement, and helping parents feel less isolated. Feedback from parents indicates the group improves confidence and makes the labor and delivery process feel less frightening. The document argues the group model is a simple, cost-effective service that could be replicated across trusts to better support this community.
Northampton General Hospital- Chit Chat maternity support group for parents w...RuthEvansPEN
This document describes Chit Chat, a maternity support group for parents with learning disabilities. The group provides a safe space for parents to share concerns, experiences, and receive peer support. It addresses gaps in typical maternity services that can cause parents with learning disabilities to avoid care due to lack of confidence, negative attitudes, or inaccessible information. The support group model offers individualized care and makes parents feel valued and like they belong. Feedback shows the group helps parents feel more prepared for labor and less isolated.
The document discusses using data to assess needs, improve processes, and communicate with external partners. It provides guidance on using data in grant applications to identify community needs, for continuous quality improvement efforts, and to advocate for policies and programs. Specific tips are offered for analyzing data from sources like the Kids Count Data Center, evaluating programs, and communicating effectively with legislators. The overall message is that data should be used to illuminate issues, drive process improvements, and tell a compelling story to various audiences.
Без кордонів: розвиток та підтримка інклюзивної освітньої спільноти
Without borders: sustaining and supporting inclusive education learning community
Цифровий продукт вироблено за підтримки Відділу преси, освіти та культури Посольства США в Україні. Відображена точка зору може не співпадати з офіційною позицією уряду США
(с) pysa4ka, 2019
(c) inclusion without borders, 2019
(с) Без кордонів: Розвиток та підтримка інклюзивної освітньої спільноти
This document provides information for families with children who have special needs. It discusses the roles of Family Connection, a nonprofit organization in South Carolina that links these families to resources and support. It also discusses the roles of Beginnings SC, an organization that provides services like parent education and counseling, screening, and training. The document aims to explain the characteristics of children with special needs, clarify the roles of select support agencies in South Carolina, and provide knowledge and ideas to help participants in their work with families.
This document discusses teachers' standards and safeguarding pupils' wellbeing. It outlines policies and legislation aimed at promoting children's social inclusion, health, and economic well-being, including the Every Child Matters initiative and five outcomes of being healthy, staying safe, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution, and achieving economic well-being. It also discusses multi-agency working models and new practices introduced to support children's welfare, as well as ongoing issues around structural challenges and measuring well-being and happiness.
Nanny Wren chose to become an early childhood educator for several reasons: she enjoys being around children, is able to see the world through a child's eyes, views every moment as a learning opportunity, and believes learning never stops regardless of age. Her goals are to run a comprehensive preschool program that meets all children's needs, provide a positive academic and social environment with developmentally appropriate experiences, and help children develop skills for lifelong learning and success while having fun. She recognizes that each child has a unique cultural background from their family that enriches the classroom.
Can financial education and social support enhance the effectiveness of an ad...Isihlangu HDA
This document summarizes a study evaluating the Siyakha Nentsha program, an adolescent HIV prevention program in South Africa that provides HIV education, social support, and financial capability training. The program aims to improve well-being and reduce HIV risk among at-risk youth. Early results found that females in the program felt more powerful, participants had greater awareness of social grants and confidence in condom use, and sexual behaviors were less influenced by drugs/alcohol. Male participants also reported a reduction in the number of sexual partners in the last year. Qualitative feedback from participants was positive, finding the program built life skills and confidence to pursue their goals. More analysis of long term outcomes is still needed.
Siyakha Nentsha: building assets and reducing vulnerability in KwaZulu NatalIsihlangu HDA
This document summarizes a project in KwaZulu-Natal called SiyakhaNentsha that aims to build assets and reduce vulnerabilities for adolescents. The project provides participatory and action-oriented training in schools on topics like HIV, sexual and reproductive health, economic skills, and social support. It measures changes in participants' knowledge, behaviors, and pursuit of opportunities. While focused on KwaZulu-Natal, the skills taught could also help young people who plan to migrate within South Africa. The project collects data on participants' circumstances, skills, and social networks that may be relevant for understanding migration decisions and capabilities.
1) The Siyakha Nentsha program was developed in South Africa to help vulnerable adolescents build skills and capabilities for healthy transitions to adulthood.
2) Over 1,400 adolescents in KwaZulu-Natal participated in the program between 2008-2011. The program focused on developing social, health, and economic skills through interactive sessions.
3) The program was tested in two versions - a basic version focused on health and social skills, and an enhanced version also including financial capabilities. Both were compared to a control group.
Building health, social and economic capabilities among adolescentsIsihlangu HDA
This document summarizes the Siyakha Nentsha program in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa which aims to improve the capabilities and well-being of at-risk adolescents. Formative research found factors like poverty, fewer social connections, and orphanhood were associated with higher HIV risk. The program provides a government-accredited curriculum teaching HIV/AIDS prevention, financial literacy, and future planning. Facilitators are local young adult graduates who meet with students. Research evaluates the program's impact on behaviors, attitudes, aspirations, and empowerment through longitudinal surveys. The goal is to scale up the school-based program and involve guardians.
Sikakha Nentsha was a program implemented in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa that aimed to build the economic, health and social capabilities of male and female learners. An evaluation found that girls and boys who participated in Sikakha Nentsha were better equipped to access social grants compared to their peers. The program was run by the Isihlangu Health and Development Agency and evaluated by the Population Council.
The document describes Siyakha Nentsha, a life skills program for at-risk youth in South Africa. It aims to enhance health, economic, and social capabilities. Over 1,400 youth have participated since 2008. The program provides strategies for financial skills, social support, HIV/AIDS knowledge, and future opportunities. An evaluation found Siyakha Nentsha increased confidence and skills in budgeting, planning, social grants, job searching, and reproductive health. It also positively impacted attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors compared to youth not in the program.
This document discusses various issues related to campus life. It addresses topics like substance abuse, media misuse, relationships, peer pressure, time management, and academic problems. Regarding substance abuse, it provides biblical guidance to abstain from alcohol and drugs. It also discusses how the Bible can help overcome addiction. On media misuse, it addresses topics like pornography and social media addiction. The document provides biblical perspectives on relationships, premarital sex, and dealing with peer pressure. It offers tips for managing time and finances as a student. Finally, it discusses issues in academic life like cheating and offers biblical principles for dealing with such problems.
Siyakha Nentsha. A randomized experiment in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa to examine how HIV/AIDS education supplemented with financial education and social support impacts upon young women's and young men's economic, health and social capabilities
“Siyakha Nentsha” Enhancing the Economic, Health, and Social Capabilities of ...Isihlangu HDA
The document summarizes a project called "Siyakha Nentsha" that aims to improve the capabilities and well-being of vulnerable South African youth. The project provides adolescents with education on sexual and reproductive health, social support networks, and financial literacy. It involves a multi-session curriculum delivered in schools by young adult mentors. Baseline research found risk behaviors were linked to poverty, lack of social support, and orphanhood. Early results found the intervention improved knowledge and attitudes regarding health, financial management, and social support.
The document summarizes a program called Siyakha Nentsha in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa that aims to build capabilities among adolescents threatened by HIV/AIDS. It describes the socioeconomic challenges in the region like poverty, unemployment, early pregnancy and school leaving. Research found these factors associated with higher HIV risk behaviors. The program provides evidence-based, multi-session curriculum on HIV prevention, resource management, and future planning to empower participants. Preliminary feedback suggests it improves attitudes, knowledge, aspirations, and agency. The goal is to scale it up through the Department of Education.
Building health, social and economic capabilities among adolescents: the Siya...Isihlangu HDA
This document summarizes the Siyakha Nentsha program in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, which aims to build health, social, and economic capabilities among adolescents at high risk for HIV/AIDS, teenage pregnancy, and other issues. The program provides an evidence-based, multi-session, multi-sectoral intervention that includes HIV education, social support, and financial literacy. Evaluations found the program improved adolescents' awareness and knowledge of HIV/AIDS, social services, and safe sex practices. Participant interviews revealed the program increased self-esteem, confidence, and future planning. Ongoing research is exploring additional outcomes related to gender attitudes, empowerment, and behaviors.
The documentary explores mental health issues among students and whether the education system provides sufficient support. It interviews students and staff at Solihull Sixth Form College to understand the impact of mental health problems and available help. Research found over 1 in 6 students believe at least a quarter of their peers face mental health issues. However, few school curriculums address this topic, with most teachers admitting not enough time is spent on mental health. The film aims to increase awareness of how common mental health problems are and what fellow students may be experiencing privately.
Working together to raise awareness to prevent child abuse and negletCandKAus
The document discusses child abuse and neglect, its effects, and ways to prevent it. It introduces Act for Kids, an organization that works to prevent and treat child abuse through various services, including awareness programs, early family support, and trauma therapy. It highlights the importance of community partnerships in helping vulnerable children and families. The key message is that child protection is everyone's responsibility.
Northampton General Hospital- Chit Chat maternity support group for parents w...RuthEvansPEN
This document describes Chit Chat, a maternity support group for parents with learning disabilities. The group provides a safe space for parents to share concerns, experiences, and receive peer support. It helps address gaps in typical maternity services by providing care tailored to individual needs, increasing engagement, and helping parents feel less isolated. Feedback from parents indicates the group improves confidence and makes the labor and delivery process feel less frightening. The document argues the group model is a simple, cost-effective service that could be replicated across trusts to better support this community.
Northampton General Hospital- Chit Chat maternity support group for parents w...RuthEvansPEN
This document describes Chit Chat, a maternity support group for parents with learning disabilities. The group provides a safe space for parents to share concerns, experiences, and receive peer support. It addresses gaps in typical maternity services that can cause parents with learning disabilities to avoid care due to lack of confidence, negative attitudes, or inaccessible information. The support group model offers individualized care and makes parents feel valued and like they belong. Feedback shows the group helps parents feel more prepared for labor and less isolated.
The document discusses using data to assess needs, improve processes, and communicate with external partners. It provides guidance on using data in grant applications to identify community needs, for continuous quality improvement efforts, and to advocate for policies and programs. Specific tips are offered for analyzing data from sources like the Kids Count Data Center, evaluating programs, and communicating effectively with legislators. The overall message is that data should be used to illuminate issues, drive process improvements, and tell a compelling story to various audiences.
Без кордонів: розвиток та підтримка інклюзивної освітньої спільноти
Without borders: sustaining and supporting inclusive education learning community
Цифровий продукт вироблено за підтримки Відділу преси, освіти та культури Посольства США в Україні. Відображена точка зору може не співпадати з офіційною позицією уряду США
(с) pysa4ka, 2019
(c) inclusion without borders, 2019
(с) Без кордонів: Розвиток та підтримка інклюзивної освітньої спільноти
This document provides information for families with children who have special needs. It discusses the roles of Family Connection, a nonprofit organization in South Carolina that links these families to resources and support. It also discusses the roles of Beginnings SC, an organization that provides services like parent education and counseling, screening, and training. The document aims to explain the characteristics of children with special needs, clarify the roles of select support agencies in South Carolina, and provide knowledge and ideas to help participants in their work with families.
This document discusses teachers' standards and safeguarding pupils' wellbeing. It outlines policies and legislation aimed at promoting children's social inclusion, health, and economic well-being, including the Every Child Matters initiative and five outcomes of being healthy, staying safe, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution, and achieving economic well-being. It also discusses multi-agency working models and new practices introduced to support children's welfare, as well as ongoing issues around structural challenges and measuring well-being and happiness.
Nanny Wren chose to become an early childhood educator for several reasons: she enjoys being around children, is able to see the world through a child's eyes, views every moment as a learning opportunity, and believes learning never stops regardless of age. Her goals are to run a comprehensive preschool program that meets all children's needs, provide a positive academic and social environment with developmentally appropriate experiences, and help children develop skills for lifelong learning and success while having fun. She recognizes that each child has a unique cultural background from their family that enriches the classroom.
Can financial education and social support enhance the effectiveness of an ad...Isihlangu HDA
This document summarizes a study evaluating the Siyakha Nentsha program, an adolescent HIV prevention program in South Africa that provides HIV education, social support, and financial capability training. The program aims to improve well-being and reduce HIV risk among at-risk youth. Early results found that females in the program felt more powerful, participants had greater awareness of social grants and confidence in condom use, and sexual behaviors were less influenced by drugs/alcohol. Male participants also reported a reduction in the number of sexual partners in the last year. Qualitative feedback from participants was positive, finding the program built life skills and confidence to pursue their goals. More analysis of long term outcomes is still needed.
Siyakha Nentsha: building assets and reducing vulnerability in KwaZulu NatalIsihlangu HDA
This document summarizes a project in KwaZulu-Natal called SiyakhaNentsha that aims to build assets and reduce vulnerabilities for adolescents. The project provides participatory and action-oriented training in schools on topics like HIV, sexual and reproductive health, economic skills, and social support. It measures changes in participants' knowledge, behaviors, and pursuit of opportunities. While focused on KwaZulu-Natal, the skills taught could also help young people who plan to migrate within South Africa. The project collects data on participants' circumstances, skills, and social networks that may be relevant for understanding migration decisions and capabilities.
1) The Siyakha Nentsha program was developed in South Africa to help vulnerable adolescents build skills and capabilities for healthy transitions to adulthood.
2) Over 1,400 adolescents in KwaZulu-Natal participated in the program between 2008-2011. The program focused on developing social, health, and economic skills through interactive sessions.
3) The program was tested in two versions - a basic version focused on health and social skills, and an enhanced version also including financial capabilities. Both were compared to a control group.
Building health, social and economic capabilities among adolescentsIsihlangu HDA
This document summarizes the Siyakha Nentsha program in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa which aims to improve the capabilities and well-being of at-risk adolescents. Formative research found factors like poverty, fewer social connections, and orphanhood were associated with higher HIV risk. The program provides a government-accredited curriculum teaching HIV/AIDS prevention, financial literacy, and future planning. Facilitators are local young adult graduates who meet with students. Research evaluates the program's impact on behaviors, attitudes, aspirations, and empowerment through longitudinal surveys. The goal is to scale up the school-based program and involve guardians.
Sikakha Nentsha was a program implemented in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa that aimed to build the economic, health and social capabilities of male and female learners. An evaluation found that girls and boys who participated in Sikakha Nentsha were better equipped to access social grants compared to their peers. The program was run by the Isihlangu Health and Development Agency and evaluated by the Population Council.
The document describes Siyakha Nentsha, a life skills program for at-risk youth in South Africa. It aims to enhance health, economic, and social capabilities. Over 1,400 youth have participated since 2008. The program provides strategies for financial skills, social support, HIV/AIDS knowledge, and future opportunities. An evaluation found Siyakha Nentsha increased confidence and skills in budgeting, planning, social grants, job searching, and reproductive health. It also positively impacted attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors compared to youth not in the program.
This document discusses various issues related to campus life. It addresses topics like substance abuse, media misuse, relationships, peer pressure, time management, and academic problems. Regarding substance abuse, it provides biblical guidance to abstain from alcohol and drugs. It also discusses how the Bible can help overcome addiction. On media misuse, it addresses topics like pornography and social media addiction. The document provides biblical perspectives on relationships, premarital sex, and dealing with peer pressure. It offers tips for managing time and finances as a student. Finally, it discusses issues in academic life like cheating and offers biblical principles for dealing with such problems.
Siyakha Nentsha. A randomized experiment in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa to examine how HIV/AIDS education supplemented with financial education and social support impacts upon young women's and young men's economic, health and social capabilities
“Siyakha Nentsha” Enhancing the Economic, Health, and Social Capabilities of ...Isihlangu HDA
The document summarizes a project called "Siyakha Nentsha" that aims to improve the capabilities and well-being of vulnerable South African youth. The project provides adolescents with education on sexual and reproductive health, social support networks, and financial literacy. It involves a multi-session curriculum delivered in schools by young adult mentors. Baseline research found risk behaviors were linked to poverty, lack of social support, and orphanhood. Early results found the intervention improved knowledge and attitudes regarding health, financial management, and social support.
The document summarizes a program called Siyakha Nentsha in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa that aims to build capabilities among adolescents threatened by HIV/AIDS. It describes the socioeconomic challenges in the region like poverty, unemployment, early pregnancy and school leaving. Research found these factors associated with higher HIV risk behaviors. The program provides evidence-based, multi-session curriculum on HIV prevention, resource management, and future planning to empower participants. Preliminary feedback suggests it improves attitudes, knowledge, aspirations, and agency. The goal is to scale it up through the Department of Education.
Building health, social and economic capabilities among adolescents: the Siya...Isihlangu HDA
This document summarizes the Siyakha Nentsha program in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, which aims to build health, social, and economic capabilities among adolescents at high risk for HIV/AIDS, teenage pregnancy, and other issues. The program provides an evidence-based, multi-session, multi-sectoral intervention that includes HIV education, social support, and financial literacy. Evaluations found the program improved adolescents' awareness and knowledge of HIV/AIDS, social services, and safe sex practices. Participant interviews revealed the program increased self-esteem, confidence, and future planning. Ongoing research is exploring additional outcomes related to gender attitudes, empowerment, and behaviors.
A presentation on Family Finding given by Armando Ontiveros, M.A. Regional Executive Director;
Joel Martinez, B.A., Family Finding Specialist;
Linda Librizzi, LCSW Hollygrove Family Finding Program of EMQ FamiliesFirst.
This presentation was given at the Children's Network Conference in Ontario, CA on September 30th, 2010.
The document provides instructions for requesting and completing an assignment writing request through the HelpWriting.net website. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account; 2) Complete a request form with instructions and deadline; 3) Review bids from writers and select one; 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment; 5) Request revisions to ensure satisfaction. It emphasizes the site's commitment to original, high-quality content and full refunds for plagiarized work.
The document discusses several topics related to gifted education including:
- The cognitive and affective nature of gifted learners and creating opportunities for "flow" states of deep engagement.
- Defining giftedness and talent, which has varied over time and place due to political and economic factors. Identification methods have also been inconsistent.
- Key researchers in the history of gifted education from the early 20th century who worked to define gifted characteristics and advocate for opportunities for gifted learners.
- Current research estimates that approximately 5% of students in the US are gifted and talented. Identification methods should measure potential rather than results and use multiple criteria.
This document provides guidance on effectively engaging children and youth in research. It discusses:
1) Planning activities to start groups off well by separating youth from adults, keeping questions simple, and not judging responses.
2) Practices to avoid like long introductions, power imbalances, and sensitive questions too early.
3) Tips for successful engagement including explaining research simply, showing passion, encouraging questions, keeping attention with varied activities, and listening to feedback.
The document discusses social protection approaches for children and adolescents. It outlines UNICEF's focus on using social protection systems to promote children's rights and equitable outcomes. Social protection can be protective, preventive, or transformative. The document then reviews evidence that social cash transfers can positively impact education and child labor outcomes, as well as safe transitions to adulthood by delaying marriage and childbearing. However, impacts vary by context and gender. The document calls for mainstreaming an adolescent lens into social protection programming to better address their needs through program design, features, and indicators.
Inspecting through an effective framework: getting it right for childrenOfsted
Lisa Pascoe, Ofsted's Deputy Director, Social Care Policy appeared at 'Adapting to the child protection joint targeted area inspections framework' training course held by Understanding ModernGov on 11 May 2016.
This document summarizes a study on the Siyakha Nentsha program, an adolescent HIV prevention program in South Africa that provides HIV education, social support, and financial capability training. The program aims to improve well-being and reduce HIV risk among at-risk youth. Early results found that females in the program felt more powerful, participants had greater awareness of social grants and confidence in condom use, and sexual behaviors were less influenced by drugs/alcohol. Participants reported the program taught them life skills to build their future. Further analysis of longer-term outcomes is still underway.
The document provides tips for raising money-smart children, including talking to children about money early and often, turning everyday experiences into teachable money moments, and providing age-appropriate lessons about earning, saving, spending, donating and investing money starting from a young age. It emphasizes setting a good example, creating an open dialogue, and allowing children to learn from their mistakes with small amounts of money.
In 2003, to combat with the silent suffering of
children especially child domestic workers, CWISH started
the project “Combating Silent Suffering of Children” with
the objective to intensively focused against sexual abuse of
children and protecting them from such suffering including
providing care, support and services.
A study was conducted to obtain information on the problems of sexual abuse of child domestic workers who were out of school.
Volume 3: issue 1 of our newsletter
Contents
• Editors Note
• KENYA: Parenting 101: Parenting styles and learning outcomes for school children
• MAURITIUS: PAN Member, Halley Movement
• Triple P Demystified
• PAN Events: Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and Ethiopia Round table meeting
PHP Marketing/PR Review discusses strategies to increase awareness of PHP including developing a new tagline and elevator pitch, creating a press kit, targeting media and professional organizations, highlighting key programs, and using online fundraising and social media platforms. The document provides examples of successful nonprofit marketing using social media and recommends attending nonprofit technology conferences.
The document is a personal statement, resume, and reflections from Beth Strickland for her undergraduate ePortfolio. Some key points:
- Beth grew up in an abusive home and wants to become a sex therapist to help victims of sexual trauma like her sister.
- She has worked in childcare centers for many years and also did accounting work.
- Beth is earning her BA in Psychology and wants to attend graduate school to become a licensed sex therapist.
- Her reflections discuss learning from her experiences at university and her commitment to lifelong learning.
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6. Preparing for opportunities and risks HIV and STIs teenage pregnancy early unplanned parenthood school dropout loss of one or both parents employment and training opportunities social grants social support citizenship language skills
7. Randomization HIV education & social support HIV education, social support + financial capabilities Delayed intervention
8. Methods Attendance rosters Longitudinal survey FGDs with participants, parents, and mentors GPS coordinates Interim data on location, cell phone, status Diaries Video School quality assessments
10. Considerations during M&E tool design Who will create/finalize the registers & by when? When will these registers be used? Who is responsible for ensuring they get completed? Who is responsible for analysis/reporting? How often/when will the analysis/reporting be done? Do you need a monthly/quarterly summary form? What information will you need to report to donors or other stakeholder?
11. Evaluation: what’s the point? Lofty program goals Interim steps to achievement Assets program imparts toward specific ends
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13. Economic skills: ability to plan and manage personal and familial finances, identify and access available services, FET opps, social benefits; articulate a plan for pursuing future livelihood-enhancing opportunities
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16. Changes seen post-program Sexual debut Secondary abstinence, fewer partners Condom confidence Improved budgeting and planning skills Pursuing income-generating activities Having savings Social capital Higher self-esteem Birth certificate Social grants SA ID Gender attitudes
17. (SiyakhaNentsha) has helped us a lot, because although I had goals before the problem I had is I did not know how to prioritize, like which one should be more important than the other. Now I know that in order to reach my long-term goals, I should have short-term goals, that are going to be the steps toward my goals.”
18. “Before, if I had money, say maybe I have 50 Rand, I would not check how much, I would just buy and see when I have to pay. But now if I have 50 Rand I have to calculate first, how many things I can get. And how much money I can use and what will remain behind.”
19. Don’t trust your data too much “I was helped a lot in the financial setion, because when they came here and they asked us if we knew how to save money, and I lied! I said yes! …”Then they gave us diaries, so I started writing whenever I save money. Now I can see where the money is going.”
20. Selected resources http://www.popcouncil.org/pdfs/2010PGY_AdolGirlToolkitSection4.pdf Hallman, K. 2010, in press. “Social exclusion: The gendering of adolescent HIV risks in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa,” in J. Klot and V. Nguyen eds., The Fourth Wave: An Assault on Women - Gender, Culture and HIV in the 21st Century. Social Science Research Council and UNESCO. Hallman, K. 2008.“Researching the determinants of vulnerability to HIV amongst adolescents,” IDS Bulletin, 39(5), November 2008. Bruce, J. and Hallman, K. 2008. “Reaching the girls left behind,” Gender & Development, 16(2): 227-245. Hallman, K and Roca, E. 2007. “Reducing the social exclusion of girls,” www.popcouncil.org/pdfs/TABriefs/PGY_Brief27_SocialExclusion.pdf Hallman, K. 2005. “Genderedsocioeconomic conditions and HIV riskbehavioursamongyoung people in South Africa,”African Journal of AIDS Research 4(1): 37–50.Abstract: http://www.popcouncil.org/projects/abstracts/AJAR_4_1.html
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