Weekly InsiderJuly 29, 2010

The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools Weekly Insider is a web-enhanced newsletter that offers news alerts, grant announcements and general web site updates delivered directly to your email box on a weekly basis. The Center is located at the School of Public Health and Health Services at The George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C.


New Resources

Strong Bones RN, RU?, a toolkit developed by the National Association of School Nurses, Best Bones Forever, and the National Osteoporosis Foundation, is an educational tool designed to help school nurses teach youth about bone health during a critical time for bone development.

Cancer Prevention Starts in Childhood a new feature by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, highlights simple ways to reduce your child's risk of getting cancer later in life.

Students with Diabetes: A Resource Guide for Wisconsin Schools and Families, published by the Wisconsin Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, provides information and tools for parents, students, and educators about caring for children with diabetes.

New from the Center

The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools posted a new report titled Comparative Case Study of Caring Across Communities: Identifying Essential Components of Comprehensive School-Linked Mental Health Services for Refugee and Immigrant Children. The report is an evaluation of the three-year Caring Across Communities grant program managed by the Center. The report explored several aspects of the program, including the challenges experienced by the children and families the CAC programs served; the necessary components of comprehensive mental health services for refugee and immigrant children; and how partnerships between schools and multiple community agencies can work collaboratively to implement the necessary components of comprehensive mental health services. To view the report, please visit: http://www.healthinschools.org/Immigrant-and-Refugee-Children/Caring-Across-Communities/CAC-Evaluation-Report.aspx

The archive of our webinar presentation “Promising Models for Funding and Sustaining School Mental Health Services to Immigrant and Refugee Families” held May 20, 2010 is now available. The presenters are Mark Sander, Minneapolis Public Schools, MN., Grace Valenzuela, Portland Public Schools, ME and Audrey Tucker, Family Service Association of Bucks County, PA. This webinar featured three different school based mental health models, partnerships and funding/sustainability strategies.  All three presenters were part of the Robert Woods Johnson Caring Across Communities initiative, a national grant program that focused on school based and school connected mental health programs for immigrant and refugee students. 

Caring Across Communities (CAC), a program of the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools, is featured in a new video from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The 15 participating CAC grantees developed community partnerships that supported school-based mental health programming for students, parents, and teachers.

Supporting Immigrant & Refugee Communities (SIRC) Listserv is now active! The listserv provides an opportunity to pose questions to the field, share information, and network with colleagues nationwide. We will also share lessons learned, tools, and information gained during the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Caring Across Communities grant initiative. For more information and to sign up, click here.

Important Topic

Summer Heat Safety

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Extreme Heat: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety

• Kids Health: Sun Safety

• American Academy of Pediatrics: Summer Safety Tips

Upcoming Meetings

• Louisville, KY: Breaking New Ground with Youth International Conference. September 29, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.senetwork.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=72300&orgId=snyfs

• Los Angeles, CA: Latino Behavioral Health Institute Conference: Advancing Latino Behavioral Health. September 22-24, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://lbhi.org/.

• San Antonio, TX: National Latino Psychological Association. November 12-13, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.nlpa.ws/.

• Philadelphia, PA: 22nd Annual National Dropout Prevention Conference. November 14-17, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.dropoutprevention.org/.

• Washington, DC: Sixth World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders. November 17-19, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://wmhconf2010.hhd.org/.

• Washington, DC: Annual Conference of the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs. February 12-15, 2011. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.amchp.org/Events/amchp-conference/Pages/default.aspx.

Previously Posted Meetings

• Orlando, FL: Dropout Prevention Institute/School Attendance Symposium. October 4-7, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.dropoutprevention.org/conferen/conferen.htm#2010SchoolAttendanceSymposium

• Lawrence, KS: Kansas Conference in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology: Translating Research into Practice. October 7-9, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.continuinged.ku.edu/programs/clinicalchild/

• Champaign, IL: 23rd Annual Midwest Ecological-Community Psychology Conference. October 9-10, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please click here.

• Boston, MA: Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo. November 6-9, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.eatright.org/fnce2010/

• Portland, OR: 5th Annual Northwest Ecological Community Psychology Conference. October 15, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://nweco2010.org/index.html

• Keystone Resort, CO: Bringing Evidence-Based Decision-Making to New Heights. October 18 - 22, 2010. For more information and to register for this event, please visit: http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=766689

Job Opportunities

• Hispanic Health Council- Director, Center for Community Health Research & Evaluation (Hartford, CT)
• Montefiore Medical Center/School Health Program- Program Manager (Bronx, New York)
• City Connects- Health Coordinator (Chestnut Hill, MA)
• Prevention is Key- Community Coalition Coordinator (Rockaway, NJ)
• Hyde Square Task Force- College and Careers Preparation Coordinator (Jamaica Plain, MA)
• The Birchtree Center- Registered Nurse (Part Time) (Newington, NH)

Grant Alerts

Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation- Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children's Tylenol National Child Care Teacher Awards (Deadline: 12/6/10)
The purpose of the Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation is to improve the quality of programs that care for and educate children. The National Child Care Teacher Awards program is designed to acknowledge the role of outstanding child care teachers in providing quality early care and education.

US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration- Prevention Center for Healthy Weight (Deadline: 8/16/2010)
The purpose of the funding program is to establish a Prevention Center for Healthy Weight to provide and promote family-centered, community-based coordinated care for children and families aimed at preventing overweight and obesity. The Center will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing a nationwide healthy weight collaborative. In addition, the Center will be a source of quality information on the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity. 

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Local Funding Partnerships- Peaceful Pathways: Reducing Exposure to Violence (Deadline: 1/5/11)
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Local Funding Partnerships program is a matching grants program that connects the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with local grantmakers to fund new, community-based projects to improve health and health care for vulnerable populations. The Peaceful Pathways: Reducing Exposure to Violence grant seeks to fund projects aimed at reducing violence in traditionally underserved communities that are defined by race, ethnicity, tribe, gender, sexual identity or rural/frontier location.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Scholars in Health Policy Research (Deadline: 10/13/10)
The purpose of the Scholars in Health Policy Research program is to help develop a new generation of creative health policy thinkers and researchers within the disciplines of economics, political science, and sociology. The program will select up to nine highly qualified individuals for two-year fellowships.

Entertainment Software Association - Youth Development Grants (Deadline: Rolling)
The ESA Foundation is dedicated to supporting programs and opportunities that make a difference in the lives of America's youth. The Foundation seeks to create a positive social impact in communities. The organization supports geographically diverse projects and programs that benefit American boys and girls of all races and religions. 

Heineman Foundation - Youth Development Grants (Various locations) (Deadline: 9/1/10)
The purpose of the Heineman Foundation is to provide seed money for start-up projects and new projects within existing organizations for a maximum of three to five years. The Youth Development Grants are intended to support projects that conduct research into prevention, education, and treatment for childhood illnesses, and those that enable youth to think, create, and communicate effectively.

News Alert

Proposed Legislation Strengthens the Connection between Schools and Communities
On July 15, 2010,  Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced a bill to help states close the achievement gap through a comprehensive approach to education.

New Resources

Strong Bones RN, RU?, a toolkit developed by the National Association of School Nurses, Best Bones Forever, and the National Osteoporosis Foundation, is an educational tool designed to help school nurses teach youth about bone health during a critical time for bone development. The toolkit features monthly educational activities, a facilitator’s guide, and additional resources.

Cancer Prevention Starts in Childhood, a new feature by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, highlights simple ways to reduce your children’s risk of getting cancer later in life. Topics include sun safety, vaccinations, and cigarette smoking.

Students with Diabetes: A Resource Guide for Wisconsin Schools and Families, published by the Wisconsin Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, provides information and tools for parents, students, and educators about caring for students with diabetes. The guide discusses several issues, including responsibilities of School Personnel and alternative programs for diabetic students. The toolkit is focused on Wisconsin-area schools, but much of the information can be applied anywhere.

Job Opportunities

Hispanic Health Council- Director, Center for Community Health Research & Evaluation (Hartford, CT)
The Hispanic Health Council, a community-based organization dedicated to improving the health and well being of Latinos, seeks a Director for their Center for Community Health Research & Evaluation. The Director will be responsible for developing and implementing research and evaluation strategies, enhancing research operating infrastructure, and building partnerships to support critical research and to provide funding. Successful candidates will have excellent organizational and communication skills, and at least five to eight years of relevant applied research experience. A Ph.D. in public health or a related field is required. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit: http://www.hispanichealth.com/hhc/

Montefiore Medical Center/School Health Program- Program Manager (Bronx, New York)
Montefiore Medical Center seeks a Program Manager for their School Health Program. The Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day problem solving and coordination of five school-based health centers under the supervision of the Operations Manager. The Program Manager will ensure that the school-based sites are adhering to protocols and serve as the liaison between the School-Based-Health Program administration and the school site. Successful candidates will have a Master’s degree in Health Administration/Management (MPH/MPA,) one to two years experience working in a related field, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/390044-245

City Connects- Health Coordinator (Chestnut Hill, MA)
City Connects is seeking a Health Coordinator to be responsible for planning and implementing weekly health education lessons for elementary school students in Boston Public Schools and collaborating with teachers and community partners to integrate health concepts into the school day. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, a Massachusetts License as a Teacher of Health Education and experience working in urban schools. For more information and to apply for this position, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/389916-301

Prevention is Key- Community Coalition Coordinator (Rockaway, NJ)
Prevention is Key, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and reducing substance abuse among youth, seeks a Community Coalition Coordinator. The Coordinator will be responsible for providing research support for grant writing efforts, providing administrative assistance and project support, and serving as the public face of the coalition in Morris County. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, experience developing community events and educational programs, and excellent organizational and communication skills. Candidates with grant writing experience, graphic design skills, or fluency in Spanish are encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/389902-98

Hyde Square Task Force- College and Careers Preparation Coordinator (Jamaica Plain, MA)
Hyde Square Task Force seeks a College and Careers Preparation Coordinator. The Coordinator will be responsible for designing workshops and activities focusing on college and career preparation, and helping high school seniors complete the college application process. Successful candidates will have excellent communication skills and a minimum of two years experience working with inner-city teens of color in a community setting. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit: http://www.hydesquare.org/about_us/board.html

The Birchtree Center- Registered Nurse (Part Time) (Newington, NH)
The Birchtree Center seeks a Registered Nurse. The Nurse will serve as a part time consultant to The Birchtree Center’s year-round educational day program for students with autism aged two to twenty-one years old. Successful applicants will have four or more years of experience as Registered Nurse, preferably in a school, special education, or pediatric setting. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a current New Hampshire RN license is required. Understanding of autism and experience working with students with autism is a plus. For more information and to apply to this position, please visit: http://www.birchtreecenter.org/contribute/employment-opportunities