Many folks are new to thisprogram, may want updates, or may be seeking information about how to become further involved in promoting the service. I will be hosting a webinar next Friday, August 6th at 2:00pm EST for all interested parties in the state of VA (please note: this will be VA-specific since we have funding to assist in VA promotional efforts). I will cover some basic information about the program, but also discuss how to obtain FREE resources that are available to VA partners and ways to enhance your promotional efforts (including success stories from other partners).
To register for this webinar, please visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/690352928.
Feel free to share this information with other interested colleagues in Virginia.
Thank you!
Lauren
E. Lauren Sogor, MPH
Partner Relations Manager, text4baby
Showing posts with label child care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label child care. Show all posts
Friday, July 30, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The Nurturing Fathers Program
A lot of fathers are just looking for answers on how to do one of their most important jobs:
raising their children. The Nurturing Fathers Program is designed to teach parenting and
nurturing skills to men. Each fathering class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family
relationships and child development. This FREE, six-week workshop, taught by a father,
will give you ideas to draw upon. Participants will learn:
The secrets for creating safe, loving, stable and nurtured families.
Positive discipline tools taught through a uniquely father-friendly method for successful child behavior management.
Effective family communication techniques to strengthen the father-child and father-mother relationships.
How to stop fighting and arguing by using proven, effective strategies for conflict resolution and problem solving.
How to achieve cooperation and teamwork in family life.
Tuesdays, July 13 to August 17, 2010 (6:00 pm – 8:00 pm) Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Health Resource Center 2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, VA 23602
Sponsored by Mary Immaculate Family Focus and Fort Eustis Army Community Service.
Delores E. Greene-Price, M. Ed Program Manager
Mary Immaculate Hospital Family Focus
2 Bernardine Drive Newport News, VA 23602
W: 757-886-6511 F: 757-886-6881
delores_price@bshsi.org
Good Help To Those In Need
raising their children. The Nurturing Fathers Program is designed to teach parenting and
nurturing skills to men. Each fathering class provides proven, effective skills for healthy family
relationships and child development. This FREE, six-week workshop, taught by a father,
will give you ideas to draw upon. Participants will learn:
The secrets for creating safe, loving, stable and nurtured families.
Positive discipline tools taught through a uniquely father-friendly method for successful child behavior management.
Effective family communication techniques to strengthen the father-child and father-mother relationships.
How to stop fighting and arguing by using proven, effective strategies for conflict resolution and problem solving.
How to achieve cooperation and teamwork in family life.
Tuesdays, July 13 to August 17, 2010 (6:00 pm – 8:00 pm) Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Health Resource Center 2 Bernardine Drive, Newport News, VA 23602
Sponsored by Mary Immaculate Family Focus and Fort Eustis Army Community Service.
Delores E. Greene-Price, M. Ed Program Manager
Mary Immaculate Hospital Family Focus
2 Bernardine Drive Newport News, VA 23602
W: 757-886-6511 F: 757-886-6881
delores_price@bshsi.org
Good Help To Those In Need
Monday, April 12, 2010
Child care provider conference
2010 Child Care Provider Conference
Who Should Attend? Child Care Providers, Child Care Center Directors and Assistant Directors, Teachers, Family Day Home Providers, Religious Exempt Providers, Voluntary Registered Providers, Private Child Care Providers, etc.
COST- This conference is FREE to all participants. Participants must attend the entire conference to receive training credit hours.
Conference Objective:To provide persons who care for children the resources and education to maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for children.
Peninsula Health District
Child Care Health and Safety Program
416 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, Virginia 23601
For information contact –Pamela Parham 757 594 7384 or Pamela.Parham@vdh.virginia.gov
Who Should Attend? Child Care Providers, Child Care Center Directors and Assistant Directors, Teachers, Family Day Home Providers, Religious Exempt Providers, Voluntary Registered Providers, Private Child Care Providers, etc.
COST- This conference is FREE to all participants. Participants must attend the entire conference to receive training credit hours.
Conference Objective:To provide persons who care for children the resources and education to maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for children.
Peninsula Health District
Child Care Health and Safety Program
416 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, Virginia 23601
For information contact –Pamela Parham 757 594 7384 or Pamela.Parham@vdh.virginia.gov
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
The Happiest Baby on the Block”
You are invited to join the CHKD/EVMS Department of Pediatrics at Grand Rounds for an informative session on soothing techniques for babies. This information may be useful to local community child health advocates as they work with new parents. No RSVP is required.
Harvey N. Karp, MD, FAAP
Assistant Professor UCLA
October 23, 2008, 8 am – 9 am
Brickhouse Auditorium, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Harvey N. Karp, MD, FAAP
Assistant Professor UCLA
October 23, 2008, 8 am – 9 am
Brickhouse Auditorium, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Monday, October 6, 2008
Stop Crying & tantrums in minutes... or less.
Learn how at a free seminar with Dr. Harvey Karp, who will share his breakthrough discoveries in helping parents calm infants and toddlers. When: Tuesday, October 21 at 7:oopm at the Marriott in Newport News and also Wednesday, October 22 at 7:00 pm at the The Westin at the Virginia Beach town center. RSVP is required. Call (757) 889-BABY or www.bshr.com .
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
The Center for effective discipline
How do children feel about spanking? See this sixty second slide show of children’s words and images.
http://www.stophitting.com/disathome/in-their-own-words.php
See SpankOut Day USA April 30th events at:
http://www.stophitting.com/spankOut/2008SpankOutDayEvents.php
Questions? Telephone (614) 221-8829 or email info@stophitting.org
Email: Info@StopHitting.org
Website: www.StopHitting.org
http://www.stophitting.com/disathome/in-their-own-words.php
See SpankOut Day USA April 30th events at:
http://www.stophitting.com/spankOut/2008SpankOutDayEvents.php
Questions? Telephone (614) 221-8829 or email info@stophitting.org
Email: Info@StopHitting.org
Website: www.StopHitting.org
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Food Allergy Conference
Are you responsible for children with food allergies at home? school? camp? Do you want more information about the increase in food allergy diagnosis, legal requirements and pitfalls, keeping safe with food allergies, and planning for allergy emergencies. The FASCOT - Food Allergy Support Group of Tidewater is having a conference on Saturday, April 12 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the CHKD Brickhouse Auditorium. For more info www.kidspriorityone.org
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Pediatric Obesity: Effective treatment options for the pediatrician
Department of Pediatrics, EVMS/CHKD present: “Pediatric Obesity: Effective treatment options for the pediatrician, practical advice for the office” with
Gregory Kobak, MD, Barbara (Babs) Benson, RN, and Mary Jo Haney, RD at the Brickhouse Auditorium on April 3 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. The Objectives: relate the metabolic consequences of untreated pediatric obesity, recognize the barriers to an effective treatment plan and how to address the topic with families, and discuss ways to develop and initiate an appropriate treatment plan for pediatric obesity.
Gregory Kobak, MD, Barbara (Babs) Benson, RN, and Mary Jo Haney, RD at the Brickhouse Auditorium on April 3 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. The Objectives: relate the metabolic consequences of untreated pediatric obesity, recognize the barriers to an effective treatment plan and how to address the topic with families, and discuss ways to develop and initiate an appropriate treatment plan for pediatric obesity.
Tidewater Chapter of the Autism Society of America (TASA)
"Implementing a Systematic Practice Routine for Developing Behavioral Fluency", featuring Rick Kubina, Ph.D., BCBA, Associate Professor at the Pennsylvania State University Department of Education and School Psychology and Special Education. This and other programs in TASA’s Project ACT (Autism Community Training) provide educators, administrators, and child care professionals, parents, and others with training in accordance with international best practices to support children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder in living productive, satisfying lives within their families and communities.
April 10, 2008, 8:15am-4:30pm at the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center Old Dominion University, 1881 University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
For more information, including a registration from, contact:Angel Barnhill, Information & Referral Specialist Tidewater Chapter of the Autism Society of America 6300 East Virginia Beach Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23502 757-461-4474 or at http://tidewaterasa@verizon.net
April 10, 2008, 8:15am-4:30pm at the Virginia Beach Higher Education Center Old Dominion University, 1881 University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
For more information, including a registration from, contact:Angel Barnhill, Information & Referral Specialist Tidewater Chapter of the Autism Society of America 6300 East Virginia Beach Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23502 757-461-4474 or at http://tidewaterasa@verizon.net
Friday, March 14, 2008
Warning on Life-threatening Adverse Events/Death Concerning Tussionex
FDA is issuing this public health advisory to alert patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to important information on the safe and appropriate use of Tussionex Pennkinetic Extended-Release Suspension. Tussionex is a prescription cough medicine containing hydrocodone and the antihistamine, chlorpheniramine that is made to be given every 12 hours (“extended-release”). Hydrocodone, the narcotic ingredient in this medicine that controls cough, can cause life-threatening breathing problems and death when given above or more frequently than the recommended dose. Tussionex should not be used in children less than 6 years old.
For more information - http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm#Tussionex
For more information - http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm#Tussionex
Special Health Care Needs
What is the Prevalence of Children with Special Health Care Needs? Toward an Understanding of Variations in Findings and Methods Across Three National Surveys The variation in the prevalence and characteristics of children with special health care needs are identified.
Celebrating Children and Positive Parenting
Child Abuse Prevention Extravaganza - Saturday April 5, 2008 10:00 AM—3:00 PM, Kaufman Mall– ODU. " Learn Positive Parenting Strategies and What We Can Do to Protect Children from Abuse. "
Music, Crafts, Fun and Games for Children of All Ages - Spectrum Puppets— Moonwalk - Face Painting, Hula Hoops, Dance.
Music, Crafts, Fun and Games for Children of All Ages - Spectrum Puppets— Moonwalk - Face Painting, Hula Hoops, Dance.
National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs Chartbook
The Maternal and Child Health Bureau is pleased to announce that the National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs Chartbook 2005-2006 is now available either online or you can request a hardcopy through the addresses listed at the end of this message. The chartbook provides both national and state-level data on children with special health care needs.
Disaster Preparedness – Urgent Needs of Pregnant Women and Their At-Risk Infants”
Conference sponsored by the Virginia March of Dimes and Old Dominion University
Date, Time and Location: The conference will be held Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 9am till 3pm with continental breakfast and lunch provided. The conference will be held at VMASC (Virginia Modeling and Simulation Center), 1030 University Blvd, Suffolk, VA.
Please contact one of the conference organizers listed below so that we have an accurate head-count for the conference. We request that you sign-up by Monday, April 21, 2008 so that arrangements can be made for lunch.
Dr Christopher Osgood, Dept. Biological Sciences, ODU: cosgood@odu.edu
Dr Kate Ferguson, Office of Research, ODU:kferguso@odu.edu
Date, Time and Location: The conference will be held Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 9am till 3pm with continental breakfast and lunch provided. The conference will be held at VMASC (Virginia Modeling and Simulation Center), 1030 University Blvd, Suffolk, VA.
Please contact one of the conference organizers listed below so that we have an accurate head-count for the conference. We request that you sign-up by Monday, April 21, 2008 so that arrangements can be made for lunch.
Dr Christopher Osgood, Dept. Biological Sciences, ODU: cosgood@odu.edu
Dr Kate Ferguson, Office of Research, ODU:kferguso@odu.edu
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Child Development Associate Credential - Education for Child Care Providers
Have you ever wanted to obtain your Child Development
Associate Credential? If so, please Join Us for an informative session on the:
Essentials of the Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification.
The Planning Council will be offering a series of workshops along CDA competency areas. We have planned an information session on February 2nd for individuals who are interested in obtaining their CDA credential. We believe that this will help childcare providers, home or center based, move along the career lattice, and develop the childcare workforce. They will answer your questions, and guide you through the CDA process.
When: Feb 2, 2008, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact Courtenay Truett at 622-9268 ext. 3028 to register and for more information.
This workshop is an information session that will outline and explain the CDA
process as well as the CDA Competency Units.
Associate Credential? If so, please Join Us for an informative session on the:
Essentials of the Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification.
The Planning Council will be offering a series of workshops along CDA competency areas. We have planned an information session on February 2nd for individuals who are interested in obtaining their CDA credential. We believe that this will help childcare providers, home or center based, move along the career lattice, and develop the childcare workforce. They will answer your questions, and guide you through the CDA process.
When: Feb 2, 2008, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact Courtenay Truett at 622-9268 ext. 3028 to register and for more information.
This workshop is an information session that will outline and explain the CDA
process as well as the CDA Competency Units.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Choosing Child Care for a Special Needs Child
Here is some good information for Special Needs Children:
Choosing Child Care for a Special Needs Child
Finding quality, affordable child care can be difficult for any parent. For those with a special needs child, it can also be a very confusing and emotional experience. Rebecca Freshour looks at what the law says, and what parents need to know to find care for their children.
http://www.connectforkids.org/node/5339
Choosing Child Care for a Special Needs Child
Finding quality, affordable child care can be difficult for any parent. For those with a special needs child, it can also be a very confusing and emotional experience. Rebecca Freshour looks at what the law says, and what parents need to know to find care for their children.
http://www.connectforkids.org/node/5339
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Early Childhood News and Tools - From Connect for Kids Weekly
Early Childhood News and Tools
Head Start Passes in Senate, Moves to Conference with House
On June 19th, the U.S. Senate passed its Head Start for School Readiness Act (S. 556). The House version of the bill, H.R. 1429, was passed on May 2nd. The differences in the two bills will be worked out in conference. The Child Welfare League of America says the bill, among other things:
Ends controversial standardized testing of 4-year-olds;
Increases the set-aside for Early Head Start;
Sets a "goal" that by September 2013, 50 percent of all center-based Head Start teachers in each state attain a Bachelor's degree.For more on the program, visit the official Head Start website.
How to Plan a Site Visit: Inviting Policymakers to See Your Work with Infants, Toddlers & Their Families
If a picture is worth a thousand words, showing someone your work firsthand can be worth even more. This advocacy tool from ZERO TO THREE helps early childhood workers learn about how site visits can connect policymakers' decisions to the faces of infants, toddlers, and families in the community.
Questions? Contact Debbie Rappaport at drappaport@zerotothree.org.For more information, join the ZERO TO THREE Policy Network (it's free). And visit the site to try out the interactive "baby brain map" and new School Readiness Interactive tools.
Supporting the Growth and Development of Babies in Child Care: What Does the Research Say?
Most infants and toddlers will spend some time in non-parental care during their early years, and research shows that secure relationships with parents and caregivers are of primary importance for cognitive, social, and emotional development. This Center for Law and Social Policy/ZERO TO THREE brief reviews existing research to make the case that state policies can promote quality early childhood experiences and promote healthy growth and development for kids in child care.
Connect for Kids: http://www.connectforkids.org/
Head Start Passes in Senate, Moves to Conference with House
On June 19th, the U.S. Senate passed its Head Start for School Readiness Act (S. 556). The House version of the bill, H.R. 1429, was passed on May 2nd. The differences in the two bills will be worked out in conference. The Child Welfare League of America says the bill, among other things:
Ends controversial standardized testing of 4-year-olds;
Increases the set-aside for Early Head Start;
Sets a "goal" that by September 2013, 50 percent of all center-based Head Start teachers in each state attain a Bachelor's degree.For more on the program, visit the official Head Start website.
How to Plan a Site Visit: Inviting Policymakers to See Your Work with Infants, Toddlers & Their Families
If a picture is worth a thousand words, showing someone your work firsthand can be worth even more. This advocacy tool from ZERO TO THREE helps early childhood workers learn about how site visits can connect policymakers' decisions to the faces of infants, toddlers, and families in the community.
Questions? Contact Debbie Rappaport at drappaport@zerotothree.org.For more information, join the ZERO TO THREE Policy Network (it's free). And visit the site to try out the interactive "baby brain map" and new School Readiness Interactive tools.
Supporting the Growth and Development of Babies in Child Care: What Does the Research Say?
Most infants and toddlers will spend some time in non-parental care during their early years, and research shows that secure relationships with parents and caregivers are of primary importance for cognitive, social, and emotional development. This Center for Law and Social Policy/ZERO TO THREE brief reviews existing research to make the case that state policies can promote quality early childhood experiences and promote healthy growth and development for kids in child care.
Connect for Kids: http://www.connectforkids.org/
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