21. HSIPC - 1996 Head Start Information Memorandums And Program Instructions: Teache Administration on children, youth and families. 1. Log No. (Indian programs ). Information for the Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credential http://www.headstartinfo.org/publications/im96/im96_10.htm

Return to Head Start Information and Publication Center ACF Administration for Children and Families U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration on Children, Youth and Families 1. Log No. ACYF-IM-HS-96-10 2. Issuance Date: 05/17/96 3. Originating Office: Head Start Bureau 4. Key Word: Teacher Qualification Mandate INFORMATION MEMORANDUM TO: Head Start Grantees and Delegate Agencies SUBJECT: Teacher Qualifications Mandate PURPOSE: The purpose of this Information Memorandum is to remind grantees of the statutory mandate concerning the qualifications that Head Start classroom teachers of children 3-5 years of age must possess by September 30, 1996. BACKGROUND: The 1994 Head Start Reauthorization Act 42 USC 9801 et. seq. extended by two years, the deadline by which time Head Start classroom teachers must possess certain qualifications. Sec. 648A. (a) CLASSROOM TEACHERS. (1) DEGREE REQUIREMENTS. The Secretary shall ensure not later than September 30, 1996, each Head Start classroom in a center-based program is assigned one teacher who has (A) a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential that is appropriate to the age of the children being served in center-based programs;

22. CSWE SAGE-SW Concentrations 1) older adults and families, and 2) children, youth and families. The program has a public social services and crosscultural focus. http://www.cswe.org/sage-sw/aboutswaging/programs.htm

23. FC-Atlanta - Spotlight On - Georgia Campaign For Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Mission GCAPP believes that all children are entitled to a safe and healthy In collaboration with youth, families and with georgia s public and http://fdncenter.org/atlanta/spotlight/at_spotlight_070103.html

Profiles in this archive may become incorrect over time. July 1, 2003 Organization name: Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (G-CAPP) Founded: Contact Person: Michele Ozumba, Executive Director Address: 100 Auburn Avenue, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: Fax: E-mail: Michele@gcapp.org URL: www.gcapp.org Mission : G-CAPP believes that all children are entitled to a safe and healthy adolescence characterized by hope, respect and the opportunity for a productive future, free of early pregnancy and parenthood. G-CAPP's mission is to prevent early pregnancy by promoting the healthy development of children, adolescents, and their families. In collaboration with youth, families and with Georgia's public and private sectors, G-CAPP's goals are to significantly reduce adolescent pregnancy in Georgia and to develop replicable models to address the factors that lead to adolescent pregnancy. G-CAPP's Objectives are as follows: To demonstrate that adolescent pregnancy rates can be reduced through a sustained community-wide effort. To help develop new ideas and program innovations that build local and statewide infrastructure capacity to serve children, youth and families

24. FC-Atlanta - Spotlight On - Georgia Community Support And Solutions, Inc. The Community programs Department was serving children and adults in their Currently GCSS goal is to start an after school program for youth who have http://fdncenter.org/atlanta/spotlight/at_spotlight_010104.html

Profiles in this archive may become incorrect over time. January 1, 2004 Organization name: Georgia Community Support and Solutions, Inc. Founded: Contact Person: Intake Coordinator Address: 1945 Cliff Valley Way, Suite 150 Atlanta, GA 30329 Phone: Fax: E-mail: info@gacommunity.com URL: www.gacommunity.com Mission : The mission of Georgia Community Support and Solutions (GCSS) is to enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, youth and adults involved in the justice system and their families by providing information, advocacy and support to create choices for them to participate in the life of the community. GCSS promotes self-sufficiency. GCSS values collaboration by establishing relationships, building partnerships and fostering leadership. Innovation is the driving force to continue to grow programs based on the needs of the population. We find that respect for the people we support is critical to customer satisfaction. The employees are passionate, dedicated and satisfied by their work because of the positive impact they make in the lives of others. Background : Georgia Community Support and Solutions began doing business as the Community Programs Department of the Marcus Center/Marcus Institute in 1994. The Marcus Institute merged with Kennedy Krieger Institute in 1998. The Marcus Institute refocused its mission to serve children, specifically, in a center-based setting. The Community Programs Department was serving children and adults in their communities so the need to evolve into another agency was apparent. Under the organization known as The Marcus Center, Georgia Community Support and Solutions (GCSS) became its own private non-profit agency in July 1999.

25. Georgia Division Of Public Health | Maternal And Infant Health Council Dr. Jackson is a Family Physician in Hawkinsville, georgia and was appointed to of the children s Treehouse and the Columbus children, youth, and Family http://health.state.ga.us/programs/maternalinfant/councilbios.asp

This Section Accomplishments Council Biographies Fast Facts Historical Summary ... Publications Related Programs Family Health Branch Family Planning MCH Block Grant MCH Epidemiology ... SIDS Contact Info e-mail: gcmih@dhr.ga.gov Council Biographies George L. Heck, III, B.S. - Council Chair Mr. Heck is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Georgia and was appointed to the Council in 2001. He is a member of Health Care Financial Management Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives. His primary focus is Health Care management. Eugene H. Jackson, M.D. Dr. Jackson is a Family Physician in Hawkinsville, Georgia and was appointed to the Council in 1992 and reappointed in 2001. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, Georgia Obstetrical Gynecology Society, Georgia Perinatal Association, and The Georgia Perinatal Society. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians. Gina L. Martin, M.L.I.S. - Council Secretary

26. Afterschool Alliance Just 6.5 million children are in afterschool programs but the parents of Working families and Afterschool. georgia. A Preview of georgia Data from http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/america_3pm.cfm

Policy News Ad Campaign Lights On! Program Tools ... Success Stories Wednesday, September 21, 2005 First-Ever National Household Survey on How Kids Spend the After School Hours America After 3 PM, the most in-depth study ever to explore how America's children spend their afternoons, shows that our nation is failing to give its children safe, supervised activities during the often-dangerous afternoon hours. In communities today, 14.3 million children take care of themselves after the school day ends, including almost four million middle school students in grades six to eight. Just 6.5 million children are in afterschool programs - but the parents of another 15.3 million children say their children would participate in afterschool - if a program were available. America After 3 PM was commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance with funding from the JCPenney Afterschool Fund.

27. Voices For Georgia's Children - Home Page The following programs serving children and adolescents will be affected and for some children and youth, intensive treatment within a regional http://www.ciclt.com/gavoices/budconnected.asp

Budget - Connected Archives: Related Agency Budget Requests for FY 2006 Full Text of the Governor's Budget Report Mental Health Children and Adolescent Case Expeditors ... Refinancing of Staff Mental Health Children and Adolescent Case Expeditors The DHR Division of MH/DD/AD currently provides inpatient and community based services to children and adolescents. When placement in the community or with the family is unsuccessful, the result is that the child or adolescent is served in a state hospital, which is an extremely expensive form of treatment. The Division proposes the establishment of 7 Case Expeditor positions to manage children with high intensity service needs. The Case Expeditors would monitor the movement of children through out-of-home placements, with the goal of overcoming barriers that slow children and adolescents in returning to families or community based placements. State department(s) where program is located: DHR Division of MH/DD/AD Amount of state funds proposed to be cut in Fiscal Year 2006. This is not a budget cut, but a budget enhancement

28. Health And Human Services - Children, Youth And Family Services Home Page Infants and Toddlers Program 240777-3997 Assists families with children between 8818 georgia Ave., Silver Spring 240-777-1450 Provides family-focused http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/hhstmpl.asp?url=/content/hhs/cyf/index.asp

29. CMHS Programs: Child, Adolescent & Family - Grantee Communities Child, Adolescent and Family Program Summary. Department of Services for children, youth and Their families Division of Child Mental Health Services http://www.mentalhealth.org/cmhs/ChildrensCampaign/grantcomm.asp

This Site Mental Health at HHS All Mental Health About the Program Child and Adolescent MentalHealth Programs Caring for Every Child's ... Resources For Children and Adolescents Resources For Parents and Families Related Topics Featured Publications In The News Related Links Family Homepage CMHS Programs: Go to... About CMHS Children's Campaign Community Support Emergency Services Financing HIV/AIDS Homelessness Managing Anxiety Mental Health Statistics Special Programs State Planning Traumatic Events Suicide Prevention Programs Homepage CMHS Activities: Go to... School Violence Stigma Suicide Prevention Surgeon General printer friendly page e-mail this page bookmark this page shopping cart ... current or new account Center for Mental Health Services Division of Service and Systems Improvement Child, Adolescent, and Family Branch Systems of Care Communities Alabama Jefferson County Community Partnership Tim Dollard Site Director JBS Mental Health Authority 940 Montclair Road, Suite 200 Birmingham, AL 35213 Phone: 205-595-4555 Fax: 205-592-3539 E-mail: lmoses@jbsmha.com

30. Transition To Independent Living - Available, Care, Carolina, Children, Dakota, Independent Living Program From the state Department of Family and youth Services. contact the Florida Dept. of children and families. georgia http://www.fosterparenting.com/foster-care/independent-living.html

@import url(/uni/adoption.com/rev6/styles/common.css); @import url(/uni/adoption.com/rev6/styles/screen.css); @import url(/uni/adoption.com/rev6/styles/tabs.css); @import url(/uni/adoption.com/rev6/styles/nav.css); Transition to Independent Living Programs to assist young people who are leaving foster care to live independently. Mentoring Resources  : Mentoring programs for young people transitioning out of foster care have been very successful. Measure your life skills online!   The Ansell-Casey Life Skills Assessment (ACLSA) allows you to see where you are currently so you can evaluate your needs. BROWSE PROFILES... State Region Child's Age Child's Gender Child's Ethnicity Child's Special Needs Parent's Religion VIEW ALL VIEW NEW VIEW BY SECTIONS Profiles Per Page: All Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 : This is the federal legislation created to provide additional supports to young people aging out of foster care. National Resource Center for Youth Services : The NRCYS offers resources and training for those who work with children, youth, and families. State Independent Living Program Coordinators : Contact and program information for state programs.

31. Maternal And Child Health Epidemiology Program (MCH EPI)  | RH Activities | CDC AMCHP* The Association of Maternal and Child Health programs represents children, youth and families, including those with special health care needs. http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/MCHEpi/

Home About CDC Press Room A-Z Index ... Contact Us Search: Division of Reproductive Health: Activities: Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Program Back to Activities The Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology Program (MCH EPI) is a collaborative effort between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Health Resources and Services Administration . Since 1987, MCH EPI has assigned more than 30 career CDC epidemiologists focused on MCH issues to 18 states, and 5 other public health agencies and organizations (including Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, CityMatCH, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, and the Indian Health Services). In subsequent years, the program has also sponsored an annual national conference, fellowships, and training initiatives. MCH EPI leaders , offering fellowships, promoting peer exchange to the field, and providing training and education Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) at HRSA , the Association of MCH Programs (AMCHP) CityMatCH ,* the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) ,* and others.

32. Organizations And Districts That Have Successfully Developed School-Linked, Inte ChathamSavannah youth Futures Authority, Savannah, georgia Rheedlen Centers for children and families Program, New York, New York http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/educatrs/leadrshp/le3con2.htm

Organizations and Districts That Have Successfully Developed School-Linked, Integrated Services The following selected listing of programs and organizations working to develop school-linked, integrated services is a good place to start as you plan to visit or contact other organizations and/or districts. By discussing issues of collaboration with those who have initiated partnerships, you may strengthen your efforts to coordinate services in your community and district. Chatham-Savannah Youth Futures Authority , Savannah, Georgia Contact: Gaye M. Smith, Deputy Director, 316 East Bay Street, Savannah, GA 31401; (912) 651-6810, FAX: (912) 651-6814. This initiative, created as a result of state legislation has been in operation since July 1988. The purpose of the project is to build a community collaborative with policies, procedures, and funding that will facilitate the development of youth into productive and economically self-sufficient adults. The partnership consists of the city, Chatham County, Savannah-Chatham Public Schools, and over 20 United Way and other human service agencies, and businesses. Project sites include a Neighborhood Family Resource Center, middle and high schools, company worksites, and local churches. The program serves area familiesa total population of 24,000. The Authority provides case management, preschool programs, adolescent health and mental health services, after-school programs, school-to-work transition assistance, neighborhood outreach, and family support and

33. Meet The Commissioners She has also been a member of the georgia Citizens Committee on Child Care, Homeless children, youth and families, Grantmakers of America, Detroit, http://www.co.fulton.ga.us/commissioners/commissioners_bio_page_T44_R13.html

RZ.jsversion = 1.0 RZ.jsversion = 1.1 RZ.jsversion = 1.2 Official Fulton County Website - Fulton County, Georgia District 1 (At Large) District 2 (At Large) District 3 District 4 ... 2005 Meeting Schedule Nancy Boxill Visit Commissioner Boxill's extended website Commissioner Nancy A. Boxill, a native of New York City, has been a resident of Atlanta, Georgia since 1971. She holds a B.A. degree in Psychology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, an M.A. degree in Psychology from the New School for Social Research in New York, and a Ph.D. in Child Psychology from Union Graduate School in Cincinnati. She completed post-graduate study at Detroit's Merrill-Palmer Institute. Dr. Boxill has held the responsibility of executive director of Atlanta's Inn for Children, an extended hour, non-profit early learning facility developed by five major hotels to serve hourly workers, 1995 -2001; chairperson for the Department of Child and Family Services at the Atlanta University School of Social Work (1981-87). She has been a member of the faculties of Atlanta University, Oglethorpe University, West Georgia College, Emory University School of Medicine - Division of Public Health, and The Georgia School of Professional Psychology. She has held a graduate faculty position at The Union Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio since 1986. Currently, Dr. Boxill is a full-time graduate faculty member of The Union Institute; and, psychological and program evaluation services consultant to groups and individuals.

34. GHSA Home Page Encouraging innovation in child and family development programs. Through these partnerships, georgia s children and families are served more effectively http://www.georgiaheadstart.org/

Welcome to the Home Page of the Georgia Head Start Association, Inc. " The Voice of Head Start in Georgia" You are visitor number New Page 1 Contact Information Flo Abel , President Telephone FAX Postal address Georgia Head Start Association, Inc. c/o Family Resource Agency of North Georgia 403 Chickamauga Ave., Suite 201 Rossville, GA 30741 Electronic mail General Information: flo@fragahs.com Webmaster: ghsa@bellsouth.net Georgia Head Start Association Resolution Adopted July 11, 2003 Congratulations to our National Head Start Association Hall of Fame Members from Georgia !!! Patsy Thomas, Head Start Director Clarence E. Billups, Executive Director Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. Concerted Services, Inc. The National Head Start Association inducted 30 members into the 30 Year Hall of Fame at the Opening Session of the NHSA Conference in New York City, May 2003. All of the Hall of Fame inductees are outstanding individuals who have contributed greatly to the success and progress of Head Start. A permanent plaque, in tribute to these members, will be displayed at the NHSA headquarters. Two of those honored are from Georgia and we could not be prouder that Patsy Thomas, Head Start Director of Ninth District Opportunity, Inc. and Clarence Billups, Executive Director of Concerted Services, Inc. , are members of this elite group.

35. Georgia Baptist Children's Homes And Family Ministries, Inc. Christian caring ministry of services designed to promote the spiritual, physical and emotional wellbeing of children, youth and families and adults with http://www.gbchfm.org/

Home About Us Calendar From The President Certification and Accreditation History Services Locations The Messenger Miracles Of Ministry Job Opportunities What You Can Do Estate Planning Requesting Information Organizational Needs Camp Hawkins Information Church Representative Program Thank You! Web Links Register Sign In Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries, Inc. is a caring ministry of services designed to promote the spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being of children, youth and families. Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Inc. 505 Waterworks Rd. Palmetto, Georgia 30268 Problems with website, contact: chobbs@gbchfm.org Powered by the NetMinistry Website Platform

36. Adaptive Adventures - Disabled Youth And Family Camps & Programs youth programs Camps Helping physically disabled children to adapt and experience Rome, georgia 30165 706/2358002 or 706/291-2031 www.zionfarms.com http://www.adaptiveadventures.org/sportsrec/youth.html

Home Resources Calendar Contributions ... Contact "Helping physically disabled children to adapt and experience the world." Stars of Tommorow / Camp Trek - Libertyville, IL Jr. Wheelchair Sports Camp - Aurora, CO Stars of Tomorrow Youth Camp - Denver, CO We maintain and grow an extensive inventory of adaptive sports equipment to accomodate the growing number of youth participants in our programs. Our experienced team is readily available to insure safety, proper equipment fit, and expert instruction. A large percentage of our staff and volunteers are disabled, and serve as positive role models for our young participants. NEW * FUNDING HELP for your KIDS While Adaptive Adventures presents and helps with several childrens camps each season, there are wide variety of other options available nationwide. Throughout the country, each year more and more camps and organized group activities are being created to offer people with disabilities an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. * We are only identifying published opportunities, we are not making a statement as to the quality or integrity of the programs listed below. We always recommend thorough research and due diligence in determining where to send your children.

37. Promising Practices Network: State Pages: Georgia Moving Forward Head Start children, families, and programs in 2003 (PDF file) Child and Family Services Review georgia Department of Human Resources http://www.promisingpractices.net/state_ga.asp

Georgia The Family Connection Partnership , one of the founding partners of PPN, has identified the following priority issue areas for 2005: Early Learning Family Support Family Self-Sufficiency Child Welfare/Child Protection ... Other Resources The following links will take you to information from the site related to each issue area. EARLY LEARNING Research in Brief Association of Television Viewing During Childhood With Poor Educational Achievement Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, July 2005 The Brookline Early Education Project: A 25-Year Follow-up Study of a Family-Centered Early Health and Development Intervention Pediatrics, July 2005 Children's Television Viewing and Cognitive Outcomes Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, July 2005 Head Start Impact Study: First Year Findings Rates of Computer and Internet Use by Children in Nursery School and Students in Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade National Center for Education Statistics, June 2005 Prekindergartners Left Behind: Expulsion Rates in State Prekindergarten Systems (Georgia Fact Sheet) (PDF file) Foundation for Child Development, May 2005

38. BRYCS - Features Archive Of Understanding Learning (SOUL) Program administered by georgia Mutual Health Care Issues for Refugee children, youth, and families Spotlight http://www.brycs.org/brycs_archive.htm

HOME ARCHIVE ABOUT BRYCS CLEARINGHOUSE SEARCH NOW TECHNICAL ... CONTACT US The archive has been redesigned to allow for searches of previous BRYCS Spotlight articles and featured resources by subject. The subject links below will take you to the appropriate listing. Child Abuse Cultural Competency Education Ethnic Groups ... Separated Children CHILD ABUSE Child Abuse Prevention Spotlight April 2003 Child Abuse Prevention Spotlight April 2004 Spotlight April 2005 Resources addressing Child Abuse Prevention CULTURAL COMPETENCY The Importance of Cultural Competency Spotlight March 2004 Developing Culturally Competent, Effective Parenting Programs Spotlight February 2005 Resources addressing Cultural Competency EDUCATION Back to School: Challenges and Strengths of Refugee Students Spotlight September/October 2003 Ready to Learn: Educational Resources for Refugee Children, Youth, and Families Spotlight August 2004 Serving Children With Little or No Previous Formal Schooling Spotlight March 2005 (March Spotlight Introduction Promising Practices in After-School Programming for Refugee Youth and Children Spotlight July 2005 Resources for school administrators, educators, and parents on education-related issues

39. Education For Georgia's Foster Children Supplies and equipment necessary to provide the educational program shall be equivalent to New Hampshire Division for children, youth and families. http://www.gahsc.org/edu/le000126otherstateseducation.html

Education for Georgia's Foster Children What Other States are Doing Michigan State School Aide Act (HB 5516) Sec. 24. (1) Allows for the allocation of appropriations "to the educating district . . .. an amount equal to 100% of the added cost each fiscal year for educating all pupils assigned by a court or the family independence agency to reside in or attend a juvenile detention facility or child caring institution licensed by the family independence agency and approved by the department to provide an on-grounds education program." Sec. 24. (2) "A district . . . educating pupils described in this section at a residential child caring institution may operate, and receive funding under this section for, a department approved on-grounds educational program . . . . Sec. 53a. (1) "Reimbursement shall be 100% of the total approved costs of operating special education programs and services approved by the department . . . . Sec. 53a (2) "Only those costs that are clearly and directly attributable to educational programs for pupils described in subsection (1), and that would not have been incurred if the pupils were not being educated in a district or intermediate district, are reimbursable under this section." Minnesota Statue 125A.80 Provides for a Uniform Billing System for the Education Costs of Out-of-Home Placed Students.

40. Family Re-Union 7: Families And Health Patricia Sodomka, Executive Director, Medical College of georgia Hospitals and Martha Farrell Erickson, Ph.D., Director, children, youth Family http://www.familyreunion.org/seven/agenda.html

Family Re-Union 7: Families and Health Conference Program Panelists, Presenters Speeches Conference Report ... Related Links Conference Program Agenda Monday, June 22, 1998 Vanderbilt University Langford Auditorium Nashville, Tennessee All Times are Nashville Local/CDT 12:30-12:50 Opening Session, Langford Auditorium, Vanderbilt Medical School Welcome Joe Wyatt, Chancellor, Vanderbilt University Martha Farrell Erickson, Ph.D., Co-Sponsor and Director of the Children, Youth and Family Consortium, University of Minnesota Representative Bill Purcell, Co-Sponsor and Director of the Child and Family Policy Center at the Vanderbilt Institute for Public Policy Studies Introduction of Vice President Al Gore and Tipper Gore ³TEAM GAME,² A film collage, directed by Jeffrey Cole, Director of the UCLA Center for Communication Policy Introduced by Vice President Gore 12:50-3:30 ³FAMILY CENTERED HEALTH² President Clinton, Vice President Gore, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Tipper Gore make remarks and lead a forum discussion with:

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