PCSAO WEEKLY UPDATE – 12/4/2014 IN THIS ISSUE OCTF Funding Opportunity Ohio Community Connectors Mentoring Grants 2015 Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Early Intervention Demonstration Project OCWTP Distance Learning Opportunity Just For Supervisors Ohio Reach Announcement New online training from OAESV & ODVN Teaches bystanders how they can make a difference Child Welfare in the News Upcoming Meetings Employment Opportunities Quote of the Week Highlight of the Week World Aids Day – December 1 The 2014 theme for World AIDS Day is “Focus, Partner, Achieve: An AIDS-free Generation.” Looking for ways you can take action around World AIDS Day (December 1)? Here are a few simple, powerful, and engaging ways. OCTF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY NEW! The Ohio Children’s Trust Fund is announcing the availability of funding through a Request for Grant Applications (‘RFGA’) to support prevention programs and community education campaigns in Ohio aimed at eliminating the growing social crisis of human trafficking. The purpose of this grant is to provide qualified organizations with funding for the purpose of operating Ohio Human Trafficking Prevention campaigns. The maximum grant award for these campaigns is $15,000 per applicant. Applications must be received by 3:00 P.M. Monday, December 8, 2014, and selected applicants will be notified by December 22, 2014. To apply, visit http://jfs.ohio.gov/OCTF/Funding_Opportunities.stm. “PCSAO is a member of the Human Trafficking Prevention Workgroup which met on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. The new Statewide Human Trafficking Prevention Plan is now available and will be posted on-line soon. Visit www.humantrafficking.ohio.gov for updates on efforts in Ohio and many helpful resources.” COMMUNITY CONNECTORS MENTORING GRANTS RFA In his 2014 State of the State address, Gov. John R. Kasich outlined a new proposal to bring together families, community organizations, faith-based groups, businesses and others in support of our schools and to mentor students. Community Connectors will provide $10 million in 3-to-1 matching grants that will help give more Ohio students, in grades 5-12, access to role models who can help motivate and inspire them, as well as help them develop skills that lead to success in school and the workplace. Applications are currently being accepted. The maximum award is $500,000, which will be awarded over three years. Deadline for application submission is Friday, Feb. 20, 2015. Reimbursement grants are expected to be awarded in March 15. Awardees must be ready to implement selected programs by Sept. 7, 2015. 2015 CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT OhioMHAS, in collaboration with the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund (OCTF), is requesting proposals to develop, implement and/or sustain evidence-based practices to prevent child sexual abuse (CSA) and provide effective early intervention services to young victims of abuse. Page 1 PCSAO WEEKLY UPDATE – 12/4/2014 The Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Early Intervention demonstration project (MHA15039) aligns Ohio’s Early Childhood Mental Health Services with the statewide Strong Families Safe Community, Safe Schools Healthy Students and the Early Learning Challenge Grants. These initiatives prioritize focus on children birth to 8 years old through evidence-informed and/or evidencebased programs and practices that are responsive to a child’s community and cultural backgrounds. This inter-agency collaboration will result in needed early intervention/treatment services for young children experiencing trauma from childhood sexual abuse and empower young children with the skills to prevent future, possible episodes of sexual abuse. By providing joint funding of this $150,000 demonstration project, OhioMHAS and OCTF showcase excellence in state human service agency collaboration celebrating prevention and trauma treatment innovation resulting in “win-win-win” for Ohio’s children’s and families. Proposals are due Friday, Dec. 12. All questions must be submitted to the DAS portal by the date indicated. OCWTP DISTANCE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY JUST FOR SUPERVISORS This important workshop will offer supervisors strategies for maintaining wellness in a frequently stressful work environment. Supervisors will be able to access the distance learning from their desk, and join a facilitated dialogue with supervisors from across the state. We are offering two sessions of this workshop: December 9, 2014, from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm; or December 12, 2014, from 9:00 am - 10:30 am Space is limited, so sign up in E-Track today! Register in E-Track by searching for the learning code 537-8-DL3. Learn more about how supervisors can practice self-care in The Forum, the OCWTP’s newsletter just for child welfare supervisors. To receive The Forum, join the mailing list today! OHIO REACH ANNOUNCEMENT Just a quick note to advise you that there are only 7 weeks left for prospective ISN students to complete the ISN Online Application for consideration for Fall 2015! *Only students who are accepted into the Independent Scholars Network via the online application and interview process will be invited to participate in: ISN Telephone Interviews (January/February 2015) The ISN “Chill & Chat”: (April 2015) ISN Priority Freshmen Orientation & ISN Orientation! (June 2015) ISN Priority Move-In, Welcome Reception and ISN Boot Camp! (August 2015) The First Year ISN Experience* (Academic Year 2015-2016) *Students who do not complete the online application/interview will be invited to participate in the ISN First Year Experience beginning with the first day of classes on Monday, August 31, 2015. To complete the Online WSU Undergraduate Admissions Application, click here. To complete the Online ISN Application, click here, and click on the “APPLY NOW” button! Click here for information about Financial Aid. It is vitally important that your youth complete our online processes! Thank you for your attention to this important matter and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ohio Reach Coordinator at [email protected]. NEW ONLINE TRAINING FROM OAESV & ODVN TEACHES BYSTANDERS HOW THEY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Today, the Ohio Domestic Violence Network and the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence debut a new online training program designed for employees to intervene in domestic and sexual violence situations in the workplace. This free program provides materials for small and large businesses to train employees how to have conversations that could make a difference in the workplace, in their homes, and in their communities. Click here for the press release. Page 2 PCSAO WEEKLY UPDATE – 12/4/2014 CHILD WELFARE IN THE NEWS 11.18.2014 – OH: Butler County, social workers return to bargaining table – Butler County and its social workers will go back to the bargaining table today, after nearly a month's hiatus, in another attempt to agree to a new contract… 11.19.2014 – Lorain County Children Services recognized for adoption services – Lorain County Children Services has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services for providing timely adoption services for the children it serves... 11.20.2014 – Adoptees, adopters celebrate families –– Growing up, Patrick Clevenger saw his mother struggle to support three kids by herself. He and his siblings shared bathwater and huddled together in the same bed to keep warm. One year, they ate tuna sandwiches for Christmas dinner because that was all they could afford... 11.21.2014 – OH: State laws pending to help ease adoption journey – Cost and time delays are some of the biggest obstacles encountered by people wishing to adopt. Several Ohio legislators, including Rep. Jim Buchy, R-Greenville, hope to pass an adoption reform bill by the end of the year that could ease the burden... 11.21.2014 – OH: A Thanksgiving Home for Ohio's Foster Youth (Includes audio) – While many families are able to gather to enjoy the upcoming holidays, this time of year for foster youth can be a reminder of what's been missing from their lives... 11.26.2014 – Cincinnati orphanage celebrates nearly two centuries of service – St. Joseph's is one of the longest running organizations of its kind in the country. It originated as a traditional orphanage, taking in the children of people who died during a cholera epidemic... 11.26.2014 – OH: Program provides gifts for children of incarcerated parents – Summit County Reentry Network (SCRN) is partnering with the nonprofit Prison Fellowship this holiday season to provide children a Christmas gift from their incarcerated parent or guardian... 11.26.2014 – Children Services board studies levy votes – While it's been a few weeks since the Washington County Children Services School Outreach Prevention Program was voted down, no decisions have yet been made regarding the future of the program or another potential levy, and local school officials have concerns about the lack of aid... 11.27.2014 – Day makes family official – Carime Schofield of Price Hill is a stay-at-home mother of four children, including Sydney Mae, who was adopted Nov. 21... UPCOMING MEETINGS (The complete 2015 PCSAO calendar is available online, click here.) Date Event Location December 4-5 Executive Memberships Quest Business Center December 10 HR/Safety Committee PCSAO December 12 Ohio Reach Board PCSAO December 12 Conference Committee PCSAO December 17 SW/Lebanon Regional The Golden Lamb December 17 Open House PCSAO December 25 Christmas Day PCSAO CLOSED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Posted Date Organization Available Position 12/3/2014 Clark County JFS Student Help 12/3/2014 Clark County JFS Budget Officer 12/1/2014 Greene County JFS Caseworker 11/26/2014 Ashtabula County CS Child Welfare Caseworker Page 3 PCSAO WEEKLY UPDATE – 12/4/2014 11/26/2014 South Central Ohio JFS Social Services Worker 2 11/24/2014 Union County JFS Social Services Worker 2 11/14/2014 Tuscarawas County FJS Attorney QUOTE OF THE WEEK “You have to love your children unselfishly. That is hard. But it is the only way”. ~ Barbara Bush, former US first lady. STAY CONNECTED WITH PCSAO! Subscribe to our Weekly Update and the Pulse Newsletter by e-mailing your request to [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and visit our website at www.pcsao.org. PCSAO STAFF Angela Sausser Scott Britton Gayle Channing Tenenbaum Mary Wachtel Jeed Jitprasert William M. Murray Adam Goes Nichelle Jewett Executive Director Assistant Director Director of Policy and Governmental Affairs Legislative Director Director of Operations Ohio Reach Coordinator Intern – Ohio State University Intern – Kent State University Any questions about our Weekly Update, please contact the editor. PCSAO • 37 W. Broad Street, Suite 1100, Columbus, Ohio 43215 • 614-224-5802 • www.pcsao.org Page 4
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