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Two observations... 1. The brief posits that most unsupportive and harmful parenting occurs because parents are stressed out, low income, and disenfranchised. 2. Nothing is said about parenting education. The critique... When and if policy changes improve parents' lives are they expected to automatically begin engaging in parenting behaviors and practices generally recognized as supporting the healthy development of children?

The urban richness of Camden, New Jersey Whenever I am asked where I work, I describe my community as urban. Starting today, I will use the term urban rich, thanks to a conversation I had with Dwana Young, a new colleague from the New Jersey Office of Resilience . We were engaged in a lively conversation about the exciting work happening in New Jersey and envisioning possibilities for innovative collaborations. Once again, I described my Camden, New Jersey school community as an urban...

The Northern ACEs Collaborative (NAC), a project of the Population Health Innovation Lab (PHIL), which is a program under the Public Health Institute are pleased to be planning our 2nd Annual Rural Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Virtual Summit. The Summit will be held over two days, September 29 -30, 2021 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm PST each day. It is expected that that this year’s Summit will have 500+ participants from throughout the United States and abroad. Our focus on rural issues,...

Calling all DV Advocates! Now is a great time to support survivors in getting enrolled in health insurance. A special open enrollment period for health coverage through Healthcare.gov is now happening until August 15th, 2021 to mitigate the loss of coverage many experienced due to job loss during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This presents an important opportunity for people who have not had coverage or have lost coverage to get access to affordable health care. Find out the Top 5 Ways That DV/SA...

A podcast conversation with youth who are leading the way to a more fair and just future The latest episode of our Moving Upstream podcast features a conversation with young people committed to taking on social, economic, and racial injustices through a New Deal for Youth. A New Deal for Youth , which was developed by a group of young changemakers who partnered with CLASP, the Center for Law and Social Policy, calls on leaders in the public and private sectors to support youth-led policy...

By Ian Manuel, The New York Times, March 25, 2021 Imagine living alone in a room the size of a freight elevator for almost two decades. As a 15-year-old, I was condemned to long-term solitary confinement in the Florida prison system, which ultimately lasted for 18 consecutive years. From 1992 to 2010. From age 15 to 33. From the end of the George H.W. Bush administration to the beginnings of the Obama era. For 18 years I didn’t have a window in my room to distract myself from the intensity...

Are you a leader who is passionate about supporting a team of professionals that help transform the lives of children and families? Jumping Mouse Children’s Center offers unparalleled support to our staff, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. We pride ourselves on carrying reasonable caseloads to encourage a personal/work life balance. About Jumping Mouse: Located in Port Townsend, Washington, Jumping Mouse Children’s Center is a nonprofit founded in 1999 to address...

You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Mar 29, 2021, 06:00 PM Central Time (the US and Canada) Join us on Monday Evening, via Zoom, for Comfortable Conversations on Uncomfortable Topics. This week our guest Healing Out Loud CSA is discussing various resources, organizations, and support options that encourage healing after the sexual abuse of a child. Information about and access to nontraditional methods of healing will be provided! Register in advance for this meeting:...

Chloe Yang, 3/26/21, positiveexperience.org Our first annual summit is less than a month away! Please register at this link , which you can also find on the Summit landing page (registration closes at 5:00 pm ET on Monday, April 5th). Our virtual summit seeks to inspire a group of leaders who will, together, champion a movement to shift how we support children and families, creating systems of care based on understanding, equity, and trust. Morning plenary sessions will feature Dr. Bob...

Free resources / webinars covering an array of topics on suicide prevention and postvention best practices. Topics range from screening to K16-community resilience, MBSR, athlete and veteran mental health.

Hi PACEs Connection friends! Well, it's Friday again and that means it is time for another update from us at ACEs Caribbean Community. Please below for a quick video review. [YouTube link - https://youtu.be/l4k3KA9JdqY ] Many thanks to the wonderful people who are more experienced than we are in the ACEs/PACEs field. They continue to be supportive and encouraging on Twitter, IG, and LinkedIn. Have a terrific weekend everyone! For those to the north, Spring is here so the weather is...

From a new study conducted for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation “As America rapidly evolves into a more racially and ethnically diverse country, we see that future in our children. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation commissioned an in-depth research study to explore the experiences of parents and caregivers today as they raise the next generation of children. The project began with interviews and focus groups, culminating in a survey of approximately 2,000 parents and caregivers to hear...