The NACA Pathways Youth Program is seeking individuals to work with Native Youth grades 5th and under. The Pathways program is a substance abuse preventions based program for Native youth within the Flagstaff area. For the school year 2010 – 2011, we will be working with the following schools: Puente De Hozho, Thomas, Peaks, Killips and Kinsey. We will be running the program out of Puente De Hozho with students from Peaks, Puente De Hozho and Thomas on Mondays and Tuesdays and out of Killips with students from Kinsey and Killips on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Times for the program will be 2:30pm to approx. 5:30pm Monday – Thursday. We will run the program from September 7, 2010 to May 27, 2011.
Some of your duties will be as follows, but not limited to:
• Assisting youth with homework
• Assisting program staff in carrying out daily lessons
• Serve as a Chaperone on scheduled field trips
• Assisting with Parent training nights
• Assisting with the annual Pathways Christmas party
If interested please contact the NACA Pathways office at (928)526–2968, Ext. 25 or by email at asecakuku@nacainc.org.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Support FDA Food Safety Modernization Act!
- Alert from Arizona Public Interest Research Group -Two companies, Wright County Egg and Hillandale Farms, which distribute nationwide under more than 20 brand names, have sold the American public more than half a billion eggs with a high risk of salmonella contamination.
In fact, people have been getting sick from these eggs since May, but because food recalls are voluntary, the tainted eggs are only being recalled now. This recall is in response to an FDA investigation, but the FDA can't actually order Wright County Egg or Hillandale Farms to recall the eggs, regardless of the threat to public health.
Let's change that now. The Senate has a bill in front of it that would give the FDA the power it needs to protect consumers.
Please ask our senators to make recalling unsafe food mandatory.
Let's turn this crisis into an opportunity and push our senators to pass the FDA Food Safety Modernization Bill. This bill will increase inspections and testing of the foods -- like eggs -- that are the most susceptible to bacterial contamination, and it will give the FDA the authority to order mandatory recalls when unsafe food threatens public health.
September National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month Events
September 11• Prescott VA Stand Down Event
• Flagstaff Shelter Services WalkAThon
• Join the Voices for Recovery (Cottonwood’s Riverfront Park, 1284 E Riverfront Drive, 11:00 – 1:00pm)
September 13
• Lost in Woonsocket – LCBHC (Round Valley Public Library, 179 South Main Street Eager, AZ, 11:00-1:00pm)
The critically acclaimed documentary Lost in Woonsocket introduces viewers to Normand Cartier. Living in a tent in the woods, suffering from addiction and estranged from his family for over 13 years, Cartier had all but given up hope of recovery. The film crew from the award winning A&E television series Random 1 found Cartier and offered him the chance for treatment, rehabilitation and a fresh start with his family. The film provides a rare glimpse into the internal and external struggles that often serve as obstacles on the road to recovery. Fear and faith, hope and despair, Lost in Woonsocket highlights the emotional contradictions that accompany attempts at personal reformation. But with the help of a philanthropic film crew and a number of unexplained incidents, Normand Cartier proves that, even in the face of adversity, the human spirit can triumph.
September 14
• Lost in Woonsocket - (Page Community Center, 699 South Navajo Drive Page, AZ, Time TBD)
September 16-17
• MBRACE Life Summit (Hon-Dah Resort Casino Resort)
September 21
• Lost in Woonsocket – (Kingman Adult Center/ Kathryn Heidenreich Center, 1776 Airway Kingman, AZ)
September 25
• Prescott Recovery Month Celebration (Prescott Courthouse Plaza)
Upcoming
• Lost in Woonsocket screenings in October in Peach Springs,
Havasupai, Hopi, and Navajo (Winslow/ Holbrook)
• Lost in Woonsocket screening in Flagstaff at The Orpheum Theater (Wednesday, November 17, 2010, Doors open @ 6:30pm; Screening at 7:00pm)
** this is in conjunction with LAIFA Productions; one of the
participants in the documentary will be present for Q & A.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Attention Nonprofit Partners Serving Low Income Clients
The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits needs your help in ensuring that Arizona (through the Department of Economic Security (DES)) is able to receive Arizona’s full share of federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for its annually allocated block grant.
This is a huge opportunity to demonstrate the power of nonprofits working together. The deadline is NEXT WEEK, so they need your help now.
How you Can Help
If you are serving TANF eligible clients (defined below), with private grants and dollars (cash and in-kind, but non-federal expenditures), the State may be able to leverage your private dollars to ensure the State maximizes the amount of TANF money received via its annual block grant allotment! This means more funding for the collective clients served.
Under federal law, states must demonstrate annually a minimum level of non-federal, TANF-related expenditures in order to receive their full allotment of TANF federal funds. Arizona, because of declining state revenue and the associated budget reductions, is in jeopardy of not meeting its expenditure requirements (also known as “maintenance of effort”) and is at risk of losing a portion of its federal funding allotment of TANF funds.
All you need to do is provide the following:
1. Name of your organization.
2. Description of the program you believe is TANF eligible.
3. Type of funding to support the program. Include all donations, in-kind, etc. so that the amount of non-federal money that can be counted as match is identified. Include your federal sources as well, just so the total funding is identified.
4. TANF Purpose you believe fits. (#1 or #2 below)
5. Total Program expenditures for FFY 2010.
6. Total # of families serviced under the program.
The State will also need a signed partnership agreement. (Note: the Agreement makes reference to emergency funding under the Stimulus Act, which some agencies may be able to demonstrate, but under very complex situations and reporting requirements. Please disregard the emergency funding for purposes of this post.)
The deadline for reporting expenditures made during Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2010 (Oct. 1, 2009 – Sept. 30, 2010) is October 31, 2010. Thus, your information is needed ASAP, and no later than August 31, 2010!
For purposes of the maintenance of effort requirement, TANF eligible clients are defined as having a child in the home and meeting an income eligibility requirement, as well as at least one of the two general TANF purposes below:
# 1. Assisting needy families so that children can be cared for in their own homes;
# 2. Reducing the dependency of needy parents by promoting job preparation, work and marriage.
After reviewing the additional information and guidelines provided with this email, if you have any questions or would like assistance on taking the next step to assist DES, please contact Blaine Stevens in the DES Financial Services Administration at bstevens2@azdes.gov. Or, you may contact Lisa Glow at the Alliance at lisa.glow@cox.net.
Thank You for your help in helping maximize the TANF dollars coming to Arizona. It is critically important!
This is a huge opportunity to demonstrate the power of nonprofits working together. The deadline is NEXT WEEK, so they need your help now.
How you Can Help
If you are serving TANF eligible clients (defined below), with private grants and dollars (cash and in-kind, but non-federal expenditures), the State may be able to leverage your private dollars to ensure the State maximizes the amount of TANF money received via its annual block grant allotment! This means more funding for the collective clients served.
Under federal law, states must demonstrate annually a minimum level of non-federal, TANF-related expenditures in order to receive their full allotment of TANF federal funds. Arizona, because of declining state revenue and the associated budget reductions, is in jeopardy of not meeting its expenditure requirements (also known as “maintenance of effort”) and is at risk of losing a portion of its federal funding allotment of TANF funds.
All you need to do is provide the following:
1. Name of your organization.
2. Description of the program you believe is TANF eligible.
3. Type of funding to support the program. Include all donations, in-kind, etc. so that the amount of non-federal money that can be counted as match is identified. Include your federal sources as well, just so the total funding is identified.
4. TANF Purpose you believe fits. (#1 or #2 below)
5. Total Program expenditures for FFY 2010.
6. Total # of families serviced under the program.
The State will also need a signed partnership agreement. (Note: the Agreement makes reference to emergency funding under the Stimulus Act, which some agencies may be able to demonstrate, but under very complex situations and reporting requirements. Please disregard the emergency funding for purposes of this post.)
The deadline for reporting expenditures made during Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2010 (Oct. 1, 2009 – Sept. 30, 2010) is October 31, 2010. Thus, your information is needed ASAP, and no later than August 31, 2010!
For purposes of the maintenance of effort requirement, TANF eligible clients are defined as having a child in the home and meeting an income eligibility requirement, as well as at least one of the two general TANF purposes below:
# 1. Assisting needy families so that children can be cared for in their own homes;
# 2. Reducing the dependency of needy parents by promoting job preparation, work and marriage.
After reviewing the additional information and guidelines provided with this email, if you have any questions or would like assistance on taking the next step to assist DES, please contact Blaine Stevens in the DES Financial Services Administration at bstevens2@azdes.gov. Or, you may contact Lisa Glow at the Alliance at lisa.glow@cox.net.
Thank You for your help in helping maximize the TANF dollars coming to Arizona. It is critically important!
Grab-&-Go Breakfasts
Think you don’t have time to eat a healthy breakfast? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so make sure you eat something delicious! These grab & go breakfast recipes will help you get out the door fast on a busy morning. • Banana-Blueberry Muffins
• Crunchy Granola Wedges
• Bagel Gone Bananas
• Wake-Up Smoothie
To subscribe to any of EatingWell's free mailing lists--great resources for healthy recipes--click here.
Friends of Coconino County Parks Volunteer Opportunity
Hello Supporters of Coconino County Parks!
Friends of Coconino County Parks has some special activities planned during this year’s Coconino County Fair and we need your help.
The biggest “volunteer opportunity” involves the “Bike to the Fair” effort. We are encouraging fair-goers to save fossil fuels and parking money by riding their bikes to the Fair – and offering $1 off their admission as incentive for three of the four days. On the last day of the Fair, bike riders who arrive before noon receive a FREE admission for the rest of the day.
The Friends group will be managing this effort with one, two, or more people “parking bikes” throughout the four days of the Fair, September 3-6, 2010. The Fair is open 10am – 10pm Friday through Sunday, and 10am – 4pm on Monday. However, since there are no lights at the “bike parking area,” we’ll only be staffing the bike lot through 6pm on the long days. (Bike parking will be at the tennis courts, next to the Cochise Ramada.)
Volunteer time options are:
Friday: 10am – 2pm or 2pm – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 2pm or 2pm – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 2pm or 2pm – 6 pm
Monday: 10am – 2pm
Would you and your friends or family consider helping us out? In exchange for “working” one of the above time slots, we are happy to give you complimentary admission to the Fair (valid any day of the event). We’ll just need you to welcome bike riders, show them where they can park their bikes (they will bring their own locks), and “secure” the area through your presence. Additionally, we’d like to recruit more people to be on this Friends of Coconino County Parks e-list so that we can grow our efforts in supporting Coconino County Parks and Recreation and all that they do. We’ll have a sign-up list for that, along with some brochures and information you can give out.
If you are interested in helping out, please call Jenn Hartin at 928-600-3145. Thank you for your interest in County parks, trails, and open spaces – we hope to see you at the Coconino County Fair!
Friends of Coconino County Parks has some special activities planned during this year’s Coconino County Fair and we need your help.
The biggest “volunteer opportunity” involves the “Bike to the Fair” effort. We are encouraging fair-goers to save fossil fuels and parking money by riding their bikes to the Fair – and offering $1 off their admission as incentive for three of the four days. On the last day of the Fair, bike riders who arrive before noon receive a FREE admission for the rest of the day.
The Friends group will be managing this effort with one, two, or more people “parking bikes” throughout the four days of the Fair, September 3-6, 2010. The Fair is open 10am – 10pm Friday through Sunday, and 10am – 4pm on Monday. However, since there are no lights at the “bike parking area,” we’ll only be staffing the bike lot through 6pm on the long days. (Bike parking will be at the tennis courts, next to the Cochise Ramada.)
Volunteer time options are:
Friday: 10am – 2pm or 2pm – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 2pm or 2pm – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 2pm or 2pm – 6 pm
Monday: 10am – 2pm
Would you and your friends or family consider helping us out? In exchange for “working” one of the above time slots, we are happy to give you complimentary admission to the Fair (valid any day of the event). We’ll just need you to welcome bike riders, show them where they can park their bikes (they will bring their own locks), and “secure” the area through your presence. Additionally, we’d like to recruit more people to be on this Friends of Coconino County Parks e-list so that we can grow our efforts in supporting Coconino County Parks and Recreation and all that they do. We’ll have a sign-up list for that, along with some brochures and information you can give out.
If you are interested in helping out, please call Jenn Hartin at 928-600-3145. Thank you for your interest in County parks, trails, and open spaces – we hope to see you at the Coconino County Fair!
"Healing Sensations" workshop for Care Givers
The aches and pains of care giving are important teachers, telling us what our bodies need to keep us in balance as we care for others. In this workshop you will learn body movements and come to an understanding about body mechanics that can help relieve the physical stresses and strains of care giving.
During this workshop you will:
• Cultivate a loving inner observer to hear the messages from our bodies.
• Practice simple stretches to help us relieve physical tension
• Practice self massage and other relaxation techniques to cultivate the healing power within our bodies
• Practice gentle movement and body mechanics to help reduce stress and the chance of injury.
Your Presenter is ~ Barb White of Peaceful Touch Massage Therapy.
When: Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Where: All sessions will be held at Abrio Family Services
Location: 5200 East Cortland Blvd. in Flagstaff (928-779-9449)
Questions: call 928-525-2910 or email info@furthershore.org
Pregnancy and Postpartum Adjustment Group
Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Disorders occur more often than most people realize. Approximately 75-80% of new moms experience mild depression during postpartum and 15% of women experience significant depression and anxiety following childbirth. Symptoms can start anytime during pregnancy or the first year postpartum. A Pregnancy and Postpartum Adjustment Group can be a helpful place to listen and talk with others who understand what you are experiencing.
Dates: Sessions are held on Tuesdays, beginning September 7, 2010
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm (1st and 3rd Tuesdays), 12:00 - 1:30 pm (2nd and 4th Tuesdays)
Location: Cherry Street in Flagstaff
Faciliators: Christina G. Hibbert, Psy.D. and Sheri Yeider, MSW, ITMH
Cost: FREE
Registration: Call Sheri at 928-773-2319 or Kathy at 928-773-2309.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Ready for School, Set for Life
In their homes, in their cars, and at the movies, Arizonans will now be reminded that kids who are ready for school are set for life.
First Things First was approved by Arizona voters in 2006 and is required, by law, to expand and enhance early education and health services for kids five and younger, including increasing public information on the critical importance of early childhood.
“The better start children get in life, the more likely they are to succeed in school, less likely to receive failing grades or be held back, more likely to advance into college and successful careers. They also tend to be healthier and require less from the public service system,” said Steven Lynn, chair of the First Things First Board. “As a community, we share the responsibility of giving children the tools they need to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed.”
FTF has launched a series of materials – from fliers, posters and other educational materials aimed at parents to advertising aimed at more general audiences. The goal: to raise awareness of the importance of the early years and encourage all adults to find out more about what they can do to give Arizona kids a solid start in life and a foundation upon which they can build.
For additional early childhood information, visit ReadyAZKids.com; parent materials may be viewed here.
Outpatient program for Methamphetamine Affected Native American Women
NACA (Native Americans for Community Action) has started a 16 week Intensive Outpatient Program for Native American women who are using or abusing methamphetamines. This program is operating under a grant from Indian Health Services, and is offered at no cost to Native American women. Please contact Tamera Martens at (928) 526-2968 for further information.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Green buildings full of smoke
If it’s a “green” building, shouldn’t it – by definition – be smoke-free?
Green buildings are not just about reducing the carbon footprint. Green standards for building are promulgated by the International Code Council, which states as its vision: “Protecting the health, safety, and welfare of people by creating better buildings and safer communities.” The International Green Construction Code (IGCC) embraces the same vision.
And yet, smoking is somehow OK with green building design. Both IGCC and LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Certification for buildings make allowances for indoor smoking.
In California and other progressive places that ban indoor smoking, this isn’t an issue. But in the rest of the world, we’re witnessing the irony of so-called green buildings filled with toxic smoke.
By now, everybody should know that second-hand smoke is dangerous and deadly. Residue from tobacco smoke — called third-hand smoke — is dangerous too. Basically, anything that smells like tobacco smoke is toxic.
In fact, there is no such thing as “safe” indoor smoking. The guidelines by IGCC and LEED for indoor smoking areas do not protect the health of people inside buildings – contrary to their vision statements claim.
According to the World Health Organization’s Tobacco Free Initiative, indoor designated smoking areas just don’t work. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems usually re-circulate air from smoking areas to non-smoking areas. When special ventilation and filtration systems are installed, the concentration of indoor smoke may be reduced, but never to a safe level. There is no such thing as a safe level of exposure to tobacco smoke. So any building that allows smoking cannot be considered green.
The IGCC is holding public comment hearings on building standards; comments can be emailed to igcc@iccsafe.org. When it comes to smoking, IGCC needs to hear it clearly: It can’t be a green building if indoor smoking is allowed.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Arizona Public Health Association's 2010 Annual Meeting & Fall Conference Registration
You are invited to the following event:
2010 Annual Meeting & Fall Conference Registration
Date:
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 8:00 AM
- to -
Friday, September 17, 2010 at 3:30 PM (MT)
Location:
Scottsdale Plaza Resort
7200 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
To view the Agenda, click here.
2010 Annual Meeting & Fall Conference Registration
Date:
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 8:00 AM
- to -
Friday, September 17, 2010 at 3:30 PM (MT)
Location:
Scottsdale Plaza Resort
7200 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
To view the Agenda, click here.
Smoke-Free Apartments Available
Ann figured out why she coughed and had trouble breathing especially when she opened up her kitchen cabinets. Her apartment home was making her sick. She did not smoke, but her neighbors did and the smoke seeped into her apartment. Ann suffers from emphysema because of decades of Secondhand Smoke exposure in the workplace. She called Smoke-Free Arizona for help and was given information on disability rights and Fair Housing. Before she could file a claim, she got better—her neighbors had moved out and the new renters did not smoke inside their apartment.
The Coconino County Health Department (CCHD) announced that smoke-free apartments are available in Flagstaff and other areas of Coconino County.
After receiving complaints of smoke entering multi-unit housing rentals, CCHD compiled a list of smoke-free units to make it easy for renters to find smoke-free accommodations. The project helps both tenants and property owners with information about secondhand smoke. The list of smoke-free apartments available in Coconino County is available at www.coconino.us.gov/smokefreehousing.aspx.
“Smoke can seep into apartments from outside or from other apartments through spaces and cracks in walls, electrical outlets, or ventilation systems. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke,” said CCHD Chief Health Officer Barbara Worgess.
Secondhand smoke contains many chemicals that are known to cause cancer, lung and heart disease as well as birth defects and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It is especially harmful for those with respiratory and/or heart problems, elderly, children and pets.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) recommends providing smoke-free rental units for public housing. This option is rapidly gaining popularity across the country. Apartment managers who have implemented smoke-free policies have also found it much easier to implement than they had imagined.
Smoke-free apartment rentals not only protect the health of the tenants, but also save money for apartment owners creating a win-win situation.
“The health of our residents comes first. It is a much more pleasant environment,” said Angie Ramirez, Forest Meadows Assistant Manager.
Visit www.coconino.az.gov/smokefreehousing.aspx for more information. Apartment owners interested in promoting their smoke-free apartment rentals through Arizona Smokefree Housing/Coconino should call the Coconino County Health Department at 928-679-7263.
The Coconino County Health Department (CCHD) announced that smoke-free apartments are available in Flagstaff and other areas of Coconino County.
After receiving complaints of smoke entering multi-unit housing rentals, CCHD compiled a list of smoke-free units to make it easy for renters to find smoke-free accommodations. The project helps both tenants and property owners with information about secondhand smoke. The list of smoke-free apartments available in Coconino County is available at www.coconino.us.gov/smokefreehousing.aspx.
“Smoke can seep into apartments from outside or from other apartments through spaces and cracks in walls, electrical outlets, or ventilation systems. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke,” said CCHD Chief Health Officer Barbara Worgess.
Secondhand smoke contains many chemicals that are known to cause cancer, lung and heart disease as well as birth defects and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It is especially harmful for those with respiratory and/or heart problems, elderly, children and pets.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) recommends providing smoke-free rental units for public housing. This option is rapidly gaining popularity across the country. Apartment managers who have implemented smoke-free policies have also found it much easier to implement than they had imagined.
Smoke-free apartment rentals not only protect the health of the tenants, but also save money for apartment owners creating a win-win situation.
“The health of our residents comes first. It is a much more pleasant environment,” said Angie Ramirez, Forest Meadows Assistant Manager.
Visit www.coconino.az.gov/smokefreehousing.aspx for more information. Apartment owners interested in promoting their smoke-free apartment rentals through Arizona Smokefree Housing/Coconino should call the Coconino County Health Department at 928-679-7263.
New Website Warns Teen Athletes About Drinking
The New Mexico Department of Transportation has teamed up with a state school athletic group to launch an interactive alcohol education website aimed at high school athletes - but with a twist on typical teen anti-drinking messages.
LifeOfAnAthlete.com emphasizes the negative effects of alcohol on athletic performance, in addition to other dangers. For example, teens taking the online course learn that one night of getting drunk can undo two weeks of athletic conditioning.
"The key is to start speaking to kids in a way they've never been spoken to before," said New Mexico Activities Association associate director Robert Zayas at a press conference announcing the website, reported by the Albuquerque Journal.
The online program also features stories about New Mexico athletes who have learned the hard way about the harms of alcohol, including an interview with former football star Gabe Gurule, who was convicted of vehicular homicide after killing three people in an alcohol-fueled crash.
New Mexico ranks first in the nation in the percentage of kids who have their first drink prior to the age of 13. The new site received national publicity in USA Today last month.
LifeOfAnAthlete.com emphasizes the negative effects of alcohol on athletic performance, in addition to other dangers. For example, teens taking the online course learn that one night of getting drunk can undo two weeks of athletic conditioning.
"The key is to start speaking to kids in a way they've never been spoken to before," said New Mexico Activities Association associate director Robert Zayas at a press conference announcing the website, reported by the Albuquerque Journal.
The online program also features stories about New Mexico athletes who have learned the hard way about the harms of alcohol, including an interview with former football star Gabe Gurule, who was convicted of vehicular homicide after killing three people in an alcohol-fueled crash.
New Mexico ranks first in the nation in the percentage of kids who have their first drink prior to the age of 13. The new site received national publicity in USA Today last month.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Act now to save the Prevention and Public Health Fund
The Prevention and Public Health Fund is in jeopardy. Senator Mike Johanns (R-NE) has proposed an amendment to the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act which would use money from the Prevention Fund to offset other costs in the bill. Such an action would virtually eliminate the Prevention Fund.
The Prevention and Public Health Fund offers a historic opportunity to support health, safety, and equity of individuals, families, and communities across the country. Community prevention efforts-from building safe and accessible play areas to farmers' markets-are essential to saving money, saving lives, and building equity.
This isn't the first time that the Prevention Fund has been threatened. And it may not be the last. To ensure that the Fund is used for its intended purpose, you must urge your senators today to protect the Prevention and Public Health Fund:
• Click here and we'll help you send an email to your Senators to oppose the use of the Prevention Fund as an offset.
• Add your organization to Trust for America's Health sign on letter by August 20th.
• Sign on to the Principles for Quality Prevention in Health Reform, a shared platform and commitment to quality prevention on behalf of organizations across the country.
Many have worked tirelessly to secure this federal commitment to prevention. We simply cannot afford to allow other interests to jeopardize the Prevention and Public Health Fund.
The Prevention and Public Health Fund offers a historic opportunity to support health, safety, and equity of individuals, families, and communities across the country. Community prevention efforts-from building safe and accessible play areas to farmers' markets-are essential to saving money, saving lives, and building equity.
This isn't the first time that the Prevention Fund has been threatened. And it may not be the last. To ensure that the Fund is used for its intended purpose, you must urge your senators today to protect the Prevention and Public Health Fund:
• Click here and we'll help you send an email to your Senators to oppose the use of the Prevention Fund as an offset.
• Add your organization to Trust for America's Health sign on letter by August 20th.
• Sign on to the Principles for Quality Prevention in Health Reform, a shared platform and commitment to quality prevention on behalf of organizations across the country.
Many have worked tirelessly to secure this federal commitment to prevention. We simply cannot afford to allow other interests to jeopardize the Prevention and Public Health Fund.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Free Workshop: Protecting Families through Advocacy
Presented by Tim Schmaltz, Lobbyist and Coordinator of Protecting Arizona's Family Coalition in Arizona (PAFCO). This training will teach you:
• How to advocate on behalf of vulnerable children and families
• What is PAFCO and why it exists
• Advocacy tips
• The Societal need to advocate for the most vulnerable
• Influential bills and referendum
After participants hear from Tim Schmaltz, there will be a presentation on current ballot initiatives affecting children, youth and families for the coming November election.
DATE: September 17, 2010
TIME: 1:30p.m.-4:30p.m (Sign-In begins at 1:15)
LOCATION: Flagstaff Medical Center, McGee Auditorium, 1200 North Beaver St.
Required RSVP: resuding@coconinokids.org or 679-7318
Sponsored by the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth.
• How to advocate on behalf of vulnerable children and families
• What is PAFCO and why it exists
• Advocacy tips
• The Societal need to advocate for the most vulnerable
• Influential bills and referendum
After participants hear from Tim Schmaltz, there will be a presentation on current ballot initiatives affecting children, youth and families for the coming November election.
DATE: September 17, 2010
TIME: 1:30p.m.-4:30p.m (Sign-In begins at 1:15)
LOCATION: Flagstaff Medical Center, McGee Auditorium, 1200 North Beaver St.
Required RSVP: resuding@coconinokids.org or 679-7318
Sponsored by the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Vote No on 302. Save First Things First.
In November 2006, Arizona’s voters created First Things First to prepare our youngest children to succeed in life.This past May, voters again stood up for kids, approving Prop 100 in a landslide.
Twice in four years, voters made the education and well-being of Arizona’s children their priority.
Sadly, the Arizona Legislature has put politics before children by trying to eliminate First Things First and steal the money Arizona voters dedicated for this successful early childhood program.
Voter support for helping children never wavered, from creating First Things First to passing Prop 100. It’s time to stand up again. Join us in putting Children First, Not Politics.
www.No302.com
Paid for by Save First Things First – No on 302. Major funding from the Arizona School Boards Association and Eddie and Nadine Basha. Visit their website www.no302.com for more information, or download the flyer here.
Arizona's KIDS COUNT Ranking Improves, But Still Below Average
In collaboration with The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Children's Action Alliance (CAA) released its annual comparison of conditions for children. This year shows, as in previous years, that many children growing up in Arizona will face tough odds. Looking across all well-being indicators tracked through the KIDS COUNT Data Book, Arizona ranked 39th in the nation this year, compared to 40th last year and 39th in 2008. Arizona has seen some progress in conditions for kids since 2000. The percentage of 16-19 year olds who have dropped out of high school has been cut in half since 2000, exceeding the national drop in the rate. The child death rate, teen birth rate, and child poverty rate have also seen improvements in Arizona since 2000. Arizona, however, continues to rank in the bottom half of the nation in all of these categories and ranks in the bottom ten for the rate of teens who are dropouts. Furthermore, the data in this book is from 2007 and 2008, so it does not yet reflect the impact the budget cuts and recession have had on the children of Arizona.
Putting Out the Myth on Light, Low, and Mild Cigarettes
As of July 22, 2010, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act prohibits manufacturers from distributing for sale any tobacco products labeled or advertised as "light," "low," or "mild." This is because many smokers mistakenly believe that these products cause fewer health problems than other cigarettes.
Help FDA put out the myth on light, low, and mild cigarettes. No matter what they taste, smell, or look like, all cigarettes are harmful to your health. There's no such thing as a safe cigarette.
Spread the word by sharing and using the FDA tools and resources for consumers, tobacco control partners, and tobacco retailers found at http://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/Labeling/MisleadingDescriptors/.
Help FDA put out the myth on light, low, and mild cigarettes. No matter what they taste, smell, or look like, all cigarettes are harmful to your health. There's no such thing as a safe cigarette.
Spread the word by sharing and using the FDA tools and resources for consumers, tobacco control partners, and tobacco retailers found at http://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/Labeling/MisleadingDescriptors/.
SACT Regional Community Conversation on "Keeping Victims Safe"
The State Agency Coordination Team would like to solicit community voices in order to help the Team assess effective use of resources for victims in Arizona. Please provide your input on how your region is responding to the rights and needs of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and other violent crimes. A few questions to think about prior to the meeting are:
1. What services and collaborations currently exist?
2. What makes the collaborations successful?
3. How has the environment and/or services changed?
4. What needs to be changed or developed to support the region?
Possible Community Members to Attend: Community Action Programs, Community Based Organization, Crisis Responders, Domestic Violence Providers, Faith Based Leaders, Family Advocacy Centers, Headstart, Health Care Providers, Law Enforcement, Mental Health Service Providers, Military Advocacy Providers, SARC, Probation / Parole, Prosecutors, Victim Advocates, School Homeless LiasonsSexual Assault Providers
Date, Time and Location:
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Coconino County Health Department
The Ponderosa Room
2625 N. King Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
NOTE: Bring your own lunch or lunch can be ordered and delivered the day of the meeting at your expense.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Myra Ferell-Womochil at (928) 233-4315 or mferell@northlandfamily.org
SACT consists of the Governor's Office for Children, Youth and Families Division for Women; Arizona Departments of Economic Security, Health Services, Public Safety, Housing, Corrections, as well as the Arizona Attorney General's Office, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission and Arizona Supreme Court.
1. What services and collaborations currently exist?
2. What makes the collaborations successful?
3. How has the environment and/or services changed?
4. What needs to be changed or developed to support the region?
Possible Community Members to Attend: Community Action Programs, Community Based Organization, Crisis Responders, Domestic Violence Providers, Faith Based Leaders, Family Advocacy Centers, Headstart, Health Care Providers, Law Enforcement, Mental Health Service Providers, Military Advocacy Providers, SARC, Probation / Parole, Prosecutors, Victim Advocates, School Homeless LiasonsSexual Assault Providers
Date, Time and Location:
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Coconino County Health Department
The Ponderosa Room
2625 N. King Street
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
NOTE: Bring your own lunch or lunch can be ordered and delivered the day of the meeting at your expense.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Myra Ferell-Womochil at (928) 233-4315 or mferell@northlandfamily.org
SACT consists of the Governor's Office for Children, Youth and Families Division for Women; Arizona Departments of Economic Security, Health Services, Public Safety, Housing, Corrections, as well as the Arizona Attorney General's Office, Arizona Criminal Justice Commission and Arizona Supreme Court.
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