The Tennessee Chapter of Children's Advocacy Centers' 5th Annual Connecting for Children's Justice Conference will take place on November
24-25 at the Sheraton Music City, located at 777 McGavock Pike in Nashville.
Special guests include: Bob Marvin, PhD of the University of Virginia's; Mary D.Ainsworth, Child-Parent Attachment Clinic, who offers a two-part workshop on his research on attachment theory in interventions for high-risk parents and children that is based on attachment theory; Jean McIntosh of the Center of the Study of Social Policy in Washington, DC, who will present on the Strengthening Families through Early Care and Education Project; Kelly Wilson, LCSW, of Catholic Charities in Jackson, MS, who offers a workshop on Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF- CBT), an evidence-based treatment regimen for traumatized children.
Numerous other programs of interest to children's advocates, social workers, law enforcement, mental health professionals, and physicians are also available.
Early registration at a cost of $150 is available through October 31.We encourage you to register for this highly informative and rewarding conference at the next possible opportunity.
The Tennessee Chapter of Children's Advocacy Centers' 5th Annual Connecting for Children's Justice Conference will take place on November
24-25 at the Sheraton Music City, located at 777 McGavock Pike in Nashville.
Special guests include:
* Bob Marvin, PhD of the University of Virginia's Mary D.
Ainsworth Child-Parent Attachment Clinic, who offers a two-part workshop on his research on attachment theory in interventions for high-risk parents and children that is based on attachment theory;
* Jean McIntosh of the Center of the Study of Social Policy in
Washington, DC, who will present on the Strengthening Families through Early Care and Education Project;
* Kelly Wilson, LCSW, of Catholic Charities in Jackson, MS,
who offers a workshop on Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(TF- CBT), an evidence-based treatment regimen for traumatized children.
Numerous other programs of interest to children's advocates, social workers, law enforcement, mental health professionals, and physicians are also available. A complete program, along with registration form, are available on the TSPN website: www.tspn.org.
Early registration at a cost of $150 is available through October 31.
We encourage you to register for this highly informative and rewarding conference at the next possible opportunity.
Family Support Training Institute Workshop 1 of a Series of 6
Working With fragile families, teen parents, single parents, families experiencing poverty, substance abuse, and domestic violence.
Training Dates and Times
October 28,2008
11:00 - 4:30 pm
Burt-Cobb Community Center
1011 Franklin Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
October 29, 2008
9:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Junior League Training Center
2202 Crestmoor Road, Room A
Nashville, TN 37215
October 30, 2008
9:00 - 3:30 p.m.
The Family Center
921 S. Beckett St.
Columbia, TN 38401
October 31, 2008
9:00 - 3:30 p.m.
TN TechAppalachian Center for Craft
1560 Craft Center Drive
Smithville, TN 37166
FREE to Home Visitation Staff (serving children 0 - 5) in the middle Tennessee area
$45 reduced registration fees for all others. To register for the training email Tracey Hawk at tracey.hawk@pcat.org or call 615-383-0994.
The Family Support Training Institute is funded by a grant from Baptist Healing Trust. Baptist Healing Trust Website
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands
What Legal Aid Society Is. We are an independent nonprofit law firm. We have represented persons with low incomes, for no fee, in a variety of non-criminal matters, since 1968. We represent persons in TennCare, disability/SSI, housing, tax, consumer, domestic violence, and now special education. Why Special Education. There are many agencies doing great work in special education, but there remains greater need than there are resources, especially free legal advice and representation to persons who are very poor, in Nashville. How To Get Help From Legal Aid. You and/or your staff can tell your clients/customers that they may be able to get free legal help from Legal Aid. The process is easy. The person calls our main number, 244-6610, and leaves his/her name and telephone number.
If you are unsure if a child would benefit from our advice and counsel or representation, please refer the child or his/her family member or other involved adult to Legal Aid. We will talk to the person, do a legal checklist (for special ed and if applicant wants, for other issues like eligibility for TennCare, disability, consumer issues, etc.), and assess if we can help. We may provide individualized legal advice, information about legal rights to strengthen self-advocacy efforts, support and help from a legal advocate, or representation by a lawyer.
THE NASHVILLE CHAPTER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS HONORS THE GENEROSITY OF LOCAL PHILANTHROPIC LEADERS
The 2008 National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon set for Tuesday, November 18, 2008
On Tuesday, November 18, 2008, The Nashville Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will host its 19th annual National Philanthropy Day® (NFP) Awards, recognizing the generosity and leadership of members of the Middle Tennessee Community. More than >>> people are expected to attend the luncheon, to be hosted at The Hilton Downtown and held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
The local awards event is part of AFP's international celebration of philanthropy including activities presented by more than 100 chapters and representing nearly 50,000 participants.During the event, AFP will recognize Middle Tennesseans by celebrating a giving communitythat includes many honorees. Please call 329-0477 for more details.
Locate your bowling ball and dust off those ugly shoes... because the 2008 Jack in the Box Bowl for Kids' Sake is now in play!
We have an interactive website, www.tnbowling.kintera.org, where each individual bowler will have thier own personal fundraising page. You will be able to forward your website to friends and family near and far to support your fund-raising drive for the kids! Plus, this website will allow you to track your individual pledge totals, that of your team, and the overall event - so you can literally see the magic happening as we reach our goal for the children of Middle Tennessee.
If you are broken-heartened and outraged when you read about child abuse in our community, you can help by becoming a CASA Volunteer. Call CASA for Kids, Inc at (423) 247-1161 to find out about the next training class. If you want to help make a difference for abused & neglected children, you can also do so by sending your financial support to CASA for Kids, Inc; 317 Shelby, Suite 206; Kingsport, Tn 37660.
Kids Don't Come With Instuctions Parent Helpline
1-800-356-6767
Bilingual counselors available for Latino Families
Parent Helpline (Kids Don't Come With Instructions Hotline) is a 24 hour, toll-free helpline providing supportive listening, information, and referrals for families experiencing problems or stress. Parents are encouraged to explore solutions to the stresses of parenting and assistance is provided to link families with community support services. Behavior management, child development and non-physical forms of discipline are discussed.
There are many volunteering opportunities at theMetropolitan Action Commission and we are excited that you choose this agency. Here are the opportunities that we currently have available:
The Head Start Program is Nashville’s largest provider of Early Childhood Education for children ages 3-4 years old. Story tellers, room assistants and office assistants are
needed as volunteers in the centers. We also offer early childhood education internship opportunities in areas of social work, health and mental health, disabilities and food
service. Internships are available to students enrolled in colleges locally or in surrounding counties. Our Community Services Program assist families with payments for household utilities,
rent/mortgage, GED preparation, and other needs. Volunteers may assist with
administrative duties or other special projects in this area..
The Operations Department could always use assistance with administrative duties,
landscaping and other simple maintenance tasks. The Service Project Program is specifically for middle school and high school students.
Contact us for more information about this program. Volunteer Orientation is scheduled monthly. If you can not attend the monthly date, let
us know and we will make arrangements to offer the training at another time. If you have questions, please call Lisa Gallon at 615-862-8860, Ext 144 or
e-mail us at lisa.gallon@ nashville. gov. We are located at 1624 5th Avenue North,
Nashville, TN 37208.
Locate your bowling ball and dust off those ugly shoes... because the 2008 Jack in the Box Bowl for Kids' Sake is now in play!
