Upcoming Professional Development Opportunity: Building Protective Factors for Youth Workshop
UW-Stevens Point Professional Development Workshop
Building Protective Factors for Youth
A two-part training held Thursday, March 7, 2019
Wintergreen Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
1:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Join us for these impactful workshops offered in partnership with the Gundersen National Child Protection Training Center. These workshops are especially relevant for teachers, child care providers, social workers, nurses, youth advocates, clergy, and parents.
Part One: ACE Study: Adverse Childhood Experiences-Identify, Intervene, and Interrupt
Increase your knowledge of trauma and provide ways to work with children, families and communities to reduce the impact of trauma.
Part Two: Teachable Safety Skills for Professionals
Learn what works when talking to children and teens about personal safety, online/cell phone safety, and sexual abuse prevention
Presenter: Jane Straub, Victim Assistance Specialist, Jacob Wetterling Resource Center
Jane has been working in the violence prevention and intervention field for almost 20 years. She has had the opportunity to work with victim/survivors of all ages and their families as well as offenders. In addition to providing advocacy and support, Jane is a national trainer on topics such as domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking, trafficking, bullying/cyberbullying, reproductive coercion and impact of trauma (Ace Study).
Cost to attend: Public/Professional Attendee: $65
UWSP Student Discount: $30
UWSP student discount made possible by a grant from the Home Economics Centennial Endowment.
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CEHs available from UW-Stevens Point
Questions? Contact Continuing Education & Outreach at 715-346-3838.
Do you have questions about IMH-Endorsement® Renewal? Download our step-by-step guide!
As of 2018, WI-AIMH will be requiring all IMH-Endorsed professionals to renew their IMH-Endorsement®. WI-AIMH has created a renewal guide to help walk you through this process.
The Renewal requirements as determined by the Alliance for the Advancement of IMH are as follows:
Required: A minimum of 15 clock hours of training related to culturally-sensitive, relationship-focused practice promoting infant mental health
Required: Annual renewal of membership to an IMH Association (WI-AIMH, the World Association of IMH, or another state IMH Association).
Strongly recommended: WI-AIMH recommends that all Endorsed® professionals seek reflective supervision or consultation, particularly for those who provide reflective supervision or consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Aside from the $60 Annual IMH Membership renewal, are there any other costs associated with renewing my IMH-Endorsement®?
No, there are no other costs, aside from costs associated with attending training events.
How do I submit my IMH-E® Renewal?
By 2018 there will be an option to renew your IMH-Endorsement through the EASy online system. This option is not currently available but it will be available by 2018, which means Endorsed® professionals will be able to log into their application and renew each year within their application.
I earned IMH Endorsement® before EASy was developed, how should I renew? For individuals who earned Endorsement before EASy was developed, a form will be provided to record the requirements for renewal.
By what date will I need to submit renewal? Renewals will be due by January 31 of each year; therefore, for CY 2018 you will have until January 31, 2019 to submit your renewal.
If someone becomes Endorsed® in 2018, would they be required to renew? Not in 2018. If an individual earns Endorsement® in 2018 he/she would not be required to submit renewal for CY 2018, but would be required to submit renewal for CY 2019.
WI-AIMH will continue to send notices, reminders and additional information so that you feel well-prepared for this change. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact WI-AIMH at info@wiaimh.org or by calling (608) 442-0360.
Got an idea for this year's conference? Submit a proposal!
Call For Workshop Proposals for the
2019 WI-AIMH Conference
The Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health (WI-AIMH) is seeking workshop proposals to present at the next Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Conference!
The Conference will be held on October 14-16, 2019
at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, WI.
Please consider sharing your expertise by submitting a proposal to present!
Deadline for submissions is March 15, 2019
Click here to Submit a Proposal
Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health is seeking workshop proposals for the 2019 Infant Mental Health Conference. Back by popular demand at the Osthoff Resort, the 2019 Conference will feature a keynote presentation by Eva Marie Shivers on Culture and Equity. More than 400 professionals, representing a wide range of occupations who support infant, young children and their families will be in attendance.
Consider submitting a proposal to share your experience, knowledge and skills with others! We appreciate the contributions of our presenters. If you are selected as a presenter, your compensation will include complimentary full-conference registration (a $375 value)
Please feel free to share this posting with others who may be interested in submitting a proposal!
Questions? Email Kmagin@wiaimh.org.
Upcoming: WI-AIMH Southern Chapter Quarterly Meeting
Come Learn about Infant Mental Health in your Community!!
When: February 28th 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Where: Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Rd, Fitchburg, WI
Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wscfeb282019
Contact the Chapter at Schapter@wiaimh.org with questions!
Professional Development: What is Infant Mental Health Consultation?
Janna Hack, LCSW, IMH-E®, will provide an opportunity to explore IMH Consultation in various programs serving infants and young children. She will define IMH Consultation and provide the benefits to receiving consultation. She will also address the qualifications needed to become a consultant and describe the various ways a consultant could be used to support programs. She will highlight her own work as a consultant!
1.5 contact hours continuing education credit available for $10.00.
Registry credit is also available.
Upcoming: Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board of Wisconsin Fatherhood Webinars
The following is a message from the Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board of Wisconsin.
The Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board is sponsoring two webinars focusing on fatherhood topics in partnership with Tova Walsh, Ph.D., M.S.W, University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Social Work.
Unique Contributions of Fathers to their Children’s Development
The presence of a caring, involved father is associated with positive developmental outcomes for children. Dr. Tova Walsh will explore the important contribution of fathers to the cognitive, social, and emotional development of their children.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 1:00-2:00 PM
Strategies for Involving and Engaging Fathers in Programming
This webinar will focus on strategies for involving and engaging fathers in programming. Dr. Tova Walsh will provide an overview of current research and discuss the development of outreach strategies and programming that is responsive to the needs of fathers. Earnest Goggin from The Parenting Network and Lauren Zach from Indianhead Community Action Agency will share examples of efforts from the field.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019 1:00-2:00PM
Please register for each webinar separately. We encourage you to share these opportunities with others in your network.
Please contact Becky Mather: rebecca.mather@wisconsin.gov with any questions.
Thank you for your continued efforts to build safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments for Wisconsin's children and families.
Job Posting: Early Childhood Learning Innovation Coach
From the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation
Early Childhood Learning Innovation Coach
Job Summary:
The Coach builds capacity of child and family-serving professionals across Dodge and Jefferson Counties to successfully activate TalkReadPlay, support strong, resilient families and promote the social and emotional learning of young children. The Coach utilizes evidence-based resources to support community partners in structuring environments, routines and interactions that that measurably improve social-emotional outcomes for children and families and dramatically increase school and reading readiness.
Specifically, the Coach helps early childhood educators, children’s library staff and other family-serving agencies to embed the principals of TalkReadPlay, Mind in the Making, the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework, the Pyramid Model and Trauma Informed Care into daily practice. The coach helps these community partners to effectively engage families so that parents thrive as child’s first teacher.
About Us:
The Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation is a catalyst for positive, lasting and measurable health improvement across the region. Our vision is a thriving community where everyone enjoys good health and wellbeing.
Our Mission? To inspire collaboration, mobilize resources and encourage innovation that measurably contributes tothe wellbeing of our community.
Big challenges demand big solutions
GWCHF is a connector – bringing together the people, organizations and resources needed to create lasting change. We believe that transforming community health requires more than just writing a check. It requires listening. Engaging. Empowering the “doers” of our community to apply their talents to create a healthier tomorrow.
GWCHF strategically focuses our resources to “move the needle” on community health indicators. We value collaboration, maximizing community assets and improving health over the long-term. We invest in root cause solutions to create sustainable change.
To view a pdf of the full job description as well as application instructions, click here.
Upcoming: Reflective Supervision Learning Collaborative Q+A Session
Got questions about the Reflective Supervision Learning Collaborative?
Join our Q+A session tomorrow!
Reflective Supervision Learning Collaborative Cohort 3 Q&A
Tue, Feb 12, 2019 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
To join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone, click: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/360848765
You can also dial in using your phone:
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 360-848-765
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Upcoming Training Events from UW Milwaukee Child Welfare Partnership
Touchpoints Training
From Brazelton Touchpoints Training Center
Reflective practice serves as a catalyst for critical thinking about past interactions and as a tool for enhancing use of the approach in current and future work with families. It is the key to sustaining use of the Touchpoints approach. To support integration of Touchpoints into practice, 6 1 hour-long sessions of reflective practice (they can be scheduled a minimum of 2 weeks apart and a maximum of 4 weeks apart) will be offered via conference calls. For Touchpoints training to be considered complete, participants are required to participate in 4 sessions in order to receive certificates of completion.
Target Audience
Professionals working to support families with children birth – 5 years
This nationally offered training provides a practical, preventive approach that supports professionals in forming strength-based partnership with families. Touchpoints offers opportunities for providers to support parents in understanding their child’s behavior and strengths leading to a stronger emotional bond, which is critical to a child’s development.
Professionals receive three days of interactive and learner-centered training followed by six months of reflective practice to apply their learning to the everyday interactions with families.
Key Content:
The impact of parent-child-provider relationships on a child’s development in the early years of life
Understanding the process of a child’s development and looking at how and why change in behavior occurs
Strategies for understanding development and partnering with parents
A common language in creating a community where families feel supported to reach their fullest potential
Dates/Times: February 5-7 9am– 4:15pm
Location: Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel, Neenah
Fee: $75
Trainers: Cindy Muhar, Connie Dunlap, Franchesca Vasquez
Sponsored by UW Milwaukee Child Welfare Partnership
Register in PDS #12410
Click here to view or download the event flyer.
UW Milwaukee Child Welfare Partnership
FAN: Advanced Engagement and Reflective Practice
The FAN training, developed by Linda Gilkerson at the Erikson Institute, is a framework for family engagement through attunement in interactions and reflective practice. Concrete strategies are provided for assessing attunement and adapting your approach to increase and deepen engagement. This training will include monthly coaching calls for supervisors and required submission of implementation tools by direct service providers to support application and implementation of what is learned into your practice.
DATE: Feb 20-21 and September 18, 2019
LOCATION: Fond du Lac
FEE: $75.00
Register through PDS #12405
Trainers: Staci Sontoski, Lana Nenide
This session if for teams of direct service professionals and their supervisor, and if applicable, mental health consultants sup-porting teams. This framework is relevant for Home Visiting, Child Welfare, Birth to Three, Head Start and other related types of work with families.
Objectives include learning the following :
• The 5 Core Processes and how to use them to increase engagement and effective-ness of your work.
• The ARC of the visit/ interaction.
• How to use this framework to increase reflective capacity.
• How to enhance the relationship building process with parents, especially those who are hard to engage
• How to build off strengths and increase capacities with problem solving
WI-AIMH is Now Accepting Applications for the 3rd Cohort of the Reflective Supervision Learning Collaborative
· Do you supervise professionals who work with infants, young children, and their families?
· Would like to learn more about reflective supervision and how to provide it within your program?
· Has your program been interested in applying for IMH-Endorsement® but doesn’t have access to reflective supervision?
· Would you like an opportunity to learn about, as well as receive and experience reflective supervision within a supportive, peer environment?
If you answered “yes,” then the Reflective Supervision Learning Collaborative is a great fit for you!
2019 Reflective Supervision Learning Collaborative
WI-AIMH is offering another year-long professional development opportunity for Infant/Early Childhood supervisors who would like to learn how to implement and provide reflective supervision within their programs! Not only do participants learn about reflective supervision and how to provide it within their programs, they receive reflective supervision themselves!
The WI-AIMH Reflective Supervision Learning Collaborative (RSLC) is a 12-month process comprised of in-person learning sessions, and active implementation phases, with built-in support throughout the process. It is designed for supervisors within a range of infant/early childhood programs—including, but not limited to:
· Birth to 3
· Home Visiting
· Early Care and Education
· Child Welfare programs
No previous experience providing reflective supervision is necessary, although it is helpful to have some basic knowledge and understanding of reflective supervision.
In the 12-month RSLC program, participants:
· Learn the essential elements of RS, as well as structural tools and strategies to build, sustain, and deepen reflective practice
· Broaden understanding and increase confidence in supporting others through reflection
· Learn how to implement and sustain RS within their program, which will result in a return in investment and enhanced agency practice for years to come
· Observe RS sessions, participate in small group discussion, and share experiences and reactions to the work with peers working towards the same goals
· Learn in a relaxed, team-based environment that builds from the collective knowledge and experience of the group
· Receive up to 24 hours of reflective consultation which can be applied towards IMH-Endorsement®, as well as additional support from WI-AIMH in applying for IMH-Endorsement®
· Connect with peers, broaden professional networks and learn about additional training and professional development to stay connected and continue to develop IMH competencies and skills
Training Dates
The 5 in-person learning sessions:
Day 1: June 18, 2019 (tentative)—8 hours
Day 2: October 14, 2019—WI-AIMH Conference
Day 3: October 15, 2019—WI-AIMH Conference
Day 4: February 18, 2020 (tentative)—8 hours
Day 5: May 12, 2020 (tentative)—8 hours
Monthly Reflective Consultation
Each participant will receive up to 24 hours of reflective consultation by an experienced reflective supervisor/consultant. The monthly, 2-hour reflective consultation groups will begin in July 2019 and end in July 2020. These groups will be in person, located regionally and include up to 6 people. The monthly reflective consultation hours that participants receive will meet the requirements for reflective supervision for IMH-Endorsement®. In turn, the reflective supervision hours that supervisors provide to their local staff members may prepare staff for their own IMH-Endorsement® application.
Costs
The cost of the 12-month learning collaborative is $1,000/participant. This value includes:
· all five training days
· attendance at the 2019 WI-AIMH conference
· monthly, 2-hour group reflective consultation facilitated by a qualified IMH consultant
· all training materials
· IMH-Endorsement® registration fee
Requirements
The learning collaborative is designed for master’s prepared professionals who supervise infant/early childhood professionals and are ready to implement reflective supervision within their programs and pursue IMH Endorsement® upon completion of the learning collaborative experience.
Wisconsin is working towards increasing the capacity of Endorsed professionals that can provide Reflective Supervision to others. This educational criterion is consistent with IMH Endorsement® standards for Reflective Supervisors.
We recognize that many infant/early childhood professionals without a master’s degree possess the knowledge and values inherent in good reflective practice. If you don’t have a master’s degree, we encourage you to complete the RSLC application and emphasize training, experience, and/or personal/professional insights that have led to your interest in attending the RSLC.
Click here to apply!
Upcoming: Circle of Security training events in LaCrosse
Three Circle of Security training events will be held in LaCrosse in upcoming months:
Innovation, collaboration, endless possibilities…
INFINITY TRAINING & CONSULTING, LLC AND CIRCLE OF SECURITY NETWORK PRESENT:
Circle of Security® Foundation Training
Intended audience: Professionals/para-professionals, social workers, therapists, teachers, teacher
aides, care providers, family service workers, foster/adoptive caregivers, case aides, and parents
Develop strategies and skills for helping children regulate their emotions and behaviors.
Deepen your understanding of the relational dance; the possible origins of behaviors, and the individual needs of the children you care for and nurture.
Deepen your understanding of your own relational patterns and strengthen current adult relationships.
TRAINER: Nicole Milliren, MS, LPC
WHEN: Saturday, 1/19/2019
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church Coach House, 233 West Ave S., La Crosse, WI
TIME: 8:00 Check-in
8:30 – 3:30 training
LUNCH: Included; (please let us know of any dietary needs)
Community/Agency Provider $75.00 Parent/Caregiver $35
Download the Event Flyer here.
WHEN: Wednesday, 2/20/2019
WHERE: Piggy’s on Front, 501 Front St. S. La Crosse, WI
TIME: 8:00 Check-in
8:30 – 3:30 training
LUNCH: Included; soup, salad, breadstick buffet (please let us know of any dietary needs)
Download the Event Flyer here.
It's time to renew your WI-AIMH membership...
It’s time to renew your WI-AIMH membership!
NEW MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION FOR 2019
Individual Membership is a shorter, quicker, more streamlined form. Click here for Individual membership.
Group membership is a 2-step process. First, go to STEP 1 to pay for your group membership. Second, go to STEP 2 to add your group members’ names and contact information. Please note: Your membership can’t be processed until both steps have been completed. Click here for group membership STEP 1. Click here for group membership STEP 2.
All professionals who work with or on behalf of infants, young children, and their families can benefit from WI-AIMH membership. By joining WI-AIMH, you will be able to connect with colleagues from different systems and disciplines, stay informed on professional development opportunities, receive reduced registration rates at WI-AIMH conferences, share your expertise and experience through submission of newsletter articles, and much more.
For just $60 per year ($5 a month!) you can enjoy all the benefits of WI-AIMH membership, including:
Access to substantially discounted rates on WI-AIMH’s professional development events, including WI-AIMH’s highly rated annual Conference. (Hint: The Conference discount alone more than pays for your annual membership!)
Special recognition at the annual conference, in the form of a button, ribbon, or similar item to distinguish you as a member.
Access to the IMH-Endorsement process by meeting one of the qualifications (membership in an IMH organization). Further your Endorsement profile by joining or renewing your membership. IMH-Endorsement recognizes your training and experience as an IMH professional
The ability to have a voice in recognizing excellence in the field of IMH by voting for the finalists of the Jim Ryan Award
Access to special members-only professional development events
Access to regional and local IMH events and networking as part of a WI-AIMH regional chapter
Be the first to know about upcoming WI-AIMH-sponsored Reflective Supervision and Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Groups
… and more!
WI-AIMH's Reflective Supervision Learning Collaborative
WI-AIMH is offering a year-long professional development opportunity for Infant/Early Childhood, master’s prepared supervisors who would like to learn how to implement and provide reflective supervision within their programs while simultaneously receiving reflective consultation themselves. Our goal in offering this learning opportunity is to increase statewide availability and accessibility of reflective supervision and to support local agencies in pursing IMH-Endorsement®.
The WI-AIMH Reflective Supervision Learning Collaborative is a 12-month process comprised of in-person learning sessions, and active implementation phases, with built in support throughout the process. The learning collaborative will accommodate up to 30 participants. It is designed for supervisors within a range of infant/ early childhood programs—including, but not limited to, Birth to 3, Home Visiting, Early Care and Education, and Child Welfare programs.
No previous experience providing reflective supervision is necessary, although it is helpful to have some knowledge and understanding of reflective supervision, including how it differs from other forms of supervision and why it is beneficial to professionals serving infants, young children and their families.
The learning is team-based and builds from the collective knowledge and experience of the group, with guidance and support from experienced providers and trainers of reflective supervision. The monthly reflective consultation hours that supervisors receive will meet the requirements for reflective supervision for IMH-Endorsement®.
Learning Collaborative Details
In-Person Learning Sessions: Two days of the learning collaborative will occur at the 2019 WIAIMH Conference at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake WI; the remaining in-person learning days occur throughout the 12 months; with locations TBD.
The 2019-2020 dates will be:
Day 1: Thursday, June 13, 2019
Day 2: WI-AIMH Conference - Monday, October 14, 2019
Day 3: WI-AIMH Conference - Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Day 4: Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Day 5: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Reflective Consultation: Each participant will receive up to 24 hours of reflective consultation by an experienced reflective supervisor/consultant. The monthly, 2-hour reflective supervision/ consultation groups will begin in July 2019 and end in July 2020. These groups will be in-person, located regionally and include up to 8 people with a facilitator. Participants will also receive full-day training on the Supervisor FAN.
The learning collaborative is designed for master’s prepared professionals who supervise infant/early childhood professionals and are ready to implement reflective supervision within their programs and pursue IMH Endorsement® upon completion of the learning collaborative experience.
Requirements
Participants must meet or agree to the following:
Hold or be prepared for a Master’s degree in a child/family-related field (social work, counseling, family studies, psychology, etc)
Supervise professionals who provide direct service in infant/early childhood programs or families
Implement reflective supervision within their program while participating in the learning collaborative with intent to sustain practice
Apply for IMH Endorsement®
Participate in all in-person training events and monthly group reflective consultation
Pay fees for participating in the training ($1000) and Endorsement® costs.
The cost covers all five training days, attendance at the 2019 WI-AIMH conference, monthly 2-hour reflective consultation and all training materials. It does not cover travel or overnight accommodation costs.
Thank you for your commitment to and enthusiasm for infant mental health and relationship-based practices such as reflective supervision! We appreciate all you do for Wisconsin’s infants, toddlers and families.
On #GivingTuesday, help support Wisconsin's infants, toddlers, and their families!
November 27 marks Giving Tuesday, an annual, global day of charitable giving. While we focus on gratitude, giving, awareness, and collaboration at this time, babies, toddlers, and their families need our help and support throughout the year. Here are some ways you can help support the work of WI-AIMH during the giving season as well as all year long.
Like, Follow, Comment, Share
Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WIAIMH), Twitter (https://twitter.com/WIAIMH), or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/wiaimh) and feel free to like, comment on, and share our posts! Interacting with and sharing resources from our social media pages helps us more effectively spread the word about Infant Mental Health.
Donate to WI-AIMH
Make a direct contribution via the “donate” button on our website (www.wiaimh.org). Each donation is greatly appreciated and directly helps support the work of WI-AIMH.
Facebook Fundraiser
Create a Facebook Fundraiser to help spread awareness about and generate funds for WI-AIMH. Visit https://www.facebook.com/fundraisers/ and follow the step-by-step process to create your own fundraising event in just a few clicks. *NOTE* Create a fundraiser on Giving Tuesday, and Facebook and PayPal will match donations up to a total of $7 million.
Shop with Amazon Smile and contribute to WI-AIMH
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon donates 0.5% to WI-AIMH. Simply select WI-AIMH as your designated charity before you begin shopping. AmazonSmile will remember your selection, and thereafter every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation to WI-AIMH.
Thank you for supporting our work and the healthy social emotional development of Wisconsin’s babies and young children!
WI-AIMH is seeking YOUR story for our gratitude challenge!
As we move into Fall and the end of year, there is a natural inclination to look back and reflect on what we've accomplished together at WI-AIMH. From our committed staff, dedicated board, engaged members, supportive funders, and emerging stakeholders, we have so much to be thankful for in striving toward our mission and vision.
In November, WI-AIMH will be leading a gratitude challenge to express our sincere thanks to the many people who help us achieve our mission, celebrate the successes we've achieved, and build sustainability. We would love to hear your own stories about what has happened in your work/partnership with WI-AIMH this year that has inspired your gratitude.
Please submit your gratitude stories to info@wiaimh.org by November 15th for use in our gratitude challenge. Thank you in advance for your participation!
Talking with Children About the tragedy at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh
We live in very strange, intense, divided times... There is too much hatred and violence around us. As we are still trying to make sense of what keeps happening, we need to remember that our children need us, need our presence, patience, kindness, and compassion. Here are words of wisdom from my wonderful colleague, Gerry Costa, Ph.D. on ways to support our children in light of the most recent tragedy at the Pittsburgh synagogue.
With love,
Lana
Click here to view/download the original pdf featuring the article by Dr. Costa.
Reflections on the 2018 ZERO TO THREE Conference
by Lana Nenide, Executive Director, Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health
Last week I had the privilege of attending the national Zero to Three conference – an event that gathers professionals across states and nations who are passionate about supporting babies and families.
This conference is a wonderful opportunity to connect and reconnect, listen to outstanding speakers, explore new interventions, get ideas and inspiration for future work and collaboration.
This year I had a chance to meet the new cohort of the Zero to Three fellows – an accomplished and diverse group of professionals who are just at the beginning of their 18 month journey. This reminded me of my own experience two years ago and made me miss my group so very much. Fortunately, a number of my fellow fellows were in attendance and we had beautiful moments of connection and joy.
2016-2018 ZERO TO THREE Fellows and Lynette Aytch, Director, Leadership Development Institute at the 2018 National Conference.
Photo credit Mimi Graham, Director, FSU Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy
As an Academy Fellow, I was invited to attend the Zero to Three “Family Dinner” where I got to witness a ceremony honoring Board members who were ending their service. To see Jeree Pawl, hear her reflect on her work – with wisdom and humour is an incredible experience. To connect with her and realize she knows and remembers me - is such great honour! This filled me with pride and joy.
Lana Nenide and Jeree Pawl at the 2017 ZERO TO THREE Family Dinner
Photo by Matthew Melmed, ZERO TO THREE Executive Director
Another highlight of the conference was listening to Dr. John B. King (https://edtrust.org/team/john-b-king-jr/ ) speak on the transformative power of early education and what can be done to close the achievement gap. It was an excellent, powerful presentation that provided sobering data, personal examples and direction to the audience.
Dr, King shared his own story: "It is deeply personal...without a series of teachers I had, I would have been dead or in prison. A safe, stable relationship with a caring adult makes all the difference. I know that educators save lives every day."
Dr. King closed his speech with the six item “to do list” – our collective homework, a list of what needs to be done in order for us to achieve equity and justice for ALL our children. I wanted to share this list with you all:
1. Proper prenatal care and evidence-based home visiting
2. Better coordination between service providers, educators, and policy makers
3. Access to high quality early care and education program for ALL children
4. Championing diversity
5. Better support for children and families as they transition from preschool to k-12 system
6. Equitable access to joy and wonder for ALL children
This is a hefty and yet necessary list. It feels good to have direction and also realize while we have a long way to go, we are not starting from scratch. We’ve made significant strides in our state and we will continue to move forward.
Dr. King finished with stating our future, our economic well-being depends on the very work we all do – you do. So I too want to take this opportunity to thank you deeply for your expertise, love, care, and passion. Because of you we are shaping a better, kinder, compassionate world together for us and our children.
With all my best,
Lana
Two Upcoming Pyramid Model Training Events for Infant and Early Childhood Professionals!
The Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health and The Milwaukee Child Welfare Partnership are offering two Pyramid Model training events in November:
November 12, 2018: Parents Interacting with Infants
The Pyramid Model Infant Toddler parent module focuses on enhancing the social and emotional development of infants and toddlers by expanding on and strengthening parent-child interactions and relationships. While the primary emphasis is on parent-child groups, the module also addresses how the model can be applied to home visiting.
Participants of this workshop will learn:
¨ The characteristics and strategies of dyadic interactions
¨ Information and strategies for facilitators to support and enhance dyadic interaction (triadic support)
¨ Information and strategies for facilitators to support parents as observers (Developmental Observation Topic and Environmental plan)
This workshop session is most applicable for individuals who have responsibility to support parents in parenting practices through parenting groups, parent/child playgroups or home visits.
Click here to Register
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November 13, 2018: Positive Solutions for Families: Trainer of Facilitators
This is a trainer of facilitators on the Wisconsin updated Positive Solutions for Families content. The training materials provide information for families on how to promote children’s social and emotional skills, understand their child’s challenging behavior, and use positive approaches to help children learn appropriate behavior. The Positive Solutions for Families content is designed to be delivered in 5-6 weeks of face to face parent networking sessions. The content aligns with Wisconsin’s Pyramid Model training for teachers and has been updated to align with other Wisconsin information.
This workshop session is for anyone who has a responsibility of providing parent education and availability to facilitate parent groups. Participants who attend this training will be able to train parents in evidence based practices to promote social emotional development and therefore decrease challenging behavior.
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Important Message on Billing for Clinical Mental Health Consultation
As of July 1 2018, Mental Health Clinicians can bill for mental health clinical consultation for members who are students under the age of 21 who are covered under the Outpatient Mental Health Services benefit. This includes children in childcare and preschool settings.
"Mental health clinical consultations are reimbursable services when provided by enrolled mental health providers currently allowed to render outpatient mental health services to any of the following:
• Educator teams
• Individual educators
• School staff
Mental health clinical consultations may be provided via telephone or face-to-face interviews. The content and duration of the mental health clinical consultation must be documented. Mental health clinical consultations follow the same documentation requirements as other outpatient mental health services. These requirements can be found in the Documentation chapter of the Provider Enrollment and Ongoing Responsibilities section of the Outpatient Mental Health service area of the ForwardHealth Online Handbook at www.forwardhealth.wi.gov/.
Note: This policy does not apply to the School-Based Services benefit. For coverage information regarding the School-Based Services benefit, refer to the School-Based Services service area of the Online Handbook."
Infant Mental Health clinicians can use procedure code H0046 to bill for their services
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Advocates: We need your help today!
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ALERT: OPIOID CRISIS RESPONSE ACT
On Monday, September 17, the Senate passed a bipartisan, comprehensive opioids package, "The Opioid Crisis Response Act." The package which includes 70 provisions, support from numerous Congressional committees and contributions from over 70 representatives, is in its final stages as the Senate and House seek compromises and agreements.
This year, Congress has already appropriated $4.7 billion in new funding to prevent and treat addiction. This new package takes the response much further, providing new measures that range from combatting the opioids supply chain to supporting children impacted by addiction. The House and Senate will now need to come to a final agreement on an opioids package and any funding allocations to States for implementation.
This legislation is essential for addressing and preventing opioid addiction in our communities. Please consider calling or emailing your representatives and using these talking points to show support for two important provisions in the Senate bill, section(s) 1414 and 1514 of the Opioid Crisis Response Act (S.2680).
Talking Points: • Dear Senator/Representative ______, I know the House and Senate are finalizing conference negotiations on the opioids package, S. 2680 – The Opioid Crisis Response Act, right now. • I want you to know that there are two important provisions in the Senate bill that we care about: Sec. 1414: Plans of Safe Care, and Sec. 1514: Grants to improve trauma support services and mental health care for children and youth in educational settings. • As you know, the opioid crisis has taken a significant toll on children and families. • In states across the country, thousands more children are entering foster care and experiencing trauma as a result of their parents’ substance use. • Every 19 minutes, an infant is born dependent on opioids with neonatal abstinence syndrome.
• Sec. 1414 provides support for states to collaborate and improve plans of safe care for substanceexposed infants allowing states to use funds to coordinate with various agencies responsible for child and family wellbeing, develop policies and procedures, train health care and child welfare professionals, and establish partnerships.
• Schools, early childhood programs, afterschool programs, and child welfare agencies need more resources and support to help children cope with these challenges.
• Both of these grants are critical to help address the ripple effects of the opioid crisis on children and families.
• The “ASK” to House & Senate Leadership is: o These grants are a priority for me. Can you make sure they are included in the final package?
• The “ASK” to rank and file Members of Congress is: o Can you call House leadership and let them know these are a priority for you?
Contacting Your Member of Congress:
Take action now by sending the talking points above to the following members in Congressional Leadership:
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Scott Raab, Policy Advisor Scott_Raab@mcconnell.senate.gov
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Veronica Duron, Legislative Assistant veronica_duron@schumer.senate.gov
House Speaker Ryan (R-WI) Ted McCann, Assistant to the Speaker for Policy Ted.mccann@mail.house.gov Stephanie Parks, Assistant to the Speaker for Policy Stephanie.parks@mail.house.org
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) Katie Meyer, Senior Policy Advisor katie.meyer@mail.house.gov
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) Patti Ross, Senior Policy Advisor patti.ross@mail.house.gov Reva Price, Outreach Director and Advisor reva.price@mail.house.gov Wendell Primus, Senior Policy Advisor wendell.primus@mail.house.gov Majority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) Greg Watson Greg.Watson@mail.house.gov
Republican Conference Chairwoman Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) Elle Ciapciak Elle.Ciapciak@mail.house.gov
Republican Policy Committee Chairman Rep. Luke Messer (R-IN) John Huston John.Huston@mail.house.gov
Chairman Energy & Commerce Greg Walden (R- OR) Nolan Ahern, Nolan.Ahern@mail.house.gov Kristen Shatynski Kristen.Shatynski@mail.house.gov
If your Member of Congress is not in Leadership, call the Congressional switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ask to be connected with your Senator or House Representative. Or use the links below to find contact information for your elected officials:
• Senate: http://www.senate.gov/senators/contact • House: http://www.house.gov/representatives/find
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