A good new national report on children at home without supervision for your
information:

Left Unsupervised: A Look at the Most Vulnerable Children, by Sharon
Vandivere, M.P.P., Kathryn Tout, Ph.D., Jeffrey Capizzano, M.A., and Martha
Zaslow, Ph.D., Child Trends, April 2003. Available at
<http://www.childtrends.org/PDF/UnsupervisedRB.pdf>
Here is the Overview:

The popular movie Home Alone and its sequels put a comic spin on the
situation of
children fending for themselves without adult supervision. In real life,
however, children who
lack adult supervision - either at home or in other settings - are a serious
societal concern, and
with good reason. Research finds that when children under 13 are regularly
left to spend time alone or to
be cared for by young siblings, they may be at risk for injuries and
developmental problems. More specifically,
these children in "self care" - as some researchers describe it - may be at
increased risk for accidents
and injuries,1 for social and behavior problems,2 and for academic
achievement and school adjustment
problems.3

Self care is not always harmful. Children typically become more independent
as they mature, gradually
spending more and more time alone and taking increasing amounts of
responsibility for caring for themselves.
Still, children caring for themselves may miss out on potentially beneficial
opportunities. For
example, they may spend their time watching TV or playing video games
instead of participating in academic
or social activities. Self care can also be a potentially dangerous
situation. (Think of children playing
with matches.) And children who are home without adult supervision and
social interaction with
peers may also experience isolation and loneliness.

This Research Brief focuses on two groups of children that may be
particularly vulnerable when they lack
regular adult supervision: the youngest school-age children and low-income
children.4 Why these particular
groups? The less mature children are, the more risky it is for them to spend
time unsupervised. Most
6- to 9-year-olds are probably not ready developmentally to care for
themselves regularly, and they are
probably less prepared than older children to deal with household
emergencies.5 For the second group,
low-income children, having an adult looking after them or having
opportunities to benefit from regular
high-quality child care or after-school programs may be particularly
important because of disadvantages
that they more often face, such as living in unsafe neighborhoods.6

To shed light on self care and the circumstances under which these two
vulnerable groups of children are
likely to spend time unsupervised, Child Trends analyzed data from the 1999
National Survey of America's
Families (see box on page 2). These analyses yielded some important
findings. For example, we found
that despite their families' limited financial resources, low-income
children, in general, are less likely to
be in self care than children in higher-income households, especially when
they are young. In addition,
we found that children with parents reporting symptoms of poor mental health
are more likely to spend
time unsupervised than children whose parents do not report symptoms of poor
mental health. Finally,
although we found that the vast majority of children are not in self care,
the actual number of children in
these circumstances is substantial, which may point to unmet needs for
affordable supervised care options.


Saphira M. Baker, Director
Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families
P.O. Box 911
Charlottesville, VA  22902
Phone: 434/970-3551, baker@...
Fax: 434-970-3653

http://www.ccfinfo.org

The Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) has developed a series
of eight guidebooks with support from the Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).

The following technical assistance guides, written in collaboration with
leading experts, provide local school districts with information and
resources to assist them in developing a comprehensive strategy to  create a
safe learning environment.

Guide 1: "Creating Schoolwide Prevention and Intervention Strategies"

Guide 2: "School Policies and Legal Issues Supporting Safe Schools"

Guide 3: "Implementing Ongoing Staff Development To Enhance Safe Schools"

Guide 4: "Ensuring Quality School Facilities and Security Technologies"

Guide 5: "Fostering School-Law Enforcement Partnerships"

Guide 6: "Instituting School-Based Links With Mental Health and Social
Service Agencies"

Guide 7: "Fostering School, Family, and Community Involvement"

Guide 8: "Acquiring and Utilizing Resources To Enhance and Sustain a Safe
Learning Environment "

Resources:

The guidebooks are available online at
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/pubs/delinq.html#ss

To obtain a free CD containing all eight guides or for further information
about this series, call NWREL toll free at 800-268-2275.

For full-text publications, information on OJJDP, and other juvenile justice
information, visit the OJJDP Web site at http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/





Saphira M. Baker, Director
Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families
P.O. Box 911
Charlottesville, VA  22902
Phone: 434/970-3551, baker@...
Fax: 434-970-3653

http://www.ccfinfo.org

Dear List serv members:
Here are two brief and interesting reports: one on low-income single mothers
and unemployment, another on strategies for human service integration.

1. Economic Policy Institute released the report entitled Falling
through the Safety Net: Low-Income Single Mothers in the Jobless Recovery.
<http://www.epinet.org/Issuebriefs/ib191/ib191.pdf> . The conclusion reads,
"As the Senate moves forward with TANF reauthorization, it is vital that
policymakers understand that the low-wage labor market in 2003 and beyond is
fundamentally different than the labor market of the latter
1990s. While low-income single mothers continue to make a valiant effort to
get and keep jobs, at the end
of 2002 there were 3.2 unemployed workers for every job opening, compared to
1.3 at the end of 2000
(these ratios refer to all persons, not just single mothers).7 The downturn
and sputtering recovery significantly
amplify the demands on state agencies with the task of helping people move
from welfare to work.
In addition, the fiscal crises faced in many states have led them to cut
back on programs designed to
support those leaving welfare (see Johnson et al. 2003). Rather than
focusing reauthorization efforts on
ratcheting up work requirements, the debate should focus on fixing the holes
in the safety net and ensuring
that those who need help the most have access to public assistance."

2. Research Forum released the newsletter entitled Study Identifies
Multiple Strategies and Critical Factors for Integrating Human Services.
<http://www.researchforum.org/newsletter/forum62.pdf>

Saphira M. Baker, Director
Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families
P.O. Box 911
Charlottesville, VA  22902
Phone: 434/970-3551, baker@...
Fax: 434-970-3653

http://www.ccfinfo.org

This is a follow-up to the announcement about the Just Say Yes! Parents
Building Healthy Youth Behavior forum on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 from 6:30 -
8:00 pm, at ACAC Adventure Central on Four Seasons Drive in Charlottesville.

All organizations and community services are invited to bring brochures and
flyers to a resource table that will be made available at the event.  We
hope to see you there!

Cara Marinucci, LPC
Strengthening Families Coordinator and Prevention Coalition Coordinator
Region Ten CSB
800 Preston Avenue
Charlottesville VA 22903
434-972-1881

This is being sent on behalf of Tom von Hemert and the Prevention Coalition.

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> this e-mail to as many people and organizations you know as possible in
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> see
> you at the Forum!
>
> A local prevention group will be hosting a forum exploring the roles of
> parents in helping their children steer clear of drug and alcohol abuse.
> The
> Just Say Yes! Parents Building Healthy Youth Behavior forum, sponsored by
> the Charlottesville-Albemarle Prevention Coalition, will be held on
> Tuesday,
> April 29, 2003 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, at ACAC Adventure Central on Four
> Seasons Drive in Charlottesville.
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> Thomas von Hemert
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>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Zavada, Amber
> Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 9:33 AM
> To: Ellis, Gretchen
> Subject: FW: Community Forum on Drugs and Alcohol:   Tuesday, April
> 29, 2003 from 6:30 to 8:00PM
>
> Subject:  Community Forum on Drugs and Alcohol:   Tuesday, April 29,
> 2003 from 6:30 to 8:00PM
>
>  <<press_relase_say_yes.doc>>  <<REVISED did you know.doc>>
> <<PREVENTION.COALITION.INFO.DOC>>
>
> Dear All:
>
> I am requesting your help and support for this Community Forum by
> forwarding
> this e-mail to as many people and organizations you know as possible in
> Charlottesville and Albemarle. I GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!  Hope to
> see
> you at the Forum!
>
> A local prevention group will be hosting a forum exploring the roles of
> parents in helping their children steer clear of drug and alcohol abuse.
> The
> Just Say Yes! Parents Building Healthy Youth Behavior forum, sponsored by
> the Charlottesville-Albemarle Prevention Coalition, will be held on
> Tuesday,
> April 29, 2003 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, at ACAC Adventure Central on Four
> Seasons Drive in Charlottesville.
>
>
>
>
>
> Thomas von Hemert
> Criminal Justice Planner
>
> Thomas Jefferson Area
> Community Criminal Justice Board (CCJB)
> 750 Harris Street, Suite 207
> Charlottesville, VA  22903
>
> Phone:  (434) 296-2441
> Fax:      (434) 979-4038
>
>
>

• Sexually Transmitted Diseases Update
• Next Issue: Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month    
  
  SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE (STD) UPDATE
  
  While the topic of teen pregnancy more often takes center stage in the media, STDs also impact adolescents with consequences ranging from mild to lethal. As April is national STD Awareness Month, this issue of the Network Report will focus on STDs, providing a brief overview of the STDs most commonly contracted by teens, the specific risks for teens, a current picture of STDs and teens on a national and local level, recommendations for prevention, and local resources and related events. The factual information was provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the  Virginia Department of Health. Specific sources are noted when available.
  
  The National Picture
  
  Fifteen million people a year in the United States are infected with an STD, and half of those are lifelong infections. Not including HIV/AIDS, more than 65 million Americans are currently living with an incurable STD. Due to the asymptomatic nature of some STDs, many cases remain undiagnosed, and many diagnoses are not reported or counted. As a result, the CDC refers to STDs as "hidden epidemics." The fifteen million known annual new cases are thus most likely the tip of the iceberg. One fourth of these known new infections occurs in teenagers.  As regards HIV/AIDS in the US, more than 32,000 of the over 815,000 current AIDS cases were diagnosed in people 13-24 years old.  
  
  More than 25 diseases are spread primarily through sexual activity. Not including HIV, the most common among young people are human papilloma virus (HPV), genital herpes, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.  Nationally, HPV rates are rising, and gonorrhea rates are rising for the first time in nearly 20 years.  Chlamydia rates have declined in areas with screening and testing programs, but otherwise remain at very high levels. The rate of genital herpes infection continues to rise across all age, race, and economic categories, but most dramatically among teens and young adults (Fleming, 1997).
  
  STDs and Teens
  
  Adolescents are at high behavioral risk of contracting STDs.  They are more likely than other age groups to have multiple sex partners, engage in unprotected sex, and for females, have older sex partners.  Teen females are also more susceptible biologically to chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV.  Except in areas with screening programs, chlamydia rates are rising among teens, as is that of genital herpes.  
  
  Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the most common curable STDs in teens. It is not unusual for 5% of teen males and 5-10% of teen females in a given population to be infected with chlamydia. As regards genital herpes, the rates of new infections are typically highest for the late teens-early twenties age groups. Estimates suggest that 15-20% of adolescents are infected with genital herpes by the time they reach adulthood.  HPV rates are also highest in late adolescence and early adulthood. Among female populations under 25, 28-46% are typically infected with HPV.
  
  Chlamydia
  
  At three million new cases each year, chlamydia is the most commonly reported infectious disease in the United States. It is more concentrated among teens than any other STD, with the highest rates among teen females. Forty per cent of chlamydia cases are reported among 15-19 year old females, and it is estimated that one in ten teen girls is infected.
  
  Although curable, the risks are significant, due to chlamydia's asymptomatic nature: 75% of females and 50% of males experience no symptoms, and thus many cases remain undiagnosed. Up to 40% of women with chlamydia will develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which increases the likelihood of ectopic (tubal)  pregnancies. One in five women with PID becomes infertile as a result of the disease.  Chlamydia is now the leading cause of  infertility and ectopic pregnancy. In addition, females with chlamydia are 3-5 times more likely to become infected with HIV, if exposed.
  
  Gonorrhea
  
  Rates of gonorrhea are currently increasing after a decline of almost two decades. The US gonorrhea rate is higher than that of any other industrialized nation, and the US rates are highest among 15-19 year old females and 20-24 year old males. Gonorrhea is a curable STD. However, like chlamydia, gonorrhea is often asymptomatic in females. Untreated gonorrhea in women also leads to PID and facilitates HIV infection.
  
  Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
  
  The CDC estimates that HPV is likely the most common STD among young sexually active people.  An incurable virus, HPV is estimated to be carried by over 20 million people who can transmit the virus to others, and an estimated 5.5 million new cases are transmitted each year. There are over 30 types of HPV, some of which cause genital warts that can be treated, and some for which there is no treatment. Although they can resurface, most cases are cleared up by the immune system: the new HPV infections of 91% of the college women in one study became undetectable within two years (Ho, 1998).
  
  Nonetheless, HPV can be deadly.  Several subclinical types can lead to penile, anal, and cervical cancer.  Four types of HPV are responsible for 80% of all cervical cancers (Bosch, 1995; Shah, 1997). The risk is increased by the aymptomatic nature of these types of HPV.
  
  Genital Herpes
  
  More than one in five Americans (45 million people) are infected with genital herpes, an incurable viral STD.  Characterized by outbreaks of painful lesions in the genital area, it is also communicable during periods when no lesions are present. Women are infected more easily than men, and genital herpes infection facilitates the transmission of HIV. Genital herpes is believed to be acquired most commonly during adolescence.  Between the 1970s and 1990's, genital herpes increased the fastest among teens 12-19 years old (Fleming, 1997).
  
  HIV/AIDS
  
  Although HIV/AIDS is not presently known to be one of the most common STDs among teens, it is estimated that at least half of all new HIV infections in the US are among people under 25, and the majority are infected sexually (Rosenberg, Biggar, Goedert, 1994). In 2000, 1688 young people (13-24) were reported with AIDS, and the cumulative US total is over 32,000 cases of AIDS in this age group. Although AIDS incidence is declining in the US, there is not a comparable decline in the number of newly diagnosed HIV cases among youth. In 2001, the US experienced its first rise in HIV incidence in 10 years. It is estimated that one US teen per hour is infected with HIV.
  
  Local Incidence
  
  The Virginia Department of Health tracks the statewide incidence of chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and AIDS. Of those, no cases of syphilis, HIV, or AIDS have been reported among people aged 10-19 in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Since 1993, the incidence of chlamydia among area teens has fluctuated, the highest number of city cases being 139 in 1993 and the lowest 92 in 1996.  Since 1993 in the county, the highest number of chlamydia cases has been 46 in 2002 and the lowest 8 in 1997. Teen chlamydia numbers have dropped for the last three years in the city from 138 to 96. Teen numbers have risen in the county for the last three years from 25 to 46.
  
  The same trend is repeated with local teen gonorrhea statistics. Numbers of cases have fluctuated in Charlottesville over the past 10 years, from a high of 122 in 1994 to a low of 15 in 2002. In Albemarle County, teen gonorrhea numbers since 1993 have fluctuated from a high of 12 in 1996 to a low of zero in 2000 and 2001.
  
  When considering these numbers, it is important to keep in mind the asymptomatic nature of these diseases, particularly in females. Many local cases may thus be undiagnosed. On the other hand, a rise in numbers may in part reflect a rise in the number of teens being screened. As regards the apparent absence of HIV among area teens, it must be noted that the virus can have a long incubation period and is also asymptomatic.  There is thus no reason for complacency as regards the sexual health of the community's adolescents.
  
  Prevention
  
  CDC recommends a wide range of initiatives to be undertaken by communities to reduce the incidence of STDs among youth. They include:
  • Early, clear communication about sexuality between parents and children.
  • Comprehensive school-based sexuality education about STDs that includes an emphasis on delaying sexual behavior and provides information on how sexually active teens can best protect themselves.  
  • Community-based efforts to reach out-of-school youth who are especially vulnerable, such as runaways, dropouts, juvenile offenders, and homeless youth.
  • Prevention programs targeting young gay and bisexual males.
  • Prevention programs addressing the connection between drug/alcohol use and sexual risk-taking.
  • Expanded STD treatment programs for youth.
  • Evaluation of factors influencing risk behavior.
    
    Community Resources
    
    The Charlottesville/Albemarle area is fortunate to have  a variety of resources and programs devoted to reducing the incidence of STDs. They include:
    AIDS/HIV Services Group
            Contact: Kathy Baker - 979-7714
    Planned Parenthood of the Blue Ridge
            Contact: Rosanne Simeone - 971-7459
    Teen Health Center
            Contact: Dyan Aretakis - 982-0090
    Teen Pregnancy and STD Prevention Work Group
            Contact: Laurie McDade - 982-8268
    Thomas Jefferson Health District
            Contact: Nick Mattsson - 972-6278
    
    Upcoming Conference
    
    On May 17 and 18, an AIDS/HIV conference for area clergy is being held at First Baptist Church on West Main St. in Charlottesville. Entitled "Let's Strive Together to Conquer HIV/AIDS," the conference is sponsored by the Way of the Cross Community Development Corporation. The conference will include:
    • Keynote address by Rev. Bruce Beard, Pastor of First Baptist Church
    • Panel presentation by clergy and physicians
    • Youth Roundtable discussion
    • Workshops:
              Women and AIDS
              African-American Men and AIDS  
              Sex and Sexuality: A Need for Open Dialogue in the Church
      • Prayers for Healing/50-voice Male Chorus Program (May 18)
        For more information, contact: Dr. Nan Brown - 434/589-3641
        
        NEXT ISSUE: Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
        
        May is national Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. The next Network Report will describe local activities and public awareness initiatives planned in celebration of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.
        
        For further information, subscription changes, or to share ideas for future Network Reports, please contact:
        Laurie McDade, Teen Pregnancy and STD Prevention Coordinator
        Martha Jefferson Hospital
        Phone: 434/982-8268
        Fax: 434/982-7578
        E-mail: laurie.mcdade@...
        
        

>
>
> Greetings State and Local Colleagues:
>
> We hope everything is going well with the final stages of your National
> Day plans!  Today we'd like to encourage you to reach out to local and
> state elected officials and urge them to support the National Day to
> Prevent Teen Pregnancy.  Last year a number of  Governors signed
> proclamations recognizing the importance of  teen pregnancy prevention and
> the National Day,  and urging their constituents to take the National Day
> Quiz.  We would like to see similar proclamations passed again this year
> around the country at both the state and local levels, and to do this we
> need your help!   You and your members/affiliates/colleagues can write
> letters to governors, state legislators, mayors, county executives, and
> city and county council members asking that such a proclamation be passed.
>
>
> To help in this effort, please link  to
> <http://www.teenpregnancy.org/national/proclaimtheday.asp>  to view
> examples of proclamations signed last year.  In addition, a copy of the
> letter written by former Governor Engler (R-MI) asking all governors to
> support the National Day in their states can be viewed.  This letter is an
> excellent model for any advocate to use to garner  the support of elected
> officials for our efforts.  It's also important to remind elected
> officials that the following associations have signed  on as National Day
> partners:  National Governors Association, National Conference of State
> Legislatures, U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, and
> the National Association of Counties.
>
> We are also working hard on the national level to encourage Congress to
> show its support for teen pregnancy prevention and the National Day.  The
> National Campaign's House and Senate Advisory Panel Co-chairs, Senators
> Joe Lieberman (D-CT) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Representatives Mike
> Castle (R-DE) and Nita Lowey (D-NY), have introduced Senate Concurrent
> Resolution 18 and House Concurrent Resolution 91. Both resolutions
> highlight teen pregnancy as a critical issue facing American teens,
> children, and taxpayers. Both resolutions call on the nation to work to
> prevent teen pregnancy by encouraging teens to view adolescence as a time
> for education and growing-up and by focusing on the consequences of early
> sexual activity. The Senate resolution also calls on the President to
> issue a proclamation designating May 7, 2003 as National Day to Prevent
> Teen Pregnancy.
>
> You can help get these measures passed by contacting your U.S. Senators
> and Representative today and asking them to sign on as co-sponsors of
> these resolutions. Tell your member of Congress why teen pregnancy
> prevention matters to you and ask them to show their concern for the issue
> by supporting S. Con. Res. 18 or H. Con. Res. 91.
>
> To read these 2003 resolutions, see the two attached PDF's. Also attached
> is a sample letter which you can send to your Member of Congress to urge
> passage of these important resolutions.
>
> Story of the Week:
>
>
> In the coming weeks we will be providing you with creative and innovative
> ideas for organizing community events around the National Day.  In many
> cases, these are examples of an activity or activities that other groups
> are also planning.  We hope that these activities will help you to think
> about ways that you can make the National Day event to remember in your
> community.
>
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> The Washington County Youth Crisis Center in St. George, UT is a Youth
> Corrections facility for adolescents ages 13 to 18.  The Center will
> distribute the National Day materials throughout the facility and will
> allow all residents to take the National Day Quiz, including residents in
> juvenile probation.  The Center also conducts outreach programs for
> runaway or ungovernable youth and will share the Campaign's information
> with these participants in addition to encouraging them to take the Quiz
> on the National Day.  In April the Center sponsors "Parenting Week," and
> staff will use last year's National Day Quiz and National Day event as a
> way to talk to parents about the issue of teen pregnancy.
>
>
> For more stories and organizing ideas go to
> <http://www.teenpregnancy.org/national/states2003.asp>.
>
> Thanks for your continued support of the National Day!
> Best,
> Jessica
>
> Jessica Braider
> Coordinator, State and Local Action
>
>
>
>
>
> Christina Mennella-Fulsom
> Planner
> Monticello Area Community Action Agency (MACAA)
> 1025 Park Street
> Charlottesville, VA 22901
> Telephone: (434) 295-3171 x3027
> FAX: (434) 296-0093
> E-mail: christina@...
>  <<House Resolution 2003.pdf>>  <<Senate Resolution 2003.pdf>>  <<Template
> House and Senate Resolution letter.doc>>

Dear List Serv members:

We invite you to come listen to an audioconference on family strengthening
on Thursday, April 24, 2003 at 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor conference
room of Charlottesville City Hall, sponsored by the National League of
Cities. The audioconference is described below. Please rsvp to make sure we
have enough room and bring a brown bag. We'll have drinks available.  Hope
to see you there. Please feel free to forward this email to others with
interest.

Thanks, Saphira Baker

(1) Audioconference.  On April 24 at 12:30 p.m. eastern time, the one-hour
audioconference is "A Family Strengthening Agenda for Municipal Leaders."
Since 1999, several communities across the country have been working to
connect families to economic opportunity, effective services and supports,
and social networks through the Annie E. Casey Foundation's "Making
Connections" project. On the audioconference, local representatives of these
communities will share why they got involved in family strengthening
efforts, how this framework has transformed their interactions with
residents, and what actions they feel have been most effective.




Saphira M. Baker, Director
Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families
P.O. Box 911
Charlottesville, VA  22902
Phone: 434/970-3551, baker@...
Fax: 434-970-3653

http://www.ccfinfo.org

I will be out of the office during the week of April 7-11.  (You might get this
response several times.....don't know why.....sorry about that!)
Janie Myers

Dear Listserv Members:

The Office of the Juvenile Justice Coordinator has lending copies of the
following item that may be of interest to you:

Treatment, Services, and Intervention Programs for Child Delinquents. Burns,
B., Howell, J., Wiig, J., Augimeri, L., Welsh, B., Loeber, R., and
Petechuck, D. 2003 (March). Child Delinquency Bulletin. Washington, DC: U.S.
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention. 16 pp. NCJ 193410.
"Examines various treatments, services, and intervention programs designed
to mitigate the disruptive behavior of child delinquents (offenders younger
than age 13). Drawing on research conducted by OJJDP's Study Group on Very
Young Offenders, the Bulletin explores the services available to children
and their families and the efficacy and cost effectiveness of particular
interventions. The Bulletin also discusses juvenile justice system programs
and strategies for very young offenders, outlines a model for comprehensive
interventions, and evaluates the Canadian approach to child delinquency."
The bulletin may also be found at
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/pubs/delinq.html#193410 .

Violent Victimization as a Risk Factor for Violent Offending Among
Juveniles. Shaffer, J.N., and Ruback, R.B. 2002 (December). Bulletin.
Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs,
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. 12pp. NCJ 195737.
"Analyzes the relationships between violent victimization and violent
offending among juveniles, using data from the National Longitudinal Study
of Adolescent Health. The authors found that victims of violence were
significantly more likely than nonvictims to become violent offenders.
Violent victimization and violent offending shared many of the same risk
factors, such as previous violent victimization and offending, drug and
alcohol use, and depression. Juveniles who said they had support from
friends, parents, teachers, and others were less likely to commit a violent
offense. These findings suggest that interventions directed at preventing
victimization could also reduce offending (and vice versa) and that
interaction with peers and adults plays an important role in the lives of
juveniles." The bulletin may also be found at
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/pubs/violvict.html#195737.

Juvenile Arrests 2000. Snyder, H.N. 2002 (November). Bulletin. Washington,
DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. 12 pp. NCJ 191729.
"Provides a summary and an analysis of national and State juvenile arrest
data presented in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) report Crime in
the United States 2000. As the Bulletin reports, juvenile violent crime
arrests, which increased through the mid-1980s and early 1990s, have
maintained their steady decline for the sixth consecutive year. The juvenile
arrest rate for violent crime in 2000 was 41% below its peak in 1994,
reaching its lowest level in 14 years. The juvenile arrest rate for murder
dropped 74% from its peak in 1993 to its lowest level since the 1960s.
Indeed, the number of juvenile arrests in each of the categories tracked by
the FBI in its Violent Crime Index (murder, forcible rape, robbery, and
aggravated assault) has declined once again." The report may also be found
at
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/pubs/general.html#191729 .

Juvenile Residential Facility Census, 2000: Selected Findings. Sickmund, M.
2002 (December). National Report Series Bulletin. Washington, DC: U.S.
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention. 4pp. NCJ 196595.
"This Bulletin presents findings from the inaugural 2000 Juvenile
Residential Facility Census (JRFC). It focuses on two issues of primary
interest to the juvenile justice field: facility crowding and
facility-related deaths. JRFC is designed to collect information on such
facility characteristics as type, size, structure, security arrangements,
and ownership. It also examines the adequacy of bedspace and a range of
services provided youth in residential facilities." The report may also be
found at
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/pubs/correction.html#196595 .

Linda Balnave
Office of Rory Carpenter, the Juvenile Justice Coordinator
Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families

I will be out of the office until Wednesday, April 2, 2003.

Thank you,

André Luck
Career Services Manager
Piedmont Virginia Community College

Meeting the Challenge of Social Service Delivery in Rural Areas, by Pamela Friedman, available at http://www.financeprojectinfo.org/WIN/meetingthechallengeIN.htm

On the Edge: Low-Wage Workers and Their Health Insurance Coverage, by Sara R. Collins, Cathy Schoen, and Deirdre A. Downey of The Commonwealth Fund and Diane Colasanto of Princeton Survey Research Associates, March 2003. Available at http://www.cmwf.org/programs/insurance/collins_ontheedge_ib_626.pdf

 
A Child Advocate's Guide to Federal Early Care and Education Policy provides an overview of major and minor federal programs of interest to early childhood advocates. Produced by the National Association of Child Advocates, the guide presents information on the history and key features of six major federal early childhood education funding sources and programs. The guide also presents information on federal early childhood programs that provide smaller-scale funding opportunities. The guide can assist advocates by highlighting opportunities that federal programs provide to secure funding or to help implement programs. The guide is available at http://www.childadvocacy.org/ECEFederalGuide.pdf. 

Cara Marinucci, LPC
Strengthening Families Coordinator and Prevention Coalition Coordinator
Region Ten CSB
800 Preston Avenue
Charlottesville VA 22903
434-972-1881

Dear Listserv Members:

	 CCF has been invited to host a presentation of the 2003 Virginia
Kids Count Data Book on April 3rd, and we'd like you to join us. Cindy
Dixon, Director of Data and Research at Voices for Virginia's Children
(formerly Action Alliance for Virginia's Children and Youth) will be
presenting the book, and discussing ways in which we may access and use data
from our locality. It may be of interest to you, members of your staff, or
others you know seeking reliable State and local statistics on child and
family well-being.
	 The meeting will be held at the Tonsler Park Community Meeting Room
on April 3rd, from 10:30 am-12 noon. Beverages will be provided. (For
directions, see below.)
	 Because seating is limited to 30 participants, we encourage you to
sign up as soon as possible to reserve a space. Please RSVP to
zavada@... if you would like to reserve a space. (First come
first serve.) This is a great opportunity to learn how to effectively access
local data, and to let Voices for Virginia's Children know what kind of data
you would like to see added in future editions.
	 Many thanks, and we look forward to seeing some of you there!

	 Amber Zavada
	 Information and Outreach Coordinator
	 Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families
	 Charlottesville City Hall, Rm. A-340
	 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
	 434-970-3556
	 www.ccfinfo.org


DIRECTIONS :
Tonsler Park is located on Cherry Avenue at 5th Street S.W.
From the Downtown Mall: From the west end of the Mall, take Ridge Street
south to the intersection at 5th Street and Cherry and Elliott Avenues. The
park is diagonally to the right. Upper level parking, for the tennis courts,
offers a few vehicle spaces and is located next to the courts on Ridge
Street. Parking for all other facilities is at the lower level on Cherry
Avenue.
From Route 250: Take Emmet Street south and turn left onto University
Avenue, proceed east onto West Main Street about a dozen blocks. Turn right
onto 9th Street, travel a few blocks and turn left onto Cherry Avenue.
Travel a few blocks and the park is on the right. Lower level parking is
available here for most of the facilities; or, proceed up the hill and turn
right onto 5th Street to reach the upper level parking next to the tennis
courts.

Dear List Serv members:

Here is a funding opportunity for youth services from the Starbucks
Corporation, and a web-site listing some science-based prevention funding
opportunities for youth.  Should you choose to pursue the Starbucks or other
opportunities, please let us know so we can link those of you applying for
similar initiatives.  Thanks, Saphira

1) Website with youth-focused grant opportunities:

http://www.channing-bete.com/positiveyouth/pages/funding/funding.html
	 2) Starbucks Opportunity
	 Foundation News: Starbucks Foundation Supports Youth Leadership
	 The Starbucks Foundation is supporting programs for low-income,
at-risk youth through its Youth Leadership grants. Funds will go to local
nonprofit organizations that operate innovative programs in underserved
areas, especially programs that incorporate cultural diversity and
collaborate with families and community schools or groups.
	 Grants will range from $5,000 to $20,000 and focus on two
priorities: "Power of Literacy" and "Leaders in Diversity."
	 The literacy initiative supports programs that use writing and
literacy to promote personal development, social equity and justice, and
youth involvement in public forums.
	 The second priority awards grants to projects that focus on
developing leadership skills and improve communication and understanding
between individuals, groups and communities. These programs should include
discussion and education on societal diversity.
	 Proposals under the literacy initiative should outline high
standards of excellence in writing and literacy for participants. They also
should explain how they would demonstrate to participants the "power of
writing and literacy."
	 The foundation is specifically looking for projects that encourage
writing and literacy as communications tools in relation to social issues
such as social equity and justice, or environmental awareness. The promotion
of youth voices should be expressed in publications and oral performances in
the community.
	 Applicants addressing the leadership initiative should describe how
the program develops youth leadership skills, especially in terms of
diversity awareness. Youth participants should be mentored and trained to
become leaders who fully understand diversity within their communities.
Grantees should connect with and engage families and community groups to
collaborate with their efforts. Students should be given experiences to
build understanding with other individuals and groups in the diverse
community.
	 Starbucks requires applicants to find ways to give its partners and
stores the opportunity to get involved in the program in a "meaningful way."
Applicants must present ideas and activities in which partners and stores
can participate. Organizations that obtain commitments from Starbucks
partners and stores to aid in the future will have an advantage in the
review process.
	 Applicants that have established a presence in traditionally needy
communities and minority communities will receive preference. Proposals that
include methods that work in nontraditional learning environments through
direct service delivery will also receive funding priority. Lastly,
applicants should show how the program is sustainable.
	 Two levels of grants are being awarded: local grants, which run
between $5,000 and $10,000, and regional grants of $20,000.
	 Local grants require participation of at least one Starbucks partner
or store that is located in the community, and must serve 20 or more
clients.
	 Regional grants are for projects that engage at least three
Starbucks partners or stores in a wide metropolitan area or over a large
region. These programs will deliver services, disseminate information,
provide training or build networks broadly over that area or region.
	 Applicants should clearly indicate what level of grant they are
applying for, and provide a projected budget that shows reasonable costs per
client. No more than half of the grant may be used for operating costs or to
pay salaries.
	 Grants may be renewable for up to three years; however, the amount
of funding will decrease for each following year. This funding is not
guaranteed. Either way, preference will be given to programs that show
sustainability for repeat years.
	 Funds may not be used for one-time fundraising events; sponsorships;
marketing materials that promote Starbucks; capital expenditures; grants to
individuals; fellowships or scholarships; or any political or religious
causes.
	 Eligible applicants are registered nonprofit organizations that
deliver services to youth between the ages of 6 and 18. Groups may not
discriminate in policy or practices in regard to disability, gender, race,
age, sexual orientation or creed. Only one application may be submitted per
year.
	 The Starbucks Foundation was founded in 1997 with a primary focus on
supporting literacy programs for children and families, as a method of
improving the lives of youth and creating a "more just, compassionate and
sustainable world."


Saphira M. Baker, Director
Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families
P.O. Box 911
Charlottesville, VA  22902
Phone: 434/970-3551, baker@...
Fax: 434-970-3653

http://www.ccfinfo.org

Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families Seeks Board
Members

The Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families (CCF) is
seeking five (5) members to serve on its board:

1 youth member from the City of Charlottesville
1 adult member from the City of Charlottesville
1 youth member from Albemarle County
1 adult member from Albemarle County
1 private service provider representative from City of Charlottesville or
from Albemarle County

Commission members meet monthly to respond to unmet needs of children and
families, raise awareness of local conditions, monitor funds, and make
recommendations to local governments. Meetings are at 5:00 p.m. on the first
Wednesday of each month.

Members are volunteers and are appointed by the localities: City of
Charlottesville applications are on-line at www.charlottesville.org on the
Clerk of Council page. The contact is Jeanne Cox at 970-3101.

Albemarle County applications are on-line on the Board of Supervisors page
at www.albemarle.org/bos/boards-com.html and must be received by March 21st.
The contact is Laurel Bently at 296-5843.

For more information about the Commission, please call Saphira Baker at
(434) 970-3550. A general job description is attached.
  <<CCF Job Desc 8-02.doc>>



Amber Zavada
Information and Outreach Coordinator
Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families
Charlottesville City Hall, Rm. A-340
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
434-970-3556
www.ccfinfo.org

Good afternoon.  This mini-grant recently came to my attention and I wanted
to share it with listserv members.  If you are interested in pursuing it,
please let me know and I will put you in touch with anyone else who might
have an interest.

Thanks.

Gretchen Ellis, Planner/Analyst
Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families
ellisg@...
434-970-3554
Charlottesville City Hall- Room A-340
P.O. Box 911
Charlottesville, VA  22902
www.ccfinfo.org


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gavin, Samantha
> Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 1:11 PM
> To: Ellis, Gretchen
> Subject: another grant possibility
>
> 5) Mini-Grants Available For Adoptive Parent Support
>         Groups
>
>  Deadline: April 1, 2003
>
>  The Collaboration to AdoptUSKids, a project of the U.S.
>  Department of Health and Human Services Children's Bureau
>  under the direction of the Adoption Exchange Association,
>  is offering parent groups the opportunity to apply for
>  small grants.
>
>  The program will award grants of up to $4,000 to support
>  the efforts of parent groups on behalf of adoptive parents
>  who address the needs of children with special needs.
>  Grant applicants are encouraged to include plans to
>  involve birthparents, adopted persons, and their siblings
>  in their programs/proposals.
>
>  Grants are intended to fund new or existing support groups
>  in the development of new programs or expansion of
>  existing programs. Grant funds may be used for the costs
>  of incorporating; initial media and publicity regarding
>  the group's formation; the ongoing costs of maintaining
>  regular meetings, such as refreshments, speaker's fees,
>  and modest rental of space; and scholarships to attend a
>  national conference for adoptive parents. Funds may also
>  be used to support the development of online support
>  groups, start or enhance Web sites, develop intensive
>  training for support groups, and/or develop adoption-
>  related curricula.
>
>  Applicants must hold nonprofit 501(c)(3) status. Support
>  group membership can include a mix of adoptive parents,
>  foster parents, and adopted persons or birthparents, but
>  must also include some parents of children who were
>  adopted through the child welfare system. Each mini-grant
>  applicant will be required to provide documentation of
>  25 percent in matched funds to their proposed project.
>  Matching funds can be in-kind or donated services/resources.
>
>  See the AdoptUSKids Web site for further information.
>
>  RFP Link: http://www.adoptuskids.org/
>
>  For additional RFPs in Children and Youth, visit:
>  http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_children.jhtml
>

March 10 - 16, 2003 is Cover the Uninsured Week sponsored by the Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation.  Throughout the country communities are sponsoring
activities to raise awareness and build solutions to the problem of 41
million uninsured Americans.

Locally 2 events are open to the public:

         Public Forum:  "Covering the Medically Uninsured; Issues and
Answers" Wednesday, 3/12/03 11:00 am at the UVA Miller Center for Public
Affairs
         Public Forum:  "Addressing the Basic Concerns of the Uninsured"
Thursday, 3/13/03 6:00 pm at Clark Elementary School on Monticello Road
sponsored by the United Way.  There will be a light fare.  We want parents
or adults to share their stories and hear about solutions.  The panel will
include:  Mitch Van Yahres; Brent McGhee, Buz Cox, Director of
Charlottesville's Department of Social Services UVA Medical Center's Patient
Financial Screening; Jon Nafziger, Vice President of United Way - TJA; Drew
Yeannakis, Director of Medical Assistance Program; and Rebecca Weybright,
Charlottesville Free Clinic
If questions email uwkids@... or call 434-972-1903

Julia Kindred
Insurance For Children Project
United Way - Thomas Jefferson Area
806 East High Street
Charlottesville, VA  22902
(434) 972-1702
Fax:   972-1719
www.unitedwaytja.org

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    Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2003 09:23:10 -0500
    From: "Zavada, Amber" <zavada@...>
Subject: "Remembering Vinegar Hill": Friday, March 7 talk at Trinity Epis
copal Church on Preston Avenue

Dear Listserv Members:

The following event may be of interest to listserv members, and is being
forwarded on behalf of Karen Waters of the Quality Community Council (QCC).

On Friday, March 7, at 7 PM, James Saunders and Renae Shackelford,
authors of the book Urban Renewal and the End of Black Culture in
Charlottesville, VA, will give a talk entitled "Remembering Vinegar Hill
and Its Troubling Legacy" at Trinity Episcopal Church on Preston Avenue.
The event is co-sponsored by The Project on Lived Theology at the
University of Virginia, and the Quality Community Council, Inc.

Contact QCC for more information at (434) 970-3006.





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Cindy Stratton

Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families

stratton@...

434/970-3550~~fax: 434/970-3653

Charlottesville City Hall, Room A340

605 East Main Street

Post Office Box 911

Charlottesville, Virginia 22902

www.ccfinfo.org

This was sent to me by Dr. Sara Rimm-Kaufman at UVa. Feel free to
distribute.

Deborah Vandell, an educational psychology researcher from University of
Wisconsin, will be here on Friday, March 14 at 10am in the auditorium of
Ruffner Hall to talk about "After-School Programs for At-Risk Youth: When
and Why They Support Positive Youth Development".  She has time available to
meet with people in the community if they're interested.

  Dr. Sara E. Rimm-Kaufman
> > Assistant Professor
> > Curry School of Education
> > University of Virginia
> > P.O. 400265
> > 405 Emmet Street South
> > Charlottesville, VA 22904
> >



Sarah Blech, Coordinator
Piedmont Regional Education Program
Parent Resource Center
225 Lambs Lane
Charlottesville, Virginia  22901
(434) 975-9400  ext. 2342

Help Improve Conditions for Local Children and Families!

The Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families (CCF) is
seeking five (5) members to serve on its board:

* 1 youth member from the City of Charlottesville
* 1 adult member from the City of Charlottesville
* 1 youth member from Albemarle County
* 1 adult member from Albemarle County
* 1 private service provider representative from City of
Charlottesville or from Albemarle County

Commission members meet monthly to respond to unmet needs of children and
families, raise awareness of local conditions, monitor funds, and make
recommendations to local governments. Meetings are at 5:00 p.m. on the first
Wednesday of each month.

Members are volunteers and are appointed by the localities: City of
Charlottesville applications are on-line at www.charlottesville.org on the
Clerk of Council page. The contact is Jeanne Cox at 970-3101.

Albemarle County applications are on-line on the Board of Supervisors page
at www.albemarle.org/bos/boards-com.html and must be received by March 21st.
The contact is Laurel Bently at 296-5843.

For more information about the Commission, please call Saphira Baker at
(434) 970-3550. For a complete job description, log on to www.ccfinfo.org.


Posted by:
Amber Zavada
Information and Outreach Coordinator
Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families
Charlottesville City Hall, Rm. A-340
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
434-970-3556
  <<ccf_member_job_description.pdf>>

This is an employment opportunity with the City of Charlottesville.

Young Juvenile Offender Program Coordinator - Community Attention, a
Division of the Charlottesville Department of Social Services is hiring a
Program Coordinator/Assessment Specialist for its Young Juvenile Offender
Program that serves first time juvenile court offenders, 13 and under.  This
position would conduct child and family assessment interviews, review
service and school records, develop comprehensive assessment reports,
provide case management, assist in program development, and participate on
an interagency screening team that develops service recommendations for the
court. We are interested in experienced social/mental health workers with
the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Self- motivated; well
organized; knowledge of family dynamics, substance abuse issues, and
therapeutic relationships; professional experience with younger children and
families; awareness of community resources and the juvenile justice system;
effective writing, interpersonal, and communication skills; a sense of
humor; patience; interview skills; computer skills; and a positive and
solution oriented approach to issues. This is an exciting 3 year grant
funded project that we hope will lead to the establishment of a single entry
point community assessment center model for children and families.
Candidates need a minimum of a college degree (masters preferred) in
sociology, counseling, juvenile justice or a related field with at least 3
years of field experience.  Training and active supervision will be
provided.  Hiring salary range $33,887 to $35,000/year.  Submit a cover
letter, resume, and the names of three references by Friday, March 14th ,
2003, to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall, P.O. Box 911,
Charlottesville, VA 22902.  The employment application may be obtained by
accessing the City's JOBS BOARD at www.charlottesville.org or by contacting
our office at 434-970-3490; fax 434-970-3523.  EO Employer.

Please contact Rory Carpenter or Jack Gallagher for more information.

Rory Carpenter
Juvenile Justice Coordinator
Charlottesville/Albemarle Commission on Children and Families
409 East High Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
(434) 970-3054
carpenry@...

Jack Gallagher
Director of Community Attention
907 East Jefferson Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
(434) 970-3354
galleghe@...