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< Back Families First Child Welfare Federal ACT Current Information SEPT 2019    The Family-Run Executive Director Leadership Association   Family-Run Organizations:   15 states were recently awarded Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) planning grants.  Those states include:  Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Washington, Virginia, and West Virginia.  The purpose of planning grants is to increase the capacity of Medicaid providers to deliver substance use disorder treatment or recovery services through: An ongoing assessment of the substance use disorder treatment needs of the state; Recruitment, training, and technical assistance for Medicaid providers that offer substance use disorder treatment or recovery services; and Improved reimbursement for and expansion of the number or treatment capacity of Medicaid providers. For more details about the SUPPORT Act, click here.   Updates on the Families First Prevention Services Act   Below is an article from the Chronicle of Social Change laying out some key provisions from the Families First Prevention Services Act that will take place in a few weeks. In addition to these provisions, the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse is currently requesting recommendations for mental health, substance abuse, in-home parent skill-based, and kinship navigator programs and services to be considered for a systematic review. Recommendations can be sent to PreventionServices@abtassoc.com. Submission Deadline is October 31, 2019.   From the Chronicle of Social Change   In just a few weeks, the two major provisions of the Family First Prevention Services Act will take effect. The law, passed in February 2018, dramatically changes the rules of Title IV-E, the entitlement through which most federal funds for child welfare services flows. The current IV-E structure supports only foster care placements, adoption subsidies and administrative costs related to both. Under Family First, states can tap into IV-E to pay for certain approved substance abuse, mental health and parenting services aimed at preventing the need for foster care in some child welfare cases. The law also limits the use of IV-E funds for group homes and other so-called congregate care settings. With some notable exceptions, states will only be able to draw down federal dollars for those types of placements for up to two weeks. But how much will actually change on October 1, 2019? It's hard to say. States are entitled to seek up to a two-year delay on those congregate care limits but must forfeit access to the new prevention funding if they do. And to access the prevention money, a state has to have a new IV-E prevention plan approved by the Administration for Children and Families.   Here's a little Youth Services Insider rundown of where things stand with the Family First Act. Thirteen States, and the Nation's Capital That's how many child welfare agencies might implement Family First this year. We arrive at that number based on the fact that as part of our annual Who Cares project, The Chronicle of Social Change individually asked each state if they intended to take on the law this year or not. Here are the states that said yes: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia.   (Almost) No Plans Washington, D.C.'s Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) was the first system to submit a IV-E prevention plan, and it has not been approved yet. "They responded with clarifying questions about a month ago ... and we responded but haven't heard back," said CFSA Director Brenda Donald. "We are expecting a response any day now." Three other states have submitted plans this month: Arkansas, Kentucky, and Utah. ACF spokesperson Monique Richards confirmed to YSI that there will be no prevention funds flowing without an approved plan, even for the services approved as evidence-based by the Family First clearinghouse.   There is also the issue of transition funding for services that are not on the clearinghouse list. ACF recently released guidance that permits states to make a case for non-clearinghouse services, but apparently the expectation is that those arguments will be included with submitted IV-E plans. "No state has submitted a plan that includes interventions rated pursuant to a state conducted an independent systematic review," said ACF.   Thirty-Five Out, Not All Officially Based on The Chronicle's questions to states, there are 35 states that are planning to put off the congregate care limits, and therefore the prevention funding. According to information provided to us by ACF, eight of those states have not yet formally notified the federal agency of their intent to delay. They are Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, and Virginia. YSI was curious: what happens if a state hasn't formally delayed in writing? Are they then expected to adhere to the limitations on IV-E congregate care funds? We assume so, but ACF was a little obtuse in responding.   "We have not provided guidance on this issue to date as no state has posed this question," the agency said. Hmmm.   California The Golden State was the most vocal critic of Family First as it was making its way through Congress. But based on The Chronicle's research, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is the last state agency left that has not made a call on delaying or not. "CDSS has not requested a delay and is working with other involved parties to determine an implementation date," agency spokesperson Adam Weintraub told The Chronicle in mid-August.   Waivers In all likelihood, California is waiting to see if there is a last-minute stay of execution for IV-E waivers, which most of the state's most populous counties operate under. These waivers started in 1996 as a way to test specific interventions not allowed under IV-E, and have morphed in some cases into more general flexibility agreements without connection to specific tests. All of the IV-E waivers are set to expire in October when Family First takes effect, but a group of leaders from waiver states and counties have lobbied for a reprieve. Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) introduced a bill that would do just that, extending waivers for two years to 2021. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) authored companion legislation in the House, which has 15 co-sponsors.   Neither bill has budged since introduction, but in our humble opinion, that could not matter less. If the right people agree, it can easily get slid into a temporary spending bill ... just as the Family First Act was!   Cleanup Legislation There is also a last-minute effort afoot to push a package of Family First-related items that was initially introduced by Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) - Bacon also jumped on a companion bill for that. The Child Welfare and Mental Health Coalition have urged members to corral support for the Family First Transition and Report Act, which you can read the details of here.   The bill would get rid of the IV-E income test in foster care, which pretty much everyone agrees is dumb but would cost billions of dollars without some form of cost correction. But other provisions are smaller in scope, including more support for relative caregivers and some short-term funding to help recruit foster parents and license residential treatment centers.   One piece of the bill that probably should get through, if nothing else, is a delay on the rule that half of a state's expenditures on Family First be on models that meet the highest threshold of evidence. As we reported recently, there is a lot of confusion right now around how some states can meet this test if their state Medicaid program pays for those services.     Child Welfare Information Gateway - Families First Prevention Services Act Information   Children's Bureau Calls for Stronger Efforts to Engage Youth and Family Voices   In August, the Children's Bureau released an Information Memorandum (IM) urging all child welfare professionals to take steps to strengthen the role of family and youth voices in service planning.   It is critical for professionals-from investigators and caseworkers to judges and attorneys-to listen to and include families and youth in all aspects of child welfare planning and improvement. After 2 years of regularly speaking with parents and youth who have experienced the child welfare system, the Children's Bureau leadership has used their feedback to develop a series of principles for agencies to follow to ensure that these important voices have the impact they deserve.   To help you increase or initiate efforts that incorporate these principles, explore the following resources:   Partnering With Youth for Permanency Planning Involving Youth in Case Planning Talking With Older Youth About Adoption Working With Youth to Develop a Transition Plan   Listen to stories from youth and families from this year's National Adoption Month campaign. This year's theme, "Youth Voices: Why Family Matters," highlights the importance of family engagement. Check out the podcast, "Engaging Youth in Foster Care," to hear directly from a youth formerly in foster care about ways to effectively engage and inform. Stay connected to receive future resources by signing up for our free subscriptions. Sincerely,   FREDLA   FREDLA, 4725 Dorsey Hall Drive, Suite A316, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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< Back Support in a Crisis and/or When You Feel Alone Military Support in a Crisis and/or When You Feel Alone Throughout your life, you are likely to face and overcome any number of crises. You may experience the loss of a loved one, you may go through a divorce or you may experience a natural disaster. Knowing who to turn to for support during a crisis can help you feel less overwhelmed and more able to manage your feelings and reactions. Depending on the nature of the crisis, you may need direction as to the next steps to take, you may need medical support, or you may just need a listening ear and a shoulder to lean on or you just may need to VENT! The next time you face a crisis on your own, use these tips to help you cope while it's happening and recover more quickly afterward: Let others know you need support, and be specific about what you need. Tell a trusted friend or relative about the crisis. Don't assume that the people close to you know that you need help. (they probably do not know) The more specific you are, the more likely you are to find the kind of help you need. Develop a strong support system, and consider joining a support group . New and old friends, neighbors, classmates, or people from your military unit may be happy to assist you once they know you need help. There are groups for almost every difficult situation, such as natural disasters, specific illnesses, the death of a relative, or divorce. Express your feelings. You may want to keep a journal or send short email messages about your feelings to people you trust. These can help you feel connected to people without actually seeing them. Be patient with yourself, and try to keep up your routines. You may need more time to deal with a crisis if you don't have a partner or support network of family or friends. Having a schedule for your activities will help to keep you moving forward in a crisis. Reduce your stress. Ways to decrease stress include eating healthy meals, getting plenty of rest, and exercising regularly. Many people find they can decrease stress by meditating, reading a book, journaling, and listening to music. Crafts, hobbies, and learning to do something new can also take your mind in a different direction! Libraries and craft groups may also be helpful. Most of the time we cannot alter our circumstances. It is what it is. But, anything that can take your mind into a new direction instead of wanting to focus on the issue may be a way to help you. Box breathing, attending a church, synagogue, or place of worship, and becoming involved in activities is another possibility. Brainstorm other ideas! Focus on the things you can control and change. In a crisis, you may feel that many aspects of your life are out of your control and they be as well. Focus on the things you can accomplish, and work to make improvements in those areas. Feeling like you are in control of some things may make it easier for you to deal with the things you cannot control. It may take some time to find those things you can control so get a notebook, and keep working on a list. List what you can control, change, or stop doing. You decide what to list! Finding support if you are ill or injured Experiencing a medical crisis comes with its own unique challenges and circumstances, but with some careful thought and planning, you may feel better prepared for them. Keep in mind that most of us do not go about planning for disasters of any kind, however, it is a good idea in some ways. The following tips are designed to help you find support if you are feeling unable to cope on your own: Make a list of people who could help in a health crisis. Work with healthcare providers to draw up a list of needs you may have, such as hospital visits, home health care, and transportation to appointments. Most entities have access to provide you with a social worker. List the people who could do the tasks, so you'll have an idea just how many people you might need. Find a friend or relative who can help you manage your care. In a health crisis, you may have more needs than you can manage effectively on your own. Look for a friend or relative who can help. Remember for some things, like phone calls, research, etc. you can ask someone who does not even live around you! Also, we have the option to order groceries, etc. so someone could just pick it up and drop it off! Think about whether you would benefit from using a patient advocate. Patient advocates speak on a patient's behalf and help monitor his or her medical care. They may help research your treatment options, work with your doctors and nurses, and negotiate with your insurance company. They also have experience to help you anticipate and understand other needs you may have done the road. Look into national organizations that can help. Many national groups help people cope with specific health conditions. To find groups for people with your health concern, search the Internet for the name of your condition and "organization" or "association." You can also get a referral from your doctor. And remember! someone can also do that for you if they have a phone and access to the internet! VA Caregiver Support Program https://www.caregiver.va.gov/ If you feel overwhelmed or unable to cope No one should have to struggle alone. Sharing your feelings with family and friends and reaching out to clergy or counselors can be productive and therapeutic, especially in times of crisis. Today there are many help and warm lines and chat lines for people to use as well. Sometimes it is comforting to speak to someone who does not know you. There is no shame or weakness in acknowledging that you're having trouble coping. Not reaching out is a much worse choice when you are vulnerable. The military can provide you with further resources and help you connect with a non-medical counselor. You can reach them by phone at 800-342-9647 at the National Resource Directory. Finally, remember that even if you feel alone, you aren't alone. There are many people - whether you know them now or not - and organizations that are ready and willing to provide the support you need. By planning ahead and reaching out to them, you'll be better able to manage if and when you are faced with a crisis, which may bring great peace of mind in the present. Crisis Symptom Reporting Guide When the Veteran you care for is in a medical crisis, your ability to observe symptoms and report accurately could be lifesaving. During this stressful time, you may find it difficult to think or function as clearly as you normally would. Below is a list that will help you remember what to look for during a crisis. It is a good idea to read this list ahead of time so you have some idea of what to expect, and then tuck a copy in the patient file you created for the Veteran for later reference. What time did the problem start? What was the Veteran doing when the problem started? Do you know or suspect what might have caused the problem? What was the first symptom that you noticed? What other symptoms/complaints do you remember? Did the symptoms come on abruptly or gradually? Was the Veteran given any medication or medical treatment just before the problem started? If so, what was it? Did the Veteran say anything about how he or she felt when the problem started and/or as it progressed? What was it? Does the Veteran have a history of this kind of problem? If so, what was the previous diagnosis? What did you do to try to help the Veteran between the time the problem arose and the time you arrived in the emergency room or the doctor’s office? Did something work well? Seem to make things worse? When to Call for Help. When is a crisis a crisis? When should you call someone else for help? Get help whenever the Veteran is in medical distress and you aren’t sure what to do. Call your local rapid-response number (e.g., 911) or an ambulance if the Veteran: Is unconscious. Has unexplained chest pain or pressure. Is having trouble breathing or is not breathing at all. Has no pulse. Is bleeding severely. Is vomiting blood or bleeding from the rectum. Has fallen and may have broken bones. Has had a seizure. Has a severe headache and/or slurred speech. Has pressure or severe pain in the abdomen that does not go away. Is unusually confused or disoriented. and lastly, if you just feel something is not right but you cannot put your finger on it! Go with your gut. Also Call for Help If: Moving the Veteran could cause further injury. The Veteran is too heavy for you to lift or help. Traffic or distance would cause a life-threatening delay in getting to the medical center. Much of this list came from a list on the http://www.va.gov/ website from some years ago.

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< Back Recovering Mothers Anonymous Online Support Group Every Thursday 7:30 PM Eastern Time Recovering Mothers Anonymous Online Support Group Recovering Mothers Anonymous Preamble Recovering Mothers Anonymous (RMA) is a fellowship of women, who are mothers, who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may find self-forgiveness and help other mothers to recover from having the lived experience of using alcohol or other harmful substance while pregnant. There are no dues or fees for RMA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. There are no requirements for attendance. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healing through connections with other mothers. RMA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization, or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. RMA recognizes that there is no exclusive path to recovery for all women; many of us use the Twelve Steps (adapted for RMA) as a program of recovery. We share our experience, strength, hope, strategies, challenges, laughter, and tears with one another. We can be our true selves with a community of women who understand, know, and love us. RMA has but one purpose: To support women who have used during pregnancy on their recovery journey to live a life filled with hope, meaning, and purpose. WEEKLY ONLINE MEETING Every Thursday 7:30 PM Eastern Time (CDT 6:30PM, MDT 5:30PM, MST 4:30PM, PDT 4:30PM, AKDT 3:30PM, HAST 1:30PM, HADT 2:30PM) Join the RMA Meeting on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/354530050 Meeting ID: 354 530 050 Password: rma2020 One tap mobile +13126266799,,354530050# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,354530050# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US Meeting ID: 354 530 050 Questions: mitchell@nofas.org http://recoveringmothers.org/ PLEASE PASS ON THIS INFORMATION TO ANY AND ALL and/or POST IT FOR ALL TO SEE! Thank you for helping to spread the word!!

< Back Family Guidance Center Berks County Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Children in the Middle The Children in the Middle program is a one-time, three-hour class that focuses on how we as adults can best support the children in our lives through the processes of divorce, separation, and custody determination. Through a combination of verbal instruction and video materials, a group of participants reviews the common challenges that co-parents face, behavioral changes that children can experience, and strategies for preserving and strengthening the parental bond with children as custody agreements are being determined. Although a large number of participants complete this informative class to fulfill a requirement, Children in the Middle is open to anyone who would like to learn about this vitally important issue. Participants also include aunt and uncles, grandparents, step-parents, and other adults that play a supportive role in the lives of children . Please note : the non-refundable participation fee of $45 is due at the time of scheduling. Participants may reschedule their class time once free of charge; subsequent reschedules will incur a $15 fee. An additional participation certificate can be issued after the date of completion at a fee of $15 per certificate. Dialectical Behavior Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a research-based treatment program originally developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan to help individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder learn skills to develop a “life worth living” through managing the emotions and behaviors that contribute to distress in everyday life. Family Guidance Center offers a comprehensive DBT program provided by therapists that have been trained and certified through Behavioral Tech, Linehan’s research, and training organization. Current research proposes that the acceptance and change skills taught in DBT have effectiveness beyond Personality Disorders, thus becoming an integral piece of our outpatient counseling programs to assist the varied population we serve.

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