Sentences with phrase «national community support services»

Formal Support is available through Boys Town National Community Support Services (BTNCSS).

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When the Community Mental Health Centers Act was adopted in 1963, it provided Federal support for the development of a national program of comprehensive mental health services based in local communities.

Perusing the index of Origins, the weekly publication of representative documents and speeches compiled by Catholic News Service, our imaginary historian will note, for example, the following initiatives undertaken at the national, diocesan and parish levels in 1994 - 95: providing alternatives to abortion; staffing adoption agencies; conducting adult education courses; addressing African American Catholics» pastoral needs; funding programs to prevent alcohol abuse; implementing a new policy on altar servers and guidelines for the Anointing of the Sick; lobbying for arms control; eliminating asbestos in public housing; supporting the activities of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (227 strong); challenging atheism in American society; establishing base communities (also known as small faith communities); providing aid to war victims in Bosnia; conducting Catholic research in bioethics; publicizing the new Catechism of the Catholic Church; battling child abuse; strengthening the relationship between church and labor unions; and deepening the structures and expressions of collegiality in the local and diocesan church.

Antenatal tutor Noreen Hart from the National Childbirth Trust (which organised a family fun day in June 2010 to support the initiative) said: «During the last 12 months campaigners have been working closely with Wiltshire Community Health Services» midwifery team and the suggestion of partners having the opportunity of staying the first night after birth was welcomed by all involved in maternity sServices» midwifery team and the suggestion of partners having the opportunity of staying the first night after birth was welcomed by all involved in maternity servicesservices.

Steering group — This study was planned and coordinated by Jean Davies, research midwife, Newcastle; Pat Davies, health visitor, Sunderland; Alan Fortune, general practitioner, Alnwick; Linda Hedley, senior midwife, Berwick; Edmund Hey, consultant paediatrician, Newcastle; Barbara Hinchcliffe, health visitor, Hexham; Maureen Hodgson, community midwife, North Durham; Ann Kirkpatrick, midwifery supervisor, Darlington; Jane Lumley, National Childbirth Trust, Hexham; Norma McPherson, community midwife, Barrow in Furness; Diane Packham, Association for the Improvement of Maternity Services, Newcastle; Willie Reid, consultant obstetrician, Carlisle; Marjorie Renwick, regional maternity survey coordinator, Newcastle; Margaret Robinson, community midwife, Cockermouth; Laura Robson, director of midwifery education, Newcastle; Sheila Smithson, community midwife, Middlesbrough; Ann West, senior midwife, Penrith; Margaret Whyte, the Society to Support Home Confinement; Jane Wright, community midwife, Teesside; and Gavin Young, general practitioner, Penrith.

The ways pediatricians can protect, promote, and support breastfeeding in their individual practices, hospitals, medical schools, and communities are delineated, and the central role of the pediatrician in coordinating breastfeeding management and providing a medical home for the child is emphasized.3 These recommendations are consistent with the goals and objectives of Healthy People 2010,4 the Department of Health and Human Services» HHS Blueprint for Action on Breastfeeding, 5 and the United States Breastfeeding Committee's Breastfeeding in the United States: A National Agenda.6

NCA is the national authority on multi-disciplinary approaches to supporting child victims of abuse, NCA's purpose is to empower local communities to provide comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of child abuse.

As the national authority on multidisciplinary approaches to supporting child victims of abuse, the purpose of National Children's Alliance is to empower local communities to provide comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of chilnational authority on multidisciplinary approaches to supporting child victims of abuse, the purpose of National Children's Alliance is to empower local communities to provide comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of chilNational Children's Alliance is to empower local communities to provide comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of child abuse.

The CWU - previously led by Alan Johnson, so hardly a hotbed of Hard Leftism - should stop wasting its money on New Labour and start funding individual candidates, regardless of party (if any), who do in fact support public services, strong unions, rural communities, national sovereignty (both as against the EU and as against the foreign acquisition of a key national asset), and the monarchy's direct link to every address in the count.

Contribution to the ACS community: Recognized for providing fundamental support to chemists implementing peer teaching methods, serving in multiple capacities within the Division of Chemical Education, and providing national service to C&EN.

South African Astronomical Observatory — A list of Virtual Observatory - compatible applications, tools and data archives to do science — online data archives, data discovery, analysis, and plotting tools Mitaka 4 - dimensional digital universe — Software to visualize the known Universe with up - to - date observational data and theoretical models, by National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)[With Mutiple Language Support] SAO / NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)-- A Digital Library portal for researchers in Astronomy and Physics Virtual Astronomical Observatory (VAO)-- electronic integration of astronomy data, tools, and services to the global community SkyView — A Virtual Observatory on the Net generating images of any part of the sky at wavelengths in all regimes from Radio to Gamma - Ray.

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Salesforce Administrator will oversee, optimize and customize the various technology solutions and services the National Eczema Association uses to support its community and employees.

«This grant from the Kellogg Foundation will help CISS move toward realizing our three - year plan to expand local and national training programs, extend consultative, advocating, and support services, and strengthen the important school - community - university partnerships being developed through the Harvard Graduate School of Education's Risk and Prevention Program.

Preparing for adulthood • Planning for young people's futures • A broad range of education and learning opportunities: Wolf Review • Employment opportunities and support: the role of disability employment advisers • A coordinated transition to adult health services: joint working across all services • Support for independent living Services working together for families • Local authorities and local health services will play a pivotal role in delivering change for children, young people and families • Reducing bureaucratic burdens on professionals • Empowering local professionals to develop collaborative, innovative and high quality services • Supporting the development of high quality speech and language therapy workforce and educational psychology profession • Encouraging greater collaboration between local areas • Extending local freedom and flexibility over the use of funding • Enabling the voluntary and community sector to take on a greater role in delivering services • Exploring a national banded funding framework • Bringing about greater alignment of pre 16 and post 16 funding arransupport: the role of disability employment advisers • A coordinated transition to adult health services: joint working across all services • Support for independent living Services working together for families • Local authorities and local health services will play a pivotal role in delivering change for children, young people and families • Reducing bureaucratic burdens on professionals • Empowering local professionals to develop collaborative, innovative and high quality services • Supporting the development of high quality speech and language therapy workforce and educational psychology profession • Encouraging greater collaboration between local areas • Extending local freedom and flexibility over the use of funding • Enabling the voluntary and community sector to take on a greater role in delivering services • Exploring a national banded funding framework • Bringing about greater alignment of pre 16 and post 16 funding arraservices: joint working across all services • Support for independent living Services working together for families • Local authorities and local health services will play a pivotal role in delivering change for children, young people and families • Reducing bureaucratic burdens on professionals • Empowering local professionals to develop collaborative, innovative and high quality services • Supporting the development of high quality speech and language therapy workforce and educational psychology profession • Encouraging greater collaboration between local areas • Extending local freedom and flexibility over the use of funding • Enabling the voluntary and community sector to take on a greater role in delivering services • Exploring a national banded funding framework • Bringing about greater alignment of pre 16 and post 16 funding arraservices • Support for independent living Services working together for families • Local authorities and local health services will play a pivotal role in delivering change for children, young people and families • Reducing bureaucratic burdens on professionals • Empowering local professionals to develop collaborative, innovative and high quality services • Supporting the development of high quality speech and language therapy workforce and educational psychology profession • Encouraging greater collaboration between local areas • Extending local freedom and flexibility over the use of funding • Enabling the voluntary and community sector to take on a greater role in delivering services • Exploring a national banded funding framework • Bringing about greater alignment of pre 16 and post 16 funding arranSupport for independent living Services working together for families • Local authorities and local health services will play a pivotal role in delivering change for children, young people and families • Reducing bureaucratic burdens on professionals • Empowering local professionals to develop collaborative, innovative and high quality services • Supporting the development of high quality speech and language therapy workforce and educational psychology profession • Encouraging greater collaboration between local areas • Extending local freedom and flexibility over the use of funding • Enabling the voluntary and community sector to take on a greater role in delivering services • Exploring a national banded funding framework • Bringing about greater alignment of pre 16 and post 16 funding arraServices working together for families • Local authorities and local health services will play a pivotal role in delivering change for children, young people and families • Reducing bureaucratic burdens on professionals • Empowering local professionals to develop collaborative, innovative and high quality services • Supporting the development of high quality speech and language therapy workforce and educational psychology profession • Encouraging greater collaboration between local areas • Extending local freedom and flexibility over the use of funding • Enabling the voluntary and community sector to take on a greater role in delivering services • Exploring a national banded funding framework • Bringing about greater alignment of pre 16 and post 16 funding arraservices will play a pivotal role in delivering change for children, young people and families • Reducing bureaucratic burdens on professionals • Empowering local professionals to develop collaborative, innovative and high quality services • Supporting the development of high quality speech and language therapy workforce and educational psychology profession • Encouraging greater collaboration between local areas • Extending local freedom and flexibility over the use of funding • Enabling the voluntary and community sector to take on a greater role in delivering services • Exploring a national banded funding framework • Bringing about greater alignment of pre 16 and post 16 funding arraservices • Supporting the development of high quality speech and language therapy workforce and educational psychology profession • Encouraging greater collaboration between local areas • Extending local freedom and flexibility over the use of funding • Enabling the voluntary and community sector to take on a greater role in delivering services • Exploring a national banded funding framework • Bringing about greater alignment of pre 16 and post 16 funding arraservices • Exploring a national banded funding framework • Bringing about greater alignment of pre 16 and post 16 funding arrangements

The national strategy for MSM was recently revisited to incorporate mental health, family support, violence reduction, extension services to partners and reach to communities over the internet for those do not prefer to seek services at the DICs.

The national program established community care centres to provide for care and support services.

The Lab's staff will also continue to lead the national advocacy agenda that NCTL launched in 2007 Additionally, grant will support the Lab's «By All Means» initiative by providing advice and support to the city teams, leveraging financial and technical assistance resources, conducting research on the effectiveness of local work, documenting local work and disseminating best practices, brokering national partnerships with organizations in the health, education, social service, and community schools» fields, and providing direct technical assistance in relevant areas of expertise.

The Coalition for Community Schools, housed at the Institute for Educational Leadership, is an alliance of national, state and local organizations in education K - 16, youth development, community planning and development, family support, health and human services, government and philanthropy as well as national, state and local community school Community Schools, housed at the Institute for Educational Leadership, is an alliance of national, state and local organizations in education K - 16, youth development, community planning and development, family support, health and human services, government and philanthropy as well as national, state and local community school community planning and development, family support, health and human services, government and philanthropy as well as national, state and local community school community school networks.

In addition to cutting supports to teachers and after - school programs, this budget doubles down on its attack on teachers and working families by eliminating funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service, or CNCS, which provides volunteer support and educational awards for teachers in training and out - of - school time programming.

Hoagies» Gifted Education page is the winner of National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) Community Service Award, Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE) Neuber - Pregler Award and SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) Community Service Award.

NATIONAL - Dec. 9: The Coalition for Community Schools, the Center for Popular Democracy, and the Southern Education Foundation will host a webinar on Kentucky's school - based Family Resource and Youth Service Centers and how they support the national movement for communityCommunity Schools, the Center for Popular Democracy, and the Southern Education Foundation will host a webinar on Kentucky's school - based Family Resource and Youth Service Centers and how they support the national movement for communitycommunity schools.

The event, held at the Rubin Museum in Manhattan, honored five people who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to enacting positive change in education: Tanell Pendleton, an English teacher who has worked at Bronx Haven High School for eight years, and Michael Wolach, founding teacher and instructional coach at Jill Chaifetz Transfer School, both of whom have worked with Eskolta on multi-year projects on topics ranging from developing students» academic mindsets to implementing outcomes - based grading; Cristal Cruz, a graduate of Brooklyn Frontiers High School, who, after facing significant challenges during school, graduated as salutatorian, enrolled in college, and is now working at Good Shepherd Service to support students in the same way she was supported; and Jeff and Tricia Raikes, co-founders of the Raikes Foundation and part of the founding team of Microsoft, who have become champions of school improvement by establishing national initiatives such as the Mindset Scholars Network and the Student Agency Improvement Community.

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March 21, 2017 — A new report College Completion: Focus on the Finish Line from the National Center for Developmental Education calls for closer collaboration between community colleges, public schools, and community services, improved teaching and learning and fully integrated courses and student support services as three main phases of college success.

To do so, CAP recommends creating a program funded through the U.S. Department of Education but administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, or CNCS, a federal agency that typically manages volunteer service programs but has often supported education - related opportunities aService, or CNCS, a federal agency that typically manages volunteer service programs but has often supported education - related opportunities aservice programs but has often supported education - related opportunities as well.

Informational: The National 911 Program convenes stakeholders to establish best practices with the goal of supporting the 911 community in providing improved 911 services.

National Cooperative Bank's mission is to support and be an advocate for America's Cooperatives and their members, especially in low - income communities, by providing innovative financial and related services.

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Without support from the government or other national animal welfare organizations, we are grateful for the generous support from people like you in our community to help the animals and to provide programs and services to enhance the bond between people and their pets.

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (Parks Conservancy), in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), and The Presidio Trust, is working to advance our «Trails Forever» initiative to create a world - class trail system and implement landmark Coastal Trail projects throughout the parks, in support of our mission to preserve the Golden Gate National Parks, enhance the experiences of park visitors, and build a community dedicated to conserving the parks for the future.

Crissy Field was transformed in 2001 from a neglected military site into a beloved national park by the Parks Conservancy and National Park Service, with community support inspired by lead gifts from the Hanational park by the Parks Conservancy and National Park Service, with community support inspired by lead gifts from the HaNational Park Service, with community support inspired by lead gifts from the Haas, Jr..

With the National Park Service, the Conservancy led this community and philanthropic - supported project featuring restored habitat, new trails and overlooks, and the Lands End Lookout visitor center with lead gifts from the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Foundation and the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation.

Operating within two gallery spaces and across Providence College's campus, the Galleries support the educational, service and community - oriented mission of the College with dynamic visual arts productions, including those that foster audience participation, cross-departmental collaboration at the College and cultural exchange at local, national and international levels.

In the wake of the transformation and dismantling of support for individual artists and the artist organizations that were the base of artists» activities, the Warhol Foundation identified «artist - centered» groups as critical supporters of artists on the ground in local communities, stating, «Often more regional than national in their orientation, these groups keep in close touch with the artists in their communities, discovering them, presenting them, providing them with many essential supports, from professional development services to first critical assessments.

Collectively, lawyers are encouraged to enhance the profession through activities such as: (a) sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues and students informally in day - to - day practice as well as through contribution to professional journals and publications, support of law school projects and participation in panel discussions, legal education seminars, bar admission courses and university lectures; (b) participating in legal aid and community legal services programs or providing legal services on a pro bono basis; (c) filling elected and volunteer positions with the Society; (d) acting as directors, officers and members of local, provincial, national and international bar associations and their various committees and sections; and (e) acting as directors, officers and members of non-profit or charitable organizations.

In response to growing awareness of elder abuse, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Corporation for National and Community Service announced the creation of the Elder Justice AmeriCorps grant program in September 2015 to provide elder abuse victims with legal aid and support services.

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Supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps JD program provides all types of civil legal assistance.

Always active in community service, Shannon supports local and national charities with her time and contributions.

Administrative Assistant — Duties & Responsibilities Provide office management and administrative support across a variety of industries and settings Design and implement business model for national retail distribution business Train new team members ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Oversee daily office administration resulting in efficient, effective, and on - budget operations Manage marketing, sales, customer service, and corporate accounting functions Responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and company budgets Oversee product inventory, billing, shipping, and client account maintenance services Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Analyze client needs and craft product presentations and packages to their specifications Consistently recognized for excellence in sales, marketing, and team management Prepare and maintain sales activity reports, client information, and other pertinent data in an organized manner Manage corporate correspondence and reception duties including telephone and in - person service Responsible for tracking and replenishing office supplies and products Develop and strengthen relationships with clients, partners, and community leaders Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) have welcomed the announcement of a trial to support Aboriginal health organisations to integrate pharmacists into their services.

The School Support Programme involving the Home School Community Liaison Scheme (HSCL), the School Completion Programme (SCP) and the Visiting Teachers Service for Travellers (VTST) were integrated into the National Educational Welfare Board (NEWB) whose functions transferred to the Child and Family Agency in January 2014.

Reinvesting in the Community: A Family Guide to Expanding Home and Community - Based Mental Health Services and Supports (PDF - 761 KB) National Alliance on Mental Illness (2009) Informs families about effective home and community - based services and supports for children and youth with mental health treatment needs and their Community: A Family Guide to Expanding Home and Community - Based Mental Health Services and Supports (PDF - 761 KB) National Alliance on Mental Illness (2009) Informs families about effective home and community - based services and supports for children and youth with mental health treatment needs and their Community - Based Mental Health Services and Supports (PDF - 761 KB) National Alliance on Mental Illness (2009) Informs families about effective home and community - based services and supports for children and youth with mental health treatment needs and their fServices and Supports (PDF - 761 KB) National Alliance on Mental Illness (2009) Informs families about effective home and community - based services and supports for children and youth with mental health treatment needs and their fSupports (PDF - 761 KB) National Alliance on Mental Illness (2009) Informs families about effective home and community - based services and supports for children and youth with mental health treatment needs and their community - based services and supports for children and youth with mental health treatment needs and their fservices and supports for children and youth with mental health treatment needs and their fsupports for children and youth with mental health treatment needs and their families.

It receives funding from a variety of sources including Queensland Department of Communities, Queensland Health, Department of Corrective Services, Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services and through the National Drug Strategy (Commonwealth) to run a range of counselling and support programs.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) presents a significant opportunity to revolutionise the quality of care and support to enable Indigenous people with disability to access the supports and services necessary to enable them to work towards full participation in their communities.

Child and Family Service Reviews (CFSRs) and Family Support Services (PDF - 88 KB) FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community - Based Child Abuse Prevention (2003) Discusses how FRIENDS can help States identify family - centered and strengths - based approaches, tools, and practices that promote capacity - building when addressing the CFSR child and family well - being outcomes.

As part of the federal welfare reform of 1996, Congress recognized the need to promote responsible fatherhood as a way to support child wellbeing.2 During the 106th Congress (1999 - 2000), Congress provided funding to the National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI), a non-profit organization that works with government agencies, the military, corrections departments, and community organizations to create fatherhood programs.3 Concurrently, Congress also provided funding to evaluate the Institute for Responsible Fatherhood and Family Revitalization's fatherhood program, signaling the federal government's commitment to researching and assessing the impact of responsible fatherhood programs.4 Although Presidents Clinton, Bush, and Obama included funding for responsible fatherhood programs in each of their budgets, it was not until the 109th Congress of 2005 - 2006 that the Healthy Marriage Promotion and Responsible Fatherhood (HMPRF) grants program was created and funded under the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 beginning in FY2006 and continuing through FY2010.5 The program was subsequently reauthorized under the Claims Resolution Act of 2010.6 The HMPRF programs support healthy marriage, responsible parenting, and economic stability activities, and are funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration of Children and Families» (ACF) Office of Family Assistance (OFA).7 The HMPRF programs have continued to receive funds through FY2016.8 Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education grantees, the New Pathways for Fathers and Families grantees, and Responsible Fatherhood Opportunities for Reentry and Mobility (ReFORM) grantees are currently funded from FY2015 through FY2020.9

The National GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Provides technical assistance and support to professionals and communities in the field of behavioral health and criminal justice to achieve integrated systems of mental health and substance use sServices Administration Provides technical assistance and support to professionals and communities in the field of behavioral health and criminal justice to achieve integrated systems of mental health and substance use servicesservices.

The Obama administration established the federal Responsible Fatherhood Working Group to coordinate federal efforts to support responsible fatherhood programs and father engagement.15 Led by the Office of Faith - based and Neighborhood Partnerships, the Office of Public Engagement, and the Domestic Policy Council, the group consists of members from the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Education, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Justices, Labor, and Veterans Affairs, as well as the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Family Violence Prevention: A Toolkit for Stakeholders (PDF - 4,567 KB) National Resource Center for Healthy Marriage and Families & Center for Family Policy and Practice (2013) Provides a toolkit with information and resources to assist stakeholders in incorporating domestic violence and child maltreatment awareness into service provision, including information that will increase service providers understanding of these issues and will also help them identify other beneficial resources or referrals in the community that may support their efforts to institute healthy relationship policies and practices.