Sentences with phrase «including vulnerable families»

This new statewide commitment to supportive housing should prioritize homeless people, and target high users of multiple systems, including vulnerable families and youth, survivors of domestic violence and those exiting institutions.

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For over 50 years, regardless of the political environment or changes in the economy, GLIDE has stood with the most vulnerable, including poor people, those with illness, people of color, immigrants, as well as all families and children fleeing war and oppression.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has welcomed an announced by the Government that a programme to resettle vulnerable refugees is being expanded to include families from outside Syria.

Hands - on exploratory «field trips» including labyrinth visit, horse grooming and riding, low and high ropes course, Ashtanga yoga and a Doula Blessing (similar to a Mother Blessing), ALL designed with the purpose of teaching you the vital and mysterious skills doulas need to support families in intimate and vulnerable settings, as well as stretch you in your own personal growth, which is hands - down the most important tool in a doulas tool bag

The invaluable evidence it produced contributed to the ongoing funding and planning of support services for pregnant women & new families, including targeting services to the most vulnerable, strengthening evidence based practice & training of staff in all aspects of infant feeding.

But research has shown significant positive outcomes for vulnerable families enrolled in home visiting, including improved maternal, newborn, and infant health, better educational attainment for moms, improved school readiness, and reduced child abuse.

, fighting for policies supporting the most vulnerable New Yorkers, including immigrants and working families, and building bridges with diverse communities to enhance racial and ethnic harmony.»

The day Nixon actually announced her candidacy, he released a statement that put front and center his liberal accomplishments, which read like a progressive wish list: «Governor Cuomo has delivered more real progressive wins than any other Democrat in the country, including passing marriage equality, the strongest gun safety law in the nation, a $ 15 minimum wage, free college tuition, paid family leave, record setting funding for public education, expanding and protecting healthcare for our most vulnerable, and banning fracking.»

«Governor Cuomo has delivered more real progressive wins than any other Democrat in the country, including passing marriage equality, the strongest gun safety law in the nation, a $ 15 minimum wage, free college tuition, paid family leave, record setting funding for public education, expanding and protecting healthcare for our most vulnerable, and banning fracking,» the spokesman said.

My heart goes out to Wayne's family, including his son Mac and his beloved wife Fran who is a valuable member of my team, performing crucial work on behalf of the most vulnerable people of New York each and every day.»

As Nicholas Confessore wrote in The Times this week, other stealth bills include an effort by the funeral home industry to be allowed to sell package deals, an unfair way to pressure vulnerable families.

Katie is open and vulnerable when it comes to the tougher things in life, such as her constant battle with binge eating and weight maintenance, as well as the happier side of life, including her family and running.

Identified Students include those whose families participate in other federal programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), where their incomes have already been thoroughly scrutinized, and those who are identified by other programs as extremely vulnerable, such as programs for homeless and migrant children.

«Charters continue to achieve for the students and families who chose them, including the most vulnerable and at - risk, and continue to show why New York State should fund charters equitably.»

They include a «Later to Literacy» program that supports the literacy needs of ESL students; the «Village of Attachment,» where staff, families, and community members create a web of support around the most vulnerable students; «Youth in Transitions,» an after - school program that works closely with students alongside their parents; and «PAWS,» a program designed to help immigrant students who entered the school system late in their high school years develop fundamental skills for success.

Included in this strand are topics that focus on how trauma - informed practice can improve opportunities for success for our most vulnerable children and families.

«We are pleased to have partnered with Stanford Law School to provide this comprehensive resource for all public school leaders in California including our member charter public schools, seeking guidance on how to protect the most vulnerable students and their families that they serve,» said Ricardo Soto, Esq., Senior Vice President, Legal Advocacy, and General Counsel for CCSA.

«However, I believe this is an argument to strengthen and reinvest in public schools — not privatization in any form, including vouchers — to make our schools more equitable and inclusive for vulnerable families.»

One - size - fits - all tests punish and discourage students who are already vulnerable, including students of color, English - Language Learners, children with special needs, and students from families living in poverty.

Librarians have a particular concern for vulnerable populations that may not have any other access to books and electronic content, including individuals and families who are homebound or low - income.

The new Alberta Child Benefit to provide up to $ 2,750 each year to vulnerable families, including 235,000 children.

UGM has strategically developed a continuum of care that will help carry the vulnerable into a new life, including outreach, meals, chaplaincy, drop - ins, emergency shelter, family services, alcohol and drug recovery, aftercare, education and training, employment services, and housing.

However, if you have someone in the family who is particularly vulnerable to such substances or is known to have allergies to such ingredients, then hypersensitivity reactions can ensue including skin redness and itching, skin discoloration, and even the triggering of asthma.

Establish environmental health protection, resiliency planning, and recovery programs aimed specifically at protecting the most vulnerable populations, including environmental justice communities, persons with preexisting medical conditions, and persons without the financial resources to fully protect themselves and the health of their families.

From 27 November 2017 a new FPR 2010, Pt 3A came into force, accompanied by a new PD 3AA, as to the participation of, and giving of evidence by, vulnerable parties (including children) in family proceedings.

The Department of Education has announced a grant of # 2.5 million to establish more specialist Family Drug and Alcohol Courts (FDAC) across England, including Coventry, Kent and Medway, Plymouth, Torbay and Exeter, and West Yorkshire - extending this vital service to vulnerable families across the country.

Central to our work is providing support for low - income individuals and families, as well as for special, vulnerable populations, including the elderly, those with language, cultural, or educational barriers, those with disabilities, and veterans.

`... the evolutionary process has included developments in relation to children giving evidence in family proceedings (Re W (Children)(Family Proceedings: Evidence)[2010] UKSC 12, [2010] 1 FLR 1485), guidelines to encourage judges to enable children to feel more involved and connected with proceedings in which important decisions are made in their lives (Guidelines for Judges Meeting Children who are Subject to Family Proceedings [2010] 2 FLR 1872), the involvement of the Children and Vulnerable Witnesses Working Group (culminating in a final report dated February 2015, see [2015] Family Law 443), and recognition that the child's state of mind may have a part to play in establishing habitual residence (Re LC (Children)[2014] UKSC 1).&family proceedings (Re W (Children)(Family Proceedings: Evidence)[2010] UKSC 12, [2010] 1 FLR 1485), guidelines to encourage judges to enable children to feel more involved and connected with proceedings in which important decisions are made in their lives (Guidelines for Judges Meeting Children who are Subject to Family Proceedings [2010] 2 FLR 1872), the involvement of the Children and Vulnerable Witnesses Working Group (culminating in a final report dated February 2015, see [2015] Family Law 443), and recognition that the child's state of mind may have a part to play in establishing habitual residence (Re LC (Children)[2014] UKSC 1).&Family Proceedings: Evidence)[2010] UKSC 12, [2010] 1 FLR 1485), guidelines to encourage judges to enable children to feel more involved and connected with proceedings in which important decisions are made in their lives (Guidelines for Judges Meeting Children who are Subject to Family Proceedings [2010] 2 FLR 1872), the involvement of the Children and Vulnerable Witnesses Working Group (culminating in a final report dated February 2015, see [2015] Family Law 443), and recognition that the child's state of mind may have a part to play in establishing habitual residence (Re LC (Children)[2014] UKSC 1).&Family Proceedings [2010] 2 FLR 1872), the involvement of the Children and Vulnerable Witnesses Working Group (culminating in a final report dated February 2015, see [2015] Family Law 443), and recognition that the child's state of mind may have a part to play in establishing habitual residence (Re LC (Children)[2014] UKSC 1).&Family Law 443), and recognition that the child's state of mind may have a part to play in establishing habitual residence (Re LC (Children)[2014] UKSC 1).»

This clinical service provides thousands of hours of free legal help to some of Hawai'i's most vulnerable people, including the elderly, troubled and incarcerated youth, veterans, and families living at or near poverty levels.

(3) Any Contracting State may declare in accordance with Article 63 that it will extend the application of the whole or any part of the Convention to any maintenance obligation arising from a family relationship, parentage, marriage or affinity, including in particular obligations in respect of vulnerable persons.

The husband's action resulted in information belonging to 250 people, including vulnerable adults and children involved in Family Court and Court of Protection proceedings, being uploaded to the internet.

In 2006 — the last year for which government fi gures are available — that estimate had increased to 2.9 million households and 2.4 million of those were «vulnerable» (defi ned as households including older people, families with children, and householders who are disabled or suff ering from long - term illness).

For example, substantial evidence exists that families most plagued by domestic violence are least likely to respond to home - visiting support.23 Other factors that hamper success of home visiting include limited family resources, family mental illness, and families not motivated to participate in the programs.24 Thus, the very risk factors that make children vulnerable interfere with the effectiveness of the programs that are designed to help them.

Engaging families who are vulnerable and from diverse backgrounds can be very complex, particularly as there may be multiple barriers, including historical factors, to their participation in early childhood services.

The Bill intends to make it easier for parents to share caring responsibilities; give families of children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities more choice and control; and support some of the most vulnerable children, including those in care or whose parents have separated.

Highest priority is given to vulnerable children, young people and their families including those from Indigenous or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children and families in contact with the child protection system, and young people transitioning from out - of - home care.

There are references to various systemic therapies, including in the Costing report: In the category of working with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, there are references to family - based interventions and «intensive interventions (such as family therapy) for those who need it».

The role of the physician may include identifying abused children with suspicious injuries, reporting suspected abuse to a child protection agency for investigation, supporting families who are affected by child maltreatment, coordinating with other professionals and community agencies, giving court testimony, providing preventive care and anticipatory guidance, and advocating for policies and programs that support families and protect vulnerable children.

These NICE Pathways have been published at http://pathways.nice.org.uk There are references to various systemic therapies, including in the Costing report: In the category of working with vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, there are references to family - based interventions and «intensive interventions (such as family therapy) for those who need it».

The hosting organizations presented updates to the state's home visiting system, including updates on data quality improvements and expansions made possible by TANF and 502 funding that will increase home visiting services to vulnerable families.

«In recent years, Rhode Island has built a strong, voluntary system of evidence - based home visiting programs serving vulnerable families, including Healthy Families America, Nurse - Family Partnership, Parents as Teachers, and Early Head Start,» said Elizabeth Burke Bryant, executive director of Rhode Island KIDfamilies, including Healthy Families America, Nurse - Family Partnership, Parents as Teachers, and Early Head Start,» said Elizabeth Burke Bryant, executive director of Rhode Island KIDFamilies America, Nurse - Family Partnership, Parents as Teachers, and Early Head Start,» said Elizabeth Burke Bryant, executive director of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT.

Achievement for All (3As) is an evidence based, two - year improvement programme that will support you and your team to improve outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils, including those from low income families, those identified with special educational needs, and looked - after children.

Child health professionals and their professional associations can advocate for policy action on the social determinants that support parents» capacity and ability to care for children.46 We need child health professionals to advocate for more equitable welfare reforms, with the test that they must protect children as the most vulnerable members of our society.2 This will include labour market, tax and transfer polices that aim to lift all families with children out of poverty.

As Haskins puts it: «A growing body of evidence shows that a few model social programs [including] home visits to vulnerable families... produce solid impacts that can last for many years.»

Brighter Futures is a voluntary, targeted early intervention programme for families with children, or who are expecting a child, that aims to prevent vulnerable children and families from entering the child protection system through provision of intervention and support that will achieve long - term benefits for the children.46 The programme provides a range of tailored services including case management, casework focused on parent vulnerabilities, structured home visiting, quality children's services, parenting programmes and brokerage funds.

With the two - year extension for MIECHV included in the House bill, continued data collection and reporting can assess the value of the program for vulnerable young children and families, adding to the growing body of evidence that includes this latest data.

Patterson [74] suggests that families demonstrate resilience when, despite adversity, they are competent in performing (one or more of) four core family functions including membership and family formation; economic support; nurturance, education and socialisation; and protection of vulnerable members.

Public child welfare systems (CWS) in the United States are populated with vulnerable children and families at high risk of negative outcomes, including substance use, risky sexual behavior, delinquency, incarceration, homelessness, and early mortality.

Dr. Dickstein serves on various advisory committees in Rhode Island on behalf of vulnerable infants, toddlers and families including Successful Start (Rhode Island's early childhood comprehensive systems initiative), the Governor's Early Learning Council, Rhode Island Association for Infant Mental Health (founding member and president), and the Office of the Child Advocate Advisory Committee.

Early Head Start is a federal program providing early education and comprehensive services including health, nutrition, mental health and oral health services to low - income and vulnerable families with children from birth to three years old, as well as pregnant women.