Sentences with phrase «national child advocacy»

From the vantage point of a national child advocacy organization, it is a real tragedy when adoptive parents are first encouraged to adopt the foster children in their homes, and then penalized for doing so.

Working tirelessly on behalf of children's safety issues for more than a decade, Pattie served as Community Outreach Director for the national child advocacy agency, Parents For Megan's Law, and is certified as both a C hild Visitation Monitor and Child Safety Educator.

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As part of its mission to excel in Care, Advocacy, Research and Education, Children's National Medical Center is leading the creation of innovative solutions to pediatric health challenges.

As national advocacy group MomRising celebrates its 10th anniversary, its leaders discuss goals for improving the lives of mothers and children.

These important issues for mothers have been pushed to center stage by MomsRising, a national advocacy group for mothers and children celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

Kelly Sundstrom is an award - winning journalist, artist, mom of two «twice - exceptional» children and national spokesperson, who offers her support and advocacy to families of children with special needs.

Circle of Moms: Get advice from thousands of other moms in an online private sharing circle for sharing family updates Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): The mission of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association, together with its state and local members, is to support and promote court - appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes.

The National WIC Association is the education arm and advocacy voice of the nation's 12,200 WIC public health service provider agencies and the 8 million WIC mothers and young children.

BPNI seeks to work towards optimal nutrition of women and children, especially on enhancing breastfeeding rates in the country through countering commercial influence, capacity building of health and nutrition care providers, advocacy for maternity entitlements and other national policies.

As part of our mission to promote safety, Five Acres has launched its, «Raising Happiness» advocacy campaign, tied to National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.

In addition to the Greenguard certification, Naturepedic Organic is also recommended by the Healthy Child Healthy World, the national advocacy coalition.

* Day 1 Monday, February 22, 2016 4:00 PM -5:00 PM Registration & Networking 5:00 PM — 6:00 PM Welcome Reception & Opening Remarks Kevin de Leon, President pro Tem, California State Senate Debra McMannis, Director of Early Education & Support Division, California Department of Education (invited) Karen Stapf Walters, Executive Director, California State Board of Education (invited) 6:00 PM — 7:00 PM Keynote Address & Dinner Dr. Patricia K. Kuhl, Co-Director, Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences * Day 2 Tuesday February 23, 2016 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Networking 9:00 AM — 9:15 AM Opening Remarks John Kim, Executive Director, Advancement Project Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, California Department of Education 9:15 AM — 10:00 AM Morning Keynote David B. Grusky, Executive Director, Stanford's Center on Poverty & Inequality 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM Educating California's Young Children: The Recent Developments in Transitional Kindergarten & Expanded Transitional Kindergarten (Panel Discussion) Deborah Kong, Executive Director, Early Edge California Heather Quick, Principal Research Scientist, American Institutes for Research Dean Tagawa, Administrator for Early Education, Los Angeles Unified School District Moderator: Erin Gabel, Deputy Director, First 5 California (Invited) 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM «Political Will & Prioritizing ECE» (Panel Discussion) Eric Heins, President, California Teachers Association Senator Hannah - Beth Jackson, Chair of the Women's Legislative Committee, California State Senate David Kirp, James D. Marver Professor of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley Assemblyman Kevin McCarty, Chairman of Subcommittee No. 2 of Education Finance, California State Assembly Moderator: Kim Pattillo Brownson, Managing Director, Policy & Advocacy, Advancement Project 12:00 PM — 12:45 PM Lunch 12:45 PM — 1:45 PM Lunch Keynote - «How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character» Paul Tough, New York Times Magazine Writer, Author 1:45 PM — 1:55 PM Break 2:00 PM — 3:05 PM Elevating ECE Through Meaningful Community Partnerships (Panel Discussion) Sandra Guiterrez, National Director, Abriendo Purtas / Opening Doors Mary Ignatius, Statewide Organize of Parent Voices, California Child Care Resource & Referral Network Jacquelyn McCroskey, John Mile Professor of Child Welfare, University of Southern California School of Social Work Jolene Smith, Chief Executive Officer, First 5 Santa Clara County Moderator: Rafael González, Director of Best Start, First 5 LA 3:05 PM — 3:20 PM Closing Remarks Camille Maben, Executive Director, First 5 California * Agenda Subject to Change

The National PTA is the oldest and largest child advocacy group in the world and you can be a part of it.

Advocacy Groups: If there's a national advocacy group for people with your child's diagnosis, they will probably be able to direct you to good sources of respiAdvocacy Groups: If there's a national advocacy group for people with your child's diagnosis, they will probably be able to direct you to good sources of respiadvocacy group for people with your child's diagnosis, they will probably be able to direct you to good sources of respite care.

UTICA — The Oneida County Child Advocacy Center has been awarded reaccreditation by National Children's Alliance following an extensive application and site review process.

Greater Niagara FCU has been a supporter of the Child Advocacy Center for more than 20 years and will again be collecting items during April, which is Youth Month at the credit union and national Child Abuse Prevention Month.

In its role leading the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) movement, National Children's Alliance (NCA) continues to be at the forefront of the national and international conversation on chilNational Children's Alliance (NCA) continues to be at the forefront of the national and international conversation on chilnational and international conversation on child abuse.

NATIONAL CHILDREN»S ALLIANCE (NCA) is the national association and accrediting body for a network of 795 Children's Advocacy Centers &mdasCHILDREN»S ALLIANCE (NCA) is the national association and accrediting body for a network of 795 Children's Advocacy Centers &mdasChildren's Advocacy Centers — CACs.

As the accrediting body for the more than 850 Children's Advocacy Centers and Chapters in all 50 states around the country, NCA provides training, financial support, technical assistance, leadership, national advocacy and access to current research findings on a national level to children's advocacy centers around the country as well as numerous developing centers, multi-disciplinary teams and child abuse profesChildren's Advocacy Centers and Chapters in all 50 states around the country, NCA provides training, financial support, technical assistance, leadership, national advocacy and access to current research findings on a national level to children's advocacy centers around the country as well as numerous developing centers, multi-disciplinary teams and child abuse profesAdvocacy Centers and Chapters in all 50 states around the country, NCA provides training, financial support, technical assistance, leadership, national advocacy and access to current research findings on a national level to children's advocacy centers around the country as well as numerous developing centers, multi-disciplinary teams and child abuse profesadvocacy and access to current research findings on a national level to children's advocacy centers around the country as well as numerous developing centers, multi-disciplinary teams and child abuse profeschildren's advocacy centers around the country as well as numerous developing centers, multi-disciplinary teams and child abuse profesadvocacy centers around the country as well as numerous developing centers, multi-disciplinary teams and child abuse professionals.

National Children's Alliance is the national association and accrediting body for the 777 Children's Advocacy Centers and 49 State Chapters serving each of the 50 states and the District of CNational Children's Alliance is the national association and accrediting body for the 777 Children's Advocacy Centers and 49 State Chapters serving each of the 50 states and the District of Cnational association and accrediting body for the 777 Children's Advocacy Centers and 49 State Chapters serving each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

National Children's Alliance also considers standards regarding a center's cultural competency and diversity, forensic interviews, victim support and advocacy, medical evaluation, therapeutic intervention and child focused setting.

«The Oneida County Child Advocacy Center is to be commended for its continued commitment to effectively serve victims of child abuse,» said Teresa Huizar, Executive Director of National Children's AlliChild Advocacy Center is to be commended for its continued commitment to effectively serve victims of child abuse,» said Teresa Huizar, Executive Director of National Children's Allichild abuse,» said Teresa Huizar, Executive Director of National Children's Alliance.

«The reaccreditation of the Oneida County Children's Advocacy Center by the National Children Alliance is a tremendous honor and a testament to the unparalleled work it does to protect and support the victims of child abuse in our community,» said Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. «I would like to commend Director Joseph Lisi and all of the center's partners for the fine job they do and congratulate them on this receiving this high distinction.»

As the accrediting agency for Children's Advocacy Centers across the country, the National Children's Alliance awards various levels of accreditation and membership to centers responding to allegations of child abuse in ways that are effective and efficient, and put the needs of child victims of abuse first.

«As the national association and accrediting body for Children's Advocacy Centers across the country, our goal is to ensure that every victim of child abuse has access to high - quality services that result from professional collaboration.

As an accredited member of National Children's Alliance, the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of child aChild Advocacy Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of child achild abuse.

Founded in 1990, National Children's Alliance provides accreditation opportunities, financial assistance, training, technical assistance, research and education to communities, child abuse professionals and children's advocacy centers throughout the United States in support of child abuse intervention, advocacy and preChildren's Alliance provides accreditation opportunities, financial assistance, training, technical assistance, research and education to communities, child abuse professionals and children's advocacy centers throughout the United States in support of child abuse intervention, advocacy and prechildren's advocacy centers throughout the United States in support of child abuse intervention, advocacy and prevention.

It also urged the federal government to intensify advocacy to stop violence against children through the National Orientation Agency (NOA).

Worldwide About Blog National At - Home Dad Network is a nonprofit that provides advocacy, community, education & support for fathers who are the primary caregivers of their children.

American voters say «reversing declining trends in children's health and education» should be the Clinton Administration's third - highest priority, according to a survey released by a national children's - advocacy coalition.

Child - nutrition programs in the United States are plagued by underfunding, «bureaucratic red tape,» and misconceptions that limit their scope and potential, a report published by a national advocacy group charges.

Among its members are the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, Save the Children, and various state youth - advocacy groups.

The National PTA's print and online magazine for parents, published several times a year, focuses on child advocacy, news and information related to children, and PTA programs and campaigns.

Common Sense Media (CSM) is a national organization led by concerned parents and individuals with experience in child advocacy, public policy, education, media, and entertainment.

The study was produced by the End Child Poverty Coalition, a group of 12 charities in the U.K., and the National Children's Bureau, a London - based advocacy group for child welChild Poverty Coalition, a group of 12 charities in the U.K., and the National Children's Bureau, a London - based advocacy group for child welchild welfare.

He has founded a national advocacy organization, English for the Children, which promotes English immersion programs as opposed to bilingual education.

Finally, advocacy involves partnering with national civic and policy leaders and grassroots organizations in communities to build a field committed to this new vision of education while also identifying policy barriers and opportunities to implementing a more comprehensive system of supports for children in communities across the country.

50CAN: The 50 - State Campaign for Achievement Now The Advocacy Institute American Association of People with Disabilities The American Association of University Women American Civil Liberties Union American Federation of Teachers The Arc Autism National Committee Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law Business Coalition for Student Achievement The Center for American Progress Action Fund The Center for Law and Education Children's Defense Fund Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc..

Advocacy Institute American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations American Association of University Women (AAUW) American Civil Liberties Union American Federation of Teachers Autism National Committee (AutCom) Center for American Progress Action Fund Center for Law and Education Children's Defense Fund Collaboration to Promote Self - Determination (CPSD) Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPPA) Democrats for Education Reform Easter Seals The Education Trust Educators for Excellence Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) The Lawyers» Committee for Civil Rights Under Law The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) Mental Health America NAACP NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc..

In the group's own words: «The American Federation for Children is the leading national advocacy organization promoting school choice, with a specific focus on advocating for school vouchers, scholarship tax credit programs and Education Savings Accounts.»

(District of Columbia) Legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare could have resulted in the elimination of benefits to millions of low - income children, shifting some of those services to schools, according to analysis from a national advocacy group.

Then there is the work of Shree Medlock, the National Advocacy Director for Black Alliance for Educational Options, who began her work as mother concerned about her own child's progress in school.

«The people who wrote these standards do not appear to have any background in child development or early childhood education,» wrote Stephanie Feeney of the University of Hawaii, chair of the Advocacy Committee of the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators.

Serve as a national representative for elementary and middle - school education to Congress, the Executive Branch, state and federal agencies, the news media, researchers, educators, and other education and child advocacy groups;

He joined the team after serving as the National Program Director at Stand for Children, a non-profit grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to improving public school education.

Respectfully, Action United Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Alliance for Multilingual Multicultural Education American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education American Association of State Colleges and Universities American Federation of Teachers ASPIRA Association Association of University Centers on Disabilities Autistic Self Advocacy Network Bay Area Parent Leadership Action Network California Association for Bilingual Education California Latino School Boards Association Californians for Justice Californians Together Campaign for Fiscal Equity Campaign for Quality Education Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning Center for Teaching Quality Citizens for Effective Schools Coalition for Educational Justice Council for Exceptional Children Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Easter Seals ELC, Education Law Center FairTest, The National Center for Fair & Open Testing Higher Education Consortium for Special Education Justice Matters Latino Elected and Appointed Officials National Taskforce on Education Lawyers» Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Learning Disabilities Association of America Los Angeles Educational Partnership Movement Strategy Center NAACP National Alliance of Black School Educators National Center for Learning Disabilities National Council for Educating Black Children National Council of Teachers of English National Disability Rights Network National Down Syndrome Congress National Down Syndrome Society National Education Association National Latino / a Education Research and Policy Project National League of United Latin American Citizens Parent - U-Turn Parents for Unity Philadelphia Education Fund Public Advocates Inc..

Wife Betsy DeVos runs the American Federation for Children, a national school privatization advocacy organization.

She has authored numerous articles and publications, including the education advocacy chapter of the National Association of Counsel for Children's textbook, Child Welfare Law and Practice.

More recently, I was awarded the NAGC Annemarie Roeper Global Awareness Annual Award, the National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC) Community Service Award, the Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE) Neuber - Pregler Award for Outstanding Advocacy Efforts to Assure Quality Education for the Gifted, and the SENG Service Award for exceptional volunteer service to SENG.

«When you have national standards, it becomes very hard for a state school board to control what exactly your child is learning,» said Jenni White of Restore Oklahoma Public Education, a parent advocacy group.