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News & Events Campaign for Children’s Mental Health The Campaign for Children’s Mental Health has released Virginians Speak Out -- a report which analyzes the feedback from 400 citizens, both parents and professionals, involved in child-serving systems. Read more on this important campaign. Program workshop by Successful Innovations Check out the upcoming workshop on October 9th in Lynchburg, Virginia called "Building Parent Relationships." See the workshop flyer (PDF)
Low-income children are more likely to develop cognitive deficits, undermining their chances for successful lives. New psychological interventions could help protect them. Read the cover article in the September issue of Monitor on Psychology, the journal of the American Psychological Association.
Plan to attend the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation two day statewide summit on Oct. 20-21 in Glen Allen, Virginia. See the conference flyer (JPG)
Plan to attend the OAR Eighth Annual Applied Autism Research and Intervention Conference in Arlington on Oct 29 and 30, 2010. See the conference flyer (PDF)
It is official: ICFI has gotten the Training/Technical Assistance contract for Virginia and all of Region 3 (VA, WV, DE, MD, DC, PA), among other states and regions. Read more about the new TA contract. Children with disabilities resources SpecialQuest Birth to Five is a national effort designed to touch the “head, heart, and hands” of families and professionals working together to create inclusive communities for young children with disabilities. Read more about SpecialQuest Birth to Five. Leadership Summit on Family Financial Stability Sept 29-30, 2010 in Philadelphia -- RSVP to familiesandkids@idaresources.org. Download the flyer. (PDF) Virginia Celebrates its first FDA Graduates Two persons in Virginia have now completed all qualifications for the newly developed Family Development Associate credential. Read their stories. Fall 2010 DSS training catalogue The Fall 2010 Professional Development Catalog for Child Care Professionals is now available online at DSS (click on Professional Development Catalog). The catalog includes class schedules, registration information, and additional professional development information. For class and registration information, please call the Community College Workforce Alliance at (804) 523-2298 or e-mail VDSSclasses@ccwa.vccs.edu. Directors Meeting The June Directors Meeting in Virginia Beach was very successful, with a board walk and a special remembrance for Nancy Elmore. More on the 2010 Director's meeting. Update: The Board Walk on the Boardwalk so far has raised $1,743! Thanks to all who made this such a success. As always, we are still accepting donations! Board Meeting The Nov Board meeting will be held Nov. 9-10, 2010 at the Roslyn Center, 8727 River Road, Richmond, VA 23229. We will begin at 2 p.m. and end by 2 p.m. the next day. Board Endorses Book At its March 2010 meeting, the VAHSA Board of Directors endorsed ABC’s From Ghana, With Love as an appropriate book for Head Start programs. Read more. Save the Date: April 5 – 7, 2011 VAHSA Annual Training Conf., Southwest Virginia, Abingdon, Virginia. Hotel details now posted! VaHSA Joins HHS in Calling for Stronger Accountability/Oversight Maxine McKinney, Executive Director of the Virginia Head Start Association, joined the Department of Health and Human Services in calling for stronger accountability and oversight of Head Start programs in light of the May 18 GAO report. Read more. |
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Visit the Voices for Virginia's Children page on the Kids Count Data Book. Visit the 2010 Kids Count Data Book website. |
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