Rural children's health welfare resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2009 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/child_welfare/ HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the availability of up to $10 million in grants to help reach American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children who qualify for, but are not yet enrolled, in Medicaid and the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12591 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:37:34 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12591 SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment will conduct a data collection on the helpfulness of recovery support services for young people and their families after leaving substance abuse treatment. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-27641.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:42:25 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-27641.htm AHA News reports that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will host a Nov. 10 conference call on Section 1135 waivers, which hospitals can request to help meet patient needs during the H1N1 flu pandemic. http://www.ahanews.com/ahanews_app/jsp/display.jsp?dcrpath=AHANEWS/AHANewsNowArticle/data/ann_100509_waiver&domain=AHANEWS Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:46:41 CST http://www.ahanews.com/ahanews_app/jsp/display.jsp?dcrpath=AHANEWS/AHANewsNowArticle/data/ann_100509_waiver&domain=AHANEWS HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today called on states and communities to join with HHS to redouble efforts to find and enroll the 5 million children who are currently eligible for Medicaid or the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP), but are not yet covered. http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12502 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:28:13 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12502 In the wake of several recent highly-publicized stories about violence among school-aged children, a new report shows that school districts participating in the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative substantially improved the safety of their students, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12490 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:30:37 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12490 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation article reports that the vast majority of parents want schools to limit students access to high-calorie chips, sodas and candy and to offer them opportunities for physical activity throughout the day, a new survey by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation shows. http://www.rwjf.org/newsroom/product.jsp?id=50588 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:37:35 CST http://www.rwjf.org/newsroom/product.jsp?id=50588 The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for cooperative agreements to develop and expand systems of care for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances and their families. http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/0910264537.aspx Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:11:01 CST http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/0910264537.aspx First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack yesterday announced the Obama Administration is expanding the HealthierUS School Challenge. http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12405 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:30:44 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12405 The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academies today released the report of its expert panel, commissioned by USDA, to develop recommendations on improvements to the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs to align them with the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans. http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12394 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:29:00 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=12394 National Academies of Health article tells of a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that says that children and adults still do not choose enough fruits and vegetables for better health and reduced obesity. http://www.nationalacademies.org/headlines/20091020.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:21:58 CST http://www.nationalacademies.org/headlines/20091020.html The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for fiscal year 2010 grants for the Statewide Family Network Program, whose purpose is to enhance State capacity and infrastructure and to be more oriented to the needs of children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances and their families. http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/0910204552.aspx Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:28:41 CST http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/0910204552.aspx An overview of the key elements of North Carolinas Assuring Better Child Health and Development (ABCD) screening program that identifies at risk young children in rural as well as urban areas needing early intervention services. -- Commonwealth Fund http://www.commonwealthfund.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Issue%20Brief/2009/Aug/1312_Klein_North_Carolina_ABCD_using_community_care_ib.pdf Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:02:54 CST http://www.commonwealthfund.org/~/media/Files/Publications/Issue%20Brief/2009/Aug/1312_Klein_North_Carolina_ABCD_using_community_care_ib.pdf Vouchers to public housing authorities which provides rental assistance to families whose lack of adequate housing is a primary cause of parents being separated or near-separated from their children. -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2252 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:51:06 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2252 Reports that America's recession affected poverty rates for children under six years old unevenly, with rates in the rural Midwest rising significantly while rates in Northeastern central cities fell slightly. -- Carsey Institute http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/IB-Mattingly-childpoverty09.pdf Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:34:00 CST http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/IB-Mattingly-childpoverty09.pdf Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. http://www.aap.org/ Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:13:08 CST http://www.aap.org/ Guide to resources and informative tools that offer suggestions on how to improve the oral health of children and adolescents. -- Maternal and Child Health Bureau http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_oralhealth.html Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:28:08 CST http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_oralhealth.html Summarizes report on strategies that local governments can take to help combat and prevent obesity among children and adolescents. -- Institute of Medicine http://rwjf.org/files/research/20090901iombrief.pdf Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:50:35 CST http://rwjf.org/files/research/20090901iombrief.pdf First in a series of publications dedicated to providing brief, succinct information on childhood obesity prevention specifically for policy makers. Includes statistics and examples of successful programs specific to rural America. -- Institute of Medicine http://rwjf.org/files/research/20090901iomreport.pdf Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:41:31 CST http://rwjf.org/files/research/20090901iomreport.pdf Dallas TX February 22, 2010 -- Prevent Child Abuse Texas http://www.preventchildabusetexas.org/nextconference.html?id=jENqyQT9 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:24:07 CST http://www.preventchildabusetexas.org/nextconference.html?id=jENqyQT9 Provides national and state-by-state information and statistical trends on the conditions of Americas children and families. -- Annie E. Casey Foundation http://www.aecf.org/~/media/Pubs/Other/123/2009KIDSCOUNTDataBook/AEC186_2009_KCDB_FINAL%2072.pdf Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:56:47 CST http://www.aecf.org/~/media/Pubs/Other/123/2009KIDSCOUNTDataBook/AEC186_2009_KCDB_FINAL%2072.pdf Shows the prevalence of obesity among low-income, preschool-aged children by state, territory, Indian tribal organization, and race/ethnicity. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5828.pdf Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:23:39 CST http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5828.pdf Describes the characteristics of rural and urban children who qualify for Medicaid or CHIP but are uninsured. -- North Carolina Rural Health Research and Policy Analysis Center (Cecil G. Sheps Center) http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/research_programs/rural_program/pubs/finding_brief/FB90.pdf Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:11:02 CST http://www.shepscenter.unc.edu/research_programs/rural_program/pubs/finding_brief/FB90.pdf Looks at the unique challenges of rural children living in poverty including the lack of social services compared to urban poor, changes in family structure, and the social stigma of government programs. -- Carsey Institute http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/Report-OHare-ForgottenFifth.pdf Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:14:29 CST http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/Report-OHare-ForgottenFifth.pdf A newsletter of articles focused on child welfare practice in rural communities. -- Center for Human Services, University of California - Davis Extension http://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/news/pdf/082_230.pdf Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:42:38 CST http://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/news/pdf/082_230.pdf Focuses on the recent trends among cohabiting households with children in rural America using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. -- Carsey Institute http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/PB14-cohab.pdf Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:11:06 CST http://carseyinstitute.unh.edu/publications/PB14-cohab.pdf This fact sheet discusses differences between groups in terms of relative rates, which is the ratio of the comparison group (e.g., Black) to a baseline group (e.g., White). -- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nhqrdr08/nhqrdrchild08.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:16:04 CST http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nhqrdr08/nhqrdrchild08.htm Provides resources on pregnancy, infants, children, people with blood disorders, and people with disabilities. -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/index.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:32:23 CST http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/index.html Reports on the health status and service needs of Americas children. -- Health Resources and Services Administration http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/chusa07/index.html Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:42:00 CST http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/chusa07/index.html Provides access to comprehensive information about disability programs related to special education including services, laws and benefits. -- Social Security Administration http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=102 Tue, 12 May 2009 08:41:25 CST http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=102 Compiles and interprets findings of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NDSUH), revealing that over 8.3 million children under 18 lived with at least one parent who was dependent on or abused alcohol or an illicit drug during the past year. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/SAparents/SAparents.pdf Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:22:36 CST http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/SAparents/SAparents.pdf