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Upcoming Workshops |
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Moving Neglect and Disparities to the Forefront
2010 Regional Workshops
Various Dates/Locations
Please register online here. Child neglect can result in a toxic stress that interrupts a child's developing brain architecture. Racial disparities in the public child welfare system result in inequitable outcomes for children, particularly American Indian and African American children. Neglect and racial disparities are among the largest challenges we face as a society. In Minnesota, 60% of all accepted child maltreatment reports involve neglect. Also in Minnesota, children of color and tribally affiliated children experience disparities in health care, corrections, education, and child welfare. In child welfare, American Indian children and African American children are disproportionately over-represented and are eight times and five times more likely to experience neglect than White children. Join us for a workshop to tackle these concerns head on.
Promoting Racial Justice to End Disparities for Children
Introductory Online Webinar
September 9, 2010 at 10:00 am
This Webinar, presented by Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota and the Working Family Resource Center, with Salvador Miranda of The Organizing Apprenticeship Project, will focus on Racial Justice - a strategy for change, a strategy for addressing neglect of our children, and the disparities impacting children from the African American and Native American communities. Please register online here.
Date/Time: September 9, 2010 from 10:00 to 11:30 am
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Moving Neglect and Disparities to the Forefront (Various Dates) |
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2010 Regional Workshops: Moving Neglect and Disparities to the Forefront
Please register online here. Child neglect can result in a toxic stress that interrupts a child's developing brain architecture. Racial disparities in the public child welfare system result in inequitable outcomes for children, particularly American Indian and African American children. Neglect and racial disparities are among the largest challenges we face as a society. In Minnesota, 60% of all accepted child maltreatment reports involve neglect. Also in Minnesota, children of color and tribally affiliated children experience disparities in health care, corrections, education, and child welfare. In child welfare, American Indian children and African American children are disproportionately over-represented and are eight times and five times more likely to experience neglect than White children. Join us for a workshop to tackle these concerns head on.
- Dig into and learn about two major issues in our field: child neglect, and disparities facing children and families in Minnesota
- Explore how promoting the Protective Factors for children and families can prevent neglect and reduce disparities
- Connect with colleagues in the region and learn from one another
- Experience the "Café Model" for hosting conversations that matter
Cost: $20 (includes lunch)
Sponsored by Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, and the Minnesota Initiative Foundations.
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Mental Wellness Day |
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Mental Wellness Day at Mall of America®
Saturday, September 11th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
It starts with the brain: building a foundation for a healthy life.
Guests are invited to Mall of America® to take part in Mental Wellness Day. The foundation of wholly healthy life begins with mental wellness. Mental Wellness Day will consist of three different panel discussions, open to the public, focusing on Children’s Issues, Veteran’s Issues, and Adult Issues where experts in the field will offer answers to guest questions and provide pertinent resources. Connie Skillingstad, PCAMN’s Executive Director, will be on a panel with other experts in the field of children’s issues. Go here for the flyer.
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Promoting Racial Justice - An Online Webinar 09/09/10 |
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Introductory Online Webinar
Promoting Racial Justice to End Disparities for Children
This Webinar, presented by Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota and the Working Family Resource Center, with Salvador Miranda of The Organizing Apprenticeship Project, will focus on Racial Justice - a strategy for change, a strategy for addressing neglect of our children, and the disparities impacting children from the African American and Native American communities. Please register online here. Participants will explore what it takes to change systems:
- Racial Justice focuses on changing systems, institutional practices, and outcomes.
- We cannot just be reactive - we must propose equitable solutions and engage in proactive strategies.
- It requires ongoing racial consciousness and strategic action - we cannot be color blind or silent.
Date/Time: September 9, 2010 from 10:00 to 11:30 am
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Circle of ParentsŪ Training |
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We currently have no training scheduled, but please call (800) 621-6322 for more information on what may be coming up.
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2009 Regional Workshops (concluded) |
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We Can Parent Together
Tools for Engaging Fathers, Mothers, and Others
When parents are consistent and support each other in the task of parenting, children benefit. This workshop presents the basics and benefits of co-parenting, and offers strategies and best practices to utilize in supporting any family working to raise children in a healthy, safe environment. Specific focus will be given to the unique challenges of divorcing and never-married parents, adolescent parents, or those with substance-abuse / dependence-related concerns. Follow this link to the brochure.
Objectives
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Understand the co-parenting relationship and how it differs from the couple relationship
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Learn how to implement strategies and tools to help parents improve their co-parenting relationship
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Learn how to talk about the importance of fathers and how to support mothers in engaging fathers
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Understand the special needs of teen parents
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Assist in empowering parents with prevention strategies and tools specific to substance abuse and dependence
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Understand how all the strategies presented can help prevent child abuse and neglect before it happens
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Participate in the unveiling of our new web-based co-parenting toolkit for professionals and parents
Dates and Minnesota Cities
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, October 14, Hermantown Public Safety Facility Training Center, 5111 Maple Grove Road, Hermantown 55811
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Thursday, October 22, Hy-Vee, 1620 S. Cedar Avenue, Owatonna 55060
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Tuesday, October 27, Dakota County Northern Service Center, 1 Mendota Road West, Suite 110, West St. Paul 55118
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Friday, October 30, Initiative Foundation Community Room, 405 1st Street SE, Little Falls 56345
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Thursday, November 5, Pizza Ranch, 1360 E. Bridge Street, Redwood Falls 56283
Presenters
This year's Fall Regional Workshop for professionals and parent leaders is presented by Minnesota Fathers & Families Network; Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota; the Minnesota Prevention Resource Center; the Minnesota Organization on Adolescent Pregnancy, Prevention and Parenting; University of Minnesota Extension; and the Department of Human Services Children’s Trust Fund.
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1821 University Avenue, Suite 202-S, Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 523-0099 phone (651) 523-0380 fax (800) 621-6322 toll free Email: pcamn@pcamn.org
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