| Parent Support Outreach Program |
 The Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) from the Minnesota Department of Human Services provides early intervention, outreach, and support to parents and their families with a child younger than age 10 at risk of child maltreatment. PSOP is presently available in nearly half of all Minnesota counties. Follow this link to County contact information.
A recent evaluation of this three-year pilot program provides compelling evidence that the lives of children can be significantly improved through targeted child-maltreatment preventive services. The report, Minnesota Parent Support Outreach Program Evaluation, looks at the PSOP initiative launched in 2005 and piloted in 38 Minnesota counties. Follow this link to view the report. |
| Final Videoconference in 2009 |
Emerging Research and Messages
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
"Social Norms and Child Abuse Prevention" with Dr. Jeffery Linkenbach from Most of Us
"Connecting the Protective Factors to New Research about Fatherhood" with Paul Masiarchian and Melissa Froehle from Minnesota Fathers and Families Network
"Prevention Messaging Research Update" with Becky Dale of PCAMN
Even though the videoconference is free, please follow this link to register online.
Click on this link for some of PCAMN's Past Videoconference Materials. |
| New Period of Purple Crying Website |
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The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome has announced that they have launched a new website for the Period of PURPLE Crying Program. It is designed for parents and has a parent magazine theme. This website is very different from most websites for two reasons: 1) It is based on scientific studies and the articles are written by authors who are the leading experts and scientists in their field; and 2) it has been designed to be a comfortable place for parents and caregivers to get more information about their baby, especially the baby who is crying a lot. It is interactive with video throughout and lots of images. Parents will find out about this website through a media campaign and on the materials they get at the hospital. The website is www.purplecrying.info. |
| Mandatory Reporting Workshop for Hennepin County |
Child Maltreatment: What you can do. What you must do. A workshop for professionals who work with kids in Hennepin County. The hard facts about mandatory reporting and options for the gray areas.
WHEN: Monday, December 7, 2009 from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Coffee starts at 8:30 am
WHERE: Southdale Regional Library, 7001 York Avenue South, Edina, MN 55435
COST: $10.00 for materials
RSVP: Alice Lynch at 612-387-4774 or alynch@pcamn.org by November 30th |
| The Ounce of Prevention Fund Video |
Founded in 1982 in Chicago, Illinois, as a partnership between private donors and the state of Illinois, the Ounce of Prevention Fund strives to give children who are born into poverty a chance for success in school and in life. They recently created a new video that does a great job emphasizing the importance of the first five years. You can watch the video by clicking on this link. Visit their website at www.ounceofprevention.org. | |
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| Take Action! |
Come to one of our Prevention Perks breakfasts and learn more about our new and exciting prevention messages. |
| Announcements |
PCAMN's Walk for Children and Family Fun Day was a great success! Go here to view some fabulous photos.
SAVE-THE-DATE: PCAMN's annual conference will again be held at the St. Cloud Civic Center on April 7, 2010. This conference is called Prevention Works: Taking the Message Home.
Visit our calendar for more prevention related events. |
| Quick Links |
The Federal Stimulus: What It Means for Your Child in Special Education Thursday, November 5, 2009, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The federal stimulus bill, known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will provide additional special education funding to schools for the next two years. For Minnesota, this will mean an estimated increase of $205 million for special education. This workshop is for parents who want to learn more about the federal stimulus bill and its impact on special education in schools, and how parents can make sure schools use the money appropriately on special education priorities. Learn more about this workshop and the other great Pacer workshops at this link.
The Center for Excellence in Children's Mental Health and Harris Programs of the University of Minnesota are partnering to sponsor a series on culture in the context of children's mental health. The combined series will feature three Lessons from the Field workshops as well as the annual spring Harris Forum. Follow this link to learn more. |
| Circle of ParentsŪ |
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We offer free community-based support groups for parents and children. Click here for more information.
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| PCAMN Links |
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PCAMN's Summer 2009 Newsletter
September 2009 Newsletter from the Parent Leadership Team
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