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Random Acts of Kindness
February - Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Low cost/No cost Family Activities
Barnstable Housing Survey
DPH - QPR Training
Healthy Communities Grant Op
Free Autism Forum
Cyberbullying Training
News from Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Non-Profit Workshop
BCCCYF Youth Summit
Children with Special Needs Conference
Early Childhood Transitions Workshop
Health Speak Conference
Census Bureau Hiring
Oral Health Reports
Embrace Your Future Campaign
Additional Funding - Low Income Fuel Assistance
Suicide Prevention Spring Workshop Calendar
Parkinson's Support Network
7th Annual Auto & Youth Safety Summit
Free Tax Help
AHEC Training Calendar
New Winter Market
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FEBRUARY 12, 2010

Greetings!

Welcome to the information E-Newsletter from Barnstable County Department of Human Services.  This newsletter is designed to provide timely information on health and human service topics of interest for people living and working in Barnstable County. This publication will be sent out periodically to our mailing list.  Please forward this newsletter to your friends and colleagues and if you are not on our mailing list you can join by clicking on the JOIN THE MAILING LIST button below.
 
If you have information you would like included in future e-newsletters, please follow the submission requirements outlined at the bottom of the page and email to [email protected]
 
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Albert, Director
Barnstable County Department of Human Services
 
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RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS
 
ROCK THE TOWN WITH RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS
 
On Saturday, February 13th, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, at the Falmouth Public Library (Herman Meeting Room) @ 300 Main St., we'll be plotting and planning ways to spread kindness all over our community.

Bring a flat rock (or two) or even a shell to this free, family event, and we'll decorate them and learn how we can all be kindess practioners.
 
Sponsored by the Coalition for Children (formerly Young Children First! & Upper Cape Family Network) and the Early Childhood Resource Center.

For more information call 508/457-2555 x 5
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FEBRUARY - TEEN DATING VIIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
 
Research shows physical or sexual abuse is part of 1 in 3 high school relationships!!
 
Independence House is asking local schools to partner with them during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month to provide education, resources and information to their students about dating abuse and healthy relationships.  Independence House staff would welcome an opportunity to visit your school.
 
For more information visit their website at www.independencehouse.org & select the prevention, education & outreach link or contact Lauren Titus, Prevention, Education & Outreach Coordinator
@ Tel: 508/771-6507 or email: [email protected]
 
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LOW COST/NO COST THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR FAMILY 
 
Stretch  your dollars with the Parent Connection Series.  The next workshop is: LOW COST/NO COST THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Mary Wilson from the Families United Network and Paul Melville from the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition will be facilitating this workshop on February 24th, from 6:30 - 8:00, at the Mullen Hall School Library in Falmouth. This workshop is perfect for families, providers, and educators.

Register by calling 508 548 0151 x 175. We are also offering childcare (limited spacing so call now!) in the hopes that families will be able to participate.
 
Sponsored by:  Falmouth Public Schools & the Coalition for Children
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BARNSTABLE HOUSING NEEDS SURVEY
Survey to Identify Housing Needs in Town of Barnstable - DEADLINE FEBRUARY 19TH
 
The Town of Barnstable wants to hear from the agencies serving the low and moderate income residents of the Town of Barnstable.  As organizations serving the population in need, please take a minute to complete the survey to ensure the needs of your clients are represented. 
 
Please click here:  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/tobnonprofitsurvey and complete the survey by February 19, 2010 to help us identify the housing and community development needs in Barnstable.  The results will be used to prepare the Five Year Consolidated Plan (2010 - 2014) and the Annual Action Plan (2010) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.  These documents identify the housing and community development needs in Barnstable and sets forth the strategies over the next 5 years and upcoming program year 2010.  
 
If you have any questions about the survey or the CDBG program contact:
 
Kathleen M. Girouard
Community & Economic Development Coordinator
Growth Management Department
Phone:  508-862-4702 TDD#:  508-790-9801
Email: [email protected]
 
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QPR TRAINING
Department of Public Health QPR (Question, Persuade, & Refer) Training Announced
 
The MDPH Suicide Prevention Program is supporting the National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide's Pre-conference QPR Gatekeeper Instructor Training by subsidizing 25 of the 40 participant slots.
 
Training will be held as part of the NOPCAS Conference  - Affirming Life Suicide Prevention and Intervention Among People of Color, February 25, 2010 at the Hotel Marlowe, 25 Edwin H. Land Boulevard, Cambridge MA, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Gatekeeper Instructor Training for middle & high school counselors. 
 
This is a free training but atendance at the conference on February 26 & 27 is encouraged.
 
For more information including conference agenda and registration information go to www.nopcas.org and click on "Upcoming Events".
 
To register contact Brandy Brooks at [email protected] 
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ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
 
RWJ GRANTS: COMMUNITIES CREATING HEALTHY ENVIRONMENTS
Proposal deadline: February 25, 2010
 
Calls for proposals to fund projects to "improve access to healthy foods and safe place to play in communities of color".    City & state governments are not eligible to apply but grants do support local efforts.
 
Proposals must be submitted through the RWJF Grantmaking Online system.  For more information and proposal requirements contact: Ditra Edwards at Tel: 202/234-5921 of email: [email protected] or visit www.ccheonline.org  
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FREE AUTISM COMMUNITY FORUM
SAVE THE DATE
 
February 27, 2010, 1-4 PM @ 504 Main St., Hyannis, 2nd floor, rear entrance

Panel discussion about ASD education rights, laws, assessments, nutrition, behavior, therapies and MORE.  Forum is for parents of children with autism, their guardians, caregivers and other interested parties.

For more information or to register contact Toni Saunders, Tel: 508/420-4356 or email at [email protected]
 
Vendor tables available.
 
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CYBERBULLYING TRAINING IN BARNSTABLE
 
Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center
REGISTER NOW for Conferences & Events 2010
*March 9, 2010 (12 Noon-3pm) @ Barnstable High School.  Cyberbullying Train-the-Trainer $35 includes all take back materials for training.Click here for Details
 
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MASSACHUSETTS SECRETARY OF ELDER AFFAIRS HARWICH FORUM
 
 
Ann Hartstein, Executive Secretary for the Office of Elder Affairs has chosen the Harwich Council on Aging as one of only 4 sites she will visit on her "Listening Tour of the Cape".  She will be at the Harwich COA on Thursday, March 11th at 10:00 AM.  Subject matter will focus on "How will the State address senior issues in the next fiscally challenging few years". 
 
 RSVP REQUIRED - Please call the Harwich COA at 508/430-7550
 
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LEADING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKSHOP
Gestalt International Study Center in South Wellfleet is offering Leading Nonprofit Organizations, March 10-12, 2010 a workshop that focuses solely on nonprofit leadership.
 
Gestalt is offering any qualified nonprofit organization an $800 scholarship toward this $1550 program, bringing the cost to only $750.
 
For more information on the program, you can click on the link to the details on our website:
Leading Nonprofit Organizations
 
For questions contact the Gestalt International Study Center directly at Tel: 508/349-7900
 
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7TH ANNUAL CHILDREN,YOUTH & FAMILIES SUMMIT
 
SAVE THE DATE
 
"Transforming our Community through Positive Change" hosted by Barnstable County Council for Children, Youth & Families & Cape & Islands Youth Congress, March 12, 2010 @ the Harwich Community Center, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.    Workshops include: Going Green, Community Service & Volunteerng, Social Networking, Suicide Prevention, Substance Abuse, Violence Prevention, Mentoring, Local Government, Bridging the Gap across Generations, Diversity, Musical Sessions, Local Resources & more.  For additional information and to pre-register for the Summit please e-mail [email protected] or call 774/766-6916.
 
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CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CONFERENCE
 
Federation for Children with Special Needs Annual Conference, Saturday, March 13th at the World Trade Center in Boston.  Childcare is available upon request and also transportation from Hyannis.
 
Early bird registration by February 12th - $75
Registration after February 12th - $90
 
PDF Português: http://fcsn.org/conference2010/confregformport.pdf 
Registration can be completed online with a credit card or by downloading the PDF of the form and mailing or faxing.

More than 40 workshops! Dozens of exhibitors! Hundreds of resources! A great Lunch! Terrific networking! Don't miss it! 
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EARLY CHILDHOOD TRANSITIONS WORKSHOP
 
DATE:         Thursday, March 18, 2010
TIME:         4-6 pm Dinner, 6-8 pm Workshop
LOCATION:  Cape Cod Community College, Upper Commons Building (Park in lot 9/10)
FEE:           Parents - FREE, Providers - $5.00
 
2 EEC Training Hours in Special Needs (scholarships available)
 
Changes in programs and services for young children may create mixed feelings.  Purpose of the workshop is to consider how to make this transition process as sooth as possible for young children with disabilities, their families and providers.
 
To Register or for questions call Child Care Network at Tel: 508/778-9470 x261.  Registration deadline is March 12th.
 
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"HEALTH SPEAK" CAPE COD
If you're a professional in health or human services you don't want to miss "HEALTH SPEAK"  Cape Cod.
 
Friday, April 9, 2010
8 AM to 4 PM
on the campus of Cape Cod Community College
 
Learn new communication skills and interacting with your health and human services community.
 
Sponsored by Barnstable County Human Services, CHNA 27, Caregiver Homes, Community Connections, Duffy heallth Center, Geek Girls, Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Codd, Mass 2-1-1, Power in Aging, and Suffolk University.
 
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CENSUS BUREAU IS HIRING
 
Cape Delegation:The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring
 
Every 10 years, the Census Bureau takes a snapshot of our population, determining how many people reside within the nation's borders, who they are, and where they live. The results help determine representation in government, as well as how federal funds are spent in each community on things like roads, parks, housing, schools, and public safety.
These temporary, part-time jobs offer good pay, flexible hours, paid training, and reimbursement for authorized work-related expenses, such as mileage incurred while conducting census work. Best of all, census takers work right in their own communities.
 
Census taker jobs are excellent for people who want to work part-time, those who are between jobs, or just about anyone who wants to earn extra money while performing an important service for their community.
 
For  more information call 1-866/861-2010 or visit www.2010censusjobs.gov.
 
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ORAL HEALTH REPORTS
 
The Department of Public Health has recently published two studies that may be of interest to local public health officials.  The first is a comprehensive report on oral health, entitled The Status of Oral Health in Massachusetts: A Great Unmet Need, 2009.  It is available online at:  http://www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dph/com_health/oral_health_burden.pdf.  The second is the report of the DPH Community Health Workers Advisory Council, entitled Community Health Workers in Massachusetts: Improving Health Care and Public Health.  It's available at: http://www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dph/com_health/com_health_workers/legislature_report.pdf.
The Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University in collaboration with the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center released a new edition, in time for National Children's Dental Health Month in February about oral health for infants, children, adolescents nd pregnant women.  It's available at: http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_oralhealth.html
 
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PATRICK-MURRAY ADMINISTRATION LAUNCHES "EMBRACE YOUR FUTURE" CAMPAIGN
 
BOSTON - Governor Deval Patrick, Secretary of Elder Affairs Ann L. Hartstein, and Undersecretary of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation Barbara Anthony launched Massachusetts' "Embrace Your Future" long-term care awareness campaign. With funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Massachusetts is one of 25 states involved in the national initiative to encourage adults of all ages to plan for their future long-term care needs. Governor Patrick unveiled a free, 44-page "Embrace Your Future" long-term care resource guide, which offers a range of strategies for planning ahead.  The guide includes planning strategies, a list of Massachusetts resources and a planning checklist. For information about the "Embrace Your Future" guide and to download or order a free copy, please visit www.longtermcare.gov/campaign/ma or www.800AgeInfo.com or call 1-866-PLANLTC (1-800-752-6582). TTY users should call 1-800-427-5605

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HIGHER BENEFIT LEVELS FOR LOW-INCOME FUEL ASSISTANCE
 
PRESS RELEASE: February 1, 2010
Official Announcement from the Patrick/Murray administration
 
Governor Patrick announced that President Barack Obama has ordered $490 million in emergency funds nationwide through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help serve more income eligible families and increase their maximum benefit levels.  LIHEAP is a U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services program that is administered in Massachusetts by the Dept. of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), a network of 22 local administering agencies.
 
 
LIHEAP information is available on the state's Cold Relief Heatline at 1-800-632-8175 or www.mass.gov/dchd
 
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SUICIDE PREVENTION SPRING WORKSHOP CALENDAR
 
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Suicide Prevention Program Calendar is now available.
Click here to view the entire Suicide Prevention Training Calendar.
 
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PARKINSON'S SUPPORT NETWORK DINNER DANCE
A  Parkinson Support Network has been established to bring services to Cape Cod.  This newly formed task force includes Parkinson patients and caregivers as well as The American Parkinson Disease Association, Ma. Chapter, National Parkinson Foundation Cape Cod Chapter,  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Medical Center Parkinson Disease Movement Disorder Center, Cape Cod Healthcare, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands, Reaching Elders with Additional Community Help (REACH) and the Barnstable, Orleans, and Yarmouth Senior Centers.  
The Parkinson Support Network Task Force is working on a plan to bring comprehensive support services to the Cape to include education, exercise and support for Parkinson patients and their Caregivers.
 
SAVE THE DATE:
 These support services are being kicked off with a Spring/Fling dinner dance on May 23, 2010 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Cape Codder Hotel in Hyannis. Rockin Blues music will be provided by The Flip Side.
 
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7th ANNUAL AUTOMOBILE & YOUTH SAFETY SUMMIT
 
SAVE THE DATE
 
7th Annual Automobile and Youth Safety Summit
 
"iCrash: Teens, Cars, Technology and the Media"
 
Wednesday April 7th, 2010
5-8 pm
Mashpee High School
 
For more information contact [email protected]
 
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LOW INCOME WORKERS GET FREE TAX PREPARATION
Starts February 1st - Evenings, Daytime, and Weekend hours by Appointment Only at CACCI
 
For the fourth year, in partnership with the IRS, Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & the Islands (CACCI), under its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, will provide free 2009 federal and Mass state income tax preparation services including assistance to file for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Many eligible low-income workers are not taking advantage of the EITC which is a refundable federal income tax credit that can put up to $5,657 in their pockets this tax season!  Clients may also take advantage of CACCI's other Asset Development Programs to strengthen their financial situation.
 
For more information contact Mellisa Carney-Getzie, CACCI at Tel: 508/771-1727 or email: [email protected]
 
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AHEC OF SOUTHEASTERN MASS TRAINING CALENDAR
AHEC is a program of Health Imperatives 

Registration is open for the Spring 2010 trainings at the David  H. Mulligan Center for Health Promotion

Click here for the full list of trainings and descriptions.
 
Questions - contact Jane Dickey at Health Imperatives at Tel: 508/583-2250 X211 or email: [email protected]
 
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CAPE COD: BUY FRESH - BUY LOCAL
 GRAND OPENING: Winter Market in Marstons Mills
 
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Liberty Hall
2150 Main Street, Marstons Mills 02648
 
For more information on BUY FRESH - BUY LOCAL and the new Winter Market go to www.buyfreshbuylocalcapecod.org 
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DPH COMMUNITY CORNER ON-LINE
Please visit DPH Community Corner www.mass.gov/dph/ohc for the lastest public health news.   We will provide weekly, statewide updates to strengthen capacity in communities across the Commonwealth.  There are many valuable resources, trainings, outreach and education opportunities available in Massachusetts.  We hope compiling this information in one place will help maximize these resources.   
  
If you have questions, comments, submissions or suggestions, please contact Laura Innis, DPH Health Education and Outreach Coordinator at [email protected]  or 617-624-6021.  
 
Laura Innis
DPH Health Ed. & Outreach Coordinator
617-624-6021
617-624-6062 fax
[email protected]
http://publichealth.blog.state.ma.us
 
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MASS 2-1-1 RESOURCE LOCATOR
 
MASS 2-1-1 is an information and referral database and hotline for access to health and human services for consumers and providers.  It is free, confidential, available 24/7 and multi-lingual translations are available.  the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has designated it as the official point of contact for receiving emergency information during a time of crisis.   MASS 2-1-1 is funded by 19 local chapters of the United Way, MEMA and the Executive Officee of Health & Human services.  Locally the Barnstable County Department of Human services in partnership with the Cape & Islands United Way are supporting and marketing MASS 2-1-1. 
 
For more information contact the Barnstable County Dept. of Human Services at 508/375-6630 or go to www.mass211help.org 
 
To locate services dial 211 on your telephone.
 
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