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SFTS March 2006 Newsletter
SFTS NEWS
A new book, WEDNESDAY NIGHT “MOM” – The Challenges & Rewards of Volunteering with Abused & Neglected Children by Margaret A.
Bengs, formerly with the Attorney General’s Crime and Violence Prevention Center, is an inspiring true story about life in a
home for abused and neglected children, and the rich rewards of giving time to a “throwaway” child. The book is intended to
raise awareness about abused and neglected children, inspire committed volunteers to help, and raise funds to help the kids.
Author proceeds go to help abused and neglected children.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT “MOM” is based on a journal the author kept as a volunteer at the Sacramento Children’s Home. It includes
highlights of the children’s case histories, interviews with professionals in child development and child therapy, and
selections of the most current research on the effects of chronic child abuse on the victims.
The book is available at www.amazon.com,
www.barnesandnoble.com,
www.borders.com and
www.publishamerica.com and in selected bookstores.
For additional information, e-mail opinions@margaretbengs.com or
peggybengs@hotmail.com.
RELATED RESEARCH
Policymakers, business leaders, and parents increasingly recognize the importance of the first few years in the life of a child for
promoting healthy physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development. Nonetheless, many children face deficiencies between
ages 0 and 5 that can impede their ability to develop to their fullest potential. A RAND Corporation study says well-designed
programs for disadvantaged children age 4 and younger can produce economic benefits ranging from $1.26 to $17 for each $1 spent on
the programs.
For more information, check out http://www.rand.org/news/press.06/01.12.html.
RELATED RESOURCES
The Web site from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Children's Bureau, Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, its National
Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information, and the FRIENDS National Resource Center features “What Works to Promote Safe
Children and Healthy Families,” a database containing information on promising practices and innovative approaches to promote safe and
healthy families. The Web site also contains the 2006 Community Resource Packet. This updated packet, in both English and Spanish,
contains practical information on how individuals, organizations, and communities can support and strengthen families.
For more information, check out http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/topics/prevention/index.cfm.
This new resource from the National Collaboration for Youth profiles 10 out-of-school-time programs and identifies the best approaches
offered throughout the country, and how they can lead to positive outcomes for youth.
For more information, check out http://www.nassembly.org/nydic/programming/newideas/MakingaDifferenceintheLivesofYouth.htm.
The National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement and the National Resource Center for Child Protective
Services will hold a teleconference on April 13 focusing on strategies to reduce recurrence of maltreatment. This teleconference
will be facilitated by the Director of the National Resource Center for Child Protective Services, which has provided technical
assistance related to reducing recurrence to many jurisdictions.
For more information, check out http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/helpkids/tele.htm.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation, through its Children's Initiative, provides funding for local programs that strengthen the
social, physical, intellectual, and emotional functioning of young children from the pre-natal stage to 6 years of age. The
Foundation is currently looking to fund programs that are innovative or demonstrate a new way of delivering services. Letters
of Intent are due April 1.
For more information, check out http://www.wfamilyfoundation.org/childrens_initiative.html#guide.
UPCOMING TRAINING AND EVENTS
The San Diego Family Justice Center will hold its International Family Justice Center Conference on April 26-28 at the Holiday
Inn On The Bay in San Diego. The conference, co-sponsored by the Attorney General’s Safe from the Start Initiative, will
highlight promising practices and emerging issues in domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
For more information, check out http://www.familyjusticecenter.org/conference/.
The California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) will hold its Annual Training Conference featuring
keynote speaker Dr. Bruce Perry, M.D., Ph.D. on April 21-22 in Anaheim, CA. The conference, co-sponsored by the Attorney
General’s Safe from the Start Initiative, features workshops on a range of topics including “Confidentiality in the Child
Care Setting,” and “Serving Young Children with Disabilities.”
For more information, check out http://www.caeyc.org/conference.asp.
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month the California Department of Social Services and Prevent Child Abuse California are
sponsoring the 2006 Kids’ Day at the Capitol on April 7 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This kid-friendly event will feature
entertainment, speakers focusing on child abuse prevention, and tours of the State Capitol.
For more information on Prevent Child Abuse California, check out http://www.pca-ca.org/.
UPCOMING LOCAL SFTS TRAINING AND CONFERENCES
The 3rd Annual CAPC Training: The Long Term Effect of Trauma on the Developing Brain and Adult Physical Health
Presented by Dr. Bruce Perry, MD PhD and Dr. Vincent Felitti, MD
Location: Hanford, CA
Contact: xiaodong.zhu@sonoma.edu or ccc@kings.k12.ca.us (559) 587-9093
"Childhood Exposure to Violence and Brain Development"
Presented by Dr. Linda Chamberlain
Location: Middleton Hall at Lassen Community College, Susanville
Contact: Kathy Colvin (530) 251-2417
"Helping Victims of Sexual Abuse"
Presented by Dr. Michelle Gauthreaux, Ph.D.
Location: 1575 East 17th St., Santa Ana
Contact: (714) 619-0259 or http://www.thefamilyviolenceproject.org
"Why Violence Needs to Stop"
Featuring Dr. Bruce Perry, M.D., Ph.D.
Location: Veteran's Hall, Hollister
Contact: Xiaodong Zhu (707) 284-9522 or xiaodong.zhu@sonoma.edu
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