Building safe and supportive neighborhoods through a community-based approach

August 2008

ILAACP News

Dear ILAACP E-News Bulletin Subscribers –

Reminder: ILAACP Moves

Effective August 1, 2008, the ILAACP will be housed in a new office location. Please update your records to reflect the following new contact information:

Illinois African American Coalition for Prevention

954 W. Washington, Suite 405/Mailbox 10

Chicago, Illinois 60607

(0) 312.850.4444

(f) 312.850.4446

www.ilaacp.org

Sincerely,

Malik S. Nevels, J.D.

Executive Director

Grant Opportunities

Steppingstones of Technology Innovation for Children with Disabilities
The primary purpose of this grant programs is to improve results for children with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology, while supporting educational media services activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom to these children. $2.4 million is available to fund an estimated ten projects at a maximum of $300,000 each. September 4, 2008 is the application deadline.

Drug Abuse Prevention Intervention Research
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to encourage exploratory and developmental research applications from organizations that propose to advance the science of drug abuse and drug-related HIV prevention. Up to $200,000 is available in funding. September 5, 2008 is the earliest date than an application may be submitted.

WHO Foundation: Women Helping Others
The WHO Foundation supports grass-roots charities serving the overlooked needs of women and children, and responding to these needs through original or innovative projects. Specific projects and programs addressing health and social service needs are their priority. September 9, 2008 is the application deadline.

Special Education Pre-service Program Improvement Grants
The purposes of this program are to help address State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel—in special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education – to work with infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities; and ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful in serving those children. An estimated 21 grants will be awarded at a maximum of $150,000 each. September 19, 2008 is the application deadline.

STI Cooperative Research Centers
The purpose of this grant program is to stimulate multidisciplinary, collaborative research that is focused on control and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), associated syndromes and other reproductive tract infections. Up to $10.2M is available to fund 4-6 grant projects. October 10, 2008 is the application deadline.

Healthy Sprouts Awards
These awards support school and youth garden programs that teach about nutrition and the issue of hunger in the United States. To be eligible for the 2008 Healthy Sprouts Awards, your school or organization must plan to garden in 2009 with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. Twenty schools or organizations will receive gift certificates towards the purchase of gardening materials valued between $200 and $500. October 15, 2008 is the application deadline.

Rural Healthcare Services Outreach Program
This program encourages the development of new and innovative health care delivery systems in rural communities that lack essential care services. Funding preference will go to applicants where the service area is located in medically underserved communities; and whose projects focus on primary care, and wellness and prevention strategies. $11 million is available to fund an estimated 88 projects. October 16, 2008 is the application deadline.

News & Resources

Gov. Blagojevich Signs Domestic Violence Monitoring Law
On Monday August 4, Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed legislation that lets judges order abusers to wear global positioning devices to track their movements so victims can know if they get too close. Under the law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, an abuser can be ordered to wear a tracking device if they’ve violated a restraining order. Please click here for the full article.

Kidney Donations Cut Racial Disparities
Using kidneys from donors who died of cardiovascular causes may help reduce disparities for black patients awaiting a kidney transplant, says a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Black patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) comprise more than a third of the more than 70,000 Americans currently on the kidney transplant waiting list but are 2.7 times less likely than white patients to receive a new kidney, according to background information in the study. To read the fully story, please click here.

Health Inequity for Minority Children
Data gathered in a nationwide survey and analyzed by UT Southwestern Medical Center points to significant inequities in health care for minority children in America. The UT Southwestern analysis, available online and published as an abstract in the February issue of the journal Pediatrics, suggests certain disparities are particularly pronounced for specific racial and ethnic groups. Please click here to read the full article.

H.I.V. Study Finds Rate 40% Higher Than Estimated
The United States has significantly underreported the number of new H.I.V. infections occurring nationally each year, with a study released August 2nd showing that the annual infection rate is 40 percent higher than previously estimated. The study, conducted by the CDC, found that 56,300 people became newly infected with H.I.V in 2006, compared with the 40,000 figure the agency has cited as the recent annual incidence of the disease. African-American men and women are among those most affected by H.I.V., the virus that causes AIDS. For more on the study please click here. An additional article can be found here.

New Policy Brief Explores Extended Learning Time
A new policy brief from The Collaborative for Building After-School Systems describes the momentum of various Expanded Learning Time (ELT) initiatives around the country, identifies differences between ELT and traditional afterschool programs, and calls on policy makers to explore how ELT might serve as an opportunity to strengthen connections between school and afterschool. The brief can be downloaded here.

Social Media Webinar Series
CADCA's National Coalition Institute will host a new three-part series of Webinars focusing on the ways that community anti-drug coalitions can use social media to enhance their day-to-day work. The third session will be held Thursday, September 18, 2008. To register or for more information on the CADCA National Coalition Institute's Webinar Series, visit the Webinar Series page of the Institute's website.

Legislative Watch

HB311 & SB0005 Health Care For All
Creates the Health Care for All Illinois Act, which provides that all Illinois residents are covered under the Illinois Health Services Program for health insurance, and are entitled to the specific health coverage benefits under the Program.

HB1039 & SB1753 Support for Abused and Neglected Children
Appropriates $5,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Attorney General for a grant to the Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates (Illinois CASA), who help safeguard more than 4,000 abused and/or neglected children statewide.

HB5019 Increase Medicaid Reimbursement for Health Care Providers
Addresses low provider reimbursement rates for Medicaid and similar programs by requiring rates to be similar to those paid by private health insurance programs. Mandates Medicaid to provide a cost-of-doing-business increase for providers, and requires payment 30 days after a claim has been submitted.

HB5038 Early Childhood Education Grant
Amends the School Code to provide more funds for programs serving children 0-3 through the Early Childhood Education Block Grant.

HB5570 & SB2235 Home-Visiting Programs
Appropriates $10,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to DHS, for community-based home-visiting programs for parents of young, high-risk children.

HB5595 Insurance Coverage for Habilitative Services
Remedies a discrepancy by requiring health insurers cover habilitative services, providing children with disorders such as cerebral palsy and autism access to necessary therapies.

SB898 Childcare Access
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to limit the childcare co-payments of working families below the poverty line.

SB2288 Education Funding
Creates specific programs and funds to improve school quality through funding generated by tax reform.

SB2341 Chronic Kidney Disease
Appropriates $250,000 to the Department of Public Health from the General Revenue Fund for a Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness, Testing, Diagnosis and Treatment Program.

SB2361 Foster Parent Cost of Care
Seeks to establish a methodology to fund an increase in the cost of care reimbursement rate that DCFS will pay to foster parents for fiscal year 2009.

Events

Save the Date:

Partners in Action: Improving Health Outcomes in Illinois
October 14-15, 2008
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and Conference Center
701 East Adams, Springfield, IL
(217) 544.8800
Visit the Illinois Public Health Institute website for registration info.

Upcoming Events

"I Cry" Hip-Hopera
This youth production is being performed to honor the lives of all the youth lost to gun violence. Thursday, August 21, 2008. 1pm (Doors open at noon). Regal Theatre, 1645 E 79th St., Chicago, IL. $5 Admission. Please contact ABJ Community Services at 773.947.0447 for more details.

CDPH Breastfeeding Walk & Resource Fair
Friday, August 22, 2008. 8am-3pm. Rainbow Beach Fieldhouse, 3111 E. 77th St., Chicago. For more information about the event please contact CDPH @ 312.747.8820.

United Way Regional Day of Caring
Join us as we celebrate volunteerism in Lake, Porter and LaPorte Counties. Businesses, civic groups, church groups and families can form a team, pick a project, and make a difference. Many nonprofits that need help at their agency or encourage interactivity with their clients have posted more than 180 projects online. Friday, August 22, 2008. Please visit www.dayofcaringpc.org for more details.

Healthy Southeast Chicago Quarterly Meeting
Thursday, August 28, 2008. 9am-10pm. Villa Guadalupe Senior Center, 91st & Brandon Ave. Please visit healthysoutheastchicago.org for more information.

Black College Expo
The Black College Expo is designed to promote higher education and self-development empowering African American youth to strive for the best. This event is a mixture of education, information and entertainment. In essence it is an informational college fair, where over 50 colleges are represented mostly Historically Black Colleges and all application fees are waived! Circle City Classic/College Fair - September 6, 2008. Black College Expo Trip - September 27, 2008. For more details about these event or to find out about sponsoring a student for the college expo trip, please contact Dorothy Reddic at 815.721.6677. Click here to visit the Black College Expo website.

Public Health Hearing on Water Quality
The Illinois Senate's Committee on Public Health is convening a public hearing on pharmaceuticals in our water. Anyone interested in testifying is welcome as well as anyone sharing any additional ideas or recommendations. Tuesday, September 9, 2008. 10am. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph, room 16-503, Chicago.

Introduction to Federal Grants
The workshops will include basic information on how to apply for federal grants, tips on organizational development and grant writing to make your application more competitive, and panels featuring grant-making agencies and non-profits that have won federal grants. Friday, September 12, 2008. 8:00am-4:30pm. Student Center East, UIC, 750 S. Halsted, Chicago.

DHS Grantsmanship Workshop
This free Grantsmanship training offered by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is designed to assist persons responsible for program planning and/or grant writing for their respective organizations. Wednesday, September 17, 2008. 9:30am-4:30pm. Professional Office Building, St. James Hospital & Health Centers, 30 E. 15th Street, Chicago Heights, IL. Please click here for workshop registration information.

Stronger Roots Stronger Branches
The Stronger Roots, Stronger Branches conference fosters an environment where we examine cultural customs, traditions and rituals in prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery strategies. Gain insights through educational workshops, and learn more about differing perspectives on the cultural practices and issues affecting African American, Latino, Native American, Asian/Pacific Islander and other communities. September 18-19, 2008. Naperville, IL. To register, please visit the conference website.

Hike for Lung Health
Urban Sustain, in partnership with the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago, invites you to participate in the Hike for Lung Health. This one-mile or three-mile walk and Family Fest will be held to support efforts to increase awareness of asthma and fund asthma education education programs and research. Sunday, September 21, 2008. Two locations: Montrose Harbor, Chicago & Deer Grove, Palatine. For registration and donation information please visit the website or email urbansus@urbansustain.org.

Job Opportunities

Illinois Violence Prevention Authority - Assistant Director of Grant Programs
The IVPA Assistant Director of Grant Programs reports to the Director of Grant Programs and serves as a member of the IVPA Management Team. The Assistant Director primarily manages program development, monitoring and technical assistance for IVPA grantees and assists with other aspects of the grant making process as needed. Please click here for more details.

CCS - Campaign Director
CCS is dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and promotion of individuals representing diverse backgrounds. The firm seeks talented professionals with capital campaign or major gifts experience as well as executives with transferable consulting, communications, marketing, and strategic planning experience to join our dynamic consulting team. Please click here for more info.

New Leaders for New Schools - Executive Director
The Executive Director has overall management responsibility for the Chicago program and is charged with leading a community of New Leaders principals. The Executive Director will also work closely in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer and leadership of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to impact local and state policy and practice to promote the success of all schools in Chicago. For more details about this position please click here.

American Academy of Pediatrics - Program Assistant
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, seeks a well-organized and detail-oriented administrative support individual to provide assistance for the Julius B. Richmond Center of Excellence (RCE) staff focusing on the topic area of tobacco prevention and control. For more info., please click here.

Project Health - Executive Director
In this position, the Executive Director will oversee Project HEALTH's existing local operations and will drive the continued growth of high-quality program services, fundraising, and partnership development to realize a long-term vision for Project HEALTH. For more details please click here.

CPS Office of Research, Evaluation & Accountability - Director of Applied Research
The Director of Applied Research is a member of the management team within the Office of Research, Evaluation, and Accountability, and has overall responsibility for developing, championing, and managing research and analytical reports to support informed decision-making by key stakeholders district-wide. Please click here for more info.

Youth Guidance - Safe Schools Healthy Students Resource Coordinator
The primary responsibilities of the resource coordinator are to assist teachers, school staff, LSC members, parent’s community members, and students in improving the learning environment through coordination of services; build collaborative relationships between school staff, parents, community and community service agencies; and manage the coordination of services within the school building. Please click here for more info.

Public Allies Chicago - Executive Director
The Executive Director is the leader and administrator of the Public Allies Chicago site. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Ally Programs, the Executive Director will be responsible for managing the operational, financial and programmatic functions of Public Allies Chicago, including overall site leadership, fundraising and financial management, and stakeholder development. Please click here for more details.

Illinois Action for Children - Director of Marketing
Under the direction of the Vice President of External Relations, the Director of Marketing is responsible for managing the department’s staff and the daily operation, direction, implementation, and monitoring of the agency’s marketing and communications goals, both internally and externally. For more details, please click here.

Beatrice Caffrey Youth Service
BCYS is currently accepting applications for qualified, caring individuals to join us in providing quality services to our clients. Multiple positions are available. For a full list of job opportunities please visit http://www.beatricecaffrey.net/employ.html

ABJ Community Services
ABJ is currently accepting applications for qualified, caring individuals to join us in providing quality services to our clients. Multiple positions are available. For a full list of job opportunities please visit http://www.abj.org/html/career.html

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