November 2007

ILAACP News

Welcome to the ILAACP E-News Bulletin. We are pleased to have you as a member of our community of prevention professionals. It is our sincere hope that you find the dynamic information and timely updates useful. If your organization has information you would like for us to include in future bulletins please email information to ilaacpinfo@ilaacp.org.

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Sincerely,

Malik S. Nevels, J.D.

Executive Director

Ready By 21: How Well Are Illinois Children & Youth Doing?
As a member of the Statewide Collaborative for Prevention Advocacy, the ILAACP is very interested in educating the general public, policymakers and funders about the value of prevention and early intervention programs, practices and policies that increase the odds for Illinois children and youth.

To maximize our advocacy efforts, we first must answer the question, "How well are Illinois children and youth doing?" The ILAACP is particularly interested in hearing from you about how well you believe our state's African-American children and youth are doing.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by clicking on the link below.

Click here to take the survey

Grant Opportunities

Healthy Start Initiative
Grants to eliminate disparities in perinatal health indicators for minority and under-served populations. Application deadline is December 6, 2007.

Healthy Behaviors in Women
Grants to develop, implement, evaluate, and disseminate novel approaches that concurrently address the relationship between women's healthy eating and mental health during the perinatal period. Application deadline is December 7, 2007.

Edmund Stanley Jr. Research Grants
Offering four grants of $10,000 to recipients to support research on community based youth programs. Application deadline is December 12, 2007.

Youth Violence Prevention: Community Level Change
Funding for projects that focus on assessing the efficacy or effectiveness of interventions designed to change community characteristics and social processes to reduce rates of youth violence perpetration and victimization. Application deadline is January 7, 2008.

SAMHSA Knowledge Dissemination Conference Grant
Providing grants for initiatives that disseminate knowledge about mental health services and substance abuse prevention and treatment and integrate that knowledge into real-world practice as effectively and efficiently as possible. Application deadline is January 31, 2008.

HB1330 Ensuring Success in School Taskforce
HB 1330 creates a task force within the Illinois State Board of Education to develop policies that provide teens that are either pregnant, a parent, or victim of domestic abuse adequate support to successfully finish school.

HR 384 After School Funding Policy Taskforce
HR 384 establishes a statewide taskforce to find a solution to fund after school programming permanently.

SB776 Task Force on the Condition of African-American Men in Illinois
SB776 creates a task force within the Illinois Department of Human Services responsible for identifying recommendations for improving life chances of Illinois African American males.

SB 545 Culturally Competent Healthcare Demonstration Program
SB 545 creates a demonstration project to increase the level of cultural competence in Illinois health care settings.

SB 547 Health Data Taskforce
SB 547 establishes a statewide taskforce to design anintegrated health data gathering system which will help the field understand the scope of health problems and target health disparities.

News & Resources

IDHS celebrates first Worldwide Diabetes Day
As Gov. Blagojevich proclaimed Wednesday, November 14, World Diabetes Day in Illinois, Illinois Department of Human Services Secretary Carol L. Adams, Ph.D., urged all Illinoisans to learn more about diabetes and how it can be prevented and controlled through diet and exercise. Click here for more info.

Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
Through the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program uninsured women of any income will be able to receive free screenings and treatment. On Thursday, December 6, 2007, there will be educational information sessions at locations throughout Chicago. Please contact Melissa Ponce at 312.491.8161 x33 to learn more.

Treating Diabetes During Pregnancy Can Break Link to Childhood Obesity
In the largest study of its kind, research done by the Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research shows that the risk of childhood obesity rises in tandem with a pregnant woman's blood sugar level and that untreated gestational diabetes nearly doubles a child's risk of becoming obese by age 5 to 7. The study also shows for the first time that by treating women with gestational diabetes, the child's risk of becoming obese is significantly reduced. For the full article please visit http://pnnonline.org/article.php?sid=7668

STI(s) Still on the Rise
Federal health officials say that three reportable and curable sexually transmitted infections disproportionately affecting African-Americans are on the rise - i.e., chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The full article is available at www.nytimes.com

Events

Campaign for Better Health Care's 11th Annual Mtg.
More than 300 people will gather for the Campaign for Better Health Care's 11th Annual Meeting, and you are welcome to attend! This year, senior advisors from the Clinton and Obama campaigns will share the stage to contrast their health care reform plans. November 20, 2007, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm. Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, 350 N. Orleans, Chicago, IL. Tickets include are available by contacting Kathleen Duffy, CBHC, 312.913.9449.

Cook County Department of Public Health's wePLAN for Action Kick Off
Dr. Stephen Martin of CCDPH invites you attend 1 of 2 kick offs of the wePLAN for Action. The kick offs will take place on Wednesday, November 28, and Thursday, November 29, 2007. For more information, please visit www.cookcountypublichealth.org.

Manhood in the Media: Connections to Men's Violence Against Women
This workshop examines the expressions and depictions of manhood and masculinity in the media and the connections to men's violence against women and men. November 28, 2007, 10am to 12pm. C4 Peterson, 2525 W. Peterson, Chicago , IL . Please call (773) 765-0614 for more info.

World AIDS Day - Celebration of Life
The Magic Johnson Foundation and Abbott Laboratories is sponsoring a Celebration of Life panel discussion and musical performance on November 30, 2007, 5 p.m. at AFC Outreach Center, 7859 S. Ashland. For more information, please call 1.800.243.1132.

2007 National Youth Development Symposium
Learn the latest field-tested techniques for engaging youth in directing their own futures, preparing themselves for the 21st Century. December 3-6, 2007, Chicago , IL. For registration information please click here.

Harambee Pre-KWANZAA Festival
featuring Kwame Steve Cobb and Chavunduka of Cobbala Productions, December 12, 2007. For more info., visit www.cobbala.com

Harambee na Nguzo Saba Celebration
Khepera & Assoc. Networking Services, Cobbala Production(s) and Olive-Harvey City College’s presentation and celebration of Harambee na Nguzo Saba, December 28, 2007. For more info., visit www.khepera.org

Grantsmanship Training Program
The Grantsmanship Training Program is a comprehensive, hands-on workshop that covers the whole grant development process, from researching funding sources to writing and reviewing grant proposals. The program will be coming to Chicago , Illinois , January 14-18, 2008. Please click here to register, or to find out more info.

Save the Date
ILAACP's next Quarterly Membership Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 24, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To RSVP, please contact Heather Worth at 312.988.4646 ext. 225 or csang@ilaacp.org

Jobs

IVPA - Program Developer
The Illinois Violence Prevention Authority (IVPA) is a state agency established to plan, coordinate, fund and evaluate public health and public safety approaches to violence prevention in the state. The program developer provides technical assistance to and monitors activities of IVPA grantees. For more information on this position, please visit www.ivpa.org/jobs.html

ABJ Community Services
ABJ provides comprehensive services with a holistic approach to children and families throughout Illinois. Multiple positions are available. For a full list of job opportunities please visit http://www.abj.org/html/career.html

Safer Foundation - VP of External Affairs
Reporting to the President/CEO, the Vice President - External Affairs will be responsible for management and administration of all Safer's external policy and community partnerships. Specifically the position oversees public affairs, government relations, public policy, advocacy, development, marketing and communications. For more details click here

UCAN - Residential Treatment Specialist
Ulich Childrens Advantage Network is seeking Full-Time, Part-Time, and Overnight Residential Treatment Specialists to provide direct service to children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional disorders in a residential setting. Please visit ucanchicago for more info.

Metropolitan Family Services - Senior VP of External Affairs
Metropolitan Family Services seeking a dynamic, accomplished candidate with 10 + years of progressive experience and a proven measurable history of fundraising success to lead external affairs, provide vision, fundraising, marketing & communications, activities & programs. For more info and details on how to apply, please click here

University YMCA at the University of Illinois - Executive Director
Individuals with proven expertise and leadership involving a broad range of program, development, fiscal, outreach, and administrative responsibilities are encouraged to apply. The Executive Director is responsible for the operation and management of the YMCA in conjunction with a staff of 6 full- and 4 part-time employees and the leadership of volunteers, including a local Board of Governors and a national Board of Trustees. Click here for all of the position's details.

IL African-American Family Commission - Deputy Director for Research and Public Policy
Position is responsible for managing and overseeing IAAFC's research and public policy areas related to the social and economic well-being of African-Americans. For more information please contact Joe Gray at jgray@aafc.org.

An ILAACP Member You Should Know.....

History
South Central Community Services, Inc., was founded in 1970 by the residents of the Chatham/Avalon communities in response to the lack of suitable mental health services for an increasing number of children with emotional and behavioral disorders that excluded them from attending Chicago Public Schools.

Programs
South Central Community Services, Inc., has blossomed into a major comprehensive social service agency, offering 15 different programs and services from five (5) facilities located throughout the metropolitan Chicagoland area, governed by a 25-member Board of Directors composed of representatives from the business, corporate, government, and education communities who guide the Agency in fulfillment of its mission.

South Central primarily serves Avalon Park, Burnside, Chatham, Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing, and South Shore. South Central's staff of more than 100 continue to diligently address the myriad of economic, educational, psychological and social challenges confronting its constituents. Each year, thousands of residents, ranging from youth to seniors, are beneficiaries of services provided by South Central staff.

Contact
To learn more about South Central Community Services, Inc. please visit their website at www.sccsinc.org or call 773.483.0900.

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