The East Tennessee Council on Children and Youth

National Association of Social Workers-TN Chapter

Present a 3.0 CEU “Luncheon & Learn” at the Crowne Plaza

WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW

Do you know:

*that each child with a disability has a right to Positive Behavior Management Interventions?

*that some school policies may punish children for disability-related behaviors?

*what to do if a child is suspended from a bus based on disability related behaviors?

*what to do if a child is repeatedly suspended from school?

*what are the Tennessee Common Core Standards?

Join us for this fast paced, interactive training with guest speaker:

Dixie Jordan

Dixie Jordan is a nationally known certified cultural competence trainer and a board member of the National Federation of Families. She has conducted more than 600 trainings, presentations, and keynotes nationally. Her expertise is in school discipline policies and parental rights.

June 14, 2013 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Crowne Plaza Downtown, 401 West Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville TN 37902

You must register for this event at:

http://etccydixiejordan.eventbrite.com

FREE PARKING is available AT THE CROWNE PLAZA FOR REGISTERED ATTENDEES

A delicious Deli Buffet Lunch sponsored by K-Town Youth Empowerment Network

will be served at Noon

For additional information contact Lindsey Cody at Lindsey.Cody@tn.gov

(865) 594-6658

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Mid East Community Action Agency
(865) 986-5212

www.mecaa.net

Helping People/Changing Lives

Services Listing   

Medical Assistance

• Newly prescribed medications for individuals who have no medical insurance.

Utility Assistance  

• Utility assistance is available through various grants such as the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Ft. Loudoun Electric Corp.

Food

• Baby Formula
• Food voucher to local grocery store
• USDA Commodities distributes surplus foods on a quarterly basis. May consist of canned fruits/vegetables, canned meats, dried beans, etc.

Homeless Services

• Homeless Letters may assist household in placement on waiting lists with participating housing authorities.
• Rental and/or Utility Deposits are available to homeless households who obtain housing with the means to maintain the housing unit.
• Motel rooms for burn out victims, other extending circumstances may be considered.
• Rental assistance is available to households who are facing a homeless situation.

• Purchase a VRI Emergency Response Unit to maintain independence and maintain safety.
• Eye Glasses and Exam.
• Nutritional supplements prescribed by doctor. Such as boost, ensure and diabetic drinks.
•   Meals on Wheels deliver hot nutritious meals daily. 

• Early Head Start and Head Start serving pregnant mothers to children age 4.

All services listed above are subject to change without notice. Individuals or households must meet program eligibility and assistance is based on available funding.

The Salvation Army

Camp Paradise Valley – Summer Camp

July 1^st – 6^th

The Salvation Army is accepting summer camp applications for 30 eligible children at no cost, or with no income restrictions.

Children requirements:

·       Must be between the ages of 7 to 12 years old, and

·       Must reside in Loudon County

Application deadline: June 14^th 2013

Applications are available on a first come basis at:

·       The Salvation Army Lenoir City

119 “A” Street, Lenoir City (In the downstairs of the Good Samaritan Center)

Phone 466-2574 

Camp Paradise Valley is located in Burkesville, Kentucky on 400 acres that borders beautiful Dale Hollow Lake.  Camp Paradise Valley offers a variety of both indoor and outdoor activities. Including: canoeing, fishing, paddle boating, pontoon boat rides, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts; an inflatable rock wall, horseshoes, hiking trails, playground, softball field, and a swimming pool.

To view Camp Paradise Valley visit: www.campparadisevalley.com


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Loudon County Habitat for Humanity

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICAITONS

How can my family qualify for a Habitat home?

Call 865-458-0704 

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The Crisis Center for Women - IVAS

4th Annual

LIVE BUTTERFLY RELEASE

11 a.m. June 15^th

Lenoir City Park

$1 donation will purchase a Painted Lady Butterfly

$25 donation will purchase a Monarch Butterfly

All proceeds go to helping end the vicious cycle of Domestic Abuse and Violence.

Butterflies can be purchased in honor, memory or in recognition of a loved one.

The butterfly logo for CCW-IVAS represents the transformation a woman goes through when making changes in her life which allows her to escape the cocoon of an abusive relationship and morphing into the beautiful, strong, independent women she will become.

For additional information call 816-3481

Your donation is tax deductable.

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C4P News

Volume 7, Issue

Helping Parents Raise Healthy, Active Children

Center for Parenting

University of Tennessee

1215 W. Cumberland Avenue

Jessie Harris Building, Room 115

Knoxville, TN 37996

865.974.3922

http://www.center4parenting.net

Research Update

Lent, M., Hill, T.F., Dollahite, J.S., Wolfe, W.S., & Dickin, K.L. (2012). Healthy Children, Healthy Families: Parents making a difference! A curriculum integrating key nutrition, physical activity, and parenting practices to help prevent child-hood obesity. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 44(1), 90-92. doi: :10.1016/j.jneb.2011.02.011

This article sought to determine the effectiveness of a new curriculum on improving the health of children and families from lower income environments. The Healthy Children Healthy Families curriculum was created for the Collaboration for Health, Activity, and Nutrition in Children’s Environments (CHANCE) to help teach low-income families about the importance of nutrition and physical activity. The program consists of eight 1.5-hour workshops for parents and caregivers of children ages 3-11 and targets 6 primary behavioral goals:

1. Substituting water or milk for sweetened drinks

2. Eating more fruits and vegetables

3. Limiting foods high in fat and sugar

4. Playing actively

5. Limiting television and computer time

6. Having appropriate serving sizes

The program teaches parents to use 4 specific parenting practices– showing, supporting, guiding, and shaping-to implement these behaviors. Each week, participants practice the behavioral objectives through hands-on activities, role-play, and discussion. Additionally, each week they choose one new behavior to try at home with their families.

Evaluations following completion of the program suggest significant improvements in healthy behaviors such as less soda and fast food intake, more vegetable and fruit intake, more active play, less television time, and better use of the parenting practices. Parents also reported improved communication at meal time, better child sleeping habits, and more positive moods. For more information on this program, visit: 
 https://fnec.cornell.edu/Our_Initiatives/CHANCE_HCHF.cfm

Tips for Adding Activity to Kids’ Daily Lives

1. Take part in the town recreational clubs, teams, and events.

2. Provide activity-encouraging toys, such as jump ropes, pogo sticks, basketballs, or board

    games requiring movement, and limit movies, computer games, and video games.

3. Assign chores that involve some level of physical activity, such as cleaning their room, taking

    out the trash, doing dishes, or vacuuming.

4. Park further from the store, take the stairs instead of the elevator, or ride your bikes to the

    pool instead of driving.

5. With your child, make a jar of activities to draw from when they’re bored, or simply choose 1 a

    Day.

6. Encourage them to help with outdoor tasks such as gardening, raking leaves, and shoveling

    snow.

7. Encourage participation in outdoor activities such as swinging, building snow forts, or jumping     

   in leaves.

Featured Programs

Boys and Girls Clubs of America: Triple Play

This program is designed to support children and families in adopting a healthy lifestyle, including regular physical activity, a balanced diet, and healthy relationships. For more information visit: http://www.bgca.org/whatwedo/SportsFitnessRecreation/Pages/TriplePlayDetail.aspx

A-B-C-1-2-3 Healthy Kids in Tennessee Let’s Eat Well, Play, and Be Aware Every Day

This program, offered in various regions of Tennessee, aims to educate parents and teachers on the importance of healthy eating and having an active life-style and provides practical sample nutrition plans and activities. For more information visit:

 http://tncancercoalition.org/content/a-b-c-1-2-3-healthy-kids-tennessee-lets-eat-well-play-and-be-aware-every-day

Featured Books

Keeping Kids Fit: A Family Plan for Raising Active, Healthy Children by Len Saunders

This book provides ideas for incorporating exercise into daily routines and gives tips on healthy eating in a parent-friendly format! It also offers guidelines for adequate hydration and sleeping for children of various ages.

Sneaky Fitness: Fun, Foolproof Ways to Slip Fitness into Your Child's Everyday Life by Missy Chase Lapine

This book suggests 100 ways to add movement to any child’s life with ideas such as playing musical chairs during commercials and playing pretend. It also includes tips on healthy eating habits and creative recipe ideas!

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Autism Spectrum Disorders 

FACT SHEET 


What are autism spectrum disorders? 

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities caused by a problem 
with the brain. Scientists do not know yet exactly what causes this problem. ASDs can impact a
person’s functioning at different levels, from very mildly to severely. There is usually nothing 
about how a person with an ASD looks that sets them apart from other people, but they may 
communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different from most people. The 
thinking and learning abilities of people with ASDs can vary – from gifted to severely 
challenged. Autistic disorder is the most commonly known type of ASD, but there are others, 
including “pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified” (PDD-NOS) and 
Asperger Syndrome. 


What are some of the signs of ASDs? 

People with ASDs may have problems with social, emotional, and communication skills. They 
might repeat certain behaviors and might not want change in their daily activities. Many 
people with ASDs also have different ways of learning, paying attention, or reacting to things. 
ASDs begin during early childhood and last throughout a person’s life. 


A child or adult with an ASD might: 

not play “pretend” games (pretend to “feed” a doll) 
not point at objects to show interest (point at an airplane flying over) 
not look at objects when another person points at them 
have trouble relating to others or not have an interest in other people at all 
avoid eye contact and want to be alone 
have trouble understanding other people’s feelings or talking about their own feelings 
prefer not to be held or cuddled or might cuddle only when they want to 
appear to be unaware when other people talk to them but respond to other sounds 
be very interested in people, but not know how to talk, play, or relate to them 
repeat or echo words or phrases said to them, or repeat words or phrases in place of 
          normal language (echolalia) 
have trouble expressing their needs using typical words or motions 
repeat actions over and over again 
have trouble adapting when a routine changes 
have unusual reactions to the way things smell, taste, look, feel, or sound 
lose skills they once had (for instance, stop saying words they were using) 


What can I do if I think my child has an ASD? 

Talk with your child’s doctor or nurse. If you or your doctor think there could be a problem, 
ask for a referral to see a developmental pediatrician or other specialist, or you can contact 
your local early intervention agency (for children under 3) or public school (for children 3 and 
older). To find out who to speak to in your area, you can contact the National Information 
Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) by logging onto www.nichcy.org or 
call 1-800-695-0285. In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 
has links to information for families on their Autism Information Center Web page 
(www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/aic/resources). 


Right now, the main research-based treatment for ASDs is intensive structured teaching of skills,
often called behavioral intervention. It is very important to begin this intervention as early as 
possible in order to help your child reach his or her full potential. Acting early can make a real 
difference! 

Learn the Signs. Act Early.


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AUTISM SOCIETY OF EAST TENNESSEE (ASA-ETC)

• Individual information, resources, and support for parents, teachers and professionals via email, phone, newsletter, website, and with the assistance of individual parents in our region
• Social Skills Friendship Club activities for children with ASD & their families in Knox, Sevier, Hamblen, and Tri Cities areas
• 3 Conferences Annually with credentialed autism professionals in Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Tri Cities
• Education Workshops for parents, teachers and professionals including: Autism Orientation for newly diagnosed families, teachers and professionals throughout East TN. Emergency Responder Workshops in Knoxville and Tri-Cities. Autism-Specific Workshops including ones tailored for secondary education providers, day care providers, respite providers, etc. Host disability workshops in Knoxville, Morristown and Tri-Cities.
• Social Events for children with ASD and their families
• Autism Program Support funds are “mini program grants” to groups providing programs & services for individuals with autism & their families
• Autism Awareness activities and events throughout East Tennessee
• Advocacy with state and local governments
• Autism Society National affiliation. To find out more: www.autism-society.org  

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C4P News
Supporting Kinship Caregivers

Center for Parenting

University of Tennessee

1215 W. Cumberland Avenue

Jessie Harris Building, Room 115

Knoxville, TN 37996

865.974.3922

http://www.center4parenting.net

Kinship Caregiver Facts

While individual experiences make kinship care and foster care different for everyone, research has laid out for us some intriguing pieces of information:

·        Compared with children in kinship care, children in foster care are 10 times more likely to be abused or neglected by the caregiver and 6 times more likely to be involved in the juvenile justice system.

·        Kinship caregivers are more likely than foster caregivers to have a low socioeconomic status and have fewer support services, such as parent training, peer support, and respite care.

·        Children in kinship care, compared to children in foster care, have fewer continuing behavioral problems, better social skills, less psychotropic medication use, and less mental health therapy use, when controlling for parental drug and alcohol abuse.

·        In Tennessee, over 72,000 children have grandparents providing primary care.

·        Studies suggest that 90% of foster parents in the U.S. have a high school diploma while only 67% of kinship caregivers have a diploma

·        Children being raised solely by grandparents are significantly less likely to graduate high school, enroll in college, or graduate from college than their peers living in two-biological parent households.

*This information was taken from various studies ranging from 2005 to the present, as well as the 2010 U.S. Census

Featured Resources

Relative Caregiver Program (RCP):

This is a program developed by the state of Tennessee to support children who are not living with their parents, with hopes of avoiding placement in state custody. Services offered through this program include: information and referral, caregiver support groups, activity and support groups for children and teens, educational workshops, respite and recreation, family advocacy, outreach, and start-up or emergency financial assistance.

http://www.tennhelp.com/RelCareGiver/program

Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP):

This is a program was born in 1996 out of the AARP Grandparent Information Center to enhance the services and information available to grandparents serving as primary caregivers and the involved professionals. Services offered include educational seminars and workshops, parenting classes, stress management classes, childcare, social and recreational activities, and individual guidance.

http://www.brookdalefoundation.org/rapp/rapp.html

Featured Curriculum

A Tradition of Caring (Kinship PRIDE): Information, Resources, and Support for Kinship Families - This is a 9-session curriculum designed by the Child Welfare League of America to assess kinship families and provide them with information about general care issues, healthy child development, changes in family dynamics, accessing needed resources, and understanding the child welfare system. See the following website for more information:

http://www.cwla.org/programs/trieschman/pridetraditionofcaring.htm

Featured Books

The Sacred Work of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren by Elaine Williams

This is a book written for grandparents who serve as primary caregivers of their grandchildren; it can also be helpful for any kinship caregiver, teacher, or social worker. This book addresses how to handle some difficult questions, and it also gives example situations of common challenges and offers suggestions that can help to address those challenges.

Families Change: A Book for Children Experiencing Termination of Parental Rights by Julie Nelson

This is a book that can be used with young or later elementary-aged children that shows how all families experience changes and emphasizes that while it’s ok to feel sad or upset with these, it is not their fault. This book also provides resources for birth parents, foster parents, social workers, counselors, and teachers.

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Community Partners Network Council

Held on the 2nd Thursday of each month, community minded persons meet to partner, network and discuss efforts to assist their community and families of Loudon County. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend.
(Everyone brings their own sack lunch)

Next meeting is
Thursday,  August 8, 2013. 12 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Family Resource Center within the Loudon County Technology Center
4380 Harrison Road, Lenoir City

For additional information please contact Cindy Purdy at 986-2036 ext 4615 or purdyc@loudoncounty.org

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Family Resource Center Advisory Council

Thursday, May 16, 2013
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Loudon County Schools Family Resource Center

within the Loudon County Technology Center

4380 Harrison Road, Lenoir City

Parent participation is essential in the development and ongoing support of our Family Resource Center (FRC). Therefore, the FRC is always seeking parents and guardians of students to volunteer for our FRC Advisory Council. 

The Advisory Council meets on a regular basis to discuss business associated with the planning, guiding and monitoring of the FRC’s goal, objectives and outcomes.

If, you are interested in being involved in our Advisory Council please call Cindy Purdy  

865-986-2036 ext.4615 or e-mail purdyc@loudoncounty.org

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 Homeless and need help filing for disability?

Legal Aid of East Tennessee recently received a Department of Housing and Urban Development grant to provide the new SOAR Program. SOAR allows free legal assistance in filing disability claims for homeless individuals.

Call Legal Aid of East Tennessee for additional information.

(865) 637-0484

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Compassion Dinner

On the third Saturday of every month from 2:00-4:00 PM “My Father’s House” invites those and their families who are homeless, unemployed, low income, elderly or individuals who are receiving food stamps to be served a free, delicious and hot meal. A bus service is available should one need transportation. Please call to make arrangements for a ride, or for additional information.

My Father’s House

(Formerly the old Southern Baptist Church building)

“A” Street, Lenoir City

865-317-1107

 Menu:

Fried Chicken & Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese, Greens, Corn, Rolls, Iced Tea & Soft Drinks and Desserts

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Family Resource Center

Loudon County Schools

c/o Loudon County Technology Center

4380 Harrison Road, Lenoir City, Tennessee  37771

Phone: 865-986-2036 exts. 4615 or 4617

Fax: 865-988-7775

E-mail:  purdyc@loudoncounty.org

Our Goal:

To  engage, collaborate and involve parents, schools and communities in efforts to assist children in maximizing their learning capabilities at home and school. And, to help families become strong so that they are able to protect and meet the needs of children.

 
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Read Tennessee
A joint project designed to allow teachers, families and community members to work together for the benefit of young children throughout the state of Tennessee. We encourage you to explore our Reading and Math toolkits to take advantage of the information provided to help accelerate the learning of Tennessee's most important resource, our children.
http://www.readtennessee.org/