What’s Growing On?
101. PROGRAMMING FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & RETENTION (You can’t always get what you want, but sometimes you get what you need)
102. HOMELESS AND WELFARE-REFORMED?: A POSITIVE OUTLOOK
103. AMERICA IS FIGHTING MAD, HOW CAN WE STOP THE VIOLENCE?
104. COPING WITH ADDICTION ... HELPING LOVED ONES SURVIVE
105. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS: A NEW WAY OF DOING BUSINESS (Problem Dynamics, Identification, and Referral)
109. EXPLORING A NEW APPROACH: MEETING NEEDS OF PEOPLE
110. KNOW YOURSELF: DISCOVER YOUR HIDDEN SKILLS & ABILITIES
Thursday, November 4,1999
Mid-Morning Workshops (10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.)
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for details)
201. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT OVERVIEW
202. EFFECTIVE INTERVIEWING FOR OWF CUSTOMERS
204. NON-DEFENSIVE, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE TALKING SKILLS
205. RAISING VIOLENCE FREE CHILDREN
206. TREATING THE DUAL DIAGNOSIS CLIENT
208. INTEGRATING FAMILY DEVELOPMENT INTO YOUR FRC
209. SERVING A MULTI-CULTURAL CLIENTELE IN 2000 AND BEYOND
210. PREPARING YOUTH FOR SUCCESS
211. LOOKING FOR LOVE:
TEEN-ADULT RELATIONSHIPS
Thursday, November 4,1999
Afternoon Workshops (2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.)
(Click on title
for details)
301. SELF ESTEEM IMPACTS ON JOB READINESS & JOB RETENTION
302. OJT: YOUR WORK PARTICIPATION RATE SOLUTION
305. GENERATING RESILIENCY IN FOSTER CHILDREN
306. WELFARE REFORM AND ITS IMPACT ON HOMELESSNESS
307. OHIO HOME CARE: MEDICAID’S CONTINUUM OF SERVICES
308. GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDKIDS: WHO’S RESPONSIBLE?
309. ABUSE/NEGLECT IN CARE FACILITIES: A CRIMINAL PERSPECTIVE
310. WHAT’S GROWING ON IN MEDICAID?
311. HUD’S WELFARE-TO-WORK
UPDATE: WAIVERS & SECTION 8
Friday, November 5,1999
Morning Workshops (8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
(Click on title
for details)
401. OHIO’S WELFARE REVOLUTION: ODHS/OBES MERGER UPDATE
402. BEATING THE BUSHES AND SHAKING THE MONEY TREE
403. SCHOOL BASED FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS
404. THE COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
405. RECOGNIZING AND DEALING WITH CHILDREN AT RISK
406. NOT ANOTHER DROP!! FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
407. WELFARE REFORM AND ITS IMPACT ON THE EX-OFFENDER
408. COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND CRIME
409. CHILD SUPPORT: COMMUNITY OUTREACH PARTNERSHIPS
410. OHIO VICTIMS OF CRIME COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Friday, November 5,1999
Mid-Morning Workshops (10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.)
(Click on title
for details)
502. I HAVE MET THE ENEMY AND THEY ARE ME
503. THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS)
504. THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS IN A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
505. THE LEARNING TREE: STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF YOUTH
506. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR CHILD SUPPORT
507. PULLING DOWN STRONGHOLDS AT THE WORKPLACE
508. BUILDING COMMUNITY COALITIONS
509. HIV/AIDS, WOMEN & SAFER SEX
510. BEATING THE BUSHES AND SHAKING THE MONEY TREE
Presenters: Bethany Anne Davin, Program Director; and Paul Mitchell, Vice President of Government and Industry Relations, both from Ross Innovative Employment Solutions, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, with Ohio offices in Cleveland and Akron.
Want to improve the job retention rate of your customers?
Join these national employment experts as they share the latest research
regarding retention and recidivism of Ohio Works First participants. Also
included will be the results of a research project determining factors
that are highly predictive of a job seeker’s ability to retain employment.
Discussion will focus on how this research impacts innovative program design
for welfare-to-work programs as well as the need for further data collection
and research to determine how best to serve participants in a post-reform
environment.
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102.HOMELESS AND WELFARE-REFORMED?: A POSITIVE OUTLOOK
Presenters: Jean Andolsen, Program Director; Jan Thrope, Employment Specialist; and a current resident, all from New Life Community, Cleveland, Ohio.
Come hear positive results from welfare reform as
it affects homeless families in transitional housing. Learn firsthand from
a resident what it takes to turn a life around! Talk with experts about
how the combination of classes in living skills, budgeting, job search
and job retention can produce amazing success.
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103. AMERICA IS FIGHTING MAD, HOW CAN WE STOP THE VIOLENCE?
Presenter: Michael Langford, Executive Director, Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program of Cincinnati, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio.
This workshop will explore the origins and roots
of violence and promote cross-gender/cross-cultural alliances that will
foster safe and supportive communities.
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104. COPING WITH ADDICTION ... HELPING LOVED ONES SURVIVE
Presenter: Shirley J. Dupler, LSW, CCDC III-E, OCPC Prevention Consultant, Clermont Recovery Center, Inc., Batavia, Ohio.
The focus of this workshop is the variety of issues
that loved ones encounter when a significant other is using chemicals.
Resources available to assist in the survival process will be discussed.
Workshop attendees will be encouraged to actively participate in this interactive
session.
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105. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS: A NEW WAY OF DOING BUSINESS
Presenters: Deborah Mariner Allsop, Director of Field Service, United Way & Community Chest; Marcia Simmons, Executive Director, Dominican Community Services; H. A. Muesser, Executive Director, Santa Maria Community Services; and Pat Armstrong, United Way Volunteer, all of Cincinnati, Ohio.
What is a Family Resource Center? What makes FRC’s
different from other social service programs? Come to this workshop to
hear both the United Way and community agency perspective on this exciting
approach to serving individuals, families and the community-at-large.
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106. NON-DEFENSIVE, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE TALKING SKILLS
Presenters: Rita Rizzo, CEO; and Louis Vincent, Vice President, both of Rizzo & Associates, Akron, Ohio.
Isn’t it amazing how you can sometimes say something
and be vastly misinterpreted? In these fast paced, stressful times such
misunderstandings seem to come frequently and can often escalate into conflicts.
This workshop speaks to the issues of defusing difficult situations before
they become conflicts, disarming others who are determined to be disagreeable,
and maintaining your own integrity while communicating with others. (Presented
in two sessions: Part 2 at 10:15 a.m., Workshop # 204.)
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107. INTERFACE
BETWEEN ELDER ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
(Problem Dynamics, Identification,
and Referral)
Presenter: Georgia J. Anetzberger, PhD, ACSW, LISW, Associate Director for Community Services, The Benjamin Rose Institute, Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Over the past decade the problems of elder abuse
and domestic violence have come together. However, few interventions have
evolved to reflect this convergence. This workshop will explore the dynamics
surrounding the interface of elder abuse and domestic violence. Also discussed
will be newly developed screening tools and a decision making protocol
for problem identification and referral.
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Presenters: Marlene B. Statler, Team Leader; Michael C. Robinson, Team Leader; and Tim Beckner, Team Leader, all of Cuyahoga Health & Nutrition, Cleveland, Ohio.
What do cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high
blood pressure have in common? If you have a stressful job, don’t eat healthy,
or don’t exercise regularly, the answer might be ...... YOU. Attend this
workshop and discover the warning signs to prevent these maladies and maintain
a healthy lifestyle. Learn how to prepare your body for the next millennium
and beyond.
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109. EXPLORING A NEW APPROACH: MEETING NEEDS OF PEOPLE
Presenters: Carla Jones, Manager; April Mack, Manager; and Tomya Allen, Workforce Development Specialist, all from The Work Resource Center; and selected participants who are or have used services of The Work Resource Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
This session will encourage, inspire and challenge
professionals in the social services arena to ask and answer the questions:
"How are we spending our time?" and "Are we focused on the needs of people
or just getting the job done?" Join these presenters from The Work Resource
Center as they explore the five (5) key elements that allow them to provide
the supports people need to move to self-sufficiency: Providing Services
that Meet Needs; Creating a Positive Environment; Selecting Staff that
Stand Behind Your Mission; Understanding the Value of Customer Service;
and Facing New Challenges with Creativity.
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110. KNOW YOURSELF: DISCOVER YOUR HIDDEN SKILLS & ABILITIES
Presenters: Donna Failla, Employment Representative, Alvis House; and Lynn Williams, Employment Specialist, Ohio Department of Youth Services, both from Columbus, Ohio.
Discover how to help customers realize and refine
the hidden skills we all possess but often take for granted. The techniques
discussed in this workshop enable service deliverers to instill the confidence
our folks need to make the leap to true self-sufficiency. Included
in the session is a discussion on how well-developed communication skills
lead to better and more successful employment interviews: how our job seekers
need to both recognize and vocalize their special skills and abilities.
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111. HOW DO I
FIT IN?
Presenter: Michael Burns, LSW, Job Search Specialist,
Cuyahoga Work & Training, Cleveland, Ohio.
In a society where things change so rapidly for our
young adults there is a critical need to educate and coach them towards
self-sufficiency. This workshop will provide counselors, coaches, and social
workers with tips and tools on how to stimulate young minds and head them
in the direction of self reliance. In addition, the session will examine
the issues of attitude, self-esteem, and perseverance in today’s young
adults.
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Thursday, November 4,1999
Mid-Morning Workshops (10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.)
201. WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT OVERVIEW
Presenters: Robert J. Haas, Section Chief, Bureau of Workforce Initiatives; and Linda O’Connor, Office of Jobs & Family Services, both of the Ohio Department of Human Services, Columbus, Ohio.
The Workforce Investment Act is changing the way
we do business: it eliminates the JTPA Program and combines several Department
of Labor, Department of Education, and Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
Programs. The WIA also requires One-Stop Centers as the vehicle of service
delivery for Workforce Development. Due to the changes to local programs
by the Act and the impending merger of ODHS and OBES, most folks involved
with workforce development will want to attend this informative session.
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202. EFFECTIVE INTERVIEWING FOR OWF CUSTOMERS
Presenter: Toni Smith, MS, LSW, Associate with
Career Point, Akron, Ohio
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Participants in this workshop will understand the
clear definition of the requisites necessary to complete an effective OWF
(Ohio Works First) interview. Specific techniques that are required to
obtain critical case and family information will be thoroughly described.
Effective interviewing and its impact on reducing fraud, overpayments and
case errors will also be examined.
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Presenter: Detective Gary O. Shadie, Akron Police Force, Akron, Ohio.
This popular two-part workshop is an exciting and
interactive presentation on the latest street drugs and other commonly
abused substances. The presentation will focus on the effects on
the community along with tactics to combat this nationwide problem. The session will be of particular interest to those social service/human service
professionals who complete home visits as a regular part of their job,
but can be informative to just about anyone. (Presented in two
sessions: Part 2 at 2:45 p.m., Workshop # 303.)
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204. NON-DEFENSIVE, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE TALKING SKILLS
Presenters: Rita Rizzo, CEO; and Louis Vincent, Vice President, both of Rizzo & Associates, Akron, Ohio.
Isn’t it amazing how you can sometimes say something
and be vastly misinterpreted? In these fast paced, stressful times such
misunderstandings seem to come frequently and can often escalate into conflicts.
This workshop speaks to the issues of defusing difficult situations before
they become conflicts, disarming others who are determined to be disagreeable,
and maintaining your own integrity while communicating with others. (Part
2 of 2.)
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205. RAISING VIOLENCE FREE CHILDREN
Presenter: Barbara Oehlberg, Family Life Specialist, Solon, Ohio.
A person whose emotional, physical and social needs
are met gains a feeling of self-worth. Healthy families recognize that
conflict is a normal part of living. However they have learned to nurture
each other and practice healthy conflict management techniques. Children
growing up where there is respect and the mature handling of conflict approach
the world with confidence and trust. This workshop will explore the process
of learned violence and recognizing opportunities to break the cycle within
the family unit.
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206. TREATING THE DUAL DIAGNOSIS CLIENT
Presenters: Christopher H. Taylor, M.Ed, Adult Counselor; and Shari Watchorn, MA, LPC, Adult Counselor, both of the Clermont Recovery Center, Inc., Batavia, Ohio.
This workshop provides an overview of the challenges
associated with working with dually diagnosed clients (those with both
mental health and substance abuse issues) in both an individual and group
setting. The session will highlight the specific challenges in working
with this population as well as how to design and implement program structure
for this unique population.
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Presenters: Michael Langford, Executive Director, Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program of Cincinnati, Inc.; and Teresa Langford, Minister, Cincinnati, Ohio.
How do you balance the demands of caring for yourself,
your work, and your relationships? Join this always-popular duo as they
describe how to maintain a constant spiritual awareness that will heal
and enrich your life.
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208. INTEGRATING FAMILY DEVELOPMENT INTO YOUR FRC
Presenter: Melissa Hall, Family Center Director, Newport, Kentucky.
Family Development principles and Family Resource
Center (FRC) elements will be explored and melded into a successful approach
to servicing families during this workshop. Highly interactive, the session
will assist attendees in developing community-specific Family Development
Programs.
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209. SERVING A MULTI-CULTURAL CLIENTELE IN 2000 AND BEYOND
Presenter: Richard K. Johnson, Training Consultant, Copley, Ohio.
Attend this session and learn how people from different cultural
backgrounds perceive and receive service. The workshop will define prejudice,
discrimination and stereotyping, as well as explain how racial, ethnic,
sexual and disabilities prejudices come into being and what can be done
to overcome these barriers.
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210. PREPARING YOUTH FOR SUCCESS
Presenter: David Austin, Trainer, Cincinnati, Ohio.
"What’s Growing On?" has much more meaning
when we discuss how to effectively work with youth in applying proper work
ethic, values and principles. Join this upbeat session on how to assist
young people in developing self esteem and self awareness as they begin
the journey to success.
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211. LOOKING FOR LOVE: TEEN-ADULT RELATIONSHIPS
Presenter: Julia Piercey, Director of Education, Training and Video Production, Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, Cincinnati, Ohio.
This workshop will examine the very serious issue of adolescents who become involved in "dating" relationships with adults. Generally, many teens perceive these relationships as having many benefits. However, the negative consequences of such relationships can be far-reaching and may include: depression, poor school performance, unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections and sexual assault. The session will: examine teen-adult relationships; promote sexual assault awareness; and provide an overview of current prevention efforts. A documentary video featuring five Ohio teens involved in age-disparity relationships will be screened and debriefed.
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Thursday, November 4,1999
Afternoon Workshops (2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.)
301. SELF ESTEEM IMPACTS ON JOB READINESS & JOB RETENTION
Presenter: Elizabeth M. Sabo, President, Designing Success, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The 20th Century has taken us from machines to microchips, from farms to financial markets, and from conformity to change. We now live in a world that rewards innovation instead of obedience. That is why the most valuable asset we bring to the workplace is the capacity to use our mind. But if we don’t value our minds – if we lack self esteem – we may well fall behind in this new economic world. Attend this workshop and learn how building self esteem is the greatest gift you can give. You’ll pick up tools to enable you to effectively assist your customers to take control of their lives and create their own success.
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Presenters: Allen F. Adamore, Jr.,LSW, Senior Career Facilitator; and Iris Reid-Morris, Deputy Administrator, Cincinnati, Ohio.
This workshop will provide insight into the highly successful On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program which provides skilled training and long-term employment for job seekers regardless of varied skill levels, job readiness or lack of solid work history. Session will highlight methods used to provide career exploration, career goal selection and resume development.
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Presenter: Detective Gary O. Shadie, Akron Police Force, Akron, Ohio.
This popular two-part workshop is an exciting and interactive presentation on the latest street drugs and other commonly abused substances. The presentation will focus on the effects on the community along with tactics to combat this nationwide problem.The session will be of particular interest to those social service/human service professional who complete home visits as a regular part of their job, but can be informative to just about anyone. (Part 2 of 2.)
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Presenters: Paul Cohen, Section Chief, Hamilton County Department of Human Services; Sallie Westheimer, Executive Director, Comprehensive Community Child Care; Eileen Cooper Reid, Executive Director & Advocate, Children’s Defense Fund; and Amy Rohling, Program Director, Corryville Family Resource Center, all from Cincinnati, Ohio.
With more and more parents entering the work world, the lack of quality child care becomes a critical issue that has received significant attention the past few years. Several initiatives are underway to heighten awareness, develop solutions, and establish networks that increase the level of available quality child care. This workshop will highlight these initiatives as well as review how to teach parents to select quality care and reduce the turnover rate for child care providers.
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Presenter: Barbara Oehlberg, Family Life Specialist, Solon, Ohio.
Many foster children deal with scary memories and we need to gain insight into how those experiences affect their behaviors and learning to take advantage of opportunities for memory transformation and recovery. This workshop will focus on the importance of providing trauma-specific intervention to these foster children as well as training foster parents how to facilitate healing activities that rebuild empathy, hope and resiliency.
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306. WELFARE REFORM AND ITS IMPACT ON HOMELESSNESS
Presenters: Donald Whitehead, Director, Greater Cincinnati Coalition for the Homeless; and Katy Heins, Director, Contact Center, both from Cincinnati, Ohio.
This workshop will expose participants to national and local data collected by the Children’s Defense Fund and the National Coalition that examines the impact new TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) legislation has had on our homeless population. The collaboration of these respected organizations has produced supporting data that shows the necessity of stable housing in achieving positive outcomes for individuals making the transition from welfare to work.
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307. OHIO HOME CARE: MEDICAID’S CONTINUUM OF SERVICES
Presenter: Joel Knepp, Program Coordinator, Bureau of Community Long Term Care Services, Columbus, Ohio.
This presentation will feature a base-line description of Medicaid’s newly integrated home care services program, including details on the consolidated waiver.
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308. GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDKIDS: WHO’S RESPONSIBLE?
Presenters: Raford D. Odom, Coordinator, Cuyahoga County Community Office on Aging; and Mattie Wilson, Grandparent Coordinator, Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland, both from Cleveland, Ohio.
This workshop will focus on the past and current initiatives in Cuyahoga County regarding grandparents who are caring for their children’s children and sometimes great-grandchildren. The presentation will also highlight a local and statewide study regarding the primary issues, concerns, and needs of grandparent care givers.
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309. ABUSE/NEGLECT IN CARE FACILITIES: A CRIMINAL PERSPECTIVE
Presenter: Jeff Rossi, Special Agent-in-Charge, Ohio Attorney General’s Health Care Fraud Section, Columbus, Ohio.
This session will provide a description of the elements of Ohio law that apply to criminal violations involving abuse and neglect in Ohio’s Care Facilities (ORC 2903.34). The workshop will define the differences between civil and criminal violations and will include actual case examples.
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310. WHAT’S GROWING ON IN MEDICAID?
Presenters: Susannah Barnum, Acting Chief, Bureau of Consumer and Program Support, Office of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Human Services; and Cindy Burnell, Chief, Bureau of Managed Health Care, Ohio Department of Human Services, both from Columbus, Ohio.
Having health insurance can be the stabilizing force in a family’s life that helps them through the growing pains in the transition from welfare to work. Now more than ever, Medicaid offers health insurance to a wide variety of Ohioans who might otherwise not access necessary and preventive health care services. Many families, both leaving "the system", or avoiding it, don’t realize that health insurance is available to them or their children at no cost. Many don’t know that getting it can be completely separate from accessing Ohio Works First. Come hear what’s growing on in Medicaid for children, pregnant women, and families.
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311. HUD’S WELFARE-TO-WORK
UPDATE: WAIVERS & SECTION 8
Presenters: Lynn Wieland, Coordinator
of Advocacy, Cuyahoga County Department of Senior and Adult Services; Doug
Shelby, Senior Community Builder/Coordinator, HUD, both from Cleveland,
Ohio; and Preston A. Pace, Jr., Director, State of Ohio HUD
Multi-Family Hub, Columbus, Ohio.
This workshop will feature an informative update on HUD programs impacting welfare-to-work programming including waivers, Section 8, and the voucher program for transitional housing.
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Friday, November 5,1999
Morning Workshops (8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
401. OHIO’S WELFARE REVOLUTION: ODHS/OBES MERGER UPDATE
Presenter: Joel Potts, Deputy Director, Office of County Operations, Ohio Department of Human Services, Columbus, Ohio.
This workshop offers an update on the massive task of merging the Ohio Department of Human Services and the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services. Don’t miss Joel as he shares both the vision and current logistics of this revolutionary reorganization. Please join this exciting discussion of the changes that are shaping how we do business in Ohio.
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402. BEATING THE BUSHES AND SHAKING THE MONEY TREE
Presenters: Becky Edwards, MA, Director of Homeless Services, Lutheran Social Services, Lancaster, Ohio; and Mary Kay Incandela, Director, Sapperstein-Stone-Weiss Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.
Becoming an effective grant writer (who gets funded) requires the development of a healthy mix of confidence, humility, and organizational skills. Join these seasoned professionals to discover a no-nonsense, methodological approach to wading through and effectively responding to the Request for Proposal (RFP). Although funding opportunities always present their own guidelines, many have common requirements that the serious grant writer should have on hand to simplify the process. This workshop will cover: the ten essentials to stock the toolbox of the effective grant writer, nine critical components of a proposal, identifying funding sources, and many more helpful hints from these grant "gurus." (Presented in two sessions: Part 2 at 10:15 a.m., Workshop # 510.)
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403. SCHOOL BASED FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS
Presenter: Julie Theodore, Children’s Protective Services, Cincinnati, Ohio.
How is a school-based family resource center different from the garden variety FRC? Come to this workshop and learn about this service delivery and why this method of working with children and families is all the rage across the country.
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404. THE COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Presenter: Myron G. Zuder, Ph.D., Clinical Counselor, Akron, Ohio.
Have you ever wondered about what goes on in the counseling session? Has this prevented you (or perhaps some of your clients) from seeking help with any personal problems or challenges? Manypeople are hesitant to agree to counseling due to concerns surrounding confidentiality or embarrassment. This is the workshop for anyone who either has such concerns or works with those who do. Enjoy this non-threatening session and bring your questions.
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405. RECOGNIZING AND DEALING WITH CHILDREN AT RISK
Presenter: Ed Duvall, Jr., Deputy Director, Ohio Department of Public Safety, Columbus, Ohio.
A former lieutenant with the Akron Police Juvenile Bureau, Ed presents this always popular and sometimes graphic workshop on how to recognize and deal with children at risk. The session will identify indicators of the physical and sexual abuse of youth, many of which are often missed by parents, case workers, and other social service practitioners. Arrive early to ensure you get a seat.
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406. NOT ANOTHER DROP!! FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
Presenter: Judith Petricevic, R.N.,B.S.N., Lorain County General Health District, Elyria, Ohio.
Not Another Drop!! will answer important questions about the dangers of alcohol use during pregnancy. What are the risks and the lifetime challenges faced by the individual with prenatal exposure to alcohol? How does alcohol related birth defects impact families, schools, and communities? What is the role of social welfare agencies and the community to minimize the secondary disabilities? How can the community work together to plan and implement prevention strategies for women? Protecting the developing seeds of our future generations is critical.
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407. WELFARE REFORM AND ITS IMPACT ON THE EX-OFFENDER
Presenters: P. Terry Lyons, Superintendent of Parole; and Gwendolyn L. Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Offender Services, both of the Department of Rehabilitation & Correction, Columbus, Ohio.
This workshop will provide an overview of the Adult Parole Authority and their expectations which include supervision conditions program/treatment options, and other issues such as employment and child support. Session participants will gain a clear understanding of the agency and receive information that will enable them to establish direct contact with Department staff throughout the state.
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408. COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND CRIME
Presenters: Bob Littmann, Director, Terrance Guild/Cincinnati Union Bethel; and Willie Stephens, Chair, Winton Drug and Crime Prevention Coalition, both of Cincinnati, Ohio.
This workshop will showcase a comprehensive community approach to address the dual problems of drugs and crime that produced a 50% decline in serious crimes over a five year period. Highlighted is a coalition that included public housing, police, recreation, and a wide array of social service agencies. Come hear firsthand the how-to’s of engineering such an initiative.
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409. CHILD SUPPORT: COMMUNITY OUTREACH PARTNERSHIPS
Presenters: Richard Prater, Director, Richland County Child Support Enforcement Agency, Mansfield, Ohio; Daryl Novak, Director, Cuyahoga County Child Support Enforcement Agency, Cleveland, Ohio; and Germaine Sheppard, Section Chief, Hamilton County Child Support Enforcement Agency, Cincinnati, Ohio.
An overview of the latest developments in child support enforcement and their importance to a variety of public and private human services efforts. The workshop will stress the importance of community involvement and facilitating outreach efforts to form critical partnerships and collaborations to maximize the delivery of services.
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410. OHIO VICTIMS OF CRIME COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Presenters: Patricia A. Martin, Victims of Crime Coordinator; and Joann M. Mapp, Victim’s Advocate, both of Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses, Findlay, Ohio.
Victims of crime may suffer physical pain and emotional trauma. Sometimes they also face financial distress if they must pay for the cost of their recovery, the funeral of a loved one, or injury related expenses. This workshop will describe how to explore and access the Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation Program.
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Presenter: Bill Weber, Consultant on Elder Affairs, Columbus, Ohio.
An overview of critical issues involved in care giving for the ever-exploding elderly population. This workshop will explore the psychological, social and financial demands of care giving. In addition, the health care implications in serving this growing population will be discussed. The session will also touch on issues of abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
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Friday, November 5,1999
Mid-Morning Workshops (10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.)
Presenter: Mickey Burns, Job Search Administrator, Cuyahoga Work & Training, Cleveland, Ohio.
Time and again, a majority of adult Americans identify
the fear of public speaking as their number one fear – more so than the
fear of death. Hence, as Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is quick to note: most
attendees at a funeral would rather be in the coffin than delivering the
eulogy! Attend this interactive session and receive tips and techniques
to overcome this barrier and be an effective standup presenter. Topics to
include: overcoming the "butterflies", utilizing visual aids effectively,
planning for the event, structuring the presentation, handling a variety
of audiences, and using humor judiciously.
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502. I HAVE MET THE ENEMY AND THEY ARE ME
Presenter: Doug Theaker, Director, Richland County Department of Human Services, Mansfield, Ohio.
Communication occurs two ways: you talk to others and, more importantly, you talk to yourself. The sad reality is that most of us talk negatively about ourselves to ourselves. It was Walt Kelly’s Pogo who said, "I have met the enemy are they are me." STOP, right now, quit beating yourself up, and look at the positive aspects of you. Join this uplifting presentation and learn the techniques of positive self-talk. You’ll boost your self esteem and start looking on the brighter side of your life. (What a novel concept if part of your job is to motivate others.)
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503. THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS)
Presenter: Karen Cacciatore, Field Representative, Public Employees Retirement System, Columbus, Ohio.
This slide presentation will cover all facets of PERS benefits: survivor benefits, disability benefits, age or service retirement, and other benefits at retirement. This popular informative presentation is for anyone in a PERS-funded system.
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504. THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS IN A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Presenter: Sharon Evanich, STARS Assistant Program Director, Ohio Department of Aging, Columbus, Ohio.
Attendees at this session will discover the STARS
(Seniors Teaching and Reaching Students) Program and how building collaborations
and partnerships can give your volunteer program the power to attract volunteers,
funding and sustainability.
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505. THE LEARNING TREE: STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF YOUTH
Presenters: Frank D. Moore, Vice President, Chief Professional Officer; and JoAnn Barber, Advisor, NAACP Youth Council, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Learning Tree is a youth television program which
uses cable programming to present positive information to the community
from a youth perspective. Attend this workshop and hear how the Learning
Tree builds leadership skills in youth as it challenges them to examine
social issues that impact them and the community as a whole.
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506. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR CHILD SUPPORT
Presenter: Gregory J. Kowalski, Hearing Program Administrator, Cuyahoga Support Enforcement Agency, Cleveland, Ohio.
This workshop will thoroughly describe the administrative
procedures under current Ohio law for a variety of child support related
issues. Topics will include: establishing paternity for children born out
of wedlock; establishing child support and health insurance orders; modifying
existing child support orders; and enforcing those orders through wage
withholding, default actions, administrative liens, professional license
revocation, and IRS refund offset. This is a must-see session for human
service/social service professionals who want to learn more about the child
support enforcement processes.
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Presenter: Michael Burns, LSW, Job Search Specialist, and Tanya Dunning, Job Search Specialist, both of Cuyahoga Work & Training, Cleveland, Ohio.
Do you ever sometimes feel that your world is caving in around you? Do you feel that, no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to get it together? This workshop promises to perk YOU up and send you back to your workplace armed with techniques to get yourself through difficult obstacles, which should make you ready to better serve your customers. Join this interactive session, fasten your seatbelt, and get set for a roller coaster ride.
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508. BUILDING COMMUNITY COALITIONS
Presenter: Theresa Brundage, Associate Director of Programs, Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Community-based organizations succeed in establishing themselves as key players in community decision making when they build effective partnerships to create strong neighborhood coalitions. Attend this workshop to learn techniques that consolidate the needs, efforts and ideas of numerous community groups to produce an effective community development strategy.
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509. HIV/AIDS, WOMEN & SAFER SEX
Presenter: Debora K. Burstion, Minority Outreach, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Although AIDS deaths are decreasing, the incidence of HIV continues to soar. Women and African-Americans are the fastest growing populations of victims. Join this workshop and hear of the continued need for education and services necessary to combat increased infections.
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510. BEATING THE BUSHES AND SHAKING THE MONEY TREE
Presenters: Becky Edwards, MA, Director of Homeless Services, Lutheran Social Services, Lancaster, Ohio; and Mary Kay Incandela, Director, Sapperstein-Stone-Weiss Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.
Becoming an effective grant writer (who gets funded) requires the development of a healthy mix of confidence, humility, and organizational skills. Join these seasoned professionals to discover a no-nonsense, methodological approach to wading through and effectively responding to the Request for Proposal (RFP). Although funding opportunities always present their own guidelines, many have common requirements that the serious grant writer should have in their pocket to simplify the process. This workshop will cover: the ten essentials to stock the toolbox of the effective grant writer, nine critical components of a proposal, identifying funding sources, and many more helpful hints from these grant "gurus." (Part 2 of 2.)
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511. AN IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME: PARTNERING WITH FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS FOR POSITIVE COMMUNITY OUTCOMES
Presenter: Kathleen Atkinson, Director, YES, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Explore the advantages of engaging neighborhood churches in preventing bad outcomes for youth and families in this session. Also, learn how best to dialogue with faith communities to create a holistic approach to sustainable problem solving for families in chronic crisis, without becoming a "missionary" yourself.
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