PEI Grantee News Volume 8, Issue 29

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A PEI Newsletter Volume 8, Issue 29

Go Blue for Child Abuse Prevention Month!

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PEI staff gathered recently to pose in many shades of blue to raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention. As grantees across Texas, each of you are part of the solution of stopping abuse and neglect before it ever occurs, and strengthening families where they live, work, learn, and play. 

Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities

Go Blue Day is April 8th

We encourage our grantees to join PEI on Go Blue Day,  Friday, April 8th, by wearing blue and posting photos with the hashtags #ChildAbusePreventionMonth, #GoBlueDay and #Texas.


CAPM Proclamation Ceremony April 7th at the Capitol

TexProtects and the Texas Department of Family and Protective ServicesGrantees invite grantees to attend the Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation Ceremony on the South Steps of the Texas Capitol Grounds in Austin on April 7th, featuring Representative James Frank. RSVP.


CAPM Toolkit

Also your organization is free to use images from our Child Abuse Prevention Month Toolkit. Our goal for this month is to reach as many individuals as possible to equip families with knowledge and resources to support child abuse prevention practices in Texas.

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Explore the Toolkit

 

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Welcome to PEI Grantee News!

Our weekly e-newsletter to providers combines grantee resources, stories of interest, exclusive educational opportunities, and grant information. In this issue:

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PEI Think Tank Sessions

In alignment with PEI’s Five-Year Strategic Plan, PEI is developing a series of think tanks to dive deeper, problem solve, and brainstorm some specific challenges to creating a strong prevention infrastructure.

If you would like to participate in these think tanks to assist PEI grow prevention programming in Texas, please complete our Think Tank Availability and Interest Form below.

 

Join Our Think Tank Series

 

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Training Needs Assessment

Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) is committed to ensuring our grantees have the training and professional development they need to navigate Texas families’ needs.

In order to ensure that PEI is offering the support you need to create opportunities for partnerships with families, we are asking you to complete the survey below to determine what topics require additional focus and support.

You can complete the survey on behalf of your overall organization’s input or share the link with your staff and sub awardees to fill out on their own.

Take the Survey  

 

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2022 Listening Tour

Listening Tour

This Spring and Summer, Sasha, Sarah, and the PEI Leadership team will hit the road for the 2022 Listening Tour. The pandemic forced us to shift our 2020 listening tour to virtual but we’re ready to visit our grantees and witness firsthand the amazing work being done by you.

Between May and October we would love to meet with your program staff; meet with parents and youth; talk to a group of home visitors; participate in parent cafes; attend a local meeting; participate in an open house or ribbon cutting event; meet with key stakeholders in your community; or connect with you virtually!

If your agency is interested in having PEI Leadership visit between May and October 2022, fill out this survey:

2022 Listening Tour

Please note, due to limited availability for in person visits we will be selecting the first fifteen grantees to complete the survey.

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Grantee Webinars

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Quality Incentive Project: Data Dive into the FY22 Scorecard

Join us to learn about the data behind the Quality Incentive Project (QIP) scorecards. We will review the data behind all of the QIP measures, including the FY2022 updates.


Date: April 13th
Time: 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Register

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Connect with the PEI Learning Hub

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To take these courses: Type or paste the course names below into the search bar on the PEI Learning Hub:

  1. Click on the course and select “request”
  2. On your transcript select “launch” to begin
  3. When the video is complete, go to "completed" courses in your transcript
  4. Select "evaluate" to provide feedback

For questions, contact PEITraining@dfps.state.tx.us.

Basics of Home Visiting

Home visitors are committed to the best possible life for babies and their parents. During this course, you will learn how your strengths and motivations will help you achieve this goal and connect with families of all kinds. This course serves as an introduction or valuable refresher on fundamentals such as how to plan for home visits; set goals with families; and handle the unexpected challenges your job presents. Note: This Achieve OnDemand learning experience qualifies for .3 IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs). 

Child Abuse Prevention Month Panel: Community Response to Nurturing Families

Children thrive in safe, stable, nurturing families and communities. Behind many families that succeed there is a strong community that provided ways for the family to meet their own needs. Join DFPS in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month for a one-hour panel session with faith-based and parent leaders as they discuss strategies to support and engage all families where they live, work, play and worship and build strong communities. Note: This webinar was recorded on April 6th, 2021.

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Essentials of Home Visiting Webinars

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Access the Essentials of Home Visiting live webinars through the Essentials of Home Visiting Portal free of cost. 

Use this link to register for any webinars from Start EarlyTM

Understanding Substance Abuse through the Family Lens 

Date: April 5th
Time: 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. CDT
Register By: Monday, April 4th, 12:00 PM CDT

As a home visitor, how do you intentionally respond to situations where substance abuse is present in the families you support? This webinar discusses ways to recognize a family's values and strengths which can help guide you approach when working with a family impacted by substance abuse. We will also explore how substance abuse affects family dynamics.

This webinar complements Challenges in Home Visiting: Substance Abuse self-paced course.

Being Present with Families

Date: April 13th
Time: 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. CDT
Register by: Tuesday, April 12th, 12:00 PM CDT

How do our personal values and experiences impact the work we do? The qualities of being nonjudgmental, present and an active listener will be covered as well as some potential barriers to active listening.

This webinar complements the Basics of Home Visiting self-paced course.

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Free Training Resources for Providers

Near @ Home

NEAR@Home is a two-generation process that provides home visitors with the skills and support to discuss ACEs and resilience safely, effectively, and respectfully with parents, focusing on hope and avoiding labeling. The two components of NEAR@Home include the NEAR@Home Toolkit and the NEAR@Home Facilitated Learning Process, both designed to complement one another and provide a holistic, reflective learning process that helps professionals to develop both the knowledge and skills needed to feel confident and competent when partnering with families who have experienced trauma.

Institute of the Advancement of Family Support Professionals

The Institute offers family support professionals everywhere the opportunity to learn new skills and grow their careers. Through engaging, online modules and a personalized learning map feature, professionals take charge of their growth and advancement.

Access the Institute of the Advancement of Family Support Professionals Home Visiting Modules through the Learning Institute Portal free of cost.

 

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Upcoming Events

Fatherhood Summit

Dads Make A Difference Summit

DePelchin's "Dad's Make a Difference" Summit will take place on Friday, June 10th and Saturday June 11th, 2022. 

  • Day One will host fathers and professionals around the community to provide topics and discussion around father's rights, co-parenting, and empowering fathers through various services around the state. Networking and resource opportunities will also be offered throughout the day.
  • Day Two is devoted to fathers, co-parents, and their children. Families will hear from other inspiring fathers and professionals who are committed to helping fathers reach their greatest potential as a dad. Children in attendance on Day Two will get to participate in a variety of fun activities to promote family engagement and play, 

Register Now


For questions or inquiries, contact Joshua Williams at 713-245-9859.

 


Texas WIC Conference

2022 Texas WIC Nutrition and Breastfeeding Conference

Join Texas WIC from June 21st - 23rd, 2022 for their Nutrition & Breastfeeding Conference. This year’s theme is “Reaching New Heights.”

More than 500 local and state agency staff will collaborate to discover innovative ways to reach new heights when serving and educating WIC families and communities.

Staff will have opportunities to earn continuing education credits and learn about trending topics related to maternal, infant and child health, breastfeeding, nutrition, and social engagement strategies to support public health.

Keynote Speakers include: Indy Rishi Singh, Laurel Wilson, Malak Saddy, and Kini-Ana Tinkham.

Learn More

 

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Get Parenting Tips Posters and Activity Books

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Get Parenting Tips Posters are now available for order. This set of twelve posters features positive parenting stories, children's art, and tips endorsed by The Texas Pediatric Society. Posters can be ordered in English and Spanish. Order a set for your office space today!


Our Activity Books feature artwork, puzzles, and language learning activities, and each box comes with crayons for children. 

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Order Posters & Activity Books

 

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PEIRS Cybersecurity Training

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All users of the PEIRS application are required to complete an IT cybersecurity training on an annual basis. This training is approved by the Department of Information Resources.

When you arrive on the website, select the option for HHS Information Security/Cybersecurity Training for Contractors FY2022.

Take the Training

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COVID-19 Updates

Here are the latest updates on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations: 

  • The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a fourth Pfizer and Moderna dose for people age 50 and older, and people diagnosed with compromised immune systems
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that all adults who received two doses of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine get third shots using Pfizer or Moderna.
  • Adults who received the J&J vaccine and a second shot of Pfizer or Moderna are not yet eligible for a third dose, unless they are age 50 and older or have compromised immune systems.

You can now order four more free COVID tests! Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Visit the CovidTests.gov website, or call 1-800-232-0233 (assistance is available in more than 150 languages).


If you need a test now

  • Locate providers in your area using Vaccines.gov or texting your zip code to 438829 (822862 in Spanish) to find a nearby clinic. 
  • Residents can also call 3-1-1 (512-974-2000) for more information regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. 
  • Visit the Texas DSHS and HHSC websites for more updated statewide COVID-19 information and resources.
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