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Each year, the Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Division recognizes people across Texas who go the extra mile to serve their communities. We're looking for those people and organizations that have created solutions to problems, made positive, lasting changes for the community they live in, and brought people together with their resilience, care, and kindness.
Have a look at last year’s nominees!
PEI is currently accepting nominations for five award categories:
- Champion for Children and Families
- Outstanding Leader
- Community Collaboration
- Outstanding Youth
- Outstanding Parent/Caregiver
Our weekly e-newsletter to providers combines grantee resources, stories of interest, exclusive educational opportunities, and grant information. In this issue:
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.
 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:
Please note, due to limited availability for in person visits we will be selecting the first fifteen grantees to complete the survey.
FY23 Annual Refresh Webinar
Can you believe it is that time of the year again? FY23 is around the corner!
Join PEI for the FY23 Annual Refresh Webinar for your designated program. This webinar will provide guidance and helpful tips to better understand and prepare for the upcoming fiscal year. PEI will detail the entire refresh process and provide expectations, associated deadlines, and required forms. In addition, we will provide guidance on how to ensure your Project Work Plan aligns with your grant budget and supports overall grant performance.
Please sign up for the webinar specific to your program area:
Early Childhood - HOPES Grantees
Date: May 17th
Time: 9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. CDT
Early Childhood (HOPES)
Early Childhood Grantees (TNFP Grantees)
Date: May 17th
Time: 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. CDT
Early Childhood (TNFP)
Youth & Family - FAYS & SYSN Program Grantees
Date: May 18th
Time: 9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. CDT
FAYS/SYSN Grantees
Youth & Family Grantees - Excluding FAYS & SYSN Program Grantees
Date: May 18th
Time: 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. CDT
Youth & Family Grantees (NOT FAYS/SYSN)
 To take these courses: Type or paste the course names below into the search bar on the PEI Learning Hub:
- Click on the course and select “request”
- On your transcript select “launch” to begin
- When the video is complete, go to "completed" courses in your transcript
- Select "evaluate" to provide feedback
For questions, contact PEITraining@dfps.state.tx.us.
Building Engaging and Collaborative Relationships with Families
As a home visitor, building strong relationships that support each member of the family’s growth and development is essential to your job. Whether establishing a relationship between parent and child or home visitor and parent, the principles and best practices are the same. By establishing a long-term relationship with families, you can model ways to interact that parents can adopt with their children. This course offers practical ways you can relate to parents that will motivate them to stay engaged with you.
This Achieve OnDemand learning experience qualifies for .3 IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Office of Child Safety Presents: Safe Sleep
This webinar from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Prevention & Early Intervention (PEI), Office of Child Safety, offers information about how best to keep your baby safe while they are sleeping.
 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
Observing the Parent-Child Relationship: What You See, Feel and Think
Date: April 27th
Time: 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. CDT
Register By: April 26th, 12:00 P.M. CDT
This webinar will describe a process for observing the interactions between the parent and the child that provides clues into the type and quality of dyadic relationship that exists. By using a process that allows for more awareness of perception, the home visitor can strategize how to best approach the work of enhancing and supporting the parent-child relationship and the quality of attachment which is vital for healthy child development. This webinar complements the Building Engaging and Collaborative Relationships with Families self-paced course.
The Cultural Iceberg: A Deeper Dive into What’s Below the Surface
Date: May 4th
Time: 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. CDT
Register By: May 3rd, 12:00 P.M. CDT
This webinar will describe a process for observing the interactions between the parent and the child that provides clues into the type and quality of dyadic relationship that exists. By using a process that allows for more awareness of perception, the home visitor can strategize how to best approach the work of enhancing and supporting the parent-child relationship and the quality of attachment which is vital for healthy child development.
This webinar complements the Building Engaging and Collaborative Relationships with Families self-paced course.
Date: April 28th
Time: 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. CDT
Register Now
Early childhood experiences can strengthen or disrupt a child’s social, emotional and mental well-being. Thus, it is important to establish sound emotional and mental health early in life for children to have a strong foundation that supports them in all other aspects of their development. The NCAPM 2022 live event will reinforce the Administration’s commitment to fostering healthy well-being during the critical infant, toddler, and preschool years as a proactive, prevention approach that promotes positive long-term outcomes for children and their caregivers.
Date: April 28th
Time: 1:30 P.M. – 2:45 P.M.
Register
How do Family Resource Centers support the strengthening of Native American communities? There are numerous Family Resource Centers (FRCs) across the U.S. that have been developed by both urban and rural Native American communities. These FRCs support their communities through culturally-relevant programs, supports, and opportunities that honor and reflect their values and traditions. This webinar will feature two of them - the Forest County Potawatomi FRC in Wisconsin and the Hupa FRC run by the Hoopa Tribe in California.
For more information and to register, please click here.
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 Do you have questions about renewing your Infant Mental Health Endorsement? Endorsement is an internationally recognized credential that supports and recognizes the development and proficiency of professionals who work with or on behalf of infants, toddlers, and their families.
Join First3Years during these upcoming virtual support hours to get questions answered and application help walking through how to take care of Endorsement renewal on:
May 5th from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M.
May 17th from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
June 3rd from 12:20 to 1:30 P.M.
June 13 from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/491966641
The Essentials of Home Visiting self-paced online courses and live webinars for family professionals count towards training requirements to earn and renew an Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement® from the Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health.
Date: May 2nd
Time: 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. CDT
Register
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week is the first week of May 1st-7th and shines a spotlight on the importance of caring for every child's mental health. Join the Texas System of Care for the 2022 website launch at cmhtexas.org with lots of speakers, videos, games, activities, resources, and more. Check out the Texas Toolkit and encourage children and youth to share their superpower!
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 Date: May 13th
Time: 12:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. CDT
Register
Together with leading maternal and infant health organizations, SMFM is hosting a live online course titled, "Using Quality Improvement and Safety Science to Eliminate Pregnancy-Related Racial and Ethnic Health Inequities." Led by Drs. Allison Bryant, Andy Combs, Christina Davidson, and Chris Pettker, the course will feature a multi-disciplinary line up of speakers and offer both CNE and CME.
The CDC released a report on April 1st containing multiple studies on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents. Based on a national survey of over 7,000 students in grades 9-12 that ran from January to June of 2021, the report offers up-to-date statistics on issues impacting the well-being of adolescents. Some of the findings:
- Survey participants were more likely to experience mental health issues.
- There was an increase in self-reported participation in risky behaviors such as drinking alcohol and using tobacco.
- Participants reported increased rates of physical and emotional abuse from family members.
- Increased reports of experiencing racism, hunger, and homelessness.
Findings from ABES during the COVID-19 pandemic can help guide parents, teachers, school administrators, community leaders, clinicians, and public health officials in decision-making for student support and school health programs.
Read the full report.
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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.
Demonstrating Policy Effectiveness to Promote Black Youth
The Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released the following funding opportunity announcement.
Announcement Number: MP-CPI-22-001
Award Amount: $350,000 to $400,000
Estimated Total: $3,000,000
Application Due Date: June 22, 2022, 5:00 P.M.
This notice solicits applications for projects for the Demonstrating Policy Effectiveness to Promote Black Youth Mental Health Initiative. This initiative seeks to identify health and wellness policies that are successful in improving Black youth mental health, including suicide prevention.
Learn more about this FOA and how to apply.
A technical assistance webinar for potential applicants will be held on May 5, 2022 at 3:00 P.M. Click here to register for the technical assistance webinar.
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
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.
Thoughts, comments or suggestions to make PEI Grantee News work better for you? Send them to PEInews@dfps.texas.gov!
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