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Our weekly e-newsletter to providers combines grantee resources, stories of interest, exclusive educational opportunities, and grant information. In this issue:
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
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)
 Date: May 26th
Time: 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M. CDT
Register
Join us to learn how Results-Based Accountability can help you to align stakeholder priorities and increase accountability to propel your community coalition work forward.
Hear from Clear Impact’s Senior Consultant, Marcos Marquez, about how RBA can level-up your coalition work through Turn-the-Curve Thinking, and help you to track progress on community goals.
There will also be a guest PEI grantee speaking about how RBA helped their community coalition.
Virtual NFSN Standards of Quality Certification
This two-day virtual certification training details how the nationally adopted Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening and Support can enhance work with families. Whether you are setting up a new program or strengthening an existing one, the Standards provide a blueprint for implementing best practice.
Participants who complete the full 2-day session will receive a certificate from the National Family Support Network that is valid for two years.
For more information on this training, please see the NSFN website here.
Note: this is a two-day training with two opportunities:
Date: May 25th-26th
Time: 9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. CDT
Register By: May 13th
Registration link
Date: June 8th-9th
Time: 9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. CDT
Register By: May 26th
Registration link
 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.
Foundations of Infant Mental Health Practice in Home Visiting
Caring about the parent-child relationship is a primary purpose of home visiting with families. By using the power of observation, listening, and inquiry with a family, you activate a parent's learning so they use the same strength-based skills with their child. This course covers critical issues in infant mental health, including brain development and attachment. It provides practical ways home visitors can use observation and listening to strengthen the parent-child relationship. It also incorporates strategies for incorporating reflection to extend the 'learning together.’
This Achieve OnDemand learning experience qualifies for .3 IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
Understanding and Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
Knowing how to support your own mental health and that of your staff
 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
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.
Home Visiting Safety
Date: May 11th
Time: 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. CDT
Register By: May 10, 10:00 AM CDT
What measures should you take to ensure your personal safety in your work with families? This webinar explores the importance of home visitor safety, how to identify safety risk factors, and appropriate actions to take based on various risk factors.
This webinar complements the Basics of Home Visiting self-paced course.
Partnering for Change: Having the Conversation
Date: May 17th
Time: 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. CDT
Register By: May 16, 12:00 PM CDT
As a home visitor, how do you engage with families around the topic of substance abuse? This webinar explores strength-based strategies and conversation starters you can incorporate in your work with parents to successfully engage families around the issues of substance abuse and support the growth and development of their children.
This webinar complements Challenges in Home Visiting: Substance Abuse self-paced course.
 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 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.
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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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Registration is now open for the Virtual Research and Evaluation Conference on Self-Sufficiency (RECS) 2022, convened by the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation in the Administration for Children and Families.
Virtual RECS 2022 will provide an opportunity to hear the latest findings from evaluations of social welfare programs and policies, discuss ways to incorporate findings into the design and implementation of programs, and develop strategies for future evaluations. The conference will focus on programs, policies, and services that support families on the path to economic self-sufficiency and well-being. This year’s conference will feature presentations and discussions on the following topics:
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs, Policies, and Populations
- Employment and Mobility in the Labor Market
- Youth Well-Being and the Transition to Adulthood
- Strengthening Families, Fatherhood, Marriages, and Relationships
- Evaluating Social Programs, Building Evidence, and Using Data
- Approaches to Alleviate Poverty and Expand Opportunity
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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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