MONDAY REPORT
April 2, 2001
SPECIAL NOTE: Copyright 2001. The Monday Report is produced each week as a benefit to the member agencies of the Child Care Association. Please protect this membership benefit - DO NOT copy and distribute this report to agencies/staff that are not members of CCA. Thank you for your cooperation.
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CHILD WELFARE
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CHILD WELFARE WORKER EMPLOYEE LICENSING/CERAP UPDATE
We met with DCFS Director McDonald and DCFS Division of Training Deputy Director McCarthy on March 30. We provided an update for the Director on the impact of the current licensing verification processes on our member agencies. This includes the change of licensing requirements since January, the tracking of multiple duplicate lists from licensing and AP and inaccurate data in the database. DCFS assured us they are attempting to work on improving the process but felt that many of the problems are the result of past practices of private agencies which failed to fill out change notices when workers left, or who have failed to properly assign cases on the database. Director McDonald also stressed how serious DCFS will become at enforcing contract requirements for agencies that fail to assure all caseworkers are in compliance with CERAP certification. We were able to resolve the following issues:
Please continue to keep us apprised via fax or e-mail on how the licensing and CERAP processes are proceeding. (MB)
FOSTER CARE INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Foster Care Infrastructure Work Group met in Bloomington on March 29. The group focused on 3 critical areas. Decisions/recommendations are reported below:
OUTCOMES
The group agreed on the contract expectations for several of the federal outcomes. Setting benchmarks to improve Illinois performance is these areas is being driven by needs to improve the system of care for children as well as federal expectations. These outcomes will be embedded in all types of foster care contracts (HMR, TFC, SPEC.)
100% of new cases will be screened, and 80% of new cases will receive an AOD assessment or begin AOD Services within 30 days of case opening in FY�02. Results will be reported twice a year. Lists will be sent to agencies twice a year so that agencies can send documentation of assessment or service. Lower performance will generate a technical assistance discussion with AOD policy staff of DCFS and/or APT.
Each agency should reduce indicated reports (inclusive of those sustained on appeal) of abuse in their homes by 50% in FY�02 over FY�00 or have less than the national benchmark. Individual goals will be tracked and reported twice per year.
Each agency shows a 50% improvement in FY�02 over FY�00 or has less than the national benchmark. Reports will be submitted annually.
All children from a family who reside in HMR or Traditional foster care will have one worker in Cook before July 1 and downstate by September 30. In situations where this is not done, there will be a clinical review and the Department will decide who should be the worker (and/or agency.) DCFS will review the providers� request to adjust caseload "penalties" temporarily if making these moves will put an agency in the "penalty zone."
Stability Outcomes and ways to gauge performance were addressed. There are still a few areas of refinement before finalization. To date, the expectations are:
Stability in Specialized and HMR/TFC (Percentage goal to be determined)
Begin measuring after 60 days of new placement to system or agency
Do not measure respites of 30 days or less when return to the same home
Do not count detention of less than 30 days when return to same home
Do not count hospitalization if return to the same home
Do not count runaway if return to same home in less than 15 days.
Providers recommended a review of runaway measurements in HMR/TFC. DCFS wants to count runaways if they do not return to the same home in l5 days. Providers suggested revision to not counting if the child returns to same home, no matter how long the period of absence. Since current policies involve transfer of the case by certain periods anyway, the runaway would come to closure by following DCFS policy. They will review this recommendation before the stability definition is finalized.
PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING
I. Current Contract Decisions
Primary issue to address in Cook is the result of performance levels on Cook contracts this year and the resulting impact on contracts for next year. To date, reconciled statistics show a 9.6% (should be 17.5% to date) in Cook HMR and 8% (should be 12% to date) in TFC. If missing AFCARS are cleared, there would be 11.7% rate for HMR and 9.6% for TFC. The Cook system as a whole is not performing at expected levels. It appears that half the Cook agencies will be unable to achieve the expected contract rates. Agencies should know by mid-April what the rough estimate will be for their agency�s performance levels, since court dates need to be set to allow time for the finalization before June 30. Key questions are:
 | Will there be a contract cut level and what is the level? |
| Will there be partial/full intake hold levels for next year? |
| What is the impact on agencies that move forward with growing levels of uncompensated care that receive a full contract (being paid less by BARC/BAT than the total number of children in care while continuing to receive new intake.) |
| What is the projected plan for adjustments to contracts (kid counts, etc.?) |
The provider group was clear that DCFS must provide a plan for addressing these concerns by the next meeting. Although the provider group is clear that DCFS must be the entity to recommend and enforce the final decisions, the role of the providers is to raise as many questions and concerns as possible to assure quality in the system.
The group also suggested that DCFS could include certain positive outcomes for older children as part of a "permanency count" for this year: 1) Emancipation, 2) Enrollment in Education or Employment, 3) Armed Services enrollment. This would help the permanency count slightly for agencies with larger numbers of older kids.
Primary issue to address for Downstate is the phenomenon that agencies with the highest permanency performance are shrinking the fastest. Intake is down and non-existent in some regions. Some agencies with smaller sites are being compressed to the point that they are heavily subsidizing the units or may have to close sites. The group analyzed what was different now for downstate programs, from what the situation was 10 years ago when the downstate system was the same size. Providers reported the need to have supervisors on site in even small units to meet court and AP mandates, the need to have more workers available since workers in some areas are required to be at all court dates, and the increased time devoted to foster home recruitment and maintenance. The group encouraged DCFS to articulate a philosophy of the future role of the private sector in downstate foster care. Additionally, DCFS and the providers agreed on the need for joint provider discussions in areas in which there are multiple agencies with a shrinking referral base.
Next Year�s Performance Contract Decisions
The private providers recommended a change in the framework of performance contracts:
 | Provide a different way of recognizing case achievements with adolescents in performance contracts, while maintaining contract permanency expectations. |
| Children age 14 and older will be carved out of the BARC/BAT base. |
| The performance contracts continue to maintain the existing performance percentages for the remainder of the children in those programs. |
| The 14+ population moves to a per diem payment basis. |
| The performance for the 14+ population is measured around achievement of positive case closure outcomes (e.g. Independence, Education, Employment, Armed Services.) |
| Providers can be measured on their positive outcome performance with this category and compared to each other and the system, in the same way as they are now measured. This will encourage further progress in the system and allow identification of those providers who are able to provide the best percentage of positive outcomes for older populations in care. |
| Chaffee planning group should develop a series of recommended resources to be directed to this 14+ group in care to allow further improvements in achieving both permanency and positive case outcomes. |
| DCFS should immediately initiate policies that allow child care costs as part of the subsidy package. |
DCFS agreed to look at this proposal and provide feedback at the next meeting. They remain committed to the current performance percentages.
SPECIALIZED FOSTER CARE
Recommendations:
| DCFS must make Medicaid decisions for the future: Either eliminate Medicaid funding for foster care programs �or-drastically alter the ways in which it is used. |
| 20% Benchmark for Permanency in Specialized. The benchmark for FY�02 will include the permanencies reached in the final quarter of FY�01. Agencies will be expected to meet the benchmark but there will be no contract sanctions for the first year. Once the benchmark is established, and there is baseline information, the possibility will exist that permanency rates will be included in future specialized contracts (FY�03.) The first consequence would be that DCFS would exercise intake preference to those agencies that meet or exceed the standards. Agencies will also be expected to develop linkages with adult living programs for older kids transitioning out of care. NOTE: DCFS statistics show a permanency rate of 25% in Specialized and 22% in Treatment for FY�00. |
| Standardized program plan recommended changes include change in ratio from 10:1 per worker in specialized to 8:1 and from 8:1 in treatment to 6:1. |
| Development of a special ad hoc group to develop the framework for the newly proposed 3rd band of specialized: Treatment Plus for kids stepping down from residential. |
The group is scheduled to meet again next week to continue work in these areas and to hopefully finalize further elements for next year�s contracts. (MB)
CWAC FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
CWAC Finance and Administration met in Chicago on March 26. Here are the key points addressed:
| 2001 CLOSE OUT AND HOLDBACKS |
DCFS proposed the continuation of the 50% current funding for May and June. The providers questioned the necessity of this since reconciliations are in better condition this year. DCFS still maintains that with the huge shifts across contracts due to LOC step-downs and lags in permanencies there will be significant overpayments to agencies. The providers suggested a compromise amount of 75% current funding for May and June. DCFS staff will need to seek approval for this. Additionally, Renard Jackson�s team will be setting up a series of information meetings for agencies, that will explain and detail the requirements and expectations of the current funding model. Finally, DCFS staff are proposing requirements for the future that foster parents should be paid by the 10th of the month.
| NON-ALLOWABLE COSTS |
DCFS staff verified that federal officials confirmed that interest costs for line of credit and other loans agencies must assume are not allowable.
| FY�02 CONTRACTING |
DCFS plans to get all contracts online by June 30. Since the DCFS budget is not yet approved by the legislature, DCFS may not be able to get contracts out until early June so there will likely be a very firm signature deadline imposed. Such a deadline procedure could involve holding of intake until a signed contract is returned.
DCFS staff noted that the Illinois is starting to hold certain payments due to a cash flow problem. At this point, DCFS is still on the preferred payment list so they do not expect this to affect private agency providers.
| RATE METHODOLOGY: |
DCFS reported they are running the rate methodology formulas but haven�t yet made the final decision to use a rate methodology on next year�s contracts. No funds are in the DCFS budget to support it. The group supported the need to continue to current system now that it had been reinstated for 2 years. The finance sub-group of the I/GH summit reviewed the methodology system and other mechanisms from other states and determined that the current one in place is still workable for Illinois agencies. Now the 24-month factor has been included, it is even more favorable for agencies. DCFS will inform the group by the next meeting of the decision on this.
| LEVELS OF CARE CONTRACT ISSUES: |
Some agencies are reporting problems with getting contracts for children stepping down as a result of LOC reviews. Agencies should be able to secure approval for all cases stepping down to less restrictive form of care via the current process in place with Mary Sue Morsch. DCFS will pay the agency via a special service type arrangement. The form for beginning this process is included in the LOC packet.
| BEDHOLD PROCEDURES: |
DCFS staff are reviewing comments received on their proposed procedures and attempting to clarify inconsistencies regarding runaway and transfer policies. A final draft will be ready for review in April.
| EXCESS REVENUE: |
Provider representatives continue to work with DCFS on a reasonable approach to excess revenue mandates. There should be a draft for review within the next 2 months.
| CASE MANAGEMENT FEE |
DCFS agreed with previous provider concerns that a mechanism should be established for agencies to recoup case management costs for cases that are closed or transferred but for which the agency must still provide services. DCFS will work with a provider group to draft procedures for review within the next 2 months.
| CASELOAD PENALTY IN PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS |
Providers expressed a number of concerns about the flaws in the current formula. DCFS continued to express that they may "assess" a penalty but that the agency has the right and ability to present details of their internal plan for how they managed cases that fell in the penalty zone. In these cases, some of the penalties were not applied. A problem with the current format is the lack of a section for providing the explanation. DCFS will work with providers to improve the form before the next round of caseload ratio reports. We encourage all agencies to carefully review the information on how your penalty has been assessed, and to report your solutions to DCFS.
| ILLINOIS AUDITOR GENERAL AUDITS |
DCFS internal auditor presented general information on the current status of audits the Illinois Auditor General has conducted on DCFS and several providers. DCFS had been previously criticized for lack of extensive information on its contract agencies. A spot check audit of several provider agencies conducted on l999 and 2000 finances has revealed problems in a number of areas. The implication for this is that there may be recommendations for further and more in-depth audits conducted by DCFS on provider agencies. There may be additional and a larger percentage of agencies audited by the Illinois Auditor General. There may be requirements for any management letter pertaining to the agency�s certified audit to be submitted to DCFS. There may be additional DCFS staff hired to conduct this business. Finally, the auditor general could decide to make its findings public, so that there could be some negative publicity generated.
The group provided several recommendations to DCFS. There should be a meeting conducted in the near future with agency executives and financial officers. The auditors who conduct agency independent audits should also be notified and brought into the process. There should be further discussions on what is a reasonable cost and more precise connection of the agency boilerplate to the program plan to connect expenses to program standards. There should be consistency with application of DCFS audits to those of other state departments, especially DHS. There must be better ways for DCFS to track receipt of audits and financial statements from agencies and enforcement of the expectations. We will keep our agencies posted in the event there are any immediate implications of the Auditor General�s findings. (MB)
INDEPENDENT LIVING POLICY
Agencies are reminded that we need to monitor and keep track of how the new ILO/SILP policy is being followed by DCFS. We are also asking for any information concerning cases approved for ILO/SILP at the regional level, forwarded to DETS and then held up. This information should be e-mailed to Susan Cowen, chair of the ILA group for CWAC-SED (e-mail:
[email protected]) or to Marge Berglind at [email protected]. (MB)=============================================================================
MENTAL HEALTH and DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
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TEEN REACH AND PROJECT SUCCESS
At the meeting of the Public Policy Committee meeting last week, it was recommended that agencies should contact their legislators regarding FY 2002 funding reduction for Teen REACH and Project Success. Total funding for both programs last fiscal year was $23,608,900. With the combined budget line for FY 2002 that was reduced to $22,282,600. Information was being faxed out to all members that included a sample letter agencies could use as a guideline and a talking points sheet that highlighted the reduction in funds from FY 2001. Agencies could also use this information in meetings that they schedule with legislators. A letter was also sent to Secretary Baker expressing concerns over the reduction in funding of approximately $1.3 million, in addition to program issues that were raised with both programs being funded from the same budget line. It was recommended that even though funding may be combined in one budget line both programs need to be maintained as they have a different focus, goals and outcomes. Each program is targeted to address a distinct issue within the local community. If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Jan Schoening in the Springfield office. (JMS)
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SPECIAL EDUCATION
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RESIGNATION OF ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT
The resignation of Gordon Riffel, Associate Superintendent at the Illinois State Board of Education has been confirmed. Gordon Riffel has headed the new Division of Special Education for several years, and in that position he was responsible for implementing Corey H., teacher certification changes, and alternative assessment development. Dr. Riffel will serve until June 30, 2001 or until he finds a professional position. (BRH)
TEACHER SHORTAGE STRATEGIES
Several strategies identified by CCA members on the Education Committee have already begun to take form. Meetings held earlier in the month resulted in assurances from ISBE staff that CCA would participate in a Task Force on teacher shortages that will develop recommendations that should help with the current shortages. In addition, CCA met with Illinois Purchased Care Review Board staff to develop a policy that would permit appeals from ALL schools to receive teacher salary and fringe benefit parity. Finally, Frank Llano, Director of the Division for Certification and Professional Development has requested a meeting with CCA to discuss the PZZ/waiver process and how it might be streamlined for our members. Individuals interested in participating in that meeting should contact Bridget Helmholz. (BRH)
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GENERAL
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CCA PUBLIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETS
The CCA Public Policy Committee met last week to update our legislative bill listing. In the House numerous bills did not meet committee deadlines or have been held in the House Rules Committee which means that, in effect, they are dead for this legislative year. The other House fact is that each Representative have been limited by the House Leadership to having only five active bills apiece
for the session. While they can introduce many bills, they will be able to actually move only five bills. What we have decided to do is to see what bills are still alive when the Senate finishes its process this week--that will give us a good indication of what bills will actually be moving forward over the final days of the Session. Not a great way to do business but that�s the current process.
We have also invited a number of statewide Associations and organizations to join with us in a united effort to move a 4% CODB effort forward. We currently have a number of statewide organizations signed on to the effort: the Community Behavioral Healthcare Assn. of Illinois, the Catholic Conference of Illinois, the Ill. Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Assn., ICOY, the Jewish Federation, Community Care Systems, Inc. as well as representatives from a number of individual agencies that have a Springfield presence. We will be meeting again this week with a media consultant to develop a strategy to get our case before the editorial boards of the major media as well as to plan a joint press conference toward the end of April-beginning of May to make this case publicly. As we have indicated before, this is going to be a hard sell in light of the current fiscal condition of the State.
We will be encouraging member agencies to make face-to-face in-office appointments with their Senators and Representatives during the legislative break--April 9-16--it is critical that agencies schedule this immediately since the legislators will be very busy during that time.
The Committee also spent time discussing the Younger Americans Act which at the federal level has begun to move through Congress. This Act is supported by a number of national organizations including CWLA and the Alliance. This legislation, if passed, will put $5.75 billion over five years into the support of community-based efforts for young people ages 10-18. This would be for a wide variety of efforts, which at this point are not entirely defined. There was a great deal of discussion as to how this would be organized at the community level. The Act is modeled after the Older Americans Act which has been in existence for a number of years. Concerns were raised as to how these funds would flow to the community, what will be the role of the state agencies, how will these processes be governed, etc. etc. After much discussion, the Committee decided to endorse the effort and to encourage our member agencies to lend their support as well. Key Illinois legislators to this efforts are: Senator Peter Fitzgerald, Rep. Dennis Hastert, Rep. Henry Hyde, and Rep. Judy Biggert. Agencies which are located in these legislators� districts will be especially helpful in this effort. The Association will be sending out additional information and talking points to assist agencies in making these contacts.
The Association is in the process of developing training on the Balanced and Restorative Justice efforts--training which we are hopeful we can deliver along with other interested organizations. We are targeting early summer for this training. (RHM)
SACWIS POS POSITIONS
Two immediate full-time openings are available to serve as change management advocates for private child welfare agencies in Illinois as agencies prepare for and implement SACWIS (Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System), a computer system to support case management activities. One position will be located in the Chicago area and one will be located in the Springfield area. These two positions will work closely with change management staff and will focus on activities that need to occur within the private agencies and that facilitate the ongoing involvement of the private agencies in the implementation and design for SACWIS. These positions will assist in identifying and resolving those private agency issues that need to be addressed during the application development, staff training and site certification processes. A large portion of the individual�s time will be on site within the private agencies. These positions will be contractual employee positions subject to general supervision of the SACWIS Project Manager. For additional information about the position, go to the CCA web site at:
www.cca-il.org and click on Jobs. Applications are to be submitted to Sam Traylor, SACWIS Project Manager at DCFS. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. If anyone has any questions regarding these positions, please contact Jan Schoening at CCA. These positions were recommended by the SACWIS Advisory Committee based on the extent of changes that agencies would need to address as SACWIS is implemented, not only with computer systems, but organizational issues, staff training, and staff responsibilities. The positions are estimated to be for at least two years. (JMS)MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
CCA members United Methodist Children�s Home, Metropolitan Family Services, Counseling and Family Services, and Lydia Home were among fourteen child abuse prevention programs recognized at the 2001 kick-off media conference for Child Abuse Prevention Month (April). The event, sponsored by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and CCA member Prevent Child Abuse-Illinois was held at the Capitol Rotunda in Springfield.
The Youth Campus Announces Caregiver Support Program
The Youth Campus� Caregiver Support Program, a community-based home health program, is designed to provide the needed supports for biological and foster families living in Cook County that have children with medical or developmental challenges.
This is a free service which is approved and funded by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. To read more about the program, visit "Success Stories" on the CCA Home Page at http://www.cca-il.org, or contact Melissa Clark, Program Coordinator, at 312/243-0533, ext. 308, or email mclark@theyouthcampus. org.
Is There Talent In Your Agency? The Third National Kinship Care Conference, scheduled in Chicago July 25-27, 2001 is seeking performing groups for a number of conference events, including luncheons. If your agency has a performing arts group for children in your care, please contact Mattie Satterfield, Director of Kinship Care, Child Welfare League of America, at (202) 662-4286, or by email at [email protected].
CHILD WELFARE DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL: Invite your legislators and Board of Directors!
Packets of information for those agencies participating in Child Welfare Day at the State Capitol have been mailed to all registered participants. If for some reason your packet has not been received, contact the Child Care Association at 217-528-4409, or by email at [email protected]. Your packet includes printed invitations you can use to invite your legislators, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders. Additional invitations are available upon request by contacting the Child Care Association. (LLL)
APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
Prevent Child Abuse Illinois is teaming up with organizations throughout the state to promote April as child abuse prevention month with its 2001 SAFE AT HOME Campaign. A Community Resource Packet is available by contacting Mary Salisbury, Director of Programs, or Beth Watts at Prevent Child Abuse Illinois. They can be contacted via e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 217-522-1129. CCA Members are also encouraged to visit the Prevent Child Abuse Illinois website at http://www.childabuse-il.org.
MAY IS NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH
Templates for media advisories, press releases and talking points for National Foster Care Month can now be found on the CCA website at http://www.cca-il.org. Go to the bottom of the home page and click on "Media Materials for National Foster Care Month. The available information available through CCA will help your agency plan and launch a public education program about foster care in your community. For additional ideas, resources, and suggestions on events, media attention, and advocacy, contact Linda Lenzini at [email protected]. Additional information with a national perspective is available on the Casey Family Programs website at www.casey.org/cnc (LLL)
CCA SALARY SURVEY NOW AVAILABLE
The CCA Member Agency Salary and Benefit Survey is now available to CCA members and will be free of charge to CCA members who participated in it. The report includes information on salaries for workers in the child welfare field and covers a full range of job positions. The information is separated by geography and operating budget. An aggregate statewide salary report is also included. The benefits portion of the survey examines a range of benefits, recognizing that they are an integral part of compensation and thus comprise a substantial percentage of an agency�s operating budget. The report includes information on hours of employment, paid leave, holidays, medial plan eligibility, health and insurance health and wellness plans, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, raises, bonus or incentive plans certification and licensing plans and staff turnover. Non-participating members may purchase the survey for $100; non-member cost is $150.
ADVOCATE FOR A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT: EDITORIAL LETTER TEMPLATES, CONTACT NAMES AND ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
In CCA�s efforts to mobilize member advocacy for a Cost of Living Adjustment this year from the State of Illinois, assistance is available. CCA member agencies wishing to advocate for this adjustment in their local media can obtain template press releases, talking points, and editorial contact names. For more information contact Linda Lenzini at [email protected]. (LLL)
CCA LEGISLATIVE WATCHLIST NOW ON CCA WEBSITE
A listing of bills being monitored by CCA, along with the address of the Illinois legislative website that can be accessed for more information, is now available in the members-only section of the CCA website. The listing, plus the legislative site address, will enable visitors to read synopses or full text of bills being monitored, contact bill sponsors, and read about the current status of bills, including upcoming hearings. For more information or assistance accessing the Legislative watchlist and accompanying legislative website, contact Linda Lenzini at the Child Care Association by email at [email protected] (LLL)
LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE WEB
Thanks to Julie Youngquist of Lawrence Hall for the following information:
http://www.chicagoinfo.fed.gov allows you to enter a zip code or address and will give you state and federal officials as well as links to addresses, bios, and e-mail.
For more information on the federal budget and other governmental issues affecting the nonprofit sector, visit http://www.ombwatch.org.
E-MAIL ADVISORIES FOR COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS PERSONNEL
If your agency would like to receive media updates and advisories, template and CCA news releases, and other items of interest, please send name, agency name, title, and e-mail address to
[email protected]. (LLL)SUCCESS STORIES: SHARE YOURS WITH THE CCA MEMBERSHIP
Visit the home page of the CCA Website at http://www.cca-il.org for a new feature,
" Success Stories". The most recent feature has been submitted by The Youth Campus. These features, submitted by members or penned by CCA staff, share the successes that members have realized with innovative programs, new initiative, and hard work. If your agency has an innovative program or recent success story that you�d like to share, contact Linda Lenzini at CCA with the details. (LLL)
The Alliance for Justice accepts applications on a rolling basis for Co/Motion Youth Gun Violence Prevention Initiative Challenge Grants. Matching grants of up to $10,000 are awarded to qualifying organizations and agencies for youth-driven initiatives. The challenge grants are available only to youth groups that work in partnership with the Co/Motion program to design and carry out a 12-month, youth-led violence prevention campaign that includes onsite training, ongoing technical assistance, and program evaluation. The youth groups must also be affiliated with a nonprofit, 501(c)(3)organization or a government agency through which funds can be disbursed. Further information about the challenge grants and an application form the challenge grants are available at http://www.comotionmakers.org by clicking on the Youth Gun Violence Prevention Initiative, and clicking on Co/Motion Grants.
SUSTAINING KINSHIP TIES: PERMANENCY AND BEYOND
The third national kinship care conference, sponsored by the Child Welfare
League of America, will be held July 25 027, 2001 at the Chicago Hilton and
Towers. For more information contact the Child Welfare League at (202) 638-2952.
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UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS
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CCA�s MEMBERSHIP and BUSINESS MEETING � MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Please mark your calendar for the Association�s Membership Meeting to be held on May 30-31 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield. Plans are underway and information on the two-day meeting will be sent to you as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can make your hotel reservation by calling the Crowne Plaza at 217/529-7777 or toll free 800/227-6963. The rate for single or double occupancy is $95.00. Be sure to say you are attending the Child Care Association meeting. (SKA)
ASSESSING, DIAGNOSING AND TREATING THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN ADOLESCENTS IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM
Wednesday, May 9, 2001, Springfield Hilton, 7th and Adams, Springfield, Illinois. Registration due by May 4, 2001. For more information, contact the Youth Network Council at 321� S. 6th Street, Ste 200, Springfield, Illinois 62701, or call 1-800-252-8045 (IL ONLY) or 1-217-522-2663. (LLL)
FIRST NONPROFIT MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY PRESENT SEMINARS
Helping Not Hurting: Preventing Child Abuse in Your Nonprofit; Melanie Herman, Nonprofit Risk Management Center; Tues., May 8, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
This workshop will present practical information on the risk of child abuse and maltreatment in youth-serving nonprofit organizations. The speaker will outline a framework for identifying the specific risks facing your clients and organizations. Strengthen your screening, selection, supervision and program management activities. Minimize the likelihood that your nonprofit or your personnel will harm the young people you're in business to help. Melanie Herman serves as executive director of the Nonprofit Risk Management Center, a Washington-based resource center serving the nonprofit community. The center produces training, technical assistance and informational resources on a wide range of topics, including risk management, legal liability, insurance and child abuse prevention. Ms. Herman earned a Juris Doctor from George Mason University. This seminar is free. Space is limited. We suggest you register as soon as possible by calling 800.526.4352 ext. 1531.
Implement the Budget Process. Then Make It Work For You. Beth Saks, SFA Advisory Group, Inc. and Kim Derchak, KPMG, LLP; Thurs., June 28, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Rarely anyone's favorite activity, annual budgeting can become more bearable if your organization develops a consistent, easy to follow approach to this process. Find out ways for your organization to put solid procedures in place which will enable you to create a meaningful budget and get the right budget approved. Then use Performance Budgeting to track your activities, costs and outcomes. Gauge your success. Spotlight areas of improvement. Use your budget to achieve your long-term strategic objectives. Kim Derchak is a manager in the Public Services Practice of KPMG, LLP. She has many years experience working in and assisting governments and public entities at both the state and local level in the areas of performance measurement and budgeting, business process reengineering as it relates to IT systems implementation and the use of managed competition and other strategic tools. Beth E. Saks provides financial and accounting consultation to nonprofit organizations. She brings expertise in accounting policy and procedure implementation, financial reporting, budgeting, expense control, systems conversions and auditing. Ms. Saks was formerly CFO and treasurer for America's Second Harvest and senior consultant at Deloitte, Haskins & Sells. This seminar is free to all First Nonprofit Mutual policyholder; $25 for other attendees. Space is limited. We suggest you register as soon as possible by calling 800.526.4352 ext. 1531.
Nonprofits and the Internet, Chris Bloom; Bell, Boyd & Lloyd, Chris Sullivan, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Thurs., July 19, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
This workshop will examine the changing landscape of the Internet for nonprofits. Online fundraising and e-commerce are changing the way nonprofits interact with donors. Online software delivery services are changing the way nonprofits acquire and use software. New online media allow nonprofits to develop compelling content that conveys exciting aspects of their mission. All of these changes come together to present new challenges for nonprofits both small and large. This workshop will explore gradual, strategic methods for implementing these new technologies and how to get the most bang for your buck. Then learn about the key legal issues applicable to your organization's Internet and e-commerce activities. Recent developments in law present opportunities and pitfalls. We will discuss key principles of intellectual property law, privacy, on-line contracting, the e-sign act and other legal areas applicable to e-commerce. This discussion will include checklists of key legal issues in the areas of intellectual property, licensing, web development and technology acquisition. Chris Bloom is a partner and chairman of the Intellectual Property Department of Bell, Boyd and Lloyd. He concentrates his practice in technology and intellectual property with particular emphasis in trademark, copyright and trade dress infringement and technology exploitation. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Bloom was a computer programmer and has substantial experience in the laws applied to computer and information technology. Chris Sullivan is MIS director at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits where he coordinates internal and external technology and monitors telecommunications and information policy. He is the Circuit Rider and IT advisor for the National Council of Nonprofit Agencies. Mr. Sullivan chairs the Policy and Technology Applications committee on OMB Watch's Nonprofits, Policy and Technology Project and serves on the board of the Philahthrofund Foundation. Mr. Sullivan holds a degree in Computer Science and English. This seminar is free. Space is limited. We suggest you register as soon as possible by calling 800.526.4352 ext. 1531.
Unemployment Seminar Series
Attend the "Unemployment Taxes Are You Paying Too Much" Seminar on one of the following dates:
April 26, May 10, June 21, July 26, August 23, September 13. Seating is limited. Call to register. 800.526.4352 ext. 7874
Calendar:
April 3 � CWAC SACWIS Advisory Committee, LCFS River Forest
April 11 � CCA Board of Directors, Holiday Inn Select, Naperville, IL
APRIL 18 � CHILD WELFARE DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL, Springfield. For more information contact Linda Lenzini, CCA, at
[email protected] or by phone at 217/528-4409.May 1�2 � National Family Heritage Coalition, Hilton, Oak Lawn, IL
May 9 � Assessing, Diagnosing and Treating the Mental Health needs of African-American adolescents
in the Juvenile Justice System. Springfield Hilton, 7th and Adams, Springfield, Illinois.
Registration due by May 4, 2001. For more information, call 1-800-252-8045 (Illinois only) or
1-217-522-2663
May 20-21 - Business and Education 2001 Conference, The Capital Hilton, Washington DC, contact
Customer Service (212) 339-0345.
May 30-31 � CCA�s Membership and Annual Business Meeting, Crowne Plaza, Springfield
July 25-27 � CWLA Kinship Care Conference, Chicago Hilton and Towers, call 202-638-2952 for more information.
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For further information on any of the above, contact the staff member noted in parentheses at the end of the text: RHM = Ron Moorman 217/528-4409 ( [email protected])MB = Marge Berglind 312/819-1950 ( [email protected])JMS = Jan Schoening 217/528-4409 ( [email protected])BRH= Bridget Helmholz 217/528-4409 ( [email protected]) |
RJS=Rommel J.Sangalang 217/528-4409 ( [email protected])SKA = Sandy Armstrong 217/528-4409 ( [email protected])LLL = Linda Lenzini 217/528-4409 ( [email protected])Nancy Ronquillo � 309/827-0374 ( [email protected]) |
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