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Welcome to the August e-newsletter!
Network of Care Web Site Launched
The Network of Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities in San Mateo County Web site is http://sanmateo.networkofcare.org/aging. To read more, click here… San Mateo County Child Welfare System Improvements Update – Differential Response Director of the Human Services Agency to Stay on for a Few More Weeks Latest News @ 4Cs Fatherhood Collaborative Announces New Coordinator EPA CAN DO has Moved New Dental Program for Uninsured Children New Male Involvement Program - MIP
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Community Calendar
For a calendar of children’s health events sponsored by nonprofit organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, visit www.kidscal.org. Searching for events can be done by date, by keyword, or by major topics. This site also features a Current Events section and a This Week’s Highlight area. Agencies can register to submit and manage events. Users can subscribe to a Kidscal Update, an email alert highlighting new and notable events. A link exists to www.kidsdata.org, a site of data and resources to promote the health and well-being of children in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
New Redwood City Farmers’ Market
Every Wednesday, 10:00 – 2:00.
This new certified Farmers’ Market is sponsored by the Pacific Coast
Farmers’ Market Association and the Redwood City Kaiser Hospital.
Event Location: Corner of Veterans Blvd. and Maple Street in Redwood City.
Daly City Farmers’ Market
Every Thursday, 9:00 – 1:00, year-round, rain or shine. This Farmers’ Market features approximately 55 growers and food purveyors at peak season.
Event Location: Serramonte Center, Serramonte Blvd. and Gellert Drive, off Interstate 280, Daly City. For more information, call 800-806-3276 or check the Web site at www.cafarmersmkts.com.
back to calendar>> Seton Health Services Foundation’s Charity Golf Classic
August 4 - 5. Proceeds
from this 24th Annual Charity Golf Classic will benefit the Seton
Medical Center Coastside Emergency Department and the Radiation
Oncology Program at Seton Medical Center in Daly City. Seton Medical
Center and Seton Medical Center Coastside are the largest providers of
charity health care in San Mateo County. Highlights of this event
include lunch and dinner for all golfers, Casino Night on Thursday,
croquet and bocce ball tournaments on Friday, an auction, spa
treatments for non-golfers, and a raffle to win a 2005 Toyota Prius.
Event Location: Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay. For more information, call 650-991-6571 or visit the Web site at www.setonfoundation.org/media/events/events/2005/golf_classic.htm.
North County Providers Monthly Meeting
August 5, 9:00 – 10:30 am.
This month's topic is the Male Involvement Program(MIP), presented by
Nabil Ahmed of the San Mateo County Health Department. Also see the
article about MIP in this newsletter.
Meeting Location: South San Francisco Adult Education School, 825 Southwood Drive, South San Francisco. All are welcome, no reservations needed. To be added to the monthly email notification list for this meeting, contact Pat Michelin at 650-802-7549 or michelin@plsinfo.org or pmichelin@smchsa.org.
Free Shakespeare in the Park Debuts in San Mateo
August 6, 7, 13, 14, at 7:30 pm.
The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival’s 22nd season of Free
Shakespeare in the Park has been expanded to include a two-weekend stop
in San Mateo, thanks to the support of the City of San Mateo, the San
Mateo Downtown Merchants Association and the Peninsula Community
Foundation.
Event Location: Central Park, 5th Avenue and El Camino Real, San Mateo. For details, visit www.sfshakes.org/park.
Prevention of Childhood Obesity Task Force Meeting
August 8, 3:30 – 5:30.
The Prevention of Childhood Obesity Task Force formed as a result of
the Community Health Improvement Initiative to Eliminate Health
Disparities. The Task Force is in the early stages of the strategic
planning process, so it’s not too late to become a member and add your
expertise.
Meeting Location: Foster City Library Community Center, 1000 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. For more information or to join the Task Force, contact Michelle Oppen at 650-573-2507 or moppen@co.sanmateo.ca.us.
Senior I & R Forum Monthly Meeting
August 10, 9:00 - 10:30.
This month’s meeting will be the annual update from HICAP (Health
Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program), focusing on Medicare Part
D.
Meeting Location: San Mateo County Health Department, 225 – 37th Avenue, Room 100, San Mateo. All are welcome, no reservations needed. To be added to the monthly email notification list for this meeting, contact Pat Michelin at 650-802-7549 or michelin@plsinfo.org or pmichelin@smchsa.org.
Social Marketing Conference
August 11 - 12.
The topic for this 8th Annual California Nutrition Network for Healthy,
Active Families conference is “Cultivating Communities with Healthy
Eating and Active Living.” The Conference will focus on the innovative
strategies that influence healthy eating and physical activity in
low-income communities throughout California. Speakers will highlight
ways in which communities are taking charge of their “obesegenic”
environments and have made progress in improving the healthy eating and
active living landscape. Those attending the conference should leave
with tools to create change in their neighborhoods.
Event Location: Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento. Register online at www.ca5aday.com or call 916-608-8686 for more information.
Artists on the Hill 2005
August 13, noon – 4:00. This
one-day exhibition and reception presents 20 local artists’ artwork to
the community, while at the same time raising funds for Mission Hospice
of San Mateo County. The artists donate 20% of their artwork sales to
Mission Hospice. The exhibition includes fashion and jewelry designers,
painters, sculptors, and photographers.
Event Location: a private estate at 445 Pullman Avenue, Hillsborough. For more information contact Gloria Mueller at 650-697-3303 or grm1360@aol.com.
CCAT (Children’s Collaborative Action Team) Monthly Meeting
August 15, 2:45 – 4:00.
CCAT is a public-private partnership among child service agencies
working to improve the lives of children in San Mateo County. Its
mission is to provide leadership to prevent child abuse by advocating,
coordinating resources, and raising community awareness through
education and training. This month’s meeting will be a general business
meeting, with reports from the subcommittees.
Meeting Location: Human Services Agency, 400 Harbor Blvd., Building B, Belmont. All are welcome, no reservations needed. For more information about CCAT, contact Barb Joos at 650-802-5122 or bjoos@co.sanmateo.ca.us.
Senior Day at the San Mateo County Fair
August 16.
This year’s San Mateo County Fair runs from August 12-21. Seniors, age
62 and better, will receive free admission from noon – 6:00 on Tuesday,
August 16. The Seniors’ Meeting Pavilion will feature exhibitors from
the fields of retirement living, travel and leisure, safety and
security, finance, health care, computer technology, career options,
recreation and sports, and nutrition.
Event Location: San Mateo County Expo Center, 2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo. Check their Web site at www.sanmateocountyfair.com for more information.
Daly City Peninsula Partnership Collaborative (DCPPC) Retreat
August 17, 8:30 – 1:30.
The mission of the DCPPC, which is comprised of more than 60 agencies
and institutions, is to promote and facilitate collaborative efforts to
ensure that all members of the Daly City community have access to the
health, education and social services they need to be successful in
both school and life. The DCPPC has recently become a full-fledged
501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. A portion of this Retreat will be the
first Annual Meeting at which the inaugural DCPPC Board of Directors
will be elected.
Meeting Location: Serramonte del Rey, 699 Serramonte Blvd., Daly City. For more information about the DCPPC, contact Ed Barney at 650-746-8372 or ebarney@dalycity.org.
ACAT (Adolescent Collaborative Action Team) Monthly Meeting
August 17, 3:30 – 5:00.
ACAT’s mission is to work in partnership with the community to provide
all adolescents in San Mateo County with the support, services, and
programs needed to achieve life-long self-sufficiency and a positive
transition to a healthy, responsible and productive adult life. This
month’s topic is the Male Involvement Program (MIP), presented by Nabil
Ahmed and Alex Herrera. Also see the article about MIP in this
newsletter.
Meeting Location: Human Services Agency, 400 Harbor Blvd., Building B, Belmont. All are welcome, no reservations needed. To be added to the monthly email notification list for this meeting, contact Beverly Dekker-Davidson at 650-802-5119 or bdekker-davidson@co.sanmateo.ca.us.
Senior and Special Needs Housing
August 25, 11:30 – 1:00.
This is the fifth in the 2005 Housing Workshop Series sponsored by the
Daly City Peninsula Partnership Collaborative. Topics this month
include senior housing resources, services for special needs, home
modification, and equity conversion.
Event Location: Daly City Hall, Training Room, 333 – 90th Street, Daly City. For details or to register, call 650-991-8068.
Save the Dates
Maximizing Your Memory
September 8, 3:00 – 4:00.
Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, this interactive workshop
teaches tips and strategies for improving memory, as well as how to
tell the difference between normal memory loss and dementia. This
session is recommended for caregivers and well seniors.
Event Location: Saidy Conference Room, Mills Peninsula Wellness Center, 100 South San Mateo Drive, San Mateo. Space is limited. To register, call 650-696-5600.
San Mateo County Heart Walk
September 15 and 18. For more information, call the Heart Walk Hotline at 650-259-6808 or visit www.heartwalksmc.org.
Steppin’ Out…For Samaritan House
September 24. Samaritan
House’s annual fundraising gala will feature live and silent auctions
and balloon prizes, a three-course dinner, and dancing to the dance
band Pure Ecstasy.
Event Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel’s Grand Ballroom, Burlingame. Tickets are $100 each. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 650-341-4081 or visit www.samaritanhouse.com.
The Green Dollhouse: Creating a Doll’s-Eye View of a Healthier World
September 24 – December 3.
This exhibit will showcase more than a dozen of the best entries from
the Green Dollhouse competition. The dollhouses show the many ways
homes can be healthier and more eco-friendly. Workshops, events and
activities for all ages will be offered during the exhibit’s run.
Event Location: Coyote Point Museum at Coyote Point Park, San Mateo. For more information, check www.greendollhouse.org or call the RecycleWorks hotline at 1-888-442-2666.
The Social and Emotional Health of Children
September 27, 8:00 – 4:00.
Join the Child Care Coordinating Council (4Cs) at their annual Family
Forum and learn how to nurture and promote the social and emotional
health of children from birth to age 12. Workshop topics include:
- Children and trauma
- The Autism spectrum
- Mental health services in child care settings
- Stress and the pressure to excel
Event Location: Oracle Conference Center, Redwood Shores. Cost is $75. For more information or to register, call Maryanne at 650-655-6770 ext. 261 or visit www.sanmateo4cs.org/forum05.html.
8th Annual Arts and Olive Festival
October 2, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Arts,
crafts, and oodles of olive-related items will be available for sale at
this event. All proceeds go toward student scholarships.
Event Location: Canada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City. For more information, visit www.olivefest.org.
Nature’s Inspirations: Celebrating the Arts
October 2, 4:00 – 6:30.
This celebration of coastal art and photography features a juried
exhibition and sale of works by invited local environmental artists.
Proceeds support local open space protection.
Event Location: Strawberry Ranch, 16 Thone Avenue, Half Moon Bay. Cost is $75 per person. For more information, contact the Committee for Green Foothills at 650-968-6243, email art@GreenFoothills.org or visit the Web site at www.GreenFoothills.org.
Sunset Idea House
October 7 – January 22, 2006.
In fall 2005, Sunset will present their green-built Idea House, a
first-of-its-kind collaboration between the magazine, members of the
state of California’s Sustainable Building Task Force, and builder
Clarum Homes.
The Sustainable Building Task Force sought Sunset to build a home that would demonstrate to the public the latest advances in green building design and construction, as well as champion the benefits of sustainable building practices.
The Idea House will be built beside an identical demonstration house, where people can see the “inside” of a green-built home. Plexiglass cutaways will expose walls, floors, and ceilings, and the eco-friendly features and materials that compose them.
Check www.sunset.com or watch for more details in future issues of this newsletter.
Housing Leadership Day
October 21. The
Housing Leadership Council’s next big community event is Housing
Leadership Day. It is the Council’s solutions-oriented annual
conference which brings together policy makers, elected officials,
advocates and community members to spark discussions and to create
action plans and next steps. This event is still in the planning
stages, so check their Web site at www.hlcsmc.org for updates.
Complete Articles
Network of Care Web Site Launched Help
The Network of Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities in San Mateo County Web site is http://sanmateo.networkofcare.org/aging.
This Web site is a resource for individuals, families, caregivers, and
agencies seeking information about issues and services for older adults
and people with disabilities. It provides information about services,
laws, and related news, as well as communication tools. Other features
include sections on Legislation, Prescription Assistance, Assistive
Devices, and Links to state and national resources.
San Mateo County Child Welfare System Improvements Update – Differential Response
San Mateo County is one of eleven counties in California redesigning
its child welfare system in order to improve the lives of children and
families with a three-pronged strategy in prevention, protection, and
permanence.
One of the three strategies, Differential Response, is to ensure child safety and to provide comprehensive social services when responding to allegations of abuse and neglect. The Human Services Agency and community partners will assist families with a wide array of social services (not solely Child Welfare Services) on a case-by-case basis when allegations of abuse and neglect are reported through the Child Welfare hotline. A case is assigned one of three paths based on the assessment of the allegation:
Path 1 - Community Partner Response: Assessment of the case is such that there is a low risk of harm to the child, but the child appears safe. The family, however, may need supportive services to overcome difficult life situations or parenting challenges. Community partners help the family with immediate resources including counseling, parenting classes, and emergency food assistance; in addition, they help connect the family with a multi-disciplinary team to secure additional resources. Furthermore, the community partners continue their contact with the family on a regular basis to ensure engagement of services to resolve the problems and prevent further crisis. Families voluntarily use these services.
Path 2 - Joint Response (Human Services Agency/Community Partner): Assessment of the case is such that there is low to moderate risk of harm to the child. Staff from the Human Services Agency Child Welfare Services and the community partner work as a team to assess the family's situation, offer supportive services, and follow-up to help the family. Families are encouraged to use these services, but it's voluntary. However, if a family situation deteriorates and the child is at risk, the social worker will intervene and take necessary actions.
Path 3 - Human Services Agency Response: Assessment of the case is such that there is moderate to high risk of harm to a child. This path is most similar to the child welfare system's traditional response. Social workers will do a complete child safety and risk assessment and take immediate action, which may include filing of a petition in Juvenile Court to seek specific court orders to ensure the safety of the child. Mandatory court ordered services are provided to engage families with solutions to make needed improvements.
For more information on the Child Welfare System Improvements, contact Jennie Hwang Loft, Human Services Agency, Public Information Officer/Legislative Liaison at 650-802-6433 or jloft@smchsa.org.
Director of the Human Services Agency to Stay on for a Few More Weeks
County
Manager John Maltbie has announced that Maureen Borland, Director of
the San Mateo County Human Services Agency (HSA), will stay on in her
current role for a few more weeks. Ms Borland was to retire at the end
of July.
Mr. Maltbie issued a memo to the San Mateo Board of Supervisors temporarily placing the HSA director recruitment on hold until a Board-approved, county-wide organizational study is completed. The study may have possible organizational design impact on county departments, including the Human Services Agency. In the interim, Mr. Maltbie will appoint an acting HSA Director.
For more information, contact Jennie Hwang Loft, Human Services Agency, Public Information Officer/Legislative Liaison at 650-802-6433 or jloft@smchsa.org.
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Fatherhood Collaborative Announces New Coordinator
Eve Agiewich has been selected as the new Coordinator for the
Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County. Eve can be contacted at 650-655-6770 ext. 228 or via email at eagiewich@fatherhoodcollaborative.org. She brings experience as an attorney and a nonprofit professional to this position.
The mission of the Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County is to provide a forum to address and support the importance of men and fathers in taking an active role in the well-being of children and families. Since 1998, The Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County has served as an incubator for initiatives and activities seeking to improve the lives of children, fathers, and families. The Fatherhood Collaborative works with agencies and individuals in San Mateo County to implement new and creative methods to reach out and assist fathers and families. Specifically, the Collaborative sponsors Dad and Me @ the Library, Dad and Me @ the Park, and the annual Dads Count Breakfast. Visit their Web site at www.fatherhoodcollaborative.org.
New Male Involvement Program
Teen pregnancy prevention programs in San Mateo County have worked hard
over the last few years to reduce teen pregnancy rates. According to
“Children in our Community: A Report on Their Health and Well-Being,”
teen births have declined by 39% among 15-19 year olds from 1996-2003.
Although this decline has been significant, there is continued need for
quality programs that educate youth about this issue. In alignment with
this need, the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Department
successfully applied for a grant from the State Office of Family
Planning – California Department of Health Services that focuses teen
pregnancy prevention efforts toward young men.
The objectives of the Male Involvement Program are:
- To promote the roles of males in the prevention of teen and unintended pregnancies.
- To increase the number of fathers who support the economic, social, and emotional well-being of their children.
- To support and promote the development of self-assured, future-oriented youth capable of navigating through adolescence to responsible adulthood and contributing positively to society.
There are four components that fulfill the objectives of the MIP:
- Sexuality and reproductive health education, which is provided at no cost to “high-risk” young men. The definition of “at risk young men” includes those young men who are at risk of early or repeat fatherhood. These young men consist of, but are not limited to, those who are incarcerated, attending alternative schools, or are participants in other venues where young men gather for a programmatic service provided by a San Mateo County organization.
- A peer program, which identifies 4-8 young men who have exhibited strong leadership skills. These young men are recruited into the peer program and are given a budget to conduct a community activity focused around teen pregnancy prevention. The culmination of their project is presented at a conference in the spring of each year called the “Young Men’s Summit.”
- A referral service that allows young men to access reproductive health services. The County has partnered with various providers who will provide free STD testing, basic physical exams, and general health counseling free of charge to the young men. The young men can also receive condoms and literature at these clinics.
- Young men who are fathers can also attend a weekly support group where they receive education on how to care for a young child, learn about their legal rights as fathers, and are linked to other resources throughout the County. The support group is free of charge and free food is provided at the weekly gatherings.
Overall, the MIP strives to instill the values of leadership and responsibility and to reduce teen birth rates. For more information about the MIP, or if you would like the education program brought to your young men’s group, contact Nabil Ahmed at 650-573-2033.
If you know a young father that would benefit from the “Young Dad’s Support Group,” contact Alex Herrera at 650-573-2505.
Nabil and Alex will be speaking at the North County Providers meeting and the ACAT meeting this month. See the Community Calendar listings for August 5 and August 17.
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