Outreach coordinator-part time position- The Federation of Families of South Carolina provides information, training and support to parents and other primary caregivers of children and adolescents with mental health needs. We currently have a position open for a part time outreach coordinator. As a parent to parent organization, first priority is given in hiring the parent of a child with mental health needs.
Applicants need the ability to work a flexible schedule as daytime hours as well as some evenings and weekends are required. Some travel is required, reliable transportation is necessary. Experience advocating for your child’s needs in the education and other child serving agencies is Individual hired will work from the Columbia office. Must have good people skills and working knowledge of word processing programs and internet.
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Training Announcement – DAODAS will hold a training on September 9, 2010 9:30 am – 3:00 pm. The training is for Clinical counselors, teachers, social workers, prevention professionals and other individuals who work with women of childbearing age and/or with children. This event is for all those involved with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), either professionally or personally. Participants will hear the latest updates on FASD research and strategies, prevention tools and techniques, and will discuss how SC can best address this issue. Come prepared with your questions, issues, and specific situations that the group can help problem-solve. The cost of the training is $25.00. Registration deadline is September 6, 2010. Call Carolyn Brazell at 803-896-5555 to register.
This conference is for all facilitators and those interested in organizing a support group in their community.
September 24th and 25th, 2010
Please contact Cindy Channell at 803-772-5210 in Columbia or for 1-866-779-0402 statewide for more information.
Or contact me via email using the form below.
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If you are a parent or caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs and/or drug or alcohol issues you know what it is like to feel alone. Parents need the support of others that understand. The Federation of Families is organizing a group in Cherokee Co.
Join us September 11th, 2010 from 1:00 pm to 3pm.
At Cherokee Public Library
300 East Rutledge Ave
Gaffney SC, 29340
For more information call Cindy Channell at Federation of Families of SC 866-779-0402 or E-mail cindy.channell@fedfamsc.org
Affordable health insurance for people with pre-existing conditions will now be available to those who successfully enroll in a new high-risk insurance pool starting July 1st. Enrollment will be done through the website http://www.pcip.gov, which is now on-line.
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Four health insurance companies in South Carolina have agreed to maintain coverage for people up to the age of 26 who would otherwise be removed from their parent’s plan:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
- Aetna
- CIGNA
- Humana
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The Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health of SC’s youth advisory council, Youth Council in Action (YCIA), is having a fundraiser to create awareness around children’ mental health. Please show your support for children’s mental health by making a donation for a Green Ribbon Lapel Pin, “Children’s Mental Health Matters” bracelet, or both! There is a minimum $5 donation for each item.
For more information about this fundraiser or other youth activities and events, please contact Jenah Cason, MSW at (866) 779-0402 or through our contact form.
The S.C. House completed their work on the appropriations bill early this morning. Thanks to action by the U.S. Senate earlier this week, with the passage of an extension to the Federal Medical Assistance Program (FMAP), S.C. will receive an additional six months of stimulus money (pending approval by the U.S. House of Representatives). S.C. House members were able to use this $200 million to plug some of the major holes in the budget passed by the House Ways and Means Committee in late February.
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