Voices for Ohio’s Children advocates for public policy that improves the well-being of Ohio's childre
Voices for Ohio’s Children advocates for public policy that improves the well-being of Ohio's children and their families through legislative advocacy, public education, and building nonpartisan collaborations.
11/03/2020
November is . Right now, there are nearly 16,000 Ohio children who live in foster homes or other out-of-home settings. To learn more about foster care, kinship care, and adoption, visit http://bit.ly/FosterAdoptOH. It Takes Heart Ohio - Foster and Adopt
09/04/2020
***dePreventionMonth
This two-page resource offers information to help anyone, anywhere get involved in Su***de Prevention Month in September. It has tips on how to take action to help prevent su***de in your community empowering everyone to be there for those in distress.
http://www.sprc.org/sites/default/files/Su***de%20Prevention%20Month%20Ideas%20for%20Action%202020.pdf
07/13/2020
Thank you, Senator Brown, for prioritizing vulnerable children and families during this unprecedented time.
Legislation Introduced to Prioritize Children, Families, Child Welfare Agencies during COVID-19 The Ohio Children's Alliance applauds Senator Sherrod Brown's efforts to help child welfare agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, he introduced the “Child Welfare Emergency Assistance Act” to provide funding for key programs to support youth and families. The impact of business and sc...
06/18/2020
There are so many things you can during this time at home! Check out these resources from the Ohio Department of Health to learn more!
https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/…/resources-for-parents-and-fa…
Resources for Parents and Families Answers about where parents can find help and activity ideas for their children during the COVID-19 epidemic.
06/11/2020
"Each year more than 20,000 youth age out of foster care, and according to the National Center for Housing and Child Welfare, one in four will be forced to endure homelessness within four years of leaving foster care.
That figure alone is unacceptable. It deprives our nation’s future of productivity and a fulfilled citizenry. But amidst this national crisis, as economic opportunities vanish by the minute, a pipeline from foster care to homelessness is forming."
It is more important than ever to share information about resources and programs for these youth such as Bridges, which helps foster alumni ages 18-20 by connecting them with vital housing, employment, and skill-building resources: https://www.ohiochildrensalliance.org/bridges-program
Let’s not forget foster youth amid current crisis COVID-19 targets us all, as its victims cross all boundaries of class, wealth, schooling, ethnicity, gender and age. Still, some sections of the population, wherein the virus can and has spread rap…
06/09/2020
The prevalence of depression has been increasing in youth, which in turn leads to higher risk of self-harm and su***de. Early identification is essential to prevent the devastating effects of untreated depression in young people. Parents as well as teenagers should be educated about the symptoms and be aware of treatments for this condition. Please check out the resources below from HHS on supporting mental health for youth.
Resources to Support Adolescent Mental Health Find tools and resources for teens, professionals, and parents to learn more about and promote adolescent mental health.
06/03/2020
The 2020 Census will determine congressional representation, inform hundreds of billions in federal funding every year, and provide data that will impact communities for the next decade. For anyone who can’t find their form or instructions, the census 2020 questionnaire can be completed online at 2020census.gov, or by calling 844-330-2020.
Ohio ranks high with 65% completing census 2020 so far; here’s how you can respond now While in-person census work is on hold in Ohio, forms can be completed online, or by phone or mail.
06/01/2020
Recognizing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the country's mental health and well-being, the National Action Alliance for Su***de Prevention is launching the Mental Health & Su***de Prevention National Response to COVID-19. Learn more about how you can get involved in the by visiting their website:
National Response to COVID-19 | National Action Alliance for Su***de Prevention We aim to advance the National Strategy for Su***de Prevention which represents a comprehensive, long-term approach to su***de prevention.
05/27/2020
"On any given day, there are more than 400,000 children in foster care in the US. Children in foster care are at a higher risk for health and mental health problems. They are also connected to multiple systems, which require and challenge coordinated care. Further complicated by histories of maltreatment and issues in assessment, diagnosis and treatment can be challenging—for children, their families and guardians, and their clinicians. " In honor of , please read the article below to better understand and address the needs of this vulnerable population.
Challenges and Strategies in Foster Care In honor of National Foster Care Month, this article sheds light on these issues and provides information for psychiatrists caring for this vulnerable population.
05/25/2020
Today we honor the brave men and women who served our country. We remember their sacrifice and their heroism. Although this is different than any we've known before, we hope it is still just as meaningful.