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Last month was Child Abuse Prevention Month and Oklahoma hosts many activities across the state in support of child abuse prevention and to raise awareness.
One of the largest events is Child Abuse Prevention Day at the Capitol. This year’s theme was “Be a Lifesaver, Prevent Child Abuse”.
Events included Build a Blue Ribbon Tree, a Diaper Drive, a Press Conference held by OICA, Child Abuse Prevention award ceremony, Child Abuse Reporting classes, Advocacy 101 training with OICA, and performances by the Linwood Elementary Children’s Choir and the Britton Elementary 5th Grade Ballroom Dancers.
Be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s Child Abuse Prevention Day at the Capitol – Tuesday April 9, 2013.
Announcements from Smart Start Oklahoma
Social Networking
Smart Start Oklahoma is now on Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to “like us” on Facebook (www.facebook.com/smartstartoklahoma) and follow us on Twitter @smartstartok.
Kirkpatrick Grant Awarded
Smart Start Oklahoma has recently been awarded a grant from the Kirkpatrick Foundation to incorporate early literacy into the home visitation program, Children First (C1). Named “Reading Begins at Home”, this project will use funds to provide C1 nurses with early literacy information to families during their home visits. Smart Start Oklahoma is excited to be partnering with the Oklahoma State Department of Health to make this project a success.
Kay County, Garfield, County, and Muskogee County.
Upcoming Conferences and Presentations
Debra Andersen, Executive Director, and Pat Potts, from the Potts Family Foundation, will be presenting at Smart Start North Carolina. They will provide an overview of Oklahoma’s Champions for Early Opportunities (OK-CEO) program which encourages business leaders to invest in early childhood.
Debra Andersen has also been invited to present at the National Governor’s Association meeting in Washington D.C. to discuss the challenges of building a state longitudinal data system.
Recap: Child Abuse Prevention Day
ACF Grant Released
The Administration for Children and Families is soliciting applications for proposed projects to address the early educational needs of young children who are in or are at-risk of entering into foster care. Applications are due June 11, 2012.
Community Connector
Smart Start Oklahoma was just awarded five contracts with the Oklahoma State Department of Health to provide collaboration services throughout the home visitation areas identified in the MIECHV grant– Oklahoma County, Comanche County,
May 2012
Volume 1, Issue 4
Inside this issue:
Workgroup Updates 2
IHE Capacity 2
Community Corner 3
Website of the Month 3
Staff Contacts 4
Save the Date 4
Oklahoma’s Early Childhood Newsletter
“To improve the quality of life in Oklahoma City, there is no more important investment than to better the education of our children.” –Paulette Black, Kirkpatrick Foundation
Big Issues for Little Citizens
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| Title | May 2012 Vol 1 Issue 4 1 |
| Full text | Last month was Child Abuse Prevention Month and Oklahoma hosts many activities across the state in support of child abuse prevention and to raise awareness. One of the largest events is Child Abuse Prevention Day at the Capitol. This year’s theme was “Be a Lifesaver, Prevent Child Abuse”. Events included Build a Blue Ribbon Tree, a Diaper Drive, a Press Conference held by OICA, Child Abuse Prevention award ceremony, Child Abuse Reporting classes, Advocacy 101 training with OICA, and performances by the Linwood Elementary Children’s Choir and the Britton Elementary 5th Grade Ballroom Dancers. Be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s Child Abuse Prevention Day at the Capitol – Tuesday April 9, 2013. Announcements from Smart Start Oklahoma Social Networking Smart Start Oklahoma is now on Facebook and Twitter. Be sure to “like us” on Facebook (www.facebook.com/smartstartoklahoma) and follow us on Twitter @smartstartok. Kirkpatrick Grant Awarded Smart Start Oklahoma has recently been awarded a grant from the Kirkpatrick Foundation to incorporate early literacy into the home visitation program, Children First (C1). Named “Reading Begins at Home”, this project will use funds to provide C1 nurses with early literacy information to families during their home visits. Smart Start Oklahoma is excited to be partnering with the Oklahoma State Department of Health to make this project a success. Kay County, Garfield, County, and Muskogee County. Upcoming Conferences and Presentations Debra Andersen, Executive Director, and Pat Potts, from the Potts Family Foundation, will be presenting at Smart Start North Carolina. They will provide an overview of Oklahoma’s Champions for Early Opportunities (OK-CEO) program which encourages business leaders to invest in early childhood. Debra Andersen has also been invited to present at the National Governor’s Association meeting in Washington D.C. to discuss the challenges of building a state longitudinal data system. Recap: Child Abuse Prevention Day ACF Grant Released The Administration for Children and Families is soliciting applications for proposed projects to address the early educational needs of young children who are in or are at-risk of entering into foster care. Applications are due June 11, 2012. Community Connector Smart Start Oklahoma was just awarded five contracts with the Oklahoma State Department of Health to provide collaboration services throughout the home visitation areas identified in the MIECHV grant– Oklahoma County, Comanche County, May 2012 Volume 1, Issue 4 Inside this issue: Workgroup Updates 2 IHE Capacity 2 Community Corner 3 Website of the Month 3 Staff Contacts 4 Save the Date 4 Oklahoma’s Early Childhood Newsletter “To improve the quality of life in Oklahoma City, there is no more important investment than to better the education of our children.” –Paulette Black, Kirkpatrick Foundation Big Issues for Little Citizens |
| Date created | 2013-01-25 |
| Date modified | 2013-01-25 |
