National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health http://www.ffcmh.org National Family Advocacy Organization Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:57:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Our Vision http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/12/our-vision/ http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/12/our-vision/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:31:51 +0000 admin http://ffcmh.org/t3dcms/?p=407 Through a family and youth driven approach, children and youth with emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges and their families obtain needed supports and services so that children grow up healthy and able to maximize their potential.

]]> http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/12/our-vision/feed/ 0 Evidence is Co-Pilot http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/12/families-stand-together/ http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/12/families-stand-together/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:35:40 +0000 scott http://ffcmh.org/?p=931 A must read for family leaders in the children’s mental health arena…

A Workbook on Data Informed and FamilyDriven Decision Making: Evidence is Co-Pilot

This workbook is intended for family leaders in the children’s mental health arena. Others may find the material useful, but will have to make adaptations for the language that is specific to children’s mental health.

We hope the contents will be useful both in workshop or training sessions as well as for those individuals trying to improve their knowledge and skills on their own. We encourage use of any parts of this workbook, but request that you give acknowledge and give credit to the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health.

We welcome feedback on this workbook and are especially interested to know how useful people may find it and what specific improvements should be made. Please send your comments to the Director of Training and Evaluation by Email to eslaton@ffcmh.org, by fax to 240-403-1909, or by telephone to 240-403-1901.

Download the Guide here!

]]> http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/12/families-stand-together/feed/ 0 Presentation Powerpoints are in! http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/12/presentation-powerpoints-are-in/ http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/12/presentation-powerpoints-are-in/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:31:54 +0000 admin http://ffcmh.org/t3dcms/?p=60 Check out the wide array of powerpoint presentations from our 20th anniversary conference. Yours to download now!

Click here to download powerpoint presentations from our 20th anniversary conference.

]]> http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/12/presentation-powerpoints-are-in/feed/ 0 The conference was an amazing success! http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/12/getting-ready-for-the-conference/ http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/12/getting-ready-for-the-conference/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:58:28 +0000 scott http://ffcmh.org/t3dcms/?p=394 Sandra RegipageThe National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health held a most successful conference in early December. Our theme this year was “Children’s Mental Health Matters” – a most appropriate theme for our  20th anniversary conference. This conference was truly a celebration of family involvement, expansion of the Federation of Families and two decades of committed individuals, families, and communities. We strongly believe that the most effective way to support youth and families is to focus on total health and well-being. The time to promote health and eradicate stigma and bias is now. The message “Children’s Mental Health Matters” allows us all to focus on promoting positive mental health from birth onward. There is no health without mental health.

Stay tuned for an exciting summary of the conference through pictures that our webmaster is developing.

Sandra Spencer, Executive Director
National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health

]]> http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/12/getting-ready-for-the-conference/feed/ 0 Change Agents Guide! http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/12/change-jp/ http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/12/change-jp/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:08:10 +0000 scott http://ffcmh.org/?p=1108 Want to know how to start a youth organization? Sam “Slow Your Roll” and Mike “Moves too Fast” have a lot to share on the subject!

This graphic novel is the story of two young people creating a youth-run organization. It highlights the pitfalls to avoid and provides good direction towar success. Download the guide!

Additional resources coming soon!

]]> http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/12/change-jp/feed/ 0 Like a Shining Star http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/10/like-a-shining-star/ http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/10/like-a-shining-star/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:55:31 +0000 admin http://ffcmh.org/t3dcms/?p=62 You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

Watch this riveting video in which Sandra Spencer, Executive Director of the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health tells her own story.

]]> http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/10/like-a-shining-star/feed/ 0 2009 Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week was a major success! http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/10/2009-childrens-mental-health-awareness-week-was-a-major-success/ http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/10/2009-childrens-mental-health-awareness-week-was-a-major-success/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:42:49 +0000 admin http://ffcmh.org/t3dcms/?p=77 The National Federation participated in many activities to help raise awareness and promote positive well-being for children, youth and families across the nation.

Here are just a few highlights of the events we participated in!

The legislative briefing on May 7th on Capitol Hill had a wonderful turn out. The panel of speakers was wonderful and well informed, and several members of congress participated in the briefing, and offered remarks about the importance of funding for mental health programs.

Legislative Briefing

Congressman Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania was among the speakers at the legislative briefing.

Congressman Tim Murphy

The green ribbon campaign was a major success! Families, providers, partner organizations and supports all wore green ribbons to show their support and spread awareness! In this photo, panelist are all wearing their green ribbons!

Green Ribbon Campaign

Academy Award Winning actress Goldie Hawn was the honored speaker, who joined the morning panel to advocate for more funding and support for mental health programs. Her passion and dedication to children was inspiring.

Goldie Hawn

Youth activities and events were also outstanding all week! Here are some of the youth who performed at the “Hear Me Now” performance at the Harmon theatre in Washington D.C.

Hear Me Now

]]> http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/10/2009-childrens-mental-health-awareness-week-was-a-major-success/feed/ 0 Children’s Mental Health Bill Signed http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/10/childrens-mental-health-bill-signed/ http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/10/childrens-mental-health-bill-signed/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:35:28 +0000 scott http://ffcmh.org/t3dcms/?p=92 You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video

]]> http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/10/childrens-mental-health-bill-signed/feed/ 0 http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/09/children%e2%80%99s-mental-health-matters/ http://www.ffcmh.org/2009/09/children%e2%80%99s-mental-health-matters/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:24:25 +0000 admin http://ffcmh.org/t3dcms/?p=70 Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is Coming!

Click here for details!

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