Did you know that…
Milwaukee’s black infant mortality rate—13.85 per 1,000 live births—is higher than the infant mortality rate in 60 other countries, including Jamaica, Ukraine, Costa Rica and Malaysia?
The Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families (LIHF) was awarded a $250,000 grant from the Oversight and Advisory Committee of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, part of a $10 million overall commitment to address infant mortality among African-Americans in Wisconsin?
The Planning Council for Health and Human Services, Inc., and the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee are facilitating an action planning process for the Milwaukee LIHF coalition?
The Milwaukee LIHF coalition includes more than 60 local organizations, and is being co-chaired by Dr. Earnestine Willis of the Medical College of Wisconsin and Dr. Patricia McManus of the Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin. The coalition will work to improve access to maternal and child health resources, strengthen African-American families, and create an action plan specific to Milwaukee. To achieve these goals the coalition will engage a wide variety of stakeholders, including African-American families across the generations, the faith community, funders and the general public. Once the plan is in place, the coalition will present that to the Wisconsin Partnership Program for potential implementation awards.
To learn more about the Milwaukee LIHF project, visit the project website at http://milwaukee-lihf.wikispaces.com/ .
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Planning Council Supports Latino Older Adults
Did you know that…
· The prevalence of depression among elderly Latinos is higher than for the general population of older adults?
· Studies show that Latinos underutilize mental health services in general and often do not receive treatment for depression?
· Centro de la Communidad Unida / United Community Center (UCC) has established the Un Nuevo Amanecer / A New Dawn program, funded by SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services, to provide services to elderly Latinos who are experiencing symptoms of depression?
The Planning Council is currently working in partnership with UCC to evaluate the Un Nuevo Amanecer program. The program uses an evidence-based model to assist participants who have symptoms of serious depression. Midway through the three year grant, 108 elderly Latinos have been served by the program. Preliminary findings comparing program participants’ emotional and physical status when they entered the program to their status six month later indicate that:
· Participants’ level of depression has decreased substantially,
· Participants’ level of physical functioning has increased, and
· Participants have felt more socially connected.
To learn more about Un Nuevo Amanecer program or other services provided by Centro de la Communidad Unida / United Community Center, visit their website at http://www.unitedcc.org.
· The prevalence of depression among elderly Latinos is higher than for the general population of older adults?
· Studies show that Latinos underutilize mental health services in general and often do not receive treatment for depression?
· Centro de la Communidad Unida / United Community Center (UCC) has established the Un Nuevo Amanecer / A New Dawn program, funded by SAMHSA’s Center for Mental Health Services, to provide services to elderly Latinos who are experiencing symptoms of depression?
The Planning Council is currently working in partnership with UCC to evaluate the Un Nuevo Amanecer program. The program uses an evidence-based model to assist participants who have symptoms of serious depression. Midway through the three year grant, 108 elderly Latinos have been served by the program. Preliminary findings comparing program participants’ emotional and physical status when they entered the program to their status six month later indicate that:
· Participants’ level of depression has decreased substantially,
· Participants’ level of physical functioning has increased, and
· Participants have felt more socially connected.
To learn more about Un Nuevo Amanecer program or other services provided by Centro de la Communidad Unida / United Community Center, visit their website at http://www.unitedcc.org.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Planning Council Supports Teen Families
Did you know that…
• Despite recent declines, the teen pregnancy rate in the U.S. is still much higher than the rates in all other industrialized countries?
• Each year about 750,000 U.S. adolescents age 15 – 19 become pregnant and more than 400,000 give birth?
• Teen childbearing costs this country an estimated $9.1 billion annually? Most of the costs are associated with negative consequences for the children of teen mothers such as the costs of health care, foster care and incarceration.
The Planning Council, in partnership with UW-Milwaukee Center for Urban Initiatives and Research, is currently evaluating a program that aims to reduce the number of repeat teen pregnancies in Milwaukee. The program, called “Supporting Teen Families,” is run by Rosalie Manor Community and Family Services and serves over 100 pregnant and parenting Milwaukee teen mothers annually.
The evaluation is now entering its fifth and final year. Preliminary results have shown that program participants are:
• Learning positive nurturing parental behaviors;
• Improving their relationship with the fathers of the babies and with adult supporters;
• Achieving self-sufficiency goals;
• Learning job strategies;
• Understanding their babies’ developmental needs; and
• Using effective family planning techniques.
To view a poster with more data about Supporting Teen Families, visit our website at http:\\www.planningcouncil.org. To learn more about Supporting Teen Families or other services provided by Rosalie Manor Community and Family Services, visit their website at http://www.rosaliemanor.org.
Primary funding for the initiative is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Adolescent Life, Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention. Local support is currently provided by Windhover Foundation, Catholic Community Foundation, Park Bank, Kiwanis of Wauwatosa, Krause Family Foundation, Women’s Fund, St. William parish and an anonymous foundation donor.
• Despite recent declines, the teen pregnancy rate in the U.S. is still much higher than the rates in all other industrialized countries?
• Each year about 750,000 U.S. adolescents age 15 – 19 become pregnant and more than 400,000 give birth?
• Teen childbearing costs this country an estimated $9.1 billion annually? Most of the costs are associated with negative consequences for the children of teen mothers such as the costs of health care, foster care and incarceration.
The Planning Council, in partnership with UW-Milwaukee Center for Urban Initiatives and Research, is currently evaluating a program that aims to reduce the number of repeat teen pregnancies in Milwaukee. The program, called “Supporting Teen Families,” is run by Rosalie Manor Community and Family Services and serves over 100 pregnant and parenting Milwaukee teen mothers annually.
The evaluation is now entering its fifth and final year. Preliminary results have shown that program participants are:
• Learning positive nurturing parental behaviors;
• Improving their relationship with the fathers of the babies and with adult supporters;
• Achieving self-sufficiency goals;
• Learning job strategies;
• Understanding their babies’ developmental needs; and
• Using effective family planning techniques.
To view a poster with more data about Supporting Teen Families, visit our website at http:\\www.planningcouncil.org. To learn more about Supporting Teen Families or other services provided by Rosalie Manor Community and Family Services, visit their website at http://www.rosaliemanor.org.
Primary funding for the initiative is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Adolescent Life, Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention. Local support is currently provided by Windhover Foundation, Catholic Community Foundation, Park Bank, Kiwanis of Wauwatosa, Krause Family Foundation, Women’s Fund, St. William parish and an anonymous foundation donor.
Poster of Rosalie Manor "Supporting Teen Families" Evaluation
Published April 2010
Download or View it HERE .pdf format.
The Planning Council, in partnership with UW-Milwaukee Center for Urban Initiatives and Research, is currently evaluating a program that aims to reduce the number of repeat teen pregnancies in Milwaukee. The program, called Supporting Teen Families, is run by Rosalie Manor Community and Family Services and serves over 100 pregnant and parenting Milwaukee teen mothers annually. Preliminary program evaluation results were shared via a poster presentation at a recent U.S. Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention conference. Click on the link above to access the poster.
Download or View it HERE .pdf format.
The Planning Council, in partnership with UW-Milwaukee Center for Urban Initiatives and Research, is currently evaluating a program that aims to reduce the number of repeat teen pregnancies in Milwaukee. The program, called Supporting Teen Families, is run by Rosalie Manor Community and Family Services and serves over 100 pregnant and parenting Milwaukee teen mothers annually. Preliminary program evaluation results were shared via a poster presentation at a recent U.S. Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention conference. Click on the link above to access the poster.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Office of the Milwaukee Ombudsman for Child Welfare 2009 Annual Report
Published April 2010
Download or View it HERE .pdf format.
The Office of the Milwaukee Ombudsman for Child Welfare (Ombudsman Office) is a free, public service that conducts objective, impartial, and independent reviews of case-specific concerns regarding the safety, permanence, and well-being of children and families involved with the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare (Bureau). The 2009 Annual Report provides information on areas for improvement, contacts for services, and review findings. Click on the link above to access the report or click here to view the Executive Summary.
Download or View it HERE .pdf format.
The Office of the Milwaukee Ombudsman for Child Welfare (Ombudsman Office) is a free, public service that conducts objective, impartial, and independent reviews of case-specific concerns regarding the safety, permanence, and well-being of children and families involved with the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare (Bureau). The 2009 Annual Report provides information on areas for improvement, contacts for services, and review findings. Click on the link above to access the report or click here to view the Executive Summary.
Planning Council Supports Quality Services for Children and Families
Did you know that…
• From June 2005 through December 2009, the Ombudsman Office received 544 complaints?
• In 2009, 81% of complaint findings affirm the actions of the Bureau?
• 52% of recommendations in 2009 were systemic?
The Office of the Milwaukee Ombudsman for Child Welfare (Ombudsman Office) is a free, public service that conducts objective, impartial, and independent reviews of case-specific concerns regarding the safety, permanence, and well-being of children and families involved with the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare (Bureau). To learn more about areas for improvement, contacts for services, and review findings, visit our website at http:\\www.planningcouncil.org to view the 2009 Annual Report.
The Planning Council has also released its 2009 Annual Report. This can also be found on the Planning Council’s website.
• From June 2005 through December 2009, the Ombudsman Office received 544 complaints?
• In 2009, 81% of complaint findings affirm the actions of the Bureau?
• 52% of recommendations in 2009 were systemic?
The Office of the Milwaukee Ombudsman for Child Welfare (Ombudsman Office) is a free, public service that conducts objective, impartial, and independent reviews of case-specific concerns regarding the safety, permanence, and well-being of children and families involved with the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare (Bureau). To learn more about areas for improvement, contacts for services, and review findings, visit our website at http:\\www.planningcouncil.org to view the 2009 Annual Report.
The Planning Council has also released its 2009 Annual Report. This can also be found on the Planning Council’s website.
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