MAY NEWSLETTER
2017
 

May is here and summer vacation is right around the corner. While schools are winding down, CASBHC continues to work for you. We had a fantastic 2017 conference, Protecting a Vulnerable Population, on May 5th. There were stimulating workshops, including an in-depth presentation from keynote speaker Dr. Niobe Way about adolescent boys and the crisis of connection. To see conference photos and view the presentations, check out the link below.
On April 26th, CASBHC & SBHC staff held a successful Advocacy Day at the State Capitol. It was a wonderful turn out, with nearly 100 attendees and 20 state legislators! You can view photos of the event below. 
The national School Based Health Alliance has launched its  2016-2017 school based health center Census. To learn more and to take the survey, see information about the Census below.  Thank you for all the work you do for a healthy future for young people in Connecticut!
Table of Contents
Conference Recap
SBHC Champions Awards
SBHC Advocacy Day
SBHA 2016-2017 National Census
SBIRT funding
Chronic Absenteeism
Taking an ax to children's health care
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JOB BANK
School-Based Health Center at Wooster Middle School
 
Nurse Practitioner 
Windham Public Schools 
 
 Protecting a Vulnerable Population 
May 5th 2017
 
CASBHC held its annual statewide conference at the beginning of May. There was a wonderful presentation from Keynote Speaker Dr. Niobe Way and many interesting workshops! 

Congratulations! 
 
Congratulations to the award recipients, honored at the 2017 CASBHC Conference! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to School Based Health Centers, and making a healthy difference in the lives of youth and adolescents! 
SBHC Advocacy Day at the Capitol

CASBHC and SBHCS teamed up to raise awareness about School Based Health Centers and the important role they play in students' lives! We had a wonderful turn-out! Thank you to everyone who came out to support us!
Help Us Put CT SBHCs on the Map!

Complete the National Census for your SBHC sites and receive a Free Gift Card from CASBHC!  Once you complete the new, shorter Census for all your SBHC sites CASBHC will send you a $25 Dunkin Donuts gift card!  Let's get 100% of CT SBHCs to complete the Census!


The School-Based Health Alliance is launching the 2016-17 National School-Based Health Care Census. This year's Census is SHORTER and EASIER to complete. It includes about two dozen questions and should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. 
Open Application for SBIRT funding
In late May, the School Based Health Alliance will release a Request for Application (RFA) for SBIRT-in-Schools Phase II (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment). This is a national learning collaborative open to school-based health care (SBHC) providers and their sponsoring agencies. Funding is available for four SBHC sponsoring agencies that will choose up to three school-based health centers to receive training and support to implement SBIRT. In addition, there is financial support to assist with electronic health record modifications to allow for better documentation and reporting. The timeline for training and implementation is as follows:
  • Late May - RFA released
  • Late June - proposals due
  • Mid August - sites selected
  • Fall - onsite training
  • January-June 2018 - implementation
For more information, please contact Tammy Alexander at [email protected].                     
WEBINAR: Reducing Chronic Absence in Connecticut's Schools

Join the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) in a walk-through presentation of its new resource tool: Reducing Chronic Absence in Connecticut Schools, A Prevention and Intervention Guide for Schools and Districts. 

CASBHC had a workshop on Chronic Absenteeism at its May 5th conference. Take a look at the presentation>>> 
Trump and Congress are about to take an ax to children's health care

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"Over the last two decades, the uninsured rate for children under 18 has fallen from 14 percent to less than 5 percent.Today that achievement is under threat as never before." 

Support Youth Health Today! 
Help us advocate for youth and School Based Health Centers (SBHCs). If you are not a member please join today. You can also make a charitable donation.  Your support allows us to make an impact on the lives of vulnerable young people. Thank you for your contribution.

   
   


Healthy Kids Make Better Learners! 
    
Sincerely,

Jesse White-Fresé 
Executive Director 
Connecticut Association of School-Based Health Centers 

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