Volume 13

November 2, 2022

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Early Intervention Newsletter

Upcoming Events

November 08, 2022 - No school for students
November 21-25, 2022 - No school for students

Important Announcements and Reminders

EI Transition Webinar to School Age, Kindergarten with School Districts on November 10, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

EI Student Calendar 2022-2023

We Are Hiring!

Behavioral Help for Early Childhood Programs in Pennsylvania to Prevent Suspension and Expulsion

Pennsylvania early childhood programs are committed to reducing and eliminating the use of exclusionary discipline practices (suspension and expulsion).

Behavioral Help for Prevent Suspension & Expulsion

Shining A Light on Mental Illness: Screenings Pave the Path to Recovery

Mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, affect everyone differently. Different factors can often come into play with these conditions that can include a mix of environmental, genetic, psychological, and biological/biochemical components. Depression can affect not only your mood, but also your ability to feel, think, and function.

Mental disorders are highly treatable. Help is available.

Mental health is an incredibly important part of overall health. No matter your challenges, there are options to help you.

Mental Health in PA

Mental Health Resources-PA

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis,

reach out now. Help is available 24/7, free, and confidential.

PA Support & Referral Hotline — 1-855-284-2494 (TTY: 724-631-5600)

DHS' mental health support and referral helpline is available 24/7 and is a free resource staffed by skilled and compassionate caseworkers available to counsel Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions.

Crisis Text Line — Text PA to 741741 to start the conversation 24/7.

Click onto the link for a full list of contact information

Mental Health Resources for Pennsylvanians

Leadership Meeting

Agenda:

PA ABLE
Quality Enhance Plan, Part 2
Behavioral Help for Early Childhood Programs
IFSP/IEP Outcomes/Goal Statements
Approved Private Schools
SPEL Grant
Tele-Intervention
Family Survey

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Early Intervention Leadership Meeting

This is Domestic Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Project

Where to Get Help

National Domestic Violence Hotline

• Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY: 1-800-787-3224

• Text: "START" to 88788

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV)

• Call: 1-800-932-4632 (PA); 1-800-537-2238 (National)

• Find your local domestic violence center

Among the services provided to domestic violence survivors are: crisis intervention; counseling; accompaniment to police, medical, and court facilities; and temporary emergency shelter for survivors and their dependent children.

Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR)

• Call: (888) 772-PCAR

• Find your local Sexual Assault Center

PCAR is a nonprofit organization working at the state and national levels to prevent sexual violence. To provide quality services to victims/survivors of sexual violence and their significant others, PCAR works in concert with its statewide network of 48 sexual violence centers serving all 67 counties.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)

• Call: 877-739-3895

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence.

Pennsylvania Office of Victim Services

• Find Victim Service Programs near you

DHS RESOURCES

Adult Protective Services (APS)

• Call: 1-800-490-8505

APS was enacted to protect adults between the ages of 18 and 59 with a physical or mental disability that limits one or more major life activities. The program is meant to detect, prevent, reduce and eliminate abuse, neglect, exploitation, and abandonment. A report can be made 24/7 on behalf of the adult whether they live in their home or in a care facility such as a nursing facility, group home, hospital, etc.

ChildLine

• Call: 1-800-932-0313

Available 24/7 to receive referrals of suspected child abuse and general child well-being concerns. Each report is handled by a trained specialist who determines the most appropriate course of action.

DCIU EI Parent Training:

Safety-Care for Families

Safety-Care for Families is an adaptation of the standard Safety-Care Core Curriculum.

Presenter: Michelle Anderson

Where: DCIU Early Childhood Learning Center

100 Crozerville Road, Aston, PA 19014

Dates: November 10^th and 17^th

Time: 8:30-11:15am

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Safety Care for Families

Autism Tree

Autism Tree Project

Global Neuroscience Conference

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Registration for Global Neuroscience Conference

When:

11/04/2022 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location:

Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine, 2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

This annual conference is a day-long collaboration that showcases cutting-edge findings and innovations in the field of Neuroscience and Autism.

It is free to attend, but there is limited in-person seating available - first come, first served!

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Autism Tree- Global Neuroscience Conference

$40,535 RAISED AT 2ND ANNUAL AUTISM TREE ROCKS! GOLF TOURNAMENT WILL HELP US CONTINUE TO SERVE HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES WITH AUTISM AT NO CHARGE

We are beyond thankful to Autism Tree Board Member Phil Senescall for hosting an incredible 2nd Annual Autism Tree Rocks! Golf Tournament raising over $40,535 for Autism Tree! Special thank you to all our golfers, sponsors, volunteers for their support and big hearts and love for our families! We are very blessed and grateful to each and every one of YOU!

Autism Tree Annual Giving

SAVE THE DATE FOR 9TH ANNUAL GIVING TUESDAY: NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Save the date for our 9th Annual Giving Tuesday Telethon on Tuesday, November 29, 2022! Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving and unity. Autism Tree has served one family at a time since 2003. November 29, 2022 is an opportunity to continue paying it forward!

Pay it Forward - Donate

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VOLUNTEER

WITH AUTISM TREE!

With over 200 calendared events annually, Autism Tree is always looking for quality volunteers with a heart and passion to serve our kids and families!

Visit Website Event Calendar to learn more and register as a volunteer for our upcoming program events.

Email Lupe@autismtreeproject.org to receive our weekly volunteer newsletter with links to sign up for events!

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Autism Tree - Event Calendar

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

DHS administers SNAP, the nation's most important anti-hunger programs. SNAP helps Pennsylvanians expand their purchasing power an put food on their tables.

Delaware County Health Department

Vaccinations and Immunizations

Please see information on vaccinations and immunizations such as

Vaccines For Children (VFC)
2022 Pennsylvania School Vaccination Requirements
Growing Up with Vaccines - What Parents should Know

and much more...

Please click here for more information

Early Intervention student transition to School Age, Kindergarten webinar with School Districts on November 10, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.!

Please see Flyer for registration

Registration Flyer

Seeking Family Voices!

Pennsylvania families are needed to support future early childhood teachers. By sharing your experience with faculty at local colleges and universities you can have an impact!

Research shows early childhood teachers benefit from hearing family perspectives on how programs such as childcare, Pre-K Counts, and Head Start partner with families. This is an opportunity to support the development of strong and effective family/professional partnerships!

Application Deadline is November 18, 2022

Family Voices Application

Prepare for the End of the Public Health Emergency

5 Things to Know About the End of

the Federal Public Health Emergency

The Public Health Emergency (PHE) is a federal declaration made by the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that was put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. If it is not renewed every 90 days, it ends.

While the PHE is in place, Pennsylvania is allowed to keep Medical Assistance (MA) open for most people even if they stopped meeting eligibility criteria or did not return a renewal for their MA. This is known as the continuous eligibility option, and people covered by MA could only have their benefits closed during the PHE if they passed away, moved out of state, or asked DHS to close their coverage.

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Prepare for End of Health Emergency

Learning is Everywhere

We're learning while in the bathroom!

Toddlers

Using hand soap while washing your toddler's hands, have your toddler discover how many bubbles they can make.

Preschoolers

Help your preschooler find different shapes in the bathroom. Can they find something that is round, square or rectangle? What shape is the bar of soap, or the top of the shampoo bottle?

Kindergartners

Use a toy boat or plastic container (one that can float) as a boat and have your kindergartner slowly add other items, like toy cars, LEGOs, or other water-friendly toys, until the boat begins to sink. How many can they add until it begins to sink?

Get Help with Winter Heating Costs - LIHEAP

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications. LIHEAP is a federally-funded program administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) that provides assistance for home heating bills so those Pennsylvanians meeting eligibility and income guidelines can stay warm and safe during the winter months.

The LIHEAP application period openes on November 1, 2022, and will remain open until April 28, 2023.

Grant Application