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OhioDCY children services updates
The Ohio Department of Health, in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Children and Youth, has posted a competitive solicitation seeking a vendor to develop and implement an Alliance on Innovation in Maternal Health (AIM) Care for Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Substance Use Disorder Patient Safety Bundle. The solicitation can be found on the OhioBuys website. The inquiry period ends March 22 at 8 a.m. All questions must be submitted through OhioBuys. Applications are due by March 29 at 1 p.m.
DCY updates and guidance letters:
OneOhio Recovery Foundation webinar series
OneOhio Recovery Foundation announced three webinars it will hold in March to support applicants as they prepare funding requests. Each webinar will focus on an abatement strategy that grant applicants may apply for funding under. The third and final webinar will take place on March 20 at 10:30 a.m. Register for the webinar here. Visit the OneOhio Recovery Foundation's website for more information concerning the grants and the webinar series. For any questions concerning the grants, contact Apply@oneohiofoundation.com.
OCTF April Child Abuse Prevention Month webinars
This April for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Ohio Children's Trust Fund (OCTF) is hosting four prevention-focused webinars. Each webinar will offer insight into child abuse prevention work happening across the state and the impact these programs are having on families. Learn more and register here. See the webinar dates below:
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April 4 at 11 a.m. – “Triple P Fear-Less: A Parent Educator’s Toolbox to Support Families Parenting an Anxious Child or Teen,” presented by Susan McDonald, Knox County HeadStart
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April 11 at 11 a.m. – “Portage County Prevention and Beyond,” presented by Leanne Biltz, Children’s Advocacy Center of Portage County
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April 18 at 11 a.m. – “Guernsey Cares: Coordinating Access to Resources, Education, and Services,” presented by Lori Robson, East Central Ohio Educational Service Center
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April 25 at 11 a.m. – “The Map Forward Project: Neuroscience for Hopeful Futures,” presented by Tammy Baumgartel, Albany Counseling Services
Mental Health Peer Support Services webinar
Ohio Departments of Medicaid and Mental Health and Addiction Services are working together to introduce Mental Health Peer Support Services to the state’s Medicaid Behavioral Health benefit package. To advance this effort, the departments are hosting a webinar on March 19 at 2 p.m. for an overview of the state’s new Mental Health Peer Support Service. Register here.
Training on trauma-informed resiliency oriented supervision
Join Case Western Center for Innovative Practices on April 17 at 9 a.m. for a training session to address supervisory relationships as a parallel process of promoting resilience, providing both support to the supervisees and a roadmap for the relationship that the supervisee has with the family. Small group breakouts will be used to promote and model reflective discussions around resiliency components and promotion. This training is intended for supervisors and administrators only. Register here.
Ohio Commission on Fatherhood offers grant opportunity
In recognition of the importance of involved, committed, and supportive fathers, the Ohio Commission on Fatherhood is making funding available for Fatherhood activities during the month of June. The commission will award up to 15 mini-grants to nonprofit organizations and/or government entities that host father-child events for "June is Responsible Fatherhood Month." Organizations chosen will be reimbursed up to $3,000 for eligible expenses incurred in June 2024. Apply here by the March 22 deadline.
Volunteers needed to test Community Response Guide
Franklin, Hamilton, Lucas, Mahoning and Summit counties are implementing a Community Response Guide–a tool to help mandated reporters determine whether their concern rises to the level of making a referral of abuse or neglect. The project is seeking volunteers this month to help field-test and test the inter-rater reliability of the tool throughout the spring. Volunteers will access virtual training (about one hour) and spend time testing (about another hour) on their own schedule. Testers can include mandated reporters of all types, those with lived experience, and concerned citizens. Preferably, volunteers will live in, work in, or have some regular contact with one of the five counties. Learn more and complete this form to indicate your interest in volunteering as a tester.
OJFSDA Annual Training Conference
Featuring an opening keynote from Matt Selker, the Ohio Job and Family Services Directors' Association (OJFSDA) Annual Training Conference will be held on May 9-10 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. This two-day event offers 59 breakout sessions including several that will be county-led on the topics of contract monitoring, the power of social media, maximizing allocations, workforce best practices, and more. Learn more and register here. Early bird registration ends April 12.
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