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Friday, April 26, 2013
Friday, April 19, 2013
NRCPFC spotlights SHIELDS Child Welfare Services
Providing prevention services for child abuse and neglect costs less financially and emotionally. Prevention has better long-term outcomes than removing children from the home. Watch/listen to this webcast that discusses the successful networks, programs and services that help strengthen families and keep them together, including SHIELDS for Families.
The free webcast, which was filmed at the Magnolia Place Family Center in Los Angeles, California, focused on community-based initiatives to prevent child abuse and neglect by meeting the needs of families. National Resource for Permanency and Family Connections (NRCPFC) Director Dr. Gerald P. Mallon spoke with administrators, staff, and parents who are a part of the Prevention Initiative Demonstration Project (PIDP) in Los Angeles about their experiences with this approach. Presenters explored how neighborhood-based agencies/centers can partner with each other and with families to become an integrated, positive part of community life. Presenters discussed the following three strategies to support positive outcomes for children, youth, and families: decreasing social isolation by connecting families to each other; addressing issues of economic security; and increasing access to available resources.
Full Webcast can be found at http://bit.ly/17LQ80I
Friday, March 15, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
The City of Los Angeles, Community Action Board (CAB) needs your help!
The City of Los Angeles, Community Action Board (CAB) has sent our Community Needs Assessment Survey to our community, City partners, and to the people we help every day. As the designated Community Action Agency for the City of Los Angeles, the Community Development Department prepares and submits a Community Action Plan to the State of California Department of Community Services and Development. The plan must have community input on the recommended City priorities and strategies to reduce or eliminate poverty. You are an important part of this network of partners. The CAB is asking for you to also take a moment and complete the survey.
An online survey is also available through Survey Monkey at the following link https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013communityactionsurvey.
This link to the survey will be posted on the CDD website. The survey is available in English and Spanish. ”PDF” versions are also available by clicking here should you wish to print and distribute the survey to those who prefer to complete a hard copy. Please feel free to share the survey with anyone you may know who should also be included. Everyone's opinions are welcomed and we want to hear from as many people as possible! All paper surveys must be completed and delivered to the CDD by Wednesday, March 20, 2013.
Thank you for your help in making this a successful survey!
Monday, March 4, 2013
SHIELDS Innovative All Woman Executive Team
In the late 1980's SHIELDS for Families was founded in South Central Los Angeles by 3 women, Dr. Xylina Bean, Kathryn Icenhower, and Norma Mtume. Xylina continued with SHIELDS through serving as President of the Board while Kathy and Norma led the agency together. Soon after, Charlene Smith and Sara Tienda joined them to help lead SHIELDS for over 20 years. This year, SHIELDS expanded their executive leadership team from the original 4 to include a total of 8 women exclusively!
CEO Kathy Icenhower reflects on this milestone…
“I feel honored to be a part of an agency where so many people have given their passion and commitment to making a difference and I am humbled to be a part of an executive team that has stayed together for over 20 years in order to help guide and direct our vision. SHIELDS has grown tremendously in 20 years, today we operate on a $27 million budget that serves 7,000 families annually with 350+ staff members throughout our 35 comprehensive and collaborative programs. Therefore, the recent growth in our executive leadership team is just a testament to and necessary by-product of our ever-expanding services, programs, staff, clients, and community”
Check out the leading ladies of SHIELDS for Families by clicking HERE and for more information about SHIELDS for Families visit our website at www.shieldsforfamilies.org
Photo Credits: AlbaVisuals
CEO Kathy Icenhower reflects on this milestone…
“I feel honored to be a part of an agency where so many people have given their passion and commitment to making a difference and I am humbled to be a part of an executive team that has stayed together for over 20 years in order to help guide and direct our vision. SHIELDS has grown tremendously in 20 years, today we operate on a $27 million budget that serves 7,000 families annually with 350+ staff members throughout our 35 comprehensive and collaborative programs. Therefore, the recent growth in our executive leadership team is just a testament to and necessary by-product of our ever-expanding services, programs, staff, clients, and community”
Check out the leading ladies of SHIELDS for Families by clicking HERE and for more information about SHIELDS for Families visit our website at www.shieldsforfamilies.org
Photo Credits: AlbaVisuals
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Talk With Assembymember Holly Mitchell About Healthcare Reform
Let's Talk about Healthcare Reform
Join me February 28, 2013 for a tele-town hall on the Affordable Care Act and how we can create a Healthy California.
I will be joined by other health care experts to talk about what this reform means for California and how we can ensure we get the best out it for our families and communities.
It is easy to participate in the conversation. Here is what you need to do:
- Be near your phone at 6 p.m.
- Answer the call.
- Follow the prompts to be connected to your friends and neighbors.
Win two tix to Washington, DC. to have your artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol!
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| 2012 Congressional Art Competition Winner Michelle Bac |
Since 1982, each spring the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors a nationwide high school arts contest designed to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of artists in our nation. Any high school student in the 37th Congressional District of California is welcome to submit their artwork to Karen Bass' office to enter the competition. Deadline to enter is April 15, 2013.
The winner of the competition will win two round-trip airline tickets to Washington, DC, to attend the unveiling ceremony with Members of Congress and special guests. In addition, the winner’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year.
Click here for more information about the competition and to enter to win.
Starting Monday, April 22, submissions will be displayed in an online gallery on my official website and the public will be able to vote for their favorite.
If you know a great high school art student, please feel free to forward them this email and encourage them to submit their art!
If you have any questions, please call Karen Bass' Los Angeles office at (323) 965-1422. We look forward to seeing all the great submissions this year!
Karen Bass
Member of Congress
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