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Issues in 2001

Vol.14
No.1-01
Prevention is key to our
- Prevention is key to our success 
- New Year's Resolutions 
Vol.14
No.2-01
Children can't learn when they aren't safe and stable
- Stark Co. CSB continues journey toward excellence
- PCSAO Factbook 2002-2003
- Building Family-Centered Community
Vol. 14
No. 3-01
Improving the Relationship Between Social Workers and Attorneys; Socio-Legal CPS Committee Comes to and End
- Farewell Director Romer Sensky; Welcome Director Davidson
- PCSAO Legislative Breakfast
- 2002-2003 State Budget
Vol.14
No.4-01
Early Permanency-- What is it? and How Do We Achieve it?
- Book: "Leadership in Child Protection"
- Revising PCSAO Stands for Effective Practice
- Clyde Crabtree Retires
- House Bill 332 & 448 Rule Review Update
Vol.14
No.5-01
House Version of State budget Bill Supports Needs of Ohio's Child Welfare System
- FCNB Training
- A quest for Leadership
- Norm van der Embse Retires
- Family Court Conference 
- Insert: "Integration Growing Pains and Lesson to be Learned"
Vol.14
No. 6-01
Anticipating Funds for Child Welfare
- Shareholders Process Impacts State Budget
- State Leaders Attend Executive Leadership Institute
- Legislative Update
Vol.14
No. 7-01
Need to Build Operational Capacity of Behavioral Health Care to Meet the Needs of Children and Families
- Progress on SACWIS
- New CD Field Guide on Child Welfare
- FCNB Leadership Institute
- Creative Programming in Butler County
- Insert: "The History of PCSAO"
Vol.14
No. 8-01
Ohio Well Positioned for National Standards
- Building Blocks for Ohio's Neighborhoods
- Russ Payne Retires from Licking County
- Kinship Care House Bill 211
- Reviewing PCSAO Standards for Effective Practice
Vol.14
No. 9-01
Successful Conference at a Time of National Tragedy 
- PCSAO Caseworker, Legislator and Advocate of the Year
- Supervisor of the Year
- Families of the Year
- Insert: "Rising Up, Moving on Awards" and "Observations on the 2001 annual conference"
Vol. 14
No. 10-01
Dan Schneider appointed PCSAO Director of National Operations; Crystal Ward Allen appointed Executive Director
- The National Network for Child Safety
- State Budget Problems Threaten Human Services
- Insert: "Being Strength Based in a Deficit-Focused Society"
Vol. 14
No. 11-01
Heroism and Child Welfare
- Three More counties Achieve Accreditation Status
- Budget Cutting Update
- the Impact of Diversity of Practice
- Program Excellence is Everywhere
- Insert: "Independent Living Youth House Bill 38" and " House Bill 211 A Needed Bill for Kinship Caregivers"
Vol.15
No. 12-01
Thank You for the Recognition
- Saying Goodbye to Don Thomas and Chris Simington
- Ohio's State budget: Holidays for Children in the Child Welfare System
- House Bill 57: Community-Based Diversion Services for Troubled  Youth
- Insert: "2002 County Directory"

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Issues in 2002

Vol.15
No.1-02
- New Year Resolutions
- Be a Part of Best Practice
- Insert: "LGBT Adolescents in Foster Care" and "Ohio Child Welfare Training Program"
Vol.15
No.2-02
FCNB Integration Ideas at Work
- Ohio Prepares for Family and Children Services Review
- John Popio and Carol Brown Retire
- 2002 PCSAO Annual Conference
- Peace by Piece Project
- Executive Director Job Opening
Vol. 15
No. 3-02
Maintaining Federal Supports for Relative Caregivers
- Children and Family Services Review- Part II
- PCSAO annual Legislative Breakfast
- Stacey Saunders Wins OCWTP Training Award
- Insert: "Data as a Means Toward Excellence in Service" and "Annie E. Casey Conference Has A Lot to Teach Us"
Vol.15
No.4-02
 In Budgets of Band aids and Bubble Gum,  Child Abuse Prevention is at Risk
- Children and Family Services Review Part III
- Ohio Develops Strategic Plan for Child & Adult Services
- Attorney General Awards Grant for Systems Excellence
- Neighborhood-Based Foster Care and Educational/Life Success
- Annual Conference Peace by Piece Project
Vol.15
No.5-02
Community Partnerships & the Children's Safety Net
- The National Network for Child Safety
- Band aids&Bubblegum State Budget Not Sticking Together
- The Student Intern Experience at PCSAO
- Insert: "2002 FCNB Conference" and "Team Decision Making: Past, Present and Future"
Vol.15
No. 6-02
Ohio Completes Federal Review
- Band aids&Bubblegum: How Long Will This State Budget Stick?
- Max Bucey Joins PCSAO
- Support the PCSAO Annual Conference
Vol.15
No. 7-02
PCSAO and OACCA Join Forces
- State Budget Circumstances Will Mean Waiting Lists for Ohioans
- Daniel Bradhurst Retires
- Guest Editorial A Lesson from 9/11 by Helen Jones-Kelley
- Leadership and Child Welfare
- Insert: "Diversity in Ohio: A Question and Answer Session" and "Strategically Speaking: Family Support and Permanency"
Vol.15
No. 8-02
Community Heroes Among Us
- 2002 PCSAO Conference
-  Independent Living Bill Signed House Bill 38
Vol.15
No. 9-02
Fiscal Accountability and Purchased Substitute Care
- Trumbull County Family Recognition Night
- Ensuring Best Practice and COA
- PCSAO Activities and Accomplishments
- Insert: "A Letter to Ohio's Next Governor" and "Title IV-E and Case Management Support for Relative Caregivers"
Vol. 15
No. 10-02
PCSAO Standards for Effective Practice
- Framework for Adoption Supports and Assistance
- Analysis of the November 5 Election
- Factbook Scheduled for December Release
- Caseload Analysis: Innovative Child Welfare and Work
Vol. 15
No. 11-02
Ohio's Challenge: Safety, Stability and Permanency for Children in Tough Economic Times
- Update: OCWTP
- Time for Silence During the Holidays
- PCSAO Endorses Housing Trust Fund Proposal
- Council on Accreditation Update

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Issues in 2003

Vol.16
No.1-03

Ohio's Child and Family Services Review Report
- New Year's Resolutions
- Stacey Saunders Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
- Ohio's Child and Family Services Review Report

Vol.16
No. 2-03

A Good News, Bad News Budget
- HIPAA and Child Welfare
- PCSAO Legislative Breakfast 
- Mothers, Mental Health and Children: A Report Summary
Insert: 
- Contributing to Positive Staff Morale
- Report on Worker Safety

Vol.16
No.3-03

Ohioans Willing to Pay More Taxes to Prevent Cuts in Human Services
- Emergency Campaign
- Network for Child Safety: An Update
- PCSAO, CCAO, OJFSDA: We are All in This Together
- Legislative Corner
- COA Evidence Guide
Insert:
- Community Partnerships Pay off for Families, Communities and Staff
- Staff Safety and Prevention Standards Available
- Community Mental Health Services for Children  and Families

Vol.16
No.4-03

It Is Ohio's State Budget "Half Time"
- Staff Turnover, Caseloads Linked to Child Safety
- Resource Families are Critical to Children
- Dan Schneider Recognized by Voinovich Center Board
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- "Beyond the Blue Ribbon" Prevention Awards
- Interim Evaluation of House Bill 57, Services to Unruly Youth

Vol.16
No.5-03

Nancy Fitzgivens MSW Scholarship Awarded to First Recipient
- Legal Documentation for Kinship Caregivers
-Ohioans Oppose State Budget Cuts
-Confidentiality of Residential Addresses
-Excellence in Practice and Best Practice Revisited

Vol.16
No.6-03

Special Edition: Celebrating the Life of Dan Schneider
- Continuing the Vision with PCSAO
- Leadership in Child Protection
- Excellence In Service
- The PCSAO Factbook
- Training: If You Build It, They Will Come
Insert: Creating Value and Vision in Ohio Children Services

Vol.16
No.7-03

PCSAO Purchase of Services Initiative
- Campaign to Protect Ohio's Future is a Success
- Interbranch Agreement Between ODJFS and Ohio Supreme Court
- Child Welfare Access to LEADS
- Legislative Corner
Vol.16
No.8-03
Meth: The Newest Safety Threat to Our Children
- A Few Vacation Thoughts
- Why Fight It? Family-Centered, Neighborhood-Based Practice is Best Practice
- County Input is Essential for Ongoing Policy Decision Making 
- Methamphetamine Realities: Ohio 2003
Vol.16
No.9-03
Reflection on Three Successful Annual Conferences
- Rising Up and Moving On Awards
- Families of the Year
- Dan Schneider Training Award
- Child advocate of the Year
- Child Protection Worker of the Year
- Supervisor of the Year
- Journalism of the Year Award
- Network for Child Safety Partners
- The View from Another State
Vol.16
No.10-03
 My Final Rallying Cry, or...Why We Must Continue to Chase Best Practice
- Child Welfare/Behavioral Health Initiative Launched
- Trumbull County Celebrate Children
- FCNB Conference, November 6-7
- Adoption Successes
Insert: The Cost of Child Abuse/Neglect in Ohio
Vol.16
No.11-03
PCSAO's Family-Centered, Neighborhood-Based Conference
- PCSAO Accomplishments in 2003
- State Funding for Human Services and Behavioral Health Likely to be in Jeopardy Once Again
- Legislative Update
Vol.16
No.12-03
LEADS Access for Child Welfare
- University of Akron Junior Level Program
- Some Holiday Reflection on Mental Health Treatment Needs
- In Pursuit of Excellence in Training and Education
Insert: 2004 Directory

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Issues in 2004

Vol.17
No.1-04

The Federal " Foster Care Straightjacket"
- What Are We Doing About the Human Costs of Foster Care?
- The Campaign to Protect Ohio's Future: A Call to Action
- Dedicated Staff Ensuring FCNB Working in Butler County
- Respite Prevention Can Help Families Stay Together
Insert
- The Importance of Ongoing Communications and Training- Goodbye, Shawn.
- 2004 Annual Conference Progress in Protection: Improving Our Performance
Vol.17
No.2-04
Building Better Care for Children and Families
- Caseload Analysis: An Introduction to a Best Practice Approach
- Sharing Our Successes with the Media
- Agencies: Nominate Your Stars for the 2004 PCSAO Awards
Vol.17
No.3-04
Recommendations Summary and Update
- On the Road Again: Learning Our ABCs
- Ohio and the Recommendations: Something to talk about
Insert:
- Caseload Analysis, Part II: Family Assessment the Way It Should Be
Vol.17
No.4-04
Special Kinship Care Edition: An Unbelievable Journey....Worth Every Step
- The Ohio Grandparent/Kinship Coalition
- Kinship Care in Summit County: The Key to Keeping Families Connected
Insert: 
- HB130: Improving Support for Kinship Caregivers
- HB130 Helps Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Vol.17
No.5-04

 

Ohio's Risk Assessment Technology Tools Are Evolving
- ABC Recommendations- Sent to Governor Taft
- Text of ABC Recommendations
- ABC Action Alert!
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- Project Jericho and FCNB Practice in Clark County
- Strengthening Our Courts for the Good of Kids and Families
Vol.17
No.6-04
Key Stakeholder's Symposium a Success
- Be a Voice for Abused, Neglected and Mentally Ill Children: Write a Letter to Governor Taft!
- Create a Continuum of Best Practice with CLA and FCNB
Insert:
- PCSAO is Moving
- PCSAO Annual Conference 
Vol.17
No.7-04
PCSAO Conference Inspiring
- PCSAO Annual Conference: Notes from the Frontline
- ABC Track a Success at PCSAO Annual Conference
- Annual Conference Photopage
Insert:
- Families of the Year
- Rising Up and Moving On Awards
Vol.17
No.8-04
PCSAO and Friends Celebrate New Office Space and Remember Dan Schneider
- SACWIS Overview
- 2004 Resource Family of the Year
- Thank you PCSAO 2004 Conference Committee
Insert:
- Self Evaluation Guides Agency Director, Builds Value
- Cuyahoga County's First Riverside Symposium
Vol.17
No.9-04

 

Being the Director at PCSAO
Introducing:
- Gayle Channing Tenenbaum
- Max Bucey
- John Dillon
Insert: 
- Angela Sausser Short
- Jessica Schneider
- Jeed Jitprasert
- Anne Swartwout
Vol.17
No.10-04

 

Fiscally Accountable & Proud!
- The ABC Polar Express
- Check Out the PCSAO Website
- Agency Accreditation
- SACWIS: Limitations and Opportunities

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Issues in 2005

Vol.18
No.1-2005
Be the Change You Wish to See in the World
- Supporting Permanent Kinship Families
- The Power of Teamwork: Team Decision Making Can Change  
   Lives...and Outcomes
- Marion County Children Services is 10th Agency Accredited by COA 
Vol.18
No.2-2005

 

Why is the Federal Government Trying to "License Granny"?
- ABC Included in Governor Taft's Budget
- 2005-2006 Factbook Released Legislative Breakfast Photos
- Governor's Budget Supports Child Welfare, Other Funding for Vulnerable 
   Populations a Concern
Insert: 
- Addressing Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Social 
  Welfare
- Announcing the Ohio Research Consortium for Evidenced-Based Practice in 
  Child Welfare
Vol.18
No.3-2005
It takes a Community to Protect a Child
- 2005 Heroes for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention
- Increasing Staff Safety in Child Protection
- 2004 Worker Safety Incidents: An Overview
- 2005 PCSAO Annual Conference, Awards Nomination & Sponsorship Opportunities
Insert: 
- A Closer Look: The Overrepresentation of Minorities in Ohio's Child Welfare System
Vol.18
No.4-2005
Financial Support for Children in Permanent Homes -  One More Piece of the Puzzle
- Three Innings Down and Six to Go in the 2006-2007 Biennial Budget Process
- In Focus: Disproportionalily  in Ohio
- 2005 PCSAO Annual Conference Update
Vol.18
No.5-2005
"All My Life's a Circle"
- Creating Impressions: Introducing Greg Kapcar
- How Will You Be a Part of the 2005 PCSAO Conference
Insert:
- How Other States Are Addressing Minority Disproportionality in Child Welfare
Vol.18
No.6-2005
ABC: Beyond the Budget
- Getting to Know SACWIS
- Start Planning for Grandrally at the Statehouse!
Vol.18
No.7-2005
The Changing Face of Child Welfare
- A legislative Look Ahead
- Aughor's Visit Deepens Understanding, Will to Impact  Disproportionality
- 2005 PCSAO Conference Update
Insert:
- Budget Heroes
Vol.18
No.8-2005
The Color of Child Welfare
- Meth Labs: Straining Child Welfare Across the Nation
- "Super Sponsor" Key to Conference Success
- Metamorphosis Greeting Cards Available
Vol.18
No.9-2005
Protecting Children---Priceless!
- 2005 Rising Up and Moving On Award Winners
- 2005 Family of the Year Award Winners
- Caseworker! Free Blankets Available for Children!
Insert:
More 2005 Award Winners!
Vol.18
No.10-2005
The Kinship Permanency Incentive Program
- A Boy, A Cat and ABC
- Sen. Amstutz Awarded
- Rep. Miller Awarded
- Dennis Blazey Awarded
- Thank you 2005 Conference Committee
Vol.18
No.11-2005
Raising Awareness for the Children and Families We Serve
- There is No Place Like Home for the Holidays
- Echo vs. Life
- OCWTP Celebrates 20 Years of
Excellence

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Issues in 2006

Vol.19
No.1-2006
Family Values in 2006: A Year of Hope?
- PCSAO Turns 25!
- Training Program Prepares
Vol.19
No.2-2006
Making the Case for Adoption Success
- Wanted: Leaders Who Cry
- Their Voices, Their Lives, Our Future
Insert:
- DEC Teams: Meeting the Needs of Drug Endangered Children
Vol.19
No.3-2006
The Timeline Question
- What More Could I have Done?
- 2006 Legislative Breakfast
- 2005 Safety Report Summary
- Save the Date! 2006 Annual Conference
Vol.19
No.4-2006
- Alice's Rabbit Hole
- ABC Dollars Improving Children's Lives
- New PCSAO Legislative Web Page
- 20 Years of Connecting Children, Families and Communities
- Protecting Children with Prevention
-Ohio Drug Endangered Children Conference
Vol.19
No.5-2006
- What a Partnership!
- Behavioral Health and Juvenile Justice
- Aging Out of Foster Care
- 2006 PCSAO Sponsorship Opportunities
Vol.19
No.6-2006
- Ohio's Children Depend On All Three Branches of Government
- Permanence is More Than a Couch
- Ohio Youth Visit D.C. to Raise Foster Care Awareness
- 2006 PCSAO Conference Update
- Showcase Your County at the PCSAO Conference
Vol.19
No.7-2006
- Listening to Our Youth, For a Change
- The Power of the Ripple
- Foster Youth Policy Recommendations
- My Voice, My Life, My Future Event Photos
- Youth Summit Group Photo
Vol.19
No.8-2006
- Dreaming of Cultural Competency
- Family to Family: How Cuyahoga County Does Business
- Celebrate our History: Be a Part of the PCSAO Conference
- Child Welfare Adoption Reform Bill Becomes Law
- New DVD Features Ohio Foster Youth's Recommendations
Vol.19
No.9-2006
- PCSAO Biennial Budget Vision
- A CFSR Call to Action
- Ohio 2006: Challenge and Transformation
- ABC in the '08-'09 Biennial Budget
Vol.19
No.10-2006
- Another Winning Conference
- Award Winners
- Special Recognition
- Thanks!
Insert:
- 2006 Legislators of the Year

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Issues in 2007

Vol.19
No.1-2007
Addressing Foster Care Reform Must Be Comprehensive
- Don't Know How to Give Youth a Voice? Start by Listening to Them
- Passing the Torch: Legislative Advocacy Leadership
- Accountability, Outcomes and Accreditation
Vol.19
No.2-2007
O.H.I.O. Youth Advisory Board: A Collective Voice for Foster Youth in Ohio
- New Factbook Shows Progress, Calls for Further Reforms
Insert:
- A New Day at the Statehouse, 2007 Factbook Opportunities
Vol.19
No.3-2007
A New Season for Child Welfare Practice
- 127th General Assembly Focuses on Protecting Children
- Youth Voice
- Sexual Victimization: A Public Safety and Health Crisis
- And Now There are Eighteen COA Accredited Counties!
Vol.19
No.4-2007
Change is in the Air, Support the Governor's Budget!
- Gayle Channing Tenenbaum Receives National Award
- Keys to Success in 2007
- Nominate Your Stars!
- Perspective: An Internship at PCSAO
Vol.19
No.5-2007
Support Good People to Become Great Foster Parents!
- Supporting Foster Parents and Removing Adoption Barriers
- The Came, They Spoke, They Were Heard
- Safety Awareness Increase
- Child Advocates Gather to Promote Foster Care Reform Bill
- Register Now for the Kinship Conference
- Preventing Teen Pregnancy
Vol.19
No.6-2007
National Policy Should Support Permanent Kinship Families
- Training: Another Way to Support Kinship Families
- Caregivers Need Tools and Time for Renewal
- Research Shows Children in Care Fare Well with Relatives
- July 20 Conference to Gather Professionals and Caregivers
Vol.19
No.7-2007
- Midyear Reflections
- The Biennial Budget: A Commitment to Children and Families
- Working Together: Juvenile Justice and Children Protection
- 2007 PCSAO Annual Conference
Vol.19
No.8-2007
- Tax Reform: Ohio's Unfinished Business
- DEC Toolkit Available
- The OHIO YAB is Expanding!
- Experience the National My Story Project at our conference!
- You, Me and Ethics!
Vol.19
No.9-2007
- Ohio's Alternative Response Pilot Project
- Ross County's "FAST Fun Camp 2007"
- As Football Season Is Upon Us; So Are Ohio Poverty Rankings!
 
Vol.19
No.10-2007
- Recognize Our Own Greatness in the Greatness of Others
- Family of the Year Award Winners
- Professional Awards
- Child Advocate and Legislators of the Year
- 2007 PCSAO Annual Conference: Thank you.
Vol.19
No.11-2007
- Gifts for Ohio's Children This Season
- 2007 Adoption Excellence Award Winners
- Evidence Based Policy and Practice
- Snapshot: The Thanksgiving Report

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Issues in 2008

Vol.20
No.1-2008
- Youth Voices from Ohio
- Guest Column: Youth Deserve a Say in Court
- Hoping for a Home for the Holidays
- Guest Column: Have a Little Faith in Me
- Guest Column: Advocates Make the Difference for Youth in Care
- Lessons I've Learned from the OHIO Youth Advisory Board
Vol.20
No.2-2008
- The SACWIS Experience
- Employee Burnout
- Child Abuse and Neglect Costs Nation Over $100 Billion per year
- Call for Presenters: 2008 PCSAO Annual Conference
Vol.20
No.3-2008
- Congressional Action on Child Welfare Finance Reform
- Budgets in Tough Economic Times
- "Farewell" Jessica Schneider Chance
- MVOB Founder Recognized - Free Blankets
- 2008 PCSAO Annual Conference
- Youth Focus at OCWTP Conference

 

 

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