Public Children Services Association Of Ohio (PCSAO)

 

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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
Vol.20
No.4-2008
- Foster Care - Change a Life Time
-  Governor Signs Foster Care Bill
-  Welcome New Staff Member Brandi Scales
-  Creative Collaborations - 2008 PCSAO Annual Conference
-  Tax Refunds for Medina County CDJFS & The Benefit Bank
-  Panel Discussion
Vol.20
No.5-2008
- Reform is in the Air
- Being a Kid in Oho is Tough
- Alternative Response Ready to Begin in Ohio
- OHIO YAB Adopts a 2-Year Strategic Plan
- PCSAO Conference
- "No Decision About Us, Without US",  Legislative Update and Congressional Childrens Summit
Vol.20
No.6-2008
- Shaken Baby Prevention + Partnership = Sound Public Policy
- PCSAO Honors Highland County Foster Parents
- Stress Busters for Child Welfare
- Presidents Greeting /Conference Information
- See Rule Number 1
- Ohio Youth Advisory Board Meeting
- Adoptions Incentive Program
Vol.20
No.7-2008
- Seeing the Need
- Ohio's Safe Haven Law for Newborns
- Success is a Choice
-Thoughts from Cape Cod
-Youth Rally
Vol.20
No.8-2008
 Special Conference Edition
- Hurricane 2008
- Meet the Conference Awardees
- Your Agency, Your Brand
- Electronic Newsletter
Vol.20
No.9-2008
- Embracing the Fostering Connections to Success Act
- The Time of Jack Frost
- Remembering a True Champion
- Safe Haven Training
- UPP Students Get Ear-Full
- In Our Own Backyard
Vol.20
No.10-2008
- Brandi Celebrates the PCSAO Staff
- Leadership for the Rocky Roads of 2009
- Lorain County Receives COA's Innovative Practices Award
- Ohio at Center of the Alternative Response Universe
-  SACWIS is Statewide

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Issues in 2009

Issue 1. - PCSAO Membership Crafts Two Year Plan
-  Senator Voinovich Retires after 2010
- Sandra deWeaver Honored
- Trumbull County Open House and Ribbon Cutting
- Kudos Korner:  Summit County and Project Jericho
Issue 2. - Leadership in a Time of Change
- 2010-11 State Budget, Hard Decisions in Tough Times
- For My Brothers and Sisters
- Kudos Korner - Closet of Hope
- Call for Presenters at PCSAO Annual Conference
- Factbook Coming soon
Issue 3. - Ohio's Child Welfare System – A Worthy Investment
- Child Abuse Prevention: Channeling the Spirit of Dr. Ray Helfer
- Kudos Korner: Coffee Hour Allows Director to be Accessible to Staff
- Teen Pregnancy Prevention: What We Can Do
- Ohio's Child Welfare System – A Worthy Investment
- Mark Your Calendar: 2009 PCSAO Annual Conference
Issue 4. - Ensuring Our Youth are Ready to Launch
- The Ohio Child Welfare Training Program: Responding to Emerging Needs
- Empowered to Change
- A Lot Has Happened in 42 Years
- 2,001 shiny pinwheels displayed in area neighborhoods reflect sad statistics
Issue 5. - Statehouse Rally Provides Reality Check for Policy Makers
- Hamilton County Teams with the Univ. of Cincinnati to Develop Innovative Mentoring
Program for Foster Youth
- Gayle Channing Tenenbaum Receives OJFSDA President's Award
- More than Just Paperwork? CAPMIS Reunification Assessments
- 2009 PCSAO Annual Conference
Issue 6. - Everything Will Be Okay in the End
- Dreaming Ourselves A Little Better
- Kudo Korner: OHIO Youth Advisory Board Released Foster Youth Rights Handbook
- The Internship Experience
- 2009 PCSAO Conference
 
Issue 7. - Time to Move On
- Safely Reducing the Number of Kids in Foster Care
- 2009 PCSAO Annual Conference
- Increased Awareness For Safe Havens Program
- Cuyahoga County and Adoption Network Cleveland Launch Moving Hearts Gallery
Issue 8. Special Conference Edition Issue
- Building Brighter Futures...Yes we can!

 
Issue 9. Thanksgiving Progress Report
- Sex, Teens and Unintended Pregnancies
- Time Through the Eyes of a Child
- Ohio CASA Social Worker of 2009
- Shaken Baby Prevention Program
- Passage of HB 318
- A Thanksgiving Story
- Transitional Housing for Smooth Transition to Independence

 

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