Upcoming General Training Announcements:
(Sorted by Dates)
 

Upcoming Training News
[top of page]
 

Conference Focusing on Residential Services Held at County Center
[top of page]
 

On December 1, 2004 Westchester County Single Point of Entry and Single Point of Return Committees sponsored a conference titled: Transitional Planning For Youth In Residential Care "Residential & Community: Partners In A System Of Care".  . The conference was supported by Coordinated Children's Services Initiative (CCSI) grant. 

Dr. Jennifer Schaffer, Commissioner of DCMH and Mrs. Nancy Travers, First Deputy Commissioner DSS welcomed the 165 residential providers, community agencies, school districts, county administrators and parents and youth in the audience. Keynote speakers Dr. Martin Leichtman (Private Consultant, Kansas) and Mr. Raymond Schimmer (Executive Director Parsons Child and Family Center) presented on the chaining model of residential services. The audience was treated to a very special panel of Youth Forum members and Family Ties parents who experienced residential placement. The afternoon included two workshops titled: Meeting New Challenges" Integrating Residential Treatment within a System of Care" and Effective Planning For Transition Back to the Community - Single Point of Return Process.

The conference was sponsored by Westchester County Single Point of Entry (SPOE) and Single Point of Return (SPOR) committees.  Both committees are part of Westchester's System of Care structure that help to support children and families. 

For additional information on Single Point of Entry/Return or the conference please contact Michael Orth, DCMH at  (914) 995-5225.
 

Juvenile Justice Focus of DCMH Fall Forum
[top of page]
 

The Mental Health Fall Forum, held at the County Center on Oct. 19, featured Joyce Burrell, Sr. Juvenile Justice Advisor for the Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health.  Her presentation focused on the system of care for Juvenile Justice Youth and was well attended.  In addition to the large group presentation in the morning, Ms. Burrell met with a small group of juvenile justice agencies and children's mental health staff in the afternoon and she visited Non-Secure Detention the following day, where discussions focused on how to incorporate direct family involvement and more strength-based, system of care work.
 

System of Care Orientation Graduates 32
[top of page]
 

Time:
Location:

Fridays: March 11th, March 18th, April 1st, April 8th, April 15th, April 22nd, April 29th and May 6th
(Starts promptly at) 9:15 A.M. - 12:00 NOON (Light Refreshments 9:00)
MHA of Westchester – 2269 Saw Mill River Rd-Bldg. 1A Elmsford

Thirty-two service providers representing agencies and programs from a wide range of systems, including early childhood, homeless services, day treatment, mental health clinics, child welfare, and two family advocates completed and graduated from the 24-hour System of Care Orientation Training which was started in October and was presented over eight sessions.  Session topics include System of Care, Wraparound, Network/Child and Family Team Facilitation, Cultural Competence, Cross-Systems Work, Working with High-Risk Populations and Worker Wellness.  The orientation, sponsored by DCMH – Children's Mental Health Services, is held every Fall and Spring.  For additional information contact Basia Kinglake at (914) 995-6377.

For information and registration for the next System of Care Orientation (Spring, 2004), click:

DOWNLOAD SPRING 2005 REGISTRATION FORM
 

Working with Children who are Developmentally Disabled and Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Training Sessions to Begin in 2005
[top of page]
 

Time:
Location:

Fridays, 9:00 A.M. - 12 NOON
WJCS - 845 N. Broadway; White Plains, NY

The Westchester Cross Systems Advisory Group is proud to announce that it will be offering a 4-day series of training titled, "Multiple Challenges: Working with Children who are Developmentally Disturbed (DD) and Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED).  The Westchester Cross Systems Advisory Group is comprised of concerned professionals and parents working to bridge the gap between two service delivery systems on behalf of children who are DD and SED, and their family members.  The challenges of providing sound clinical treatment and effective interventions are only compounded by the need to work cooperatively with providers in two different systems.  Training opportunities are available on multiple levels are open to those working with dually diagnosed children.  For more information contact John Alterman, WJCS at 949-7699 x374.  The training is offered in cooperation with Westchester Jewish Community Services, Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health – DD Division and Children's Mental Health Division, Hudson Valley Developmental Disabilities Services Office and Family Ties and The Home Program. 

For information and registration click:

DOWNLOAD multi-challenges flyer
 

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS)
2004-2005 Clinical Conferences
[top of page]
 

Time:
Location:

Thursdays: 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
WJCS; 845 North Broadway; White Plains, New York

The goal of the Agency is to remain current in clinical practice by enhancing the professional's broad base of knowledge and therapeutic skills.  Community professionals are invited to join the WJCS staff to learn about issues affecting service delivery.
 

SESSION 1
Thursday, December 16, 2004
Old Myths and New Discoveries:
How People Learn to Read
Louise Albin, MA
 

SESSION 2
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Values, Decisions, and Actions:
Ethics in Our Work
Susan Gerbino, PhD, CSW
Elizabeth Panken, RN, MS
 

Clinical Conferences are open to professionals in the community and are FREE of charge.  Advanced registration is required.

To Register Call The Educational Institute (914) 949-7699 Ext. 535

For Information Contact: John Alterman, CSW,
Director of Educational Institute (914) 949-7699 Ext. 374

DOWNLOAD THE FULL WJCS Training Calendar by clicking HERE
 

SAMHSA System of Care Community Meeting
Collaborative Approaches to Successful Transitions for Children, Youth, and Families Within Systems of Care
[top of page]
 

Time:
Location:

February 7-10, 2005
Hyatt Regency Dallas; Dallas, Texas

Network Facilitator's Training 101
– To be scheduled –
[top of page]

Network Facilitator's 201 Advanced Skills
– To be scheduled –
[top of page]

System of Care Orientation
Spring 2005
[top of page]

System of Care Continuing Education Series
– To be scheduled –
[top of page]

WJCS Workshops
[top of page]
 

Westchester Jewish Community Services offers the upcoming workshops and courses, through their Educational Institute.  For additional information contact John Alterman, Director of Educational Institute at (914) 949-7699 ext. 374.

For additional information regarding the Wraparound Training and Technical Assistance Team please contact:
Basia Kinglake, Coordinator
Telephone: (914) 995-6377
Email: BAK1@westchestergov.com

[top of page]