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Newsletter Winter 2008 Family Story: by Yvonne Johnson Yvonne is a single mother with eight children who lives in the Central Valley. She recently told us her story of almost losing her housing. CEO Corner: Mental Illness in Children Touches Every Member of the Family...And Where They Work When I first became aware of the fact that 1 out of 10 children suffer from a severe mental disorder, I was literally stunned. Worst yet, only 1 out of 5 of these children get needed services and treatment; a crisis by no other name, wouldn't you agree? Legislative Update: Children's Housing The Mental Health Services Act Oversight and Accountability Commission (OAC) asked United Advocates for Children and Families to present information on the unique issues surrounding children, their families and housing. Youth In Mind Youth in Mind's first annual leadership summit was held September 5-7 in Alamo, California and was huge success! RFN Update The newest Regional Family Network Leader is one of UACF's Founding Mothers, Karen Hart. How To Corner: Medication Management, Partnering with Your Doctor Part 2 of 2 In Part 1 of this article (in the Fall newsletter), we looked at what the doctor needs to learn in the initial evaluation and followup appointments. Today we will look at some other aspects of how parents, children and youth can be effective partners with the doctor. UACF Creates Institute UACF has recently created an Institute with funding provided by the California Endowment. Spirit of ExCel Winner: Sandra Duval Sandra Duval has been selected to receive the UACF Spirit of ExCEL Award for this quarter. UACF Starts Syndicated Column UACF has contacted news outlet throughout California and found significant interest in a column on children's mental health. |
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