The call for presenters for the 2016 Partners in Prevention Conference is open until May 31. Do you know a skilled presenter with knowledge and insights in child welfare; social, emotional and cognitive development; parenting; juvenile justice or prosocial adolescent development? Perhaps it's you or a colleague? Help shape the conference agenda by proposing learning sessions that are innovative, insightful and engaging and help equip participants with tools or knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Child Abuse/Neglect Prevention        
• Community Collaboration/Collective Impact
• Crisis Intervention
• Cultural Competency
• Early Childhood Development
• Ethics
• Family Engagement
• Family Violence Awareness
• Family Support Services
• Home Visiting
• Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
• Leadership and Management
• Marketing/Communication
• Mental Health Promotion
• Parent Education
• Positive Youth Development
• Program Evaluation
• Program Sustainability
• Promoting Resiliency
• Substance Abuse Prevention

Hosted by the Prevention and Early Intervention Division of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, PIP is the largest annual gathering of prevention and early intervention specialists and aligned professionals in Texas. Our 2016 theme — Investing with Purpose — highlights both the need for and movement toward collective and coordinated investments of time, talent and financial resources in Texas children, families and communities.

The 2016 conference will be held in Austin September 28-30. More information, including the speaker application form, is available on the PEI website. Proposals are due May 31. 

Texas Home Visiting recognizes Nurse-Family Partnership nurses and all nurse home visitors for the important role they play in early childhood development. We celebrate you for supporting childhood milestones, informing parents about having a healthy pregnancy and beyond, and encouraging parents to achieve their own goals.

National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale's birthday. Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing. Also, as of 2003, National School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week each year.

Each year, Health Resources and Services Organization (HRSA) recognize the invaluable work of nurses during National Nurses Week. Nurses are the first line of defense in the prevention of illness and injury. They champion and promote the health of our nation. To read more about the investment HRSA has created to provide new opportunities for nurses click here.

Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Medical Center in Waco was featured on a local news station for their Nurse-Family Partnership program. Click here to continue reading.

 

Applications have been posted and are available for people who are interested in serving on one of several health and human services agency advisory committees. If accepted, your service can provide feedback into the broader HHS system. The list of committees and each committee's membership application are on the HHS Transformation website Advisory Committee page.