http://www.familyvoices.org/news/latest Latest News from Family Voices en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 20:28:13 -0500 40 Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0182 This week, another Senator has joined as a cosponsor of the F2F funding bill, HHS released proposed regulations on Medicaid payments for primary care services, and the House passed a bill that would jeopardize Medicaid and CHIP eligibility for children. This update also provides information about two interesting webinars next week. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0182 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0181 Congress has been on recess this week, and no new health care reform regulations were issued, so todayaEUR(TM)s update will be brief. Note, however, a funding opportunity from SAMHSA and an addition to the list of cosponsors for the F2F funding bill. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0181 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0180 Greetings from Washington. There are several things to report this week about goings-on in Congress and the Administration. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0180 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0179 This update will, once again, review the status of the F2F funding legislation and the implementation of health care reform. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0179 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0178 Greetings from Washington. Congress in recess this week, but we have some news from the administration, announcements of an interesting webinar and conference call, and, of course, a status report on the legislation concerning funding of F2F HICs. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0178 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0177 As the World Health Organization celebrates aEURoeWorld Health DayaEUR? April 7, 2012 with the theme aEURoeGood health adds life to years,aEUR? Family Voices is releasing a new series of 1-page fact sheets designed to help families get kids off to a healthy start in life. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0177 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0176 As you can imagine, all health-policy eyes in Washington were turned on the Supreme Court this week. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0176 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0175 Written from both the parentaEUR(TM)s and the professionalaEUR(TM)s points of view, this book draws upon the metaphor of dance to highlight the essential partnerships that must be created among teachers, administrators, support staff, and parents of children with disabilities. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0175 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0174 Figures released Thursday, March 29 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show a 23% increase in autism spectrum cases from 2006 to 2008, and 78% increase since 2002. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0174 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0173 If you could help a child who cannot walk, walk, or a child that has no friends make friends, would you? Of course you would, and now you can. Anat BanielaEUR(TM)s groundbreaking, scientifically based work with children with special needs demonstrates that these kids can become brilliant learners. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0173 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0172 With this story about SPAN NJ, Family Voices launches a series of State Affiliate Organization aEURoesuccessaEUR? stories designed to share and cross-pollinate information. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0172 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0171 There are several things to report this week, particularly related to regulations implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). But first, an update on the F2F funding legislation. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0171 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0170 Family Voices, Inc. seeks exceptionally qualified candidates to submit applications for the position of Executive Director. Only candidates with required qualifications will be considered. Application deadline has been extended to March 23, 2012. NO CALLS, PLEASE. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0170 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0169 This weekaEUR(TM)s update will once again focus on the F2F funding legislation, and cover a few other items of interest. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0169 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0168 Read Family Voices Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0168 Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0167 This webinar called "How to Report Back to Donors: From Newsletters to Annual Reports" presented by CharityHowTo.com is a wonderful resource for any non-profit. The insights it provides are helpful for every aspect of a non-profit's fundraising/development program. The webinar is available for free download. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0167 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0166 Visit our new membership page to get involved! http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0166 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0165 This weekaEUR(TM)s update will again focus on the F2F funding legislation, and cover a few other items of interest. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0165 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0164 Read a press release about this story from the office of Senator Robert Menendez: Congress is on recess this week so itaEUR(TM)s been relatively quiet, but we still have news to report. For one thing, we now have bill numbers for the House and Senate bills to extend F2F funding! http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0164 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0163 Applications are now being accepted through March 19 from exceptionally qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director of Family Voices, Inc. NO CALLS, PLEASE. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0163 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0162 There have been several developments aEUR" both good and bad (but not too bad) -- in our efforts to get funding extended for F2Fs. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0162 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0161 On January 31, 2012 National Family Voices Executive Director, Sophie Arao-Nguyen, announced her plan to resign effective June 29, 2012. The Family Voices Executive Search Committee has begun a search for a new Executive Director. Read a letter from the Chairman of the Board, and Dr. Arao-Nguyen's resignation letter. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0161 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0160 This week we report on the latest developments regarding the F2F HIC legislation and a new rule to help consumers compare health insurance plans. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0160 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0159 Once again, this report will focus on legislation to get Family-to-Family Health Information Centers funded beyond FY 2012. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0159 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0158 As explained previously, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) plan to introduce legislation to extend funding for F2Fs through FY 2015 at the current level of $5 million per year. http://www.familyvoices.com/news/latest?id=0158