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HandsNet Digest - 09/15/2010

2010-09-15T19:58:00.000-07:00

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HandsNet Human Services Digest - September 07, 2010

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MOST RECENT GOVERNMENT GRANT NOTICES

Elwha Restoration Film
Agency - Department of the Interior
Post Date - 2010-09-03
Mind/Body Research Program (R01)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-09-03
Notice of Intent Single Source Award Student Interns
Agency - Department of the Interior
Post Date - 2010-09-02
Notice of Intent Single Source Award Trails Work
Agency - Department of the Interior
Post Date - 2010-09-02
LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION DEMONSTRATION GRANT PROGRAM
Agency - Department of Housing and Urban Development
Post Date - 2010-09-02
LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL GRANT PROGRAM
Agency - Department of Housing and Urban Development
Post Date - 2010-09-02
Excellence in Higher Education for Liberian Development
Agency - Agency for International Development
Post Date - 2010-09-02
The Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
Agency - Department of the Interior
Post Date - 2010-09-02
National Spina Bifida Patient Registry - Clinic Demonstration Project (U01)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-31
Executive Forum for the Study of Terrorism (Forum)
Agency - Department of State
Post Date - 2010-08-30
Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program
Agency - Department of Agriculture
Post Date - 2010-08-27
Choice Neighborhoods Initiative - Round 1 NOFA
Agency - Department of Housing and Urban Development
Post Date - 2010-08-26
Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Program
Agency - Agency for International Development
Post Date - 2010-08-26
Improving Evidence-Based Mental Health Screening and Treatment for Persons with Mental Disorders in the Justice System (R01)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-26
Rural Health Network Development Program
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-26
HOPE VI Revitalization Grants Program
Agency - Department of Housing and Urban Development
Post Date - 2010-08-25

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***CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES***

Secretaries Sebelius and Duncan announce national coalition to enroll uninsured kids in health care

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/secretaries-seb.php

Young Children of Immigrants: The Leading Edge of America's Future

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/young-children-5.php

1 in 4 Young Students Has an Immigrant Parent

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/1-in-4-young-st.php

Hispanic kids show greater risk of substance use

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/hispanic-kids-s.php

School-based intervention successfully lowers drinking rates in at-risk children

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/schoolbased-int-1.php

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Children raised by gay couples show good progress through school

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/children-raised.php

Girls' early puberty linked to unstable environment via insecure attachment in infancy

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/girls-early-pub.php

A single interaction affects the way a child seeks information, Queen's University study finds

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/a-single-intera.php

***COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT***

New Publication Details Year's Developments in Gun Law and Policy Nationwide

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/new-publication.php

Resource-savvy communities generate healthy, sustainable changes

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/resourcesavvy-c.php

OBAMA ADMINISTRATION HOUSING SCORECARD SHOWS CONTINUED PROGRESS IN HOUSING MARKET, BUT CHALLENGES REMAIN

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/obama-administr-16.php

DONOVAN ANNOUNCES $65 MILLION IN AVAILABLE FUNDING TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN INDIAN COUNTRY

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/donovan-announc-1.php

HUD ANNOUNCES $189 MILLION AVAILABLE TO REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/hud-announces-1-5.php

***ECONOMIC SECURITY***

Walking Away From a Win-Win-Win

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/walking-away-fr.php

News from EPI: Wage growth collapsed during the recession, EPI report finds

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/news-from-epi-w-1.php

***EDUCATION***

Early Education Programs and Children of Immigrants: Learning Each Other's Language

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/early-education.php

Two-Generation Strategies and Involving Immigrant Parents in Children's Education

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/twogeneration-s.php

Low grades in adolescence linked to dopamine genes

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/low-grades-in-a.php

***HEALTH***

Targeted strategies needed to find, prevent and treat breast cancer among Mexican-origin women

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/targeted-strate.php

Violence in inner city neighborhoods contributes to trouble with asthma

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/violence-in-inn.php

***NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING***

ADA position: Action needed to eliminate food insecurity in the US

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/ada-position-ac.php

Obesity, diabetes epidemics continue to grow in California, UCLA study finds

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/obesity-diabete.php

Blood Pressure-Lowering Diet May Also Reduce Risk of Heart Disease, Especially in African Americans

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/blood-pressurel.php

MIT researcher finds that social networks influence health behaviors

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/mit-researcher.php

LSUHSC pediatric weight expert provides obesity trinity answers

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/lsuhsc-pediatri.php

Children who eat vended snack foods face chronic health problems, poor diet

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/children-who-ea.php

***SUBSTANCE ABUSE***

Risk of marijuana's 'gateway effect' overblown, new UNH research shows

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/risk-of-marijua.php

Biochemical pathway may link addiction, compulsive eating

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/biochemical-pat.php

Sensitivity to alcohol odors may indicate a genetic predisposition to alcohol dependence

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/09/sensitivity-to.php

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Since launching the first online network for activists in 1987, HandsNet has aggregated current human services and community development information important to low-income communities and communities of color. We seek to foster comprehensive thinking on approaches to improving the lives of people living in these communities. If you have questions or if your organization has a PRESS RELEASE or NEW REPORT that you would like included in the Digest, please contact us at editor@handsnet.org .

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The Human Services Digest is compiled by:

Michael Saunders
HandsNet Editor
msaunders@handsnet.org

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2010-08-30T01:20:00.001-07:00

HandsNet Human Services Digest - August 30, 2010

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Executive Forum for the Study of Terrorism (Forum)
Agency - Department of State
Post Date - 2010-08-30

Section 202 Demonstration Pre-Development Grant Program
Agency - Department of Housing and Urban Development
Post Date - 2010-08-27
st Date - 2010-08-27
Revolutionary Genome Sequencing Technologies The $1000 Genome (R01)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-27
Modeling the Scientific Workforce (U01)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-27
Scientific Meetings for Creating Interdisciplinary Research Teams in Basic Behavioral and Social Science Research (R13)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-27
Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program
Agency - Department of Agriculture
Post Date - 2010-08-27
Biomarkers of Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol-induced Tissue Injury (STTR [R41/R42])
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-26
Pharmacological Development of Treatment Agents and Formulations for Tobacco Dependence (STTR [R41]
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-26
Choice Neighborhoods Initiative - Round 1 NOFA
Agency - Department of Housing and Urban Development
Post Date - 2010-08-26
Early Career Award in Chemistry of Drug Abuse and Addiction (ECHEM) NIDA (R21/R33)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-26
Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Program
Agency - Agency for International Development
Post Date - 2010-08-26
Improving Evidence-Based Mental Health Screening and Treatment for Persons with Mental Disorders in the Justice System (R01)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-26
Rural Health Network Development Program
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-26
HOPE VI Revitalization Grants Program
Agency - Department of Housing and Urban Development
Post Date - 2010-08-25

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Infants of Depressed Mothers Living in Poverty: Opportunities to Identify and Serve

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/infants-of-depr.php

Sad mothers have small babies

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/sad-mothers-hav.php

Victimized children involved with disasters more likely to have mental health issues

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/victimized-chil.php

'Legacy of Katrina' report details impact of stalled recovery on mental health status of children

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/legacy-of-katri.php

Mothers abused by partners see decline in mental health even after relationship ends

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/mothers-abused.php

Smoking increases depressive symptoms in teens

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/smoking-increas-2.php

All may not be as it seems: College students, alcohol and sex

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/all-may-not-be.php

***CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PHILANTHROPY***

Core values unite Americans, despite divisions

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/core-values-uni.php

Marin Community Foundation Grants $2 Million to Fund Early Education Efforts; Novato Donor Provides Funding for Additional School

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/marin-community-12.php

Private-Public Partnership Gives Entertainment Creative Community New Picture for Audiences

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/privatepublic-p.php

***COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT***

Why Housing Choice and Mobility Matter

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/why-housing-cho.php

HUD AWARDS $312 MILLION IN DISASTER RECOVERY GRANTS TO HELP STATES REDUCE DAMAGES FROM FUTURE DISASTERS

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/hud-awards-312.php

Disasters especially tough on people with disabilities, mental disorders

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/disasters-espec.php

***ECONOMIC SECURITY***

Policy Basics: Top Ten Facts About Social Security on the Program's 75th Anniversary

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/policy-basics-t-1.php

Lowering the Heat Around Raising Retirement Age

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/lowering-the-he.php

Policy reform to stop discrimination against farm trees could help poor farmers out of poverty

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/policy-reform-t.php

Students need help to save money, but don't always know it: Waterloo study

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/students-need-h.php

Benefit-Cost Findings for Three Programs in the Employment Retention and Advancement (ERA) Project

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/benefitcost-fin.php

***EDUCATION***

Back to School in a Healthy Way

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/back-to-school-1.php

Violence Prevention in Schools: A Case Study of the Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/violence-preven-1.php

A Back-to-School Conversation With University of Maryland Education Dean Donna Wiseman

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/a-backtoschool.php

Using Data to Promote Collaboration in Local School Readiness Systems

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/using-data-to-p.php

***HEALTH***

Number of uninsured in California counties grew during recession

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/number-of-unins.php

Hurricane Katrina Five Years Later: 'Safety Net' Healthcare in the U.S. Gulf States; Direct Relief USA Has Provided More Than $85 Million in Medical Aid to the Region Since 2005

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/hurricane-katri-1.php

US hospitals making only modest gains in adoption of electronic health records

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/us-hospitals-ma.php

Will cardiovascular disease prevention widen health inequalities?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/will-cardiovasc.php

***NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING***

USDA-backed study finds federal school lunches linked to childhood obesity

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/usdabacked-stud.php

Moderate drinking: Health benefits or not?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/moderate-drinki-1.php

***SUBSTANCE ABUSE***

Smoking Increases Depressive Symptoms in Teens; University of Toronto and University of Montreal Study Published in Addictive Behaviors

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/smoking-increas.php

'Media detective' tool empowers children to skirt alcohol and tobacco marketing messages

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/media-detective.php

Experimental treatments for cocaine addiction may prevent relapse

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/experimental-tr.php

HandsNet WebClipper Digest08-23-10

2010-08-23T12:11:00.001-07:00

HandsNet Human Services Digest - August 23, 2010

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Paul B. Beeson Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award in Aging (K23)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-20

Paul B. Beeson Clinical Scientist Development Award in Aging (K08)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-20
Neuroscience Research on Drug Abuse (R03)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-20
Senior Crisis Management Seminar
Agency - Department of State
Post Date - 2010-08-20
NIMH Research Education Grants (R25)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-20
NIAID Program Project Applications (P01)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-20
Improve Accessibility for Park Audiovisual Programs
Agency - Department of the Interior
Post Date - 2010-08-19
Project Choices Pilot Implementation and Evaluation Program for American Indian and Alaska Native Women
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-19
Asthma in Older Adults (R03)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-19
Hire Youth of Environmental Education
Agency - Department of the Interior
Post Date - 2010-08-19
New U.S.-North Africa Public-Private Partnership
Agency - Department of State
Post Date - 2010-08-18
Youth Engagement Program
Agency - Department of the Interior
Post Date - 2010-08-17

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Whole-body MRI may help detect suspected child abuse

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/wholebody-mri-m.php

Victims of bullying suffer academically as well, UCLA psychologists report

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/victims-of-bull.php

Autism research finds empirical link between multisensory integration and autism

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/autism-research.php

Prenatal exposure to pesticides linked to attention problems

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/prenatal-exposu-2.php

Study shows birth dates, school enrollment dates affect ADHD diagnosis rates

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/study-shows-bir.php

Nearly 1 million children potentially misdiagnosed with ADHD, study finds

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/nearly-1-millio.php

Children Are Dying in Parked Cars at an Alarming Rate

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/children-are-dy.php

Heavy drug-use among bad boys curbed by parental monitoring and peers

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/heavy-druguse-a.php

Study suggests boys and girls not as different as previously thought

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/study-suggests-4.php

Prevalence of hearing loss among US adolescents has increased significantly

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/prevalence-of-h.php

***CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PHILANTHROPY***

Researchers challenge myth of the well-adjusted Asian-American

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/researchers-cha.php

***COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT***

Street outreach workers an important tool for violence prevention and intervention

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/street-outreach.php

ZeroDivide Receives Stimulus Funding to Increase Broadband Adoption in Native American Tribal Communities

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/zerodivide-rece-3.php

ZeroDivide Receives Stimulus Funding to Foster New Generation of Youth Technology Adopters in Underserved Communities

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/zerodivide-rece-1.php

ZeroDivide Receives Stimulus Funding to Foster New Generation of Technology Adopters in Underserved Youth and Tribal Communities

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/zerodivide-rece.php

***ECONOMIC SECURITY***

Podcast: Social Security Reduces Poverty

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/podcast-social.php

***EDUCATION***

Homework wars: How can parents improve the odds of winning?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/homework-wars-h.php

Beyond Letters and Numbers: When Tragedy and Trauma Exist - Social and Emotional Support for School Success

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/beyond-letters.php

Violence Prevention at Thurgood Marshall Academy Public Charter High School

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/violence-preven.php

***HEALTH***

U of M researchers identify 2 FDA approved drugs that may fight HIV

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/u-of-m-research-2.php

Building a bridge with cross-cultural cancer education

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/building-a-brid.php

Health disparities exist among black and Hispanic kidney donors

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/health-disparit.php

Hispanics and Asians less likely to receive liver transplants

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/hispanics-and-a.php

The Commonwealth Fund/Modern Healthcare Health Care Opinion Leaders Survey: Views on Delivery System Innovation and Improvement

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/the-commonwealt-7.php

***NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING***

Overweight American children and adolescents becoming fatter

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/overweight-amer.php

Abt Associates to Evaluate Ground-Breaking Pilot Program Aimed at Encouraging Healthier Eating Among Lower-Income Americans

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/abt-associates.php

New study finds new connection between yoga and mood

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/new-study-finds-3.php

Even modest weight gain can harm blood vessels, Mayo researchers find

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/even-modest-wei.php

Workplace wellness plan saves money over the long-term, new study shows

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/workplace-welln.php

***SENIORS***

Discovery may aid search for anti-aging drugs

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/discovery-may-a.php

B vitamins and the aging brain examined

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/b-vitamins-and.php

***SUBSTANCE ABUSE***

In NIH-funded study, researchers uncover step in brain events leading up to addiction

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/in-nihfunded-st.php

Drug addicts get hooked via prescriptions, keep using 'to feel like a better person,' research shows

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/drug-addicts-ge.php

Binge drinking increases death risk in men with high blood pressure

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/binge-drinking-4.php

Cigarette smoke causes harmful changes in the lungs even at the lowest levels

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/cigarette-smoke-1.php

Study shows Italian youths who drink with meals are less often adult problem-drinkers

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/study-shows-ita.php

Why drunk drivers may get behind the wheel

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/why-drunk-drive.php

HandsNet WebClipper Digest08-16-10

2010-08-16T03:13:00.001-07:00

HandsNet Human Services Digest - August 16, 2010

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Enhanced Comprehensive HIV Prevention Planning and Implementation for Metropolitan Statistical Areas Most Affected by HIV/AIDS
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
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Economics of Prevention (R21)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-13
Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program (D43)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-13
Archiving the Creole Language
Agency - Department of the Interior
Post Date - 2010-08-12
Integrated Nutrition Program (INP)
Agency - Agency for International Development
Post Date - 2010-08-12
Trails Forever Initiative - Lands End Phase II
Agency - Department of the Interior
Post Date - 2010-08-11
SDPI Diabetes Prevention and Healthy Heart Initiatives
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-11
Foreign Public Health Construction in Haiti: National Blood Transfusion Center
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-11
Social and Behavioral Interventions to Increase Organ and Tissue Donation
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-08-09

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Understanding Quality in Context: Child Care Centers, Communities, Markets, and Public Policy

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/understanding-q.php

Research shows a good kindergarten education makes dollars and sense

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/research-shows-3.php

Fixing technical problems for a good night's sleep as kids start a new school year

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/fixing-technica.php

Acetaminophen use in adolescents linked to doubled risk of asthma

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/acetaminophen-u.php

Parents' mental health more likely to suffer when a grown child struggles

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/parents-mental.php

***COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT***

New Report Ranks State Firearms Laws and Statistics; Data Supports Argument That Gun Laws Are Significant Factor in Rate of Gun Deaths

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/new-report-rank.php

HUD PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE VOUCHERS TO HELP MORE THAN 2,500 FAMILIES STAY TOGETHER

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/hud-provides-re.php

Escaping the Hidden War: Safety Is the Biggest Gain for CHA Families : CHA Families and the Plan for Transformation Series

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/escaping-the-hi-1.php

CHA Transformation: Children and Youth : CHA Families and the Plan for Transformation Series

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/cha-transformat-1.php

The Health Crisis for CHA Families : CHA Families and the Plan for Transformation Series

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/the-health-cris-1.php

Transformed Housing Major Improvements in CHA Residents' Quality of Life : CHA Families and the Plan for Transformation Series

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/transformed-hou-1.php

FHA LAUNCHES SHORT REFI OPPORTUNITY FOR UNDERWATER HOMEOWNERS

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OBAMA ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR TARGETED FORECLOSURE-PREVENTION PROGRAMS

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/obama-administr-15.php

HUD CHARGES CHICAGO REAL ESTATE GROUP AND PROPERTY OWNERS WITH HOUSING DISCRIMINATION

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/hud-charges-chi-1.php

HUD CHARGES PENNSYLVANIA PROPERTY OWNERS AND MANAGERS WITH HOUSING DISCRIMINATION

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/hud-charges-pen-1.php

***ECONOMIC SECURITY***

Unemployment Statistics on Older Americans : Updated 8/6

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Podcast: The Need for Extending the TANF Emergency Fund

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Going, Going, Almost Gone: Job-Creating TANF Emergency Fund Set to Expire

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/going-going-alm.php

Social Security Keeps 20 Million Americans Out of Poverty:

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***EDUCATION***

U.S. Girls Teams Score Gold and Silver Medals at China Girls Math Olympiad; Second Place Overall for Team of American High School Girls at International Math Competition

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/us-girls-teams.php

Scaling the Digital Divide: Home Computer Technology and Student Achievement

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Estimating Principal Effectiveness

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Principal Time-Use and School Effectiveness

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Triangulating Principal Effectiveness: How Perspectives of Parents, Teachers, and Assistant Principals Identify the Central Importance of Managerial Skills

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/triangulating-p.php

Principal Preferences and the Unequal Distribution of Principals across Schools

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/principal-prefe.php

Teachers' Perceptions of Their Working Conditions: How Predictive of Policy-Relevant Outcomes?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/teachers-percep.php

Kansas State Experts Offer Tips to College Students on How to Avoid Property and Person Crimes

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/kansas-state-ex.php

Higher education funding may need decade or longer to recover, scholar says

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/higher-educatio-2.php

***HEALTH***

What Are the Provisions in the New Law for Containing Costs and How Effective Will They Be?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/what-are-the-pr.php

Will Health Care Reform Hurt the Economy and Increase Unemployment?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/will-health-car-2.php

Not all kidney patients treated equal: Differences in care for patients beginning on dialysis

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/not-all-kidney.php

***NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING***

Walking to school could reduce stress reactivity in children, may curb risk of heart disease

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Good news: Light and moderate physical activity reduces the risk of early death

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Free statins with fast food could neutralize heart risk, scientists say

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/free-statins-wi.php

Research shows sugary drinks do not cause weight gain

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/research-shows-8.php

***SUBSTANCE ABUSE***

Potential novel genetic pathway for alcoholism

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Drugs to treat cocaine abuse?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/drugs-to-treat.php

Youth exposure to alcohol ads in magazines declining

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/youth-exposure.php

HandsNet WebClipper Digest08-10-10

2010-08-10T11:25:00.001-07:00

HandsNet Human Services Digest - August 10, 2010

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Hungry children and youth have more health problems

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Mentoring, skills development associated with improved mental health in foster care children

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UM School of Medicine finds mentorship program successfully fights childhood obesity

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/um-school-of-me-2.php

The Integration of Immigrants and Their Families in Maryland : A Look at Children of Immigrants and Their Families in Maryland

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/the-integration.php

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to Announce Formation of Interagency Policy Board on Early Learning

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/us-secretary-of-42.php

Brief interventions in emergency departments may reduce violence and alcohol abuse among adolescents

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/brief-intervent.php

Female D.C. Code Felons: Unique Challenges in Prison and at Home

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/female-dc-code.php

***COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT***

What Does It Take to Help Families Move to Better Neighborhoods? : The Housing Mobility Demonstration Proposed in the Preservation, Enhancement and Transformation of Rental Assistance Act (PETRA) Is Long Overdue

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/what-does-it-ta-1.php

State of Latinos in the District of Columbia

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/state-of-latino.php

HUD OFFICIAL JOINS ANCHORAGE MAYOR TO OPEN NEW SENIOR HOUSING

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/hud-official-jo.php

HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR TEXAS STORM VICTIMS

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/hud-secretary-a-27.php

***ECONOMIC SECURITY***

Without federal intervention, unemployment would be near 16%

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/without-federal.php

Unemployment rate shows a job market stuck in neutral

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/unemployment-ra-4.php

***EDUCATION***

Before or After the Bell? : School Context and Neighborhood Effects on Student Achievement

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Kansas State University Professor Offers Tips to Make Back-to-School Time Calm and Cool

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/kansas-state-un-3.php

Teacher Mobility, School Segregation, and Pay-Based Policies to Level the Playing Field

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/teacher-mobilit.php

Learning Program at Kansas State University Helps Students With Disabilities Enjoy More Campus Life

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/learning-progra.php

If We Put Students First, Bad Teachers Are First to Go

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/if-we-put-stude.php

Teacher Career Paths, Teacher Quality, and Persistence in the Classroom : Are Schools Keeping Their Best?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/teacher-career.php

What Makes for a Good Teacher and Who Can Tell?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/what-makes-for.php

False Impression: How a Widely Cited Study Vastly Overstates the Benefits of Charter Schools

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/false-impressio.php

Effective Schools: Managing the Recruitment, Development, and Retention of High-Quality Teachers

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/effective-schoo.php

School Principals and School Performance

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/school-principa.php

***HEALTH***

State cuts to community mental health services continues disturbing trend

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/state-cuts-to-c.php

Experts Believe Lack of Incentives and Financial Interests Are Barriers to Integrated and Accountable Care

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/experts-believe.php

Kathleen Sebelius and David Durenburger on How the ACA Will Improve Health Care Delivery

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/kathleen-sebeli.php

***NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING***

Enhancing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Certification: SNAP Modernization Efforts : Final Report - Volumes I & II

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/enhancing-suppl-1.php

Using TANF Emergency Funds to Provide Food Assistance to Struggling Families

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/using-tanf-emer-3.php

New research: Children's vegetable intake linked to Popeye cartoons

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/new-research-ch.php

Schools, communities share responsibility for child nutrition

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/schools-communi.php

1 high-fat diet, 2 different outcomes: The path to obesity becomes clearer

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/1-highfat-diet.php

Nutritional labeling and point-of-purchase signs influence healthy food choices

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/nutritional-lab.php

***SUBSTANCE ABUSE***

Alcohol taxes can reduce death rates among chronic heavy drinkers

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/alcohol-taxes-c.php

Memory-boosting drug may help cocaine addicts avoid relapse

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/08/memoryboosting.php

HandsNet WebClipper Digest08-02-10

2010-08-02T07:57:00.001-07:00

HandsNet Human Services Digest - August 02, 2010

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Researchers Lay Out Ways to Address Hardships Faced By Hispanic Children

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/researchers-lay.php

One-size-fits-all approach to child custody can endanger moms and kids

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/onesizefitsall.php

Pilot study supports adolescent diabetes patients through personalized text messages

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/pilot-study-sup.php

Adoptive Children of Lesbian and Gay Couples Developing Well, Study Finds

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/adoptive-childr.php

Plentiful maternal affection in early infancy boosts adult coping skills

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/plentiful-mater.php

US parents more likely to have conflict with adult children than European parents

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/family-feud-us.php

Abusive mothers improve parenting after in-home training, emotional support of therapists

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/abusive-mothers.php

Use of decision-aid program increases safety for women experiencing abuse, researchers find

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/use-of-decision.php

***CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PHILANTHROPY***

People confront prejudice only when they believe others' personalities can change

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/people-confront.php

***COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT***

Even in good communities, roaming teens a recipe for violence

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/even-in-good-co.php

Assessing the Train-the-Trainer Model: An Evaluation of the Data & Democracy II Project

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/assessing-the-t.php

CMS Announces $2.25 Billion in Grants to Extend Money Follows the Person Rebalancing Demonstration

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/cms-announces-2.php

OBAMA ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES CONFERENCE ON HOUSING FINANCE REFORM

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/obama-administr-14.php

OBAMA ADMINISTRATION AWARDS $19.5 MILLION TO PRODUCE MORE ASSISTED LIVING SENIOR HOUSING IN FOUR STATES

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/obama-administr-13.php

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND THE AD COUNCIL UNVEIL NATIONAL PSA CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS OF MAKING HOME AFFORDABLE PROGRAM

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/us-department-o-43.php

HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR KENTUCKY STORM VICTIMS

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/hud-secretary-a-26.php

***ECONOMIC SECURITY***

Workers with Low Social Security Benefits: Implications for Reform

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/workers-with-lo-1.php

Slowing growth shows need for renewed policies to boost jobs and incomes

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/slowing-growth.php

Federal Subsidy for Laid-Off Workers' Health Insurance : A First Year's Report Card for the New COBRA Premium Assistance

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/federal-subsidy.php

***EDUCATION***

Middle school students co-author research on enzyme for activating promising disease-fighters

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/middle-school-s.php

ADHD, conduct disorder and smoking most strongly related to dropping out of high school

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/adhd-conduct-di.php

Teacher Layoffs: An Empirical Illustration of Seniority vs. Measures of Effectiveness

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/teacher-layoffs.php

***HEALTH***

Disparities remain a challenge in health care says American College of Physicians

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/disparities-rem.php

Impact of Enrolling in Health Insurance on Low-Income Children that Enrolled for a Medical Reason

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/impact-of-enrol.php

'Path of mental illness' follows path of war, 20 years after conflict ends

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/path-of-mental.php

Nearly 1 in 5 Californians report need for mental health services, study finds

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/nearly-1-in-5-c.php

Few people are doing it, so why should I? Motivating men to seek cancer screening

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/few-people-are.php

Reform of primary care could reduce diagnostic errors

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/reform-of-prima.php

***NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING***

Western diet link to ADHD

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/western-diet-li.php

The more frequently you log on, the more weight you can keep off

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/the-more-freque.php

***SENIORS***

Sleep disorder may signal dementia, Parkinson's disease up to 50 years early

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/sleep-disorder.php

***SUBSTANCE ABUSE***

A leap forward in addiction awareness and control

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/a-leap-forward.php

HandsNet WebClipper Digest07-26-10

2010-07-26T11:47:00.001-07:00

HandsNet Human Services Digest - July 26, 2010

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Strengthening Families Through Stronger Fathers Initiative: Process Evaluation Report

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/strengthening-f-2.php

The malicious use of pharmaceuticals: An under-recognized form of child abuse

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/the-malicious-u.php

U of T researchers find link between childhood physical abuse and heart disease

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/u-of-t-research.php

Childhood sexual abuse and social shaming linked to health issues later

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/childhood-sexua.php

Healthy families, religious involvement buffer youth against risk factors related to drug abuse

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/healthy-familie.php

Notre Dame research shows children's school performance tied to family 'type'

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/notre-dame-rese.php

Mother-to-child HIV transmission rate falling, but more can be done

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/mothertochild-h.php

New study challenges stereotypes of adolescent sex offenders

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/new-study-chall.php

***CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PHILANTHROPY***

Kids With Food Allergies Wins $20,000 Grant; Charity Finishes Among Top 200 in Chase Community Giving Competition on Facebook

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/kids-with-food-3.php

***COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT***

An Examination of the Social and Physical Environment of Public Housing Residents in Two Chicago Developments in Transition

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/an-examination.php

HUD TO INVESTIGATE MORTGAGE LENDERS WHO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND NEW PARENTS

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/hud-to-investig.php

OBAMA ADMINISTRATION HOUSING SCORECARD SHOWS CONTINUED INCREASE IN HOME AFFORDABILITY, NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION, BUT CHALLENGES REMAIN

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/obama-administr-12.php

System Change Accomplishments of the Corporation for Supportive Housing's Returning Home Initiative

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/system-change-a.php

HUD CHARGES OHIO LANDLORDS WITH DISCRIMINATING AGAINST HISPANIC WOMAN

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/hud-charges-ohi.php

HUD AND FLORIDA MANAGEMENT COMPANIES REACH AGREEMENT TO IMPROVE AND INCREASE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/hud-and-florida.php

***ECONOMIC SECURITY***

Reducing Poverty and Economic Distress after ARRA: Next Steps for Short-Term Recovery and Long-Term Economic Security

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/reducing-povert-2.php

Low-Income Children, Their Families, and the Great Recession - Summary

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/lowincome-child-1.php

Creating a Safety Net That Works When the Economy Doesn't: The Role of the Food Stamp and TANF Programs - Summary

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/creating-a-safe-1.php

The Great Recession, Unemployment Insurance, and Poverty - Summary

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/the-great-reces-2.php

News from EPI: Economy showing signs of recovery, but job growth in states too slow

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/news-from-epi-e-1.php

Older Workers: Opportunities and Challenges

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/older-workers-o-1.php

***EDUCATION***

Large National Study Strongly Links Educational Leadership to Student Achievement

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/large-national.php

Family chats can help students learn, especially in richer countries, study shows

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/family-chats-ca.php

Fun, sun and good books: UT experts say summer reading keeps skills strong

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/fun-sun-and-goo.php

How to Choose a College That's Right For You: Colleges That Change Lives Programs Return to the Bay Area

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/how-to-choose-a-2.php

Mathematical Sciences Research Institute Sends Team to Represent U.S. at China's Girls Math Olympiad; High School Students Compete in Girls-Only International Math Contest

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/mathematical-sc-1.php

***HEALTH***

Strong scientific findings presented at AIDS 2010 point to promise ahead and underscore the need to stay the course

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/strong-scientif.php

Lack of access to evidence-based HIV prevention and care is a fundamental violation of human rights

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/lack-of-access.php

Evaluation of the Los Angeles Healthy Kids Program: Special Study of Children Who Left the Program

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/evaluation-of-t-2.php

What are the Implications of Losing Healthy Kids?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/what-are-the-im.php

How Will Physicians Be Affected by Health Care Reform?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/how-will-physic.php

Regional variation in health-care spending and utilization higher in Medicare than private sector

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/regional-variat.php

***HOMELESSNESS***

Using TANF Emergency Funds to Help Prevent and Address Family Homelessness

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/using-tanf-emer.php

Toronto homeless report barriers to health care

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/toronto-homeles.php

***NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING***

The Food Stamp Program Is Effective and Efficient

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/the-food-stamp.php

Kids could get more whole grains from after-school snacks, University of Minnesota study finds

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/kids-could-get.php

Children have a negative impact on physical activity among individuals with heart disease

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/children-have-a.php

***SENIORS***

'Runaway' development implicated in loss of function of the aging brain

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/runaway-develop.php

***SUBSTANCE ABUSE***

Point-of-sale advertising major cause of teen smoking, Stanford study shows

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/pointofsale-adv.php

Drinking trends increase for whites, blacks and Hispanics

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/drinking-trends.php

Entertainment Industries Council and SAMHSA Host Briefing for Creative Community on Treatment and Recovery Stories

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/entertainment-i-3.php

Can I buy you a drink? Genetics may determine sensitivity to other people's drinking behavior

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/can-i-buy-you-a.php

U of M researchers find little action on recommendations aimed to curb college drinking

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/u-of-m-research-1.php

Improved treatment access requires end to portrayal of drug abusers as already dead

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/improved-treatm.php

HandsNet WebClipper Digest07-19-10

2010-07-19T00:45:00.001-07:00

HandsNet Human Services Digest - July 19, 2010

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Young children especially vulnerable to effects of 9/11

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/young-children-4.php

Hurricane Katrina's effects on children: Resilience and gender

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/hurricane-katri.php

When does obesity become a child protection issue?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/when-does-obesi.php

Children in good shape have better appetite control and energy expenditure

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/children-in-goo.php

Doctors warn that using domestic spoons to give children medicine increases overdose risk

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***CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PHILANTHROPY***

Babson Freshmen Student Businesses Earned Over $25,000 for Local Charities

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/babson-freshmen.php

Recession Taking a Toll on Nonprofit Workers and Programs

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/recession-takin.php

SolarWorld Grants 100 kW to Rebuild Haiti With Renewable Energy; Donation Provides Solar Panels to Electrify Rural Partners in Health Clinics

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/solarworld-gran.php

Charitable Giving Patterns of the Wealthy

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/charitable-givi.php

***ECONOMIC SECURITY***

OBAMA ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $550 MILLION TO HELP VERY LOW-INCOME ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/obama-administr-11.php

***EDUCATION***

A Turn in the Road? Rerouting Federal School Reform -- by Gordon A. MacInnes

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/a-turn-in-the-r.php

Better alignment needed between high schools, community colleges

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/better-alignmen.php

Behavior problems in school linked to 2 types of families

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/behavior-proble.php

***HEALTH***

Treatment Environment, Health Literacy May Improve Cancer Outcomes

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/treatment-envir.php

Mental health woes grow while spending declines

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/mental-health-w-1.php

Health Insurance Exchanges and the Affordable Care Act: Key Policy Issues

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/health-insuranc-11.php

Bringing True Accountability to Health Care: Lessons From Efforts to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections; Johns Hopkins Researcher Argues That Arrogance, Lack of Transparency Stand in Way of Saving Lives

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/bringing-true-a.php

Nearly 60 Homecare and Patient Advocacy Groups Urge Congress to Repeal Medicare's "Competitive" Bidding for Home Medical Equipment and Services

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/nearly-60-homec.php

National Progress Report on eHealth

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/national-progre.php

Insecurities plague electronic health care

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/insecurities-pl.php

***NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING***

New intervention program promotes healthy dietary choices during infancy

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/new-interventio-2.php

Progress made in addressing food marketing to children, but challenges remain

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/progress-made-i.php

Could our minds be tricked into satisfying our stomachs?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/could-our-minds.php

Distribution is what matters: How body fat influences the risk of diabetes

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/distribution-is.php

Australian study shows supportive community programs can prevent women from gaining weight

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/australian-stud.php

Health providers need to do more to understand and support lesbians who are overweight

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/health-provider.php

***SENIORS***

Medications found to cause long term cognitive impairment of aging brain

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/medications-fou.php

***SUBSTANCE ABUSE***

Individuals confess alcohol abuse to clergy

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/individuals-con.php

New analysis may help clarify the role of craving in addiction

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/new-analysis-ma.php

Criminalization of drugs and drug users fuels HIV; laws should be reviewed, say experts

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/criminalization.php

Are teen binge drinkers risking future osteoporosis?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/are-teen-binge.php

HandsNet WebClipper Digest07-12-10

2010-07-12T00:14:00.001-07:00

HandsNet Human Services Digest - July 12, 2010

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2011 NIH Directors Pioneer Award Program (DP1)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-07-09
Science Education Drug Abuse Partnership Award (R25)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-07-09
Mentored Career Development Award to Promote Faculty Diversity/Re-Entry in Biomedical Research (K01)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-07-09
Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure for Improved Health Outcomes
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-07-08
Coordination of National Immunization and Respiratory Diseases Activities
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-07-08
Mississippi Delta Health Collaborative
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-07-08
Partnerships for Next Generation Biodefense Diagnostics (R01)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-07-08
21st Century Basic Education Program
Agency - Agency for International Development
Post Date - 2010-07-06

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1 in 5 preschoolers in the US demonstrates mental health issues when entering kindergarten

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/1-in-5-preschoo.php

Who is likely to become a bully, victim or both?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/who-is-likely-t.php

Study finds TV viewing, video game play contribute to kids' attention problems

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/study-finds-tv.php

Children of Immigrants: Family and Parental Characteristics

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/children-of-imm-3.php

The "Great Recession" and the Well-Being of American Children : Before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Children and Families

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/the-great-reces-1.php

Washington State to Ensure Equal Access to Child Protective and Welfare Services

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/washington-stat-1.php

Competition is a double-edged sword for teenage girls

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/competition-is.php

Teen moms more likely to have premature babies

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/teen-moms-more.php

A healthy mind makes a healthy body in teens

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/a-healthy-mind.php

***CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PHILANTHROPY***

Citizen journalism v. legacy news: The battle for news supremacy

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/citizen-journal.php

***COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT***

New research shows why some communities embrace environmental conservation and others don't

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/new-research-sh-5.php

***ECONOMIC SECURITY***

Podcast: The June Employment Report and What It Means for the Economy

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/podcast-the-jun.php

Over 3 Million Low-Income Children in Rural Areas Face Cut in Child Tax Credit if Recovery Act Improvement Expires

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/over-3-million-1.php

Assisting Newcomers through Employment and Support Services: An Evaluation of the New Americans Centers Demonstration Project in Arkansas and Iowa

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/assisting-newco-1.php

Income Gaps Between Very Rich and Everyone Else More Than Tripled In Last Three Decades, New Data Show

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/income-gaps-bet.php

Basic Facts on Unemployment

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/basic-facts-on-1.php

Why Nearly Half of Americans Pay No Federal Income Tax

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/why-nearly-half.php

***EDUCATION***

New study confirms positive effects of delayed school start times

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/new-study-confi.php

Gender gap persists at highest levels of math and science testing

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/gender-gap-pers.php

***HEALTH***

Statement from Secretary Sebelius on Reallocating $25 million for AIDS Drug Assistance

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/statement-from-14.php

Did the Los Angeles Children's Health Initiative Outreach Effort Increase Enrollment in Medi-Cal?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/did-the-los-ang.php

***NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING***

Inactivity 'no contributor' to childhood obesity epidemic

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/inactivity-no-c.php

Kids now see fewer television ads for sweets and beverages, but more for fast food

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/kids-now-see-fe.php

HHS Awards $10 Million in Prevention and Wellness Grants to 10 National Organizations

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/hhs-awards-10-m.php

Finger Imaging: Pointing California in the Wrong Direction; California Association of Food Banks Releases Comprehensive Report on Finger Imaging

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/finger-imaging.php

***SENIORS***

Unemployment Statistics on Older Americans : Updated 7/2

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/unemployment-st-10.php

How Will the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Affect Seniors?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/how-will-the-pa.php

***SUBSTANCE ABUSE***

URI researcher: Teens drink more during summer before college

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/uri-researcher.php

NIH-supported finding on cocaine addiction: Tiny molecule, big promise

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/nihsupported-fi.php

Scripps Research scientists uncover previously unknown natural mechanism that controls cocaine use

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/scripps-researc-2.php

HandsNet WebClipper Digest07-06-10

2010-07-06T08:05:00.001-07:00

HandsNet Human Services Digest - July 06, 2010

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FY10 Minority Community HIV/AIDS Partnership: Preventing Risky Behaviors Among Minority College Students
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-07-03
FY10 Partnerships Active in Communities to Achieve Health Equity
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-07-03
FY10 The Linkage to Life Program: Rebuilding Broken Bridges for Minority Families Impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-07-03
National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-07-02
National Autism Resource and Information Center
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-30
Affordable Care Act (ACA) School-Based Health Centers Capital Program
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-30
American Indians into Psychology
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-29
Strengthening the Aging Network: An Opportunity for Training and Evaluation
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-28
Sodium Reduction in Communities
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-25
American Indians into Medicine
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-25
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant Program
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-25

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Born Poor? Half of These Babies Will Spend Most of Their Childhoods in Poverty; Significantly More Likely to Be Poor 30 Years Later

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/born-poor-half.php

Childhood Poverty Persistence: Facts and Consequences

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/childhood-pover.php

Planned home births associated with tripling of neonatal mortality rate vs. planned hospital births

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/planned-home-bi.php

Abused children appear likely to have mental disorders as young adults

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/abused-children-1.php

Adolescent cyberbullies and their victims may have physical, mental health problems

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/adolescent-cybe.php

Difficult childhoods lead to teenage drinking

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/difficult-child.php

Delayed school start time associated with improvements in adolescent behaviors

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/delayed-school.php

***CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PHILANTHROPY***

Two-Week Program in New York City Will Cultivate Tomorrow's Social Entrepreneurial Leaders and Create a Network of Entrepreneurs

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/columbia-busine-9.php

CitiFinancial Commits $50,000 to Improve the Health of Babies

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/citifinancial-c.php

Minnesota Early Childhood Funders Network Presents Fourth Annual 'Nancy' Award to Jane Kretzmann and Arthur J. Rolnick; Award Honors Legacy of Nancy Latimer by Recognizing Extraordinary Leadership in Improving Well-Being of Young Children

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/minnesota-early.php

***COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT***

Public transit systems contribute to weight loss and improved health

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/public-transit.php

HUD AWARDS $30 MILLION TO 29 LOCAL HIV-AIDS HOUSING PROGRAMS

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/hud-awards-30-m-1.php

HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR MINNESOTA STORM VICTIMS

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/hud-secretary-a-25.php

***ECONOMIC SECURITY***

Can money buy happiness? Gallup poll asks, and the world answers

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/can-money-buy-h.php

Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Differentials in Employer-Sponsored Pensions : Before the ERISA Advisory Council, U.S. Department of Labor

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/racial-ethnic-a.php

New York Noncustodial Parent EITC: : Implementation and First-Year Findings

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/new-york-noncus.php

***EDUCATION***

Rushing too fast to online learning?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/rushing-too-fas.php

Learning Communities for Students in Developmental Reading

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/learning-commun.php

Healthier cafeteria food, more intense gym classes lower students' diabetes risk

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/healthier-cafet.php

***HEALTH***

Researchers suggest new paradigm for breast cancer screening

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/researchers-sug.php

Counseling increased mammography use among low-income women with health insurance

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/counseling-incr.php

U.S. Army: Dogs Help Battle PTSD

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/us-army-dogs-he.php

What Is the Evidence on Health Reform in Massachusetts and How Might the Lessons from Massachusetts Apply to National Health Reform?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/what-is-the-evi.php

Experts analyze benefits, opportunities and challenges of Medicare Part D

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/experts-analyze-1.php

***NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING***

WIC might prevent mothers from feeding cow's milk too early

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/wic-might-preve.php

Study finds that simple 2-question survey can better identify hungry children

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/study-finds-tha-6.php

Authoritative parenting style influences family eating behavior and better nutrition in adolescents

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/authoritative-p.php

Childhood malnutrition could weaken brain function in elderly

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/childhood-malnu.php

Antioxidants do help arteries stay healthy

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/antioxidants-do.php

Women live longer but in worse condition

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/women-live-long.php

***SENIORS***

Study shows age doesn't necessarily affect decision-making

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/study-shows-age.php

Study finds higher STD rates among users of erectile dysfunction drugs

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/study-finds-hig-1.php

Depression symptoms show little change during the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/depression-symp.php

Boston University researchers identify genetic signatures of human exceptional longevity

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/boston-universi.php

Older adults watch more TV than younger people, enjoy it less

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/older-adults-wa.php

***SUBSTANCE ABUSE***

Personalized approach to smoking cessation may be reality in 3-5 years

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/07/personalized-ap.php

Internists outline comprehensive federal strategy to control tobacco use

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/internists-outl.php

Exposure to secondhand smoke in the womb has lifelong impact

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/exposure-to-sec.php

Examining risks and benefits of alcohol consumption

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/examining-risks.php

HandsNet WebClipper Digest06-28-10

2010-06-28T13:57:00.001-07:00

HandsNet Human Services Digest - June 28, 2010

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Projects of National Significance: Emergency Preparedness Special Initiatives
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-25
Sodium Reduction in Communities
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-25
MINORITY UNDERGRADUATES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECT
Agency - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Post Date - 2010-06-25
American Indians into Medicine
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-25
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant Program
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-25
Reducing Risks for Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancy (AEP) in Women Attending Federally Funded Community Health Centers and Title X Programs
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-24
Rosie the Riveter Youth Partnership Program
Agency - Department of the Interior
Post Date - 2010-06-23
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-23
Regional and International Differences in Health and Longevity at Older Ages (R01)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-22
Promoting Youth Civic Engagement (PYCE)
Agency - Agency for International Development
Post Date - 2010-06-22
Health Profession Opportunity Grants to Serve TANF Recipients and Other Low-Income Individuals
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-21
Health Profession Opportunity Grants for Tribes, Tribal Organizations or Tribal College or University
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-21
FY10 Health and Wellness Initiative for Women Attending Minority Institutions
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-21

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Child welfare services need radical changes to guard against abuse

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/child-welfare-s.php

Basic Facts on Children of Immigrants

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/basic-facts-on.php

Texas A&M researchers call for support for parents of children with disabilities

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/texas-am-resear.php

WSU researchers find mothers of children with autism pay price in workplace

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/wsu-researchers.php

Residential Instability and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Children and Education Program : What We Know, Plus Gaps in Research

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/residential-ins.php

Teens and alcohol study: After a few drinks, parenting style kicks in

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/teens-and-alcoh.php

Adverse childhood experiences linked to frequent headache in adults

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/adverse-childho.php

***CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PHILANTHROPY***

Youth define spirituality in terms of positive behaviors, connections

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/youth-define-sp.php

***COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT***

If we build 'walkable' neighborhoods, will people walk?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/if-we-build-wal.php

The Resident Choice Option: Reasons Why Residents Change from Project-Based Vouchers to Portable Housing Vouchers

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/the-resident-ch.php

HUD SECRETARY DONOVAN ANNOUNCES $100 MILLION IN GRANTS AVAILABLE AS PART OF NEW SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/hud-secretary-d-12.php

DOT, HUD ANNOUNCE NEW CONTRACTING FLEXIBILITY TO HELP BUILD SUSTAINABLE, LIVABLE COMMUNITIES

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/dot-hud-announc.php

OBAMA ADMINISTRATION INTRODUCES MONTHLY HOUSING SCORECARD

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/obama-administr-1.php

***ECONOMIC SECURITY***

Avoiding a Lost Generation: How to Minimize the Impact of the Great Recession on Young Workers : Before the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/avoiding-a-lost.php

Impact of information technology on workers' prosperity:

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/impact-of-infor.php

***EDUCATION***

Transforming the High School Experience

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/transforming-th.php

The Wallace Foundation Launches Initiative to Help Disadvantaged Urban Students Gain More Time for High-Quality Learning; Focus Is on Summer Learning, Extending School Day and School Year

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/the-wallace-fou-1.php

The Feds Move to Protect Students Against the For-Profit Educational Industry - by Gordon MacInnes

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/the-feds-move-t.php

Counselors and Admission Officers Support Strong Regulations to Protect Students and Taxpayers

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/counselors-and-3.php

***HEALTH***

An Updated Analysis of Utilization in the Los Angeles Healthy Kids Program

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/an-updated-anal-1.php

$250 Million for Prevention and Public Health a Step in the Right Direction, Says Association of State and Territorial Health Officials

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/250-million-for.php

Statement from Secretary Sebelius on National HIV Testing Day

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/statement-from-8.php

Measuring the U.S. Health Care System: A Cross-National Comparison

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/measuring-the-u.php

US ranks last among 7 countries on health system performance

HTTP://WEBCLIPPER.HANDSNET.ORG/2010/06/US-RANKS-LAST-A.PHP

Public Health Institute Statement on 'Vision California: Charting Our Future'

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/public-health-i-9.php

What Is the Impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) on the States?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/what-is-the-imp.php

***NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING***

Lifestyle intervention reduces preschoolers' body fat, improves fitness

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/lifestyle-inter.php

Study shows a possible link between preschoolers' cavities and excess body fat

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/study-shows-a-p.php

Media coverage responsible for growth in vaccination rates

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/media-coverage.php

'Lap-band' weight loss surgery in very obese adults improves mental health

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/lapband-weight.php

***SENIORS***

Study finds that caring for an elderly, sick spouse sometimes has positive elements

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/study-finds-tha-5.php

Vitamin D and mental agility in elders

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/vitamin-d-and-m.php

***SUBSTANCE ABUSE***

Public Health Institute President Heralds 'New Day' for Tobacco Control as FDA Starts Regulating the Industry

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/public-health-i-8.php

Exercise may be an effective and nonpharmacologic treatment option for alcohol dependence

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/exercise-may-be.php

Greater religiosity during adolescence may protect against developing problem alcohol use

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/greater-religio.php

New research shows peer drug use may increase an individual's genetic tendency to use drugs

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/new-research-sh-4.php

HandsNet WebClipper Digest06-21-10

2010-06-21T00:46:00.001-07:00

HandsNet Human Services Digest - June 21, 2010

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Projects of National Significance: Family Support and Community Access Demonstration Projects
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-18
Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Award (ONES) (R01)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-18
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Projects
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-18
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide Program
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-18
Supportive Environments for Healthy Households and Communities
Agency - Agency for International Development
Post Date - 2010-06-17
Informed Decision-Making in Young Adolescents at Risk for HIV/AIDS (R01)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-17
Affordable Care Act: Personal and Home Care Aide State Training Program
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-17
Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-16
Asthma and Allergic Diseases Cooperative Research Centers (U19)
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-16
Mentoring Children of Prisoners Statewide Projects
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-15
Family Violence Prevention and Services/Expanding Services for Children and Youth
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Post Date - 2010-06-15
Health and Mental Health, Training and Technical Assistance Program to Refugee Serving Agencies.
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Post Date - 2010-06-15
FY10 Leading Ladies Promoting Healthy Lifestyles and Healthy Families: An HIV/AIDS Awareness Project
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-06-14
FY10 The Young Women's HIV/STD Mobilization Project: Moving Beyond the Messaging
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Father involvement in pregnancy could reduce infant mortality

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Children with home computers likely to have lower test scores

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ASTHO Applauds HHS Adoption of New National Standard for Newborn Screening

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/astho-applauds.php

Enrolling All Children in a Household for Free School Meals

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/enrolling-all-c.php

Pediatricians can help parents recognize overweight preschoolers

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/pediatricians-c.php

Study examines pro-anorexia and pro-bulimia websites

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/study-examines-5.php

Teen boys who attempted suicide more like to abuse partners as adults

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/teen-boys-who-a.php

***CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PHILANTHROPY***

Marin Community Foundation Announces $3 Million in Grants to Help Students Prepare for and Attend College

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/marin-community-11.php

Los Angeles Youngsters Continue to Benefit From Surplus of 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games; Robert V. Graziano Elected Chair of LA84 Foundation

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/los-angeles-you.php

***COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT***

Prevention and Public Health Fund to Jumpstart Community-Based Prevention Programs

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/prevention-and.php

Analysis of atmosphere in Phoenix, Ariz., suggests new model for sound urban growth policies

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/analysis-of-atm.php

FHA ANNOUNCES NEW CONTRACTS TO IMPROVE SYSTEM OF MAINTAINING AND SELLING INVENTORY OF HUD HOMES

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/fha-announces-n.php

HUD CHARGES OWNERS, MANAGERS OF WISCONSIN APARTMENT COMPLEX WITH DENYING ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE TO TENANT WITH DISABILITIES

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/hud-charges-own.php

HUD USES SOCIAL MEDIA TO CONNECT WITH PUBLIC AND INCREASE TRANSPARENCY

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/hud-uses-social.php

HUD AWARDS $2.3 BILLION TO MORE THAN 3,000 PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO IMPROVE, PRESERVE PUBLIC HOUSING ACROSS THE U.S.

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/hud-awards-23-b.php

***ECONOMIC SECURITY***

Stanford Graduate School of Business Research: Saving for Retirement? Beware the 4 Percent Rule

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/stanford-gradua-5.php

$6.6 Million Grant to Significantly Expand Access, Resources for Healthcare Careers

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/66-million-gran.php

Does bankruptcy counseling help debtors establish a fresh start?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/does-bankruptcy.php

Median unemployment spell now lasts 5.4 months

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/median-unemploy.php

***EDUCATION***

Children living in areas where homicides committed have lower reading, verbal test scores

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/children-living.php

NACAC Research Finds Lack of Documentation Does Not Deter Students From Pursuing College Dream

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/nacac-research.php

Constrained Job Matching: Does Teacher Job Search Harm Disadvantaged Urban Schools?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/constrained-job.php

Chabot Space & Science Center Creates Institute for Teachers to Instruct Lessons on Climate Change

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/chabot-space-sc-7.php

Program for California Teachers Offers High Quality, Low Cost Professional Development Credit

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/program-for-cal.php

Chew on This: Techbridge Summer Academy Introduces Girls to the Science of Food

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/chew-on-this-te.php

Are school wellness policies stuck in the Ice Age?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/are-school-well.php

Investing in Change - Achieving the Dream Initiative

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/investing-in-ch-1.php

Competitive Effects of Means-Tested School Vouchers

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/competitive-eff.php

School Accountability and Teacher Mobility

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/school-accounta.php

***HEALTH***

Education matters: Study of women's health insurance links education to coverage

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/education-matte.php

In predominantly black communities, people of all races miss out on kidney care

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/in-predominantl.php

A New Era in American Health Care: Realizing the Potential of Reform

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/a-new-era-in-am.php

Medicare cuts increase cancer treatments, study finds

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/medicare-cuts-i.php

***HOMELESSNESS***

HUD ISSUES 2009 ANNUAL HOMELESS ASSESSMENT REPORT TO CONGRESS

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/hud-issues-2009.php

***NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING***

Comic book moms are nutrition heroes to guide migrant family health

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/comic-book-moms.php

Connection elucidated between obesity, salt sensitivity and high blood pressure

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/connection-eluc.php

Physical fitness may help reduce chronic disease risk in college students

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/physical-fitnes.php

Body-image distortion predicts onset of unsafe weight-loss behaviors

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/bodyimage-disto.php

***SUBSTANCE ABUSE***

Puffing in public housing poses serious health risks to tenants

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/puffing-in-publ.php

Sex, drugs and moral goals: Penn study of reproductive strategies and recreational drug use

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/sex-drugs-and-m.php

HandsNet WebClipper Digest06-14-10

2010-06-14T01:54:00.001-07:00

HandsNet Human Services Digest - June 14, 2010

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Do toddlers pick up gender roles during play?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/do-toddlers-pic.php

Childhood obesity linked to neighborhood social and economic status

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/childhood-obesi-7.php

Intimate partner violence against mothers associated with children's obesity

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/intimate-partne.php

Youth clubs strengthen kids' self image to keep them out of trouble

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Researchers closer to untying autism's genetic knot

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/researchers-clo.php

Study links sleep apnea in children and teens to lower academic grades

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/study-links-sle.php

High-school seniors with excessive daytime sleepiness have an increased risk of depression

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/highschool-seni.php

Teen automobile crash rates are higher when school starts earlier

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/teen-automobile.php

***CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PHILANTHROPY***

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Sets Five-Year Goals for Corporate Social Responsibility, Releases First Sustainability Report

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/dr-pepper-snapp.php

***COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT***

Changes in Liability Laws Could Open Up Schools for Community Recreation

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/changes-in-liab.php

FOUR MODEL AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS EARN PRESTIGIOUS HUD SECRETARY DESIGN AWARD

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/four-model-affo.php

HUD ADDS IMPORTANT CIVIL RIGHTS PROTECTIONS TO ITS GRANT PROGRAMS

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/hud-adds-import.php

HUD TELLS GRANT APPLICANTS: DON'T DISCRIMINATE BASED ON LEGAL 'SOURCES OF INCOME' OR RISK FUNDING

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/hud-tells-grant.php

UC Berkeley Study Finds Cities With High Concentrations of Entrepreneurs Lure Colleagues by Providing Increased Speed and Profits

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/uc-berkeley-stu.php

HUD DEPUTY SECRETARY ANNOUNCES $22 MILLION AWARD FOR THE DALLAS HOUSING AUTHORITY TO REVITALIZE PUBLIC HOUSING, TRANSFORM SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/hud-deputy-secr-2.php

HUD SOLICITS PUBLIC COMMENT ON REFERRAL PRACTICES TO AFFILIATED BUSINESSES THAT MAY VIOLATE RESPA

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/hud-solicits-pu.php

***ECONOMIC SECURITY***

How Effective Are Different Approaches Aiming to Increase Employment Retention and Advancement?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/how-effective-a.php

Policy responses to long-term unemployment

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/policy-response.php

Unemployment Statistics on Older Americans : Updated 6/4

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/unemployment-st-9.php

***EDUCATION***

Confident teachers help preschoolers more with language and literacy skills

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/confident-teach.php

Limited long-term effects of school based sexual health education

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/limited-longter.php

Who Helps Public Schools? Public Education Support Organizations in 2010

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/who-helps-publi.php

Study: Seasoned profs prepare students for advanced learning

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/study-seasoned.php

New Report From The Century Foundation: 'Are Efforts to Increase Equity in Higher Education Working?'

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/new-report-from.php

***FEDERAL BUDGET***

Medicare and Medicaid Are NOT Like Social Security - by Greg Anrig

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/medicare-and-me.php

***HEALTH***

Income, Race Combine to Make Perfect Storm for Kidney Disease; Study Shows That Low-Income African-Americans Have Higher Rates of Chronic Kidney Disease Than Other African-Americans or Whites

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/income-race-com.php

Racial disparities in asthma exist even among children with equal access to health care

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/racial-disparit-10.php

Heart attacks declined 24 percent in Kaiser Permanente northern California since 2000

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/heart-attacks-d.php

A good CHAP reduces rates of heart disease and stroke in communities

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/a-good-chap-red.php

How Physician Practices Could Share Personnel and Resources to Support Medical Homes

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/how-physician-p.php

Few health reform options would have covered more people at lower cost than new law, study finds

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/few-health-refo.php

Developing Innovative Payment Approaches: Finding the Path to High Performance

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/developing-inno.php

Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Will Be Central to Health Reform's Success

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/innovation-in-m.php

Is the current recession compromising hospital quality?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/is-the-current.php

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Send Letter to State Attorneys General On New Outreach and Education Efforts to Combat Medicare Fraud

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/hhs-secretary-k-2.php

Vast geographic differences found in drug spending under Medicare

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/vast-geographic.php

***HOMELESSNESS***

HUD TO PROVIDE PERMANENT HOUSING TO NEARLY 8,000 HOMELESS VETERANS

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/hud-to-provide.php

***NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING***

Early consumption of soda indicator of unhealthy diet

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/early-consumpti.php

New evidence that drinking coffee may reduce the risk of diabetes

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/new-evidence-th.php

Scottish people 'living dangerously'

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/scottish-people.php

***SENIORS***

Crimes Against the Elderly Growing; Most Committed by Family Members, Says Sam Houston State Univerity Prof

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/crimes-against.php

Common Alzheimer's medication helps skills necessary for safe driving

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/common-alzheime.php

Healthy diet could slow or reverse early effects of Alzheimer's disease

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/healthy-diet-co.php

***SUBSTANCE ABUSE***

Alcohol use and smoking are associated with headaches in high schoolers

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/alcohol-use-and-1.php

Smoke-free air laws effective at protecting children from secondhand smoke

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/smokefree-air-l.php

Link found between passive smoking and poorer mental health

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/link-found-betw.php

HandsNet WebClipper Digest06-07-10

2010-06-07T10:42:00.001-07:00

HandsNet Human Services Digest - June 07, 2010

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Moving repeatedly in childhood linked with poorer quality-of-life years later

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/moving-repeated.php

Autism finding could lead to simple urine test for the condition

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/autism-finding.php

ADHD linked to low maternal education, lone parents and welfare benefits

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/adhd-linked-to-1.php

Adolescent brains biologically wired to engage in risky behavior, study finds

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/adolescent-brai.php

One-third of young girls get HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/onethird-of-you.php

***CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PHILANTHROPY***

Center for Technology and Aging Expert Panel Identifies How Older Americans Can Use Technology to Enhance Social Action

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/center-for-tech.php

Race to the Top Competition Offers Lessons for Grantmaker and Government Collaborations

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/race-to-the-top-1.php

International Medical Corps Chosen by American Express and TakePart as Members Project-Partner in Campaign to Make a Difference

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/international-m.php

***COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT***

Putting Data and Innovation to Work to Help Communities and Consumers Improve Health

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/putting-data-an.php

How New York City is preparing for climate change

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/how-new-york-ci.php

U.S. Gulf Coast, Haiti and Caribbean on High Alert for Active 2010 Hurricane Season; Direct Relief International Deploys Largest Medical Hurricane Preparedness Program Focused on Low Income and Uninsured

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/us-gulf-coast-h.php

HUD AWARDS SIX HOUSING AUTHORITIES $113.6 MILLION TO REVITALIZE PUBLIC HOUSING, TRANSFORM SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/hud-awards-six.php

HUD AWARDS TRENTON, JERSEY CITY HOUSING AUTHORITIES $31.7 MILLION TO REVITALIZE PUBLIC HOUSING, TRANSFORM SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/hud-awards-tren.php

HUD AWARDS THE MEMPHIS HOUSING AUTHORITY $22 MILLION TO REVITALIZE PUBLIC HOUSING, TRANSFORM SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/hud-awards-the-1.php

HUD AWARDS THE CHARLOTTE HOUSING AUTHORITY NEARLY $21 MILLION TO REVITALIZE PUBLIC HOUSING, TRANSFORM SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/hud-awards-the.php

***ECONOMIC SECURITY***

New Mexico: Outreach Grant Funding for "Enrollment Kiosks"

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/new-mexico-outr-1.php

Uninspiring employment report

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/uninspiring-emp.php

Absent temporary employment, no job growth in May

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/absent-temporar.php

New CBO Report Finds Recovery Act has Preserved or Created up to 2.8 Million Jobs

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/new-cbo-report.php

***EDUCATION***

Good grades? It's all in who you know

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/good-grades-its.php

***FEDERAL BUDGET***

Stalled Estate Tax Proposal Could Threaten State Revenues that Support Education, Public Safety, and Other Key Services

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/stalled-estate.php

Budgetary Concerns Should Not Be An Obstacle to Passing the New Jobs Bill

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/budgetary-conce.php

***HEALTH***

Study Provides New Insights About Women's Reproductive Health

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/study-provides-1.php

HHS Announces Availability of $60 Million in Affordable Care Act Grants to Help People Navigate their Health and Long-term Care Options

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/hhs-announces-a.php

Defining and Measuring the Patient-Centered Medical Home

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/defining-and-me.php

Bioethicists Examine Trust Toward Physicians Among Adults With Sickle Cell Disease

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/bioethicists-ex.php

Health Care System Flaws and Lack of Private Insurance Contribute to Higher Deaths Among Black Heart Transplant Patients

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/health-care-sys.php

2 studies: Social factors, 'super users' and urban emergency departments

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/2-studies-socia.php

***NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING***

Online games new marketing tool for unhealthy foods

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/online-games-ne.php

TV food advertisements promote imbalanced diets

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/tv-food-adverti.php

WIC Food Package Should Be Based on Science:

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/wic-food-packag.php

Kansas State University Human Nutrition Professor Has Tips on Healthy Summer Foods, Diet

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/kansas-state-un-2.php

Higher protein breakfasts help teens manage hunger

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/higher-protein.php

Spending time in nature makes people feel more alive, study shows

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/spending-time-i.php

***SUBSTANCE ABUSE***

Tobacco tax hike could curb smoking among those with alcohol, drug or mental disorders

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/06/tobacco-tax-hik.php

HandsNet WebClipper Digest06-01-10

2010-06-01T02:47:00.001-07:00

HandsNet Human Services Digest - June 01, 2010

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National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-05-28
National Center on Parent, Family and Community Engagement
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-05-28
Refugee Agricultural Partnership Program
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-05-28
National Center on Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-05-28
Alzheimer's Disease Supportive Services Program: Evidence-Based Intervention Programs to Better Serve People with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-05-27
Discretionary Funds for Projects to Establish Individual Development Account (IDA) Programs for Refugees
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-05-27
Choice Neighborhoods FY 2010 Pre-Notice
Agency - Department of Housing and Urban Development
Post Date - 2010-05-27
Centers of Excellence in Early Childhood
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-05-26
Native Hawaiian and American Indian Non-profit Organization Child Care Grants
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-05-25
Medicaid Infrastructure Grant
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-05-25
Promoting Immunization Through Targeted Stakeholders
Agency - Department of Health and Human Services
Post Date - 2010-05-24

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Volunteers and donors want to know their impact

Schwab Employees Begin Week of Intensive Community Service Across the U.S.

College Access Program receives $25,000 grant

Foundation luncheon nets over $400,000

The challenge of creating culturally appropriate assessment tools for child development

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/the-challenge-o.php

Researchers validate a new test for assessing children's and teenagers' fitness to prevent morbidity

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/researchers-val.php

Parents' physical inactivity influences children

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/parents-physica.php

Self-injurious behavior in adolescents and the PLoS Medicine editorial

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/selfinjurious-b.php

Adolescents cope with mental illness stigmas, report CWRU researchers

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/adolescents-cop.php

***CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PHILANTHROPY***

Empathy: College students don't have as much as they used to

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/empathy-college.php

A Framework for Considering the Social Value of Postal Services

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/a-framework-for.php

Not-for-Profit Sector Gets Big Boost From Rotman Students

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/notforprofit-se.php

Stanford Social Innovation Review Wins 2010 Maggie Award

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/stanford-social-3.php

Kauffman Foundation Accepting Proposals for Entrepreneurship Dissertation Fellowship Grants; Program Will Award Grants of $20,000 Each to 15 Doctoral Scholars

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/kauffman-founda-5.php

***COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT***

The crime of mental illness

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/the-crime-of-me.php

Obama Plan Would Help Preserve Public Housing

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/off-the-charts.php

Life after Prison: Tracking the Experiences of Male Prisoners Returning to Chicago, Cleveland, and Houston

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/life-after-pris.php

HUD APPLAUDS REVISED $1.7 BILLION TEXAS DISASTER PLAN

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/hud-applauds-re.php

Study: Major hurricane could devastate Houston

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/study-major-hur.php

HUD RELEASES 2007 "WORST CASE HOUSING NEEDS" REPORT TO CONGRESS

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/hud-releases-20.php

HUD SECRETARY DONOVAN ISSUES STATEMENT ON HUD EFFORT TO TRANSFORM RENTAL ASSISTANCE

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/hud-secretary-d-11.php

***ECONOMIC SECURITY***

Extending unemployment insurance is the fiscally responsible thing to do

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/extending-unemp.php

Forty-two states and DC experience job growth over past three months

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/hud-charges-buf.php

***EDUCATION***

Educational researcher devotes May issue to 'Report of the National Early Literacy Panel'

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/educational-res.php

Wichita State University Foundation Announces Largest Known Gift in Nation to Fund Teaching Scholarships in Science and Math

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/wichita-state-u.php

IIE and Lonely Planet Release New IIEPassport Study Abroad Book Series

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/iie-and-lonely-1.php

Wisconsin to Receive More Than $236 Million in Additional Recovery Funds

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/wisconsin-to-re.php

North Dakota to Receive More Than $28 Million in Additional Recovery Funds

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/north-dakota-to.php

Montana to Receive More Than $40 Million in Additional Recovery Funds

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/montana-to-rece.php

District of Columbia to Receive More Than $24 Million in Additional Recovery Funds

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/district-of-col-1.php

***HEALTH***

Report Shows Health Reform Will Reduce Health Care Spending by Nearly $600 Billion While Improving Access to Care for 32 Million Uninsured

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/report-shows-he.php

Rite of Passage: Young Adults and the Affordable Care Act of 2010

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/rite-of-passage-3.php

The 2009 Commonwealth Fund National Survey of Federally Qualified Health Centers

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/the-2009-common.php

Control of high blood pressure improving in US, but prevalence not decreasing

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/control-of-high.php

African-Americans and women are less likely to undergo bone marrow transplantation

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/africanamerican-8.php

***NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING***

Despite food-assistance programs, many children experience food insecurity, hunger

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/despite-foodass.php

State Senate Votes to End Fingerprinting of Food Stamp Applicants Just as Obama Administration Admonishes California for Requiring the Practice

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/state-senate-vo.php

Obesity remains an economic issue, Seattle obesity study finds

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/obesity-remains-1.php

What's more important in the obesity battle -- physical activity or medical treatment?

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/whats-more-impo.php

***SENIORS***

Alcohol consumption may protect against risk of AD, particularly in female nonsmokers

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/alcohol-consump.php

***SUBSTANCE ABUSE***

Alcohol-related death rates much higher in deprived areas of England and Wales

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/alcoholrelated.php

Opioid-blocking medication reduces brain's response to alcoholism cues, McLean Hospital study finds

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/opioidblocking.php

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College Access Program receives $25,000 grant

Foundation luncheon nets over $400,000

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Outlines Plans and Steadfast Commitment to Upholding the Integrity of Head Start Program

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/hhs-secretary-k-1.php

Books in home as important as parents' education in determining children's education level

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/books-in-home-a.php

Preschool depression: The importance of early detection of depression in young children

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/preschool-depre-1.php

Active and healthy schools get kids moving

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/active-and-heal.php

On the Prevalence of Running Away from Home

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/on-the-prevalen.php

Majority of young victims of unintentional shootings shot by another youth

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/majority-of-you.php

Significant number of fathers experience prenatal, postpartum depression

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/significant-num.php

***CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PHILANTHROPY***

College Democrats and Republicans Release Joint Statement 'Ten Tips to Improve Civility'

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/college-democra.php

Rockefeller Brothers Fund and Middlebury College Announce the Sustainable Investments Initiative

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/rockefeller-bro-1.php

***COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT***

HUD PUBLISHES ADVANCE GUIDANCE FOR PILOT PROGRAM TO REVITALIZE PUBLIC, OTHER HUD-ASSISTED HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/hud-publishes-a.php

OBAMA ADMINISTRATION SUPPORTS ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO STABILIZE NEIGHBORHOODS HARD-HIT BY FORECLOSURE

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/obama-administr-10.php

The Disruption of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program: Causes, Consequences, Responses, and Proposed Correctives

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/the-disruption.php

Improving U.S. Housing Finance through Reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac : Assessing the Options

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/improving-us-ho.php

Monitoring Success in Choice Neighborhoods: A Proposed Approach to Performance Measurement

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/monitoring-succ.php

***ECONOMIC SECURITY***

Making the Transition - National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/making-the-tran.php

Unemployment Statistics on Older Americans : Updated 5/7

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/unemployment-st-8.php

New study finds racial wealth gap quadrupled since mid-1980s

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/new-study-finds-10.php

***EDUCATION***

Department begins Competition for $437 Million in Teacher Incentive Fund Grants

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/department-begi.php

Rural Schools Need Realistic Improvement Models

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/rural-schools-n.php

Using Performance on the Job to Inform Teacher Tenure Decisions

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/using-performan.php

Distribution of Benefits in Teacher Retirement Systems and Their Implications for Mobility

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/distribution-of.php

New Orleans schools fail to provide equal education opportunity, new U of Minnesota study says

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/new-orleans-sch.php

How laptops can enhance learning in college classrooms

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/how-laptops-can.php

***HEALTH***

Study finds racial, ethnic disparities in family-centered care for kids with special health needs

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/study-finds-rac-2.php

Creativity linked to mental health

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/creativity-link.php

***HOMELESSNESS***

Strategies for Improving Homeless People's Access to Mainstream Benefits and Services

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/strategies-for.php

***NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING***

People Who Have Experienced Hunger to Share Stories with Legislature; Will Testify at California Hunger Action Coalition's Legislative Hearing

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/people-who-have.php

Abdominal fat at middle age associated with greater risk of dementia

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/abdominal-fat-a.php

Computers analyze environmental factors in diabetes

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/computers-analy.php

New study finds attending Weight Watchers meetings helps reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/new-study-finds-11.php

Exercise may keep cancer patients healthier during, after treatment

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/exercise-may-ke.php

***SUBSTANCE ABUSE***

Digital and Social Media Marketing Promotion of Beer and Liquor Threatens Youth, New Report Warns

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/digital-and-soc.php

Smoking cessation treatments work and are safe for people with severe mental illness

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/smoking-cessati-1.php

Web- and phone-based counseling work well to quit smoking with Chantix

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/web-and-phoneba.php

SAMHSA and Entertainment Industries Council Host 'Picture This' Forum on Addiction Treatment and Recovery

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/samhsa-and-ente.php

Heavy alcohol use, binge drinking, might increase risk of pancreatic cancer, researcher reports

http://webclipper.handsnet.org/2010/05/heavy-alcohol-u.php