Thursday, December 31, 2009

Resources for the SBBH Professional

The follow is the resources which were presented at the January 4th, 2010 training at Salt Lake Elementary by the Aiea Complex. If you have comments that could be beneficial to others please feel free to add to our blog. As always becoming our "follower" allows us to continue to grow and provide you with updated information as we get it. Please visit often to check for updates.

Mahalo for helping us do our part in working towards a more green future and visiting our site instead of needing handouts. The following is a list of the topics discussed and presenter, following is SOME of their key points. You can email Esteban Walstrum through lotus notes for a digital copy of the presentation, or simply, CLICK HERE.

RESOURCES FOR THE SBBH PROFESSIONAL:
1. Assistive Technology by Sharon Lau Aldueso
2. The Parent Line by Jeanette Manago
3. 4H Military Partnership by Karen Nakamura
4. Friends' Club® by Tammy Wheeler-Cashman
5. Child and Family Youth Services by Mia Tuimavave
6. Post Secondary Transition Programs by Doug Miller

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1. Assistive Technology references:
Inventory listing for Assistive Technology Loan Bank can be found at http://central.loanbank.k12.hi.us
Guidelines for Assistive Technology can be found at http://doe.k12.hi.us/specialeducation/chapter56/appendix.htm
Technical guidelines can be found at http://doe.k12.hi.us/specialeducation/assistivetechnology/index.pdf

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2. The Parent Line
A free statewide confidential telephone line which offers support and information to parents and other caregivers.

Who do they assist?-Parents w/children 0-20
-Expectant parents
-Grandparents and other family members
-Teachers
-Child care providers
-Health care providers
-Social Workers
-Mental Health Specialists

Areas of Assistance

-Aggression
-Temper tantrums
-Discipline / limit setting
-Peer relations
-Toileting
-Eating

Other Areas of Assistance

-Daily routines / chores
-Single parenting
-Separation / Divorce
-Deployment
-Death
-Custody / Visitation

How They Provide Assistance

-Provide general information
-Informational brochures
-Parenting classes
-Support groups
-Play groups
-Social services
-Developmental evaluation

Contact Information
On O'ahu: 526-1222
On Neighbor Islands: (800) 816-1222
Weekdays from 8am to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm
http://www.theparentline.org

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3. 4H Military Partnerships

www.ctahr.Hawaii.edu/4h
www.ctahr.Hawaii.edu/4h/0mk

For more information about 4-H Clubs in Aliamanu SAS contact Dave Pablo at pablow@us.army.mil or 833-4932

For more information about 4-H Clubs at Bennet Youth Center contact Dalayna Chandler at dalayna.chandler@us.army.mil

For more information about 4-H Clubs at Helemano SAS contact Barbara Potter at barbara.a.potter@us.army.mil or 653-0714

For more information about 4-H Clubs at Hickam School contact Tina Bowen at tina.bowen@hickam.af.mil or 488-5256

For more information about 4-H Clubs at Catlin Clubhouse contact Jason Cerkan at boysgirlc002@hawaii.rr.com or 421-1556

For more information about the national Operation: Military Kids project visit: www.operationmilitarykids.org

For more information about Hawai'i Operation: Military Kids please contact 956-4125 or email omk@ctahr.Hawaii.edu

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4. Friends' Club®

Hawai'i Group
When: Weekly - Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30pm
Where: 99-611 Ulune Street (Halawa Heights Baptist Church)
Target: Teen Boys
Contact: Kimee Martinez, 779-8883 kimeemartinez@casefamily.com
www.casefamily.com

New Session starting the week of January 11, 2010

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5. Child and Family Youth Services

91-1841 Ft. Weaver Road, Ewa Beach, Hawai'i, 96706

Phone: 681-3500 oh O'ahu
E-Mail: cfs@cfs-Hawaii.org
Website: www.childandfamilyservice.org

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6. Post Secondary Transition Programs

Check with Adult Mental Health Division (AMHD) for detailed eligibility criteria at 586-4686 (statewide).

How to get services:
24 Hour access line for O'ahu is 832-3100
24 Hour access line outer islands is (800) 753-6879

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CLICK HERE for the PowerPoint presentation, available for Download to get all resources mentioned during the Aiea Presentation.

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