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After School Fact Sheets for Parents from San Francisco's Afterschool for All

• Types of Afterschool Programs in San Francisco
• How to Find an Afterschool Program
• Characteristics of a High-Quality Afterschool Program

English, Spanish, and Chinese

Fact Sheets on Disability Cuts from Disability Rights California

California budget reduces Regional Center services to people with disabilities.
Learn about these service reductions on the 28 fact sheets in the following languages * English * Korean * Cambodian * Chinese * Russian * Spanish * Vietnamese *

Fact Sheets

Updated: Family Violence Resources in SF

Family Violence Resources in San Francisco – July 2011 attached is now posted on the SFDPH MCAH website under the "Family Violence Resources" tab and will be posted on the LEAP (Look to End Abuse Permanently) website.

Resources

Frequently asked questions about services previously provided through County Mental Health Agencies for students with Individualized Education Programs from the California Department of Education.

Fact Sheet

Evidence-Based Practices at School: A guide for Parents

All parents want their children to receive the best education possible. One way to help your child succeed is to know if the school is using effective teaching and intervention practices. But how can schools and parents know if a practice is effective? One method is to see if there is any research or “evidence” to prove that the practice works. This handout explains the meaning of “evidence-based practices” and why they are important. It also lists resources where parents can learn more.

Guide

This document was supported by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs Cooperative Agreement H328R080012. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Education, nor does mention of other organizations imply endorsement by those organizations or the U.S. Government.

DID YOU KNOW? Young Adults Have New Health Care Options in California

If you are one of the 1.2 million Californians ages 18-25 who does not have health insurance, you should know that health coverage options are available for you! Thanks to the federal Affordable Care Act, young adults under age 26 are eligible for health coverage under a parent's plan. Even if you have graduated from school, celebrated a birthday, or moved out on your own, you no longer
have to risk losing your health coverage. If you were previously removed from your parents' coverage, you can be added back on. For young adults in California without access to job-based health benefits, there are a number of other insurance options to explore. This guide gives a brief overview of major health coverage options for uninsured young adults in California.

Fact Sheet

The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities

The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities is designed for youth and adults working with them to learn about disability disclosure. This workbook helps young people make informed decisions about whether or not to disclose their disability and understand how the decision may impact their education, employment, and social lives. Based on the premise that disclosure is a very personal decision, the Workbook helps young people think about and practice disclosing their disability.

The 411 on Disability Disclosure Guidebook

External Link: http://www.ncwd-youth.info/411-on-disability-disclosure

Bully Prevention

Giving students the tools to reduce bullying behavior through the blending of school-wide positive behavior support, explicit instruction, and a redefinition of the bullying construct.

Bully Prevention

Bully Prevention -Middle School

Coverage options for children with pre-existing conditions (a fact sheet)

A collaborative effort of Family Voices of California, 100% Campaign, Children Now, Family Resource Centers Network of California and Children’s Specialty Care Coalition, this fact sheet in English, Spanish and Chinese helps families and providers alike understand and access insurance for children with pre-existing conditions.

English, Spanish, and Chinese

Shouldn't Schools Be Safe? - Parent Guide

This is a very important tool that was recently completed by TASH members to help parents whose children are being restrained or secluded in school, or are at risk of these practices.

Parent Guide

What Works for Acting-Out (Externalizing) Behavior: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Social Interventions

This fact sheet presents lessons learned from 123 rigorously evaluated programs for children and youth that are designed to prevent and/or reduce acting-out or externalizing behavior (such as verbal and/or physical intimidation or physical aggression, defiant or argumentative behavior, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and delinquent behaviors). Overall, slightly over half of the programs (68 out of 123) reduced externalizing behavior. Many programs that teach at-risk children and youth how to manage strong emotions can reduce externalizing behavior. The fact sheet includes a chart summarizing the programs and whether they were found to work, not proven to work, or had mixed findings.

Fact Sheet

What Works for Promoting and Enhancing Positive Social Skills: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions

Fact Sheet

Health Care Connections: A Guide for Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs

English, Spanish, and Chinese