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NEwslETTErSpring 2014

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Healthy Families America ............................................................. 2

4 Steps to reduce Medication induced Weight gain ..................... 3

Connecting with Community resources ....................................... 4

Supporting At-risk Toddlers .......................................................... 4

“Champions for Children” Benefit ................................................. 5

Donor List ................................................................................ 6 - 7

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Mental HealtHFact

70% of youth in juvenile

justice systems have at least one

mental health condition

Newsletter | Spring 20142

executive StaFF

Roy Marshall, M.P.a.President/CEO

Jeff adler, Ph.D.Director of Operations

Duc tuDirector of Finance

Kathleen Welch-torres, Ph.D.Director of Programs

cReDitS

Brandon SmithEditor

Michele JohnsenCopywriter

arlet avanossianGraphic Designer

contRiButoRS

xenia Diaz, M.F.t.IBIT Program Manager,

Outpatient Service

Jason lambert, M.S.W.Admissions & Case Flow Manager

alpa Patel, M.D .Director of Psychiatric Services

Donna venezio, l.c.S.W.Director,

Community Resource Services

cHoeuR’s Successes -- July 2013 through March 2014

Total Outreach: 3,561 individuals Total Enrollment: 1,010 individuals

Total Utilization & Retention: 591 individuals Informational “swag bags” distributed: 1,000 bags

HealtHY FAMILIES AMERICA eaRlY inteRvention KEEPS FAMILIES StRonG

Healthy Families America (HFA) is coming to CFGC in the Antelope Valley this spring! HFA sends a specialist to the homes of families to teach parents healthy parenting skills.

The program takes a holistic approach to child abuse prevention and includes assistance and referrals for transportation, child care, treatment for parents and more. We are the only community mental health organization to offer HFA in the Antelope Valley, and we work with the highest risk families. Some risk factors may include previous involvement with the legal system, Department of Children’s Services, substance abuse or gang involvement.

HFA aims to reduce overall child abuse, neglect and trauma in the community now and in the future. With this innovative program, CFGC works with hospitals to identify families that are at-risk for abuse or trauma within two months of a child’s birth. Then, a CFGC Family Support Specialist works with identified families and regularly follows up until each child reaches age five. This program can prevent trauma and abuse from occurring and help children and families to avoid mental health issues in the future.

Jason lambert, lcSWadmissions & case Flow Manager

CFGC’s Children’s Health Outreach, Enrollment, Utilization and Retention Program (CHOEUR) pulled out all the stops to get people enrolled in Covered California health insurance plans before the March 31st deadline. Ensuring that children and families have access to affordable physical and mental health care is part of CFGC’s commitment to the overall wellbeing of families in our community.

hEAlTh COVErAGE MEANs hEAlThY FAMIlIEs

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4 sTEps TO TAkING CONTrOl OF MEDICATION AND wEIGhT GAIN

Just like adults, the key to children achieving overall wellbeing is maintaining a healthy body and a healthy mind. But some people, including children, who take medication for mental health conditions, experience changes in appetite and body weight that can be challenging to control. Fortunately, staying physically fit while sticking to a medication regime is far from impossible. Here are some ways you can help your child to meet that challenge:

1. Remember that not all medications cause weight gain. Some actually cause appetite suppression. Be sure to check with your child’s doctor about possible appetite side effects.

2. Sometimes weight gain associated with antidepressant use is related to feeling emotionally better and beginning to enjoy food again. check with your child’s pediatrician or psychiatrist if you notice appetite changes due to new medication.

3. Weight gain can be minimized by increasing attention to diet and exercise.

4. Remembering to take or dispense medications daily or a couple of times a day can be difficult. to make it easier, set an alarm on your phone to remind you.

alpa Patel, MD Director of Psychiatric Services

For more information about CFGC’s psychiatric services,please call 818.739.5250 | 661.265.8627 or visit our web site atchildguidance.org.

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suppOrTING FAMIlIEs wITh YOuNG, AT-rIsk ChIlDrEN

When young children are prepared for kindergarten, they can succeed in their classes, finish high school and eventually go on to college. CFGC’s In-home Behavioral Intervention Team (IBIT)

provides early intervention and treatment to 3-5 year olds who are at-risk due to family trauma, behavior and developmental issues, or medical problems.

Two CFGC experts work with each IBIT family and function as a cohesive team. A therapist teaches parents to help their children feel safe through positive discipline, healthy play and strong bonds. A behavior specialist adds an academic component, helping children develop skills for success in school. Therapists and behavior specialists consult often, ensuring that they offer consistent and coordinated care.

Early intervention is key to young children developing healthy relationships and a life-long love of learning. IBIT ensures that children start school ready to succeed!

xenia Diaz, lMFtiBit Program Manager,

outpatient Services

CONNECTING FAMIlIEs IN NEED wITh COMMuNITY rEsOurCEs

CFGC’s Linkages Program assists families to access community health, social service and recreational programs in their neighborhoods. Community Resource Specialists meet with

parents to assess each family’s needs. They also provide referrals, educate parents and increase understanding of how involvement in enrichment and recreation activities creates resiliency in young people.

Los Angeles’ complex social services can be difficult and time consuming to navigate. In addition, language, economic and cultural barriers make it challenging for parents to identify and utilize support systems. Individualized case management, provided by Community Resource Specialists, teaches parents to independently seek support and services for their children with mental health difficulties. “It takes a village” to raise children and address their unique needs. Linkages tries to empower parents to play a crucial and effective role in this process.

Donna venezio, lcSWDirector, community Resource Services

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BoaRD oFFiceRS 2013-2014

eric M. Book, ChairMorgan Stanley Smith Barney

Melissa Broadwell, Vice ChairMatadors Community Credit Union

Joyce l. Barkin, TreasurerCommunity Advocate

Deborah M. neal, ed. D.,SecretaryCommunity Advocate

Shekhar chikhalikar, eSQSNC Law Office

linda DrescherTravelers Services ofSouthern California

Ramon escobedo, Jr.Gault Street School

Robert Garcia, Jr., eSQLaw Offices of Jeffrey C. McIntyre

nancy lee GrahnABC Television

Janice KyserCommunity Advocate

Myles M. Mattenson, eSQ

Karineh MoradianKaiser Permanente

Sari ScheerCommunity Advocate

Ken teasdaleLaRue, Corrigan, McCormick & Teasdale LLP

Bonnie Weissman Kaiser Permanente

Bill WinkelmannAnheuser-Busch Inc.

MArk YOur CAlENDArs!

DONOr spOTlIGhT: MArY AND JIM GAlbrAITh

In 1977, Mary Galbraith and her husband Jim had just moved to the San Fernando Valley. Mary wanted to volunteer to connect with her new community when she spotted an ad in the Los Angeles Times’

“Involvement Opportunities” section for an open clerical volunteer position at CFGC (then called the San Fernando Valley Child Guidance Clinic). She was given the position, and her volunteer work proved exceptional. Soon after, Mary became Director of Volunteers, overseeing 125 volunteers through the early 1980s. Later, Mary served as President of the Board of Directors from 1989-1990, Chairperson from 1990-1992 and joined the Emeritus Board in 1999.

“I consider myself a life-long volunteer,” Mary said. “I like to tell people that I started off stuffing envelopes and ended up Chairman of the Board.”

Mary’s husband Jim has also been a vital friend to CFGC. As a member of the Board of the Hilton Foundation, he provided support in obtaining the seed money to develop our Community Family Center (CFC) at the Park Parthenia Apartments in Northridge. CFC remains one of our most innovative and beneficial programs. And, Mary and Jim both continue to make generous financial contributions to the agency to this day.

“CFGC taught me so much about the power of community involvement and showed me what is possible when children get the care they need to thrive,” Mary added. “Jim and I will always contribute to CFGC’s important work.”

WE GRATEFULLy ACKNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATE OUR GENEROUS DONORS

July 1, 2013 - January 15, 2014

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Mr. Earl GreinetzMrs. Kathy GribinMs. Irene GutwirthMrs. Shirley HaimanHanni El KhatibMrs. Amy HanrahanMr. Colin Hay & Cecelia NoelMr. & Mrs. Ron HeinMs. Doreen HillMs. Arlene HirschlerMr. & Mrs. Burt HomonoffMr. Harry HorowitzMrs. Eunice HorwitzImage MoverMs. Sheila IraniMr. & Mrs. David JacksonDr. & Mrs. Lester KahnKaiser PermanenteMr. & Mrs. Hal KassnerMr. & Mrs. Robert F. KatzMs. Evelyn KazickKeiter Family FoundationMr. Eddie KellerMs. Jan KepesMs. Roberta KesslerMr. Kaye R. KiddooKids Charities of the Antelope ValleyLester Kiss & Nicholas CollierMr. & Mrs. Jim KlesczDr. Paul KlingerKohl’s Department StoreMrs. Barbara KostinMrs. Barbara KramerMs. Donna KramerKroger/Ralphs Grocery CompanyMs. Bette A. KrushellMrs. Geraldine KurnickMrs. Janice KyserMs. Estelyn La HiveMr. & Mrs. Randy LapinMrs. Barbara Larsen

MISSION: CFGC empowers children and families to achieve health and wellbeing through innovative mental health services and community programs.

Ms. France PelisRio Phior & Tony FischPhoenix TradingJoy and Gerald PicusMr. & Mrs. Ronald PinkertonMrs. Nadine PolakSteven Poretzky & Patty WooMs. Maureen PowersMs. Carolyn RaskinMs. Dorri Z RaskinMr. & Mrs. Howard RichmanMs. Karen RiesenfeldRival TidesMrs. Deborah RodriguezMrs. Adrienne RosenMs. Lea RosendahlMr. & Mrs. Daniel RothblattMrs. Madlyn RothfieldMs. Judith RothmanMr. & Mrs. Herbert RubinsteinMr. & Mrs. Jorge A. SandovalMr. & Mrs. Joseph M. ScheerMs. Sari Scheer & Eric FrankMr. & Mrs. Robert W. ScheibelMr. & Mrs. Paul SchneiderMs. Sally SchneiderMs. Elaine SchreiberMrs. Margarita SchweisbergerMs. Mona SeidenbergDr. & Mrs. Martin ShapermanMs. Carol SiembiedaMr. & Mrs. Charles SilverbergMr. Laurence SimonMrs. Joan SitnickMs. Carol SookmanSpark of LoveSpectacle GroupPeter Spitzer & Deborah GoldMr. Robert StaddMr. & Mrs. Robert SteinMs. Shirely SternMrs. Barbara Swedelson

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TOGEThER We CAN FulFill OUR MiSSion ANDCREATE PoSitive Mental HealtH OUTCOMES

Mr. Earl GreinetzMrs. Kathy GribinMs. Irene GutwirthMrs. Shirley HaimanHanni El KhatibMrs. Amy HanrahanMr. Colin Hay & Cecelia NoelMr. & Mrs. Ron HeinMs. Doreen HillMs. Arlene HirschlerMr. & Mrs. Burt HomonoffMr. Harry HorowitzMrs. Eunice HorwitzImage MoverMs. Sheila IraniMr. & Mrs. David JacksonDr. & Mrs. Lester KahnKaiser PermanenteMr. & Mrs. Hal KassnerMr. & Mrs. Robert F. KatzMs. Evelyn KazickKeiter Family FoundationMr. Eddie KellerMs. Jan KepesMs. Roberta KesslerMr. Kaye R. KiddooKids Charities of the Antelope ValleyLester Kiss & Nicholas CollierMr. & Mrs. Jim KlesczDr. Paul KlingerKohl’s Department StoreMrs. Barbara KostinMrs. Barbara KramerMs. Donna KramerKroger/Ralphs Grocery CompanyMs. Bette A. KrushellMrs. Geraldine KurnickMrs. Janice KyserMs. Estelyn La HiveMr. & Mrs. Randy LapinMrs. Barbara Larsen

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