State Resources from Child Welfare Information Gateway

Many don't realize that there is a Wealth of Information that can be Searched at the "Child Welfare Information Gateway. Below, is just a brief example of "State Resources" Also notice the phrases found in the heading..ie Protecting Children Strengthening Families Now only those many in the agency could only follow the above???

February 15, 2012

Dear State Resources Subscriber, Below is a list of new publications that were added to Child Welfare Information Gateway Library in January Title: Guardian Ad Litem Program. Published: 2011 Available from: North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts PDF: http://www.nccourts.org/Citizens/GAL/Documents/2010_AOC_GAL_fact_sheet.pdf Abstract: This fact sheet explains the Guardian ad Litem program in North Carolina. The role of the Guardian ad Litem advocates is described, and statistics are ... Title: A Foster Youth's Guide to Preparing for Health Care Emergencies: Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. Published: 2010 Available from: Michigan Department of Human Services PDF: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-Pub-161_345575_7.pdf Abstract: Intended for foster youth transitioning to independent living, this brochure explains how youth can prepare for health care emergencies by completing a durable power of ... Title: Kinship Foster Care for Relatives Caring for Children in CPS Custody. Published: 2010 Available from: Arizona Department of Economic Security PDF: https://www.azdes.gov/InternetFiles/Pamphlets/pdf/ACY-1081APAMPD.pdf Abstract: This guide is designed to assist Arizona relatives who are providing kinship care to children who have been removed from their homes. It answers questions ... Title: Birth Parents' Rights and Responsibilities in Illinois. Published: 2010 Available from: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services PDF: http://www.state.il.us/DCFS/docs/cfs403c.pdf Abstract: This brief is required to be given to birth parents who are using the services of an adoption agency in Illinois. It lists the general ... Title: General Tips for Talking with Children. Published: 2009 Available from: Delaware Office of the Child Advocate PDF: http://courts.delaware.gov/childadvocate/training/TalkingwithKidsTips.pdf Abstract: Intended to be used to train child advocates in Delaware, this paper discusses factors that impact a child's ability to communicate and strategies advocates can ... To view all 6 publications and their detail click here: http://www.childwelfare.gov/cwlibrarian/index_act.cfm?topicId=11&pubMonth=01&pubYear=2012 You can make changes to your subscription here: http://www.childwelfare.gov/admin/subscribe/subscribe_login.cfm Received this email message from a colleague and want to subscribe? Click here All of these publications are in the Child Welfare Information Gateway Library along with publications on similar child welfare topics. The Library can be searched here: http://library.childwelfare.gov/cwig/ws/library/docs/gateway/SimpleSearchForm Sincerely, Staff of Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov/) A Service of the Children's Bureau, US DHHS

May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

Parenting Webinar

Don't you wish we had just one book on how to raise a Family???
Considering, conflict is Normal in any Family, this webinar may be helpful.
Check out the Info Below>>

Join Ms. E and other amazing and passionate women for a Parenting Webinar Series which began TODAY, February 14th, 2012 of course...HEART Day!

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May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

Take a Moment?

A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, it was calculated that thousands of people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.

Three minutes went by and a middle aged man noticed there was musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried up to meet his schedule.

A minute later, the violinist received his first dollar tip: a woman threw the money in the till and without stopping continued to walk.

A few minutes later, someone leaned against the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to walk again. Clearly he was late for work.

The one who paid the most attention was a 3 year old boy. His mother tagged him along, hurried but the kid stopped to look at the violinist.

Finally the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. All the parents, without exception, forced them to move on.

In the 45 minutes the musician played, only 6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money but continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished playing and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.

No one knew this but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the top musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written,with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars.

Two days before his playing in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out at a theater in Boston and the seats average $100.

This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station

Was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and priorities of people. The outlines were: in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour: 

 

• Do we perceive beauty?
• Do we stop to appreciate it? 
• Do we recognize the talent in an unexpected context?

One of the possible conclusions from this experience could be: 

 

If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever written, 

how many other things are we missing?

TRUE STORY !!!

May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

The Ten Commandments- the basis of our laws and morals???

For one's consideration, would like to share Four Separate ideas for your viewing and reading. Although may seem off topic when relating tho "Reform for Our Families". But, if one remembers that Life is a Fine Balance, and through Sharing, Caring, and Guidance,  perhaps we can find our way.

So here are just a few thoughts to consider. They may seem conflicting, but do view All, and maybe you can find that balance?? Not to mention, did you ever wonder why our US Constitution starts with "We the People.", but then talks about "Individual Rights"??? Not to mention we still have "Our Free Will".

1. The Ten Commandments- the basis of our laws and morals??? (Video Below)
2. 10 Commandments on Public Ground: Van Order v Perry (2005)
   
   The Court, on a 5 to 4 vote, held that the placement in front of the Texas State Capitol of a large stone monument engraved with the Ten Commandments did not constitute an "establishment of religion."  The Court noted that the monument, placed among a number of other monuments that did not have religious messages, had a primarily secular purpose of reminding people of the role religion played in shaping our national history.  The Court distinguished the Texas monument from a framed listing of the Ten Commandments in a county courthouse which the Court, on the same day and also by a 5 to 4 vote, said did constitute an establishment clause violation.  Justice Breyer was the swing vote in the two cases. (See who voted in the Supreme Court.)
3. American Indian Influence on the US Constitution and Its Framers "..many writers of history of the United States portray Indians as having had little impact or playing no role at all in the development of this country. However, a closer examination shows a major Indian influence on many aspects of American life affecting us to this day." (Download Document in PDF)
   Finally:
   4. Does History Repeat Itself?
   Do read this quote, and you may have to ask yourself "When is mankind going to learn?" OR you might say, "Even though we are an Advanced Society, are we really going in circles?"
   
   
   
   So do review this information. The more we as an individual know All sides of an issue. The more we can find an answer for Ourselves, as well as Our Family.
   Knowledge is Power

The Ten Commandments- the basis of our laws and morals 
Original Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz3EEqtcJME
Note: This video may seem offensive to some. However, please note the scriptures referred to at the bottom of the video. The author of this video knows scripture very well, but put the context of the video as if two people were working together on a day to day basis.

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May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

Are Families in Danger of Extinction???

 In our present economic situation, one may say Yes. 
But, one who likes to keep positive, in my humble opinion I would have to say NO, IF...
We as individuals take a stand to

"Become an Advocate for Ourselves to Protect and Strengthen Our Families"

"Knowledge is Power"

Here are just a few thoughts on how we got into this mess. But, keep in mind we are ALL responsible for how we got into this mess... And it is going to take our individual creativity to get out of this mess... Not an easy task, but please never give up trying.

And yes, many may become very angry for what is being said... But then, it is human nature for "So Many to say what is Wrong... And so Few to do what is Right."

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• Did we forget??>> "..ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man. .. "JFK  

The Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You speech by John F. Kennedy

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How we got into this mess??? Too much Free Money

A sustainable economy is based on Supply and Demand. Banks found a way around this by getting "Free Money" as a result homes were over priced. Do view this video and you may get an understanding on Why and How we are unfortunately in this economical mess today. Hate to say this but we are all responsible.. ie $$$$=Greed=Corruption. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPWH5TlbloU

The American Dream By The Provocateur Network

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A simple animated explanation of HOW the private Federal Reserve steals your money and WHY it must be stopped Subtitles now available; -Greek -English -Spani...

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The Loss of Our "Gold Standard"

Although, I don't agree, Our Economic Experts stated>>"According to Keynesian economic theory, one of the best ways to fight off an economic downturn is to inflate the money supply. And increasing the amount of gold held by the Federal Reserve would in turn increase its power to inflate the money supply." From this article>>>

FDR takes United States off gold standard — History.com This Day in History — 6/5/1933

www.history.com

Discover what happened today in history. Read about major past events that happened today including special entries on crime, entertainment, and more.

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Put all this together ...

And you may realize it has been an unfortunate process of over 50 years. Today it is no longer Political in regards to Family. I have added "Little" to this well known phrase "We the Little People" to clarify who are in danger of extinction. Many say the Constitution is dead. Not so. It is just that those put in charge are acting "Under the Color of Law" and it is up to us to change the swing of the pendulum. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_%28law%29 )

• Also, for reference, I have indexed the US Constitution in pdf>> http://nfpcar.org/Constitution/Constitution.pdf

• A few of us realized this, but unfortunately the masses, Sheeple, weren't listening. And here we are Today. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheeple

Color (law) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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In U.S. law, the term color of denotes the “mere semblance of legal right”, the “pretense or appearance of” right; hence, an action done under color of law colors (adjusts) the law to the circumstance, yet said apparently legal action contravenes the law.[1

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Using the Holistic Approach for Our Families?

Although one may think this is off topic, as a Scientist in the Natural Resources field, scientific research is based on the Holistic Approach. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holism ) NO this is Not a Religious Cult!!

In relation to Our Families, and being a curious sort, I have made an effort over many years, sharing opinions with many groups. In order to even hope to find solutions, one must Truly know All Sides of an Issue. Don't need to tell anyone the issues before us are very complex, but the truth must be found in the many parts of the puzzle. Not to mention, what I have been through in my life journey, is being confirmed by sharing with others.
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Eugenics - An Evil Twin
Please carefully read this definition, since those using the Concepts of Eugenics are also using the Holistic Approach. However, the use is for Control and Not purely seeking Natural Occurrences.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugenics

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Our Vision~For Our Families

“We are joining forces with all persons affected by Parens Patriae to include parents, extended family, foster parents and father's and mother's rights groups. While this is a difficult endeavor due to various divisions, the focus will be on challenging the system with the unified goals and commonalities that each is suffering under in family courts and through CPS.”
(See Definition: Parens Patriae)

OR, if we realize everything effects our Families
And Big Business, Government can be called "Goliath
Then:

Goliath comes in many forms~
It is time to stop the devastation to innocent families which is occurring daily across the country.
My Family Rights Affiliation

Never Give UP

May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,

Granpa Chuck

Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

Big Brother is watching

The Department of Homeland Security now admits it keeps tabs on popular websites like Facebook and Twitter.
Link: http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/8178/3180488
May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

For Grand Parents in WA

Share this Link

For those in WA do share and support this bill >>
"Concerning third-party visitation."
Grand Parents are very much part of this bill.

Write Something...

HB 2193 - 2011-12

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2012&bill=2193

HB 2193 - 2011-12

   (What is this?)

Concerning third-party visitation.

Go to documents...
History of Bill as of Thursday, January 5, 2012 9:26 AM
	Sponsors:		Representatives Pedersen, Nealey, Kagi, Rivers, Orwall, Walsh, Eddy, Goodman, Roberts, Fagan <<<Click on any Name to email
	2012 REGULAR SESSION
		Dec 15	Prefiled for introduction.
		Jan 11	Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Judiciary at 8:00 AM in anticipation of other legislative action. (Committee Materials)
		Jan 12	Scheduled for executive session in the House Committee on Judiciary at 10:00 AM in anticipation of other legislative action. (Committee Materials)
Go to history...

May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

Eugenics is this Right or Wrong for Our Families??

As an ol' guy, I found it has been most important to know ALL sides of an issue. In regards to "Eugenics", the following graphic represents the thoughts of this Philosophy, plus has the phrase 

"Eugenics is the Self Direction of Human Evolution"

So take a moment and also read some of the history on the development of the Philosophy of Eugenics.
As an ol' guy and currently granpa in a multi-generational family, I can only suggest.. And the rest is up to those that I have made the suggestion as to the direction they take in their life journey.

In a possible conversation a reference to the "Philosophy of Eugenics" may come up.. And hopefully, if you understand the meaning of "Eugenics", you will immediately know whether it is Right or Wrong for Our Families. Knowledge is Power.

Introduction to Eugenics from Wiki:
Eugenics is the "applied science or the bio-social movement which advocates the use of practices aimed at improving the genetic composition of a population", usually referring to human populations.^[2] The origins of the concept of eugenics began with certain interpretations of Mendelian inheritance, and the theories of August Weismann.^[3] Historically, many of the practitioners of eugenics viewed eugenics as a science, not necessarily restricted to human populations; this embraced the views of Darwin and Social Darwinism.

Eugenics was widely popular in the early decades of the 20th century.^[4] The First International Congress of Eugenics in 1912 was supported by many prominent persons, including: its president Leonard Darwin, the son of Charles Darwin; honorary vice-president Winston Churchill, then First Lord of the Admiralty and future Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; Auguste Forel, famous Swiss pathologist; Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone; among other prominent people.^[5] The National Socialists' (NSDAP) approach to genetics and eugenics became focused on Eugen Fischer's concept of phenogenetics^[6] and the Nazi twin study methods of Fischer and Otmar Freiherr von Verschuer.

Eugenics was a controversial concept even shortly after its creation.^[7] The first major challenge to eugenics was made in 1915 by Thomas Hunt Morgan, who demonstrated the event of genetic mutation occuring outside of inheritance involving the discovery of the birth of a fruit fly with white eyes from a family and ancestry of the red-eyed Drosophila melanogaster species of fruit fly.^[8] Morgan claimed that this demonstrated that major genetic changes occurred outside of inheritance and that the concept of eugenics based upon genetic inheritance was severely flawed.^[8]

By the mid-20th century eugenics had fallen into disfavor, having become associated with Nazi Germany.

Both the public and some elements of the scientific community have associated eugenics with Nazi abuses, such as enforced "racial hygiene", human experimentation, and the extermination of "undesired" population groups.  

However, developments in genetic, genomic, and reproductive technologies at the end of the 20th century have raised many new questions and concerns about the meaning of eugenics and its ethical and moral status in the modern era,
effectively creating a resurgence of interest in eugenics.

Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugenics

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Those Closest to the Children Deserve Answers.

Those who have contributed and created the website NFPCAR

have made every effort to Guide those in their time of need

keeping in mind that each and every must become Advocates for themselves

to Strengthen and Protect their Families.

Knowledge is Power - Truth is Always the Truth

Never Give Up and

Take the Offense to Protect and Strengthen your precious Family
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May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

Share this video >Overruled< from Parental Rights

VIEW AND SHARE THIS, Please distribute the video link via email also. SPREAD THE WORD ANYWAY YOU CAN. http://youtu.be/gbaDRdG6nrE

Parents all over America are losing their rights and don't even know it. Featuring 3 reenactments based on real cases, "Overruled" is a shocking 35-minute docudrama that exposes how the rights of parents in America are being eroded and what you can do to turn the tide. Learn more at www.ParentalRights.org

Overruled: Government Invasion of your Parental Rights (Official Movie)

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"If you don't know Your Rights, you have None."
Check Out the Proposed Parental Rights Amendment
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• Public School Rights of YOUR CHILDREN- "in loco parentis?"; Learn More 
• Best Interest of the Child State Summary Statutes
• Other Key Issue State Summaries
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May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
Keeper of the web files for http://nfpcar.org

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