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THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER® Social Work E-News
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Issue #62, January 12, 2006
EDITOR'S EYE
Dear Social Work Colleagues,
Welcome to Issue #62 of the Social Work E-News. This e-mail newsletter is brought to you by the publisher of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine, SocialWorker.com, SocialWorkJobBank.com, and other social work publications.
Happy New Year! I wish you a year filled with happiness, health, and success in reaching your goals in 2006.
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. The March of Dimes has released a new study on 18 major birth defects. See the report in this Social Work E-News.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed this year on Monday, January 16. It has been more than 42 years since his "I Have a Dream" speech. How far have we come?
If you are looking for a social work job, check out the listings on our Web site at http://www.socialworkjobbank.com & and be sure to let the employers know that you saw their listings there! If you are hiring social workers in your agency, please let our readership know about your job openings through a listing on SocialWorkJobBank, in the Social Work E-News, or in THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER.
The Winter issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER (the quarterly magazine) is available now! See our Web site at http://www.socialworker.com for information and articles from the most recent issue. And if you haven't seen the new digital edition of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine yet, now is the time to do so! See a preview of a recent issue in your browser at http://www.zinio.com/express?issue=105154918 or subscribe at http://www.zinio.com/offer?issn=1073-7871&of=PH1&bd=1&rf=swen and get two FREE issues.
Until next time,
Linda Grobman, ACSW, LSW
Publisher/Editor
THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER®
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linda.grobman@paonline.com
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FEATURES
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National Statistics for 18 Major Birth Defects Released
Down Syndrome and Cleft Lip and/or Palate Most Prevalent Defects Studied
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., JAN. 5, 2006 & Cleft lip is a treatable birth defect, but for the families of the estimated 6,800 U.S. infants born with one, it's a heartbreaking experience & not only because of the associated health problems, but because friends and family may ignore the condition or because of social stigma associated with facial defects.
Among the 18 major birth defects included in this study, cleft lip and/or palate had the highest prevalence, followed by Down Syndrome, according to research that for the first time provides population-based estimates for the prevalence of specific birth defects nationwide. Among the selected cardiovascular defects studied, more than 6,500 infants were affected; however, this excludes many common types such as ventral septal defects.
The study results, published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's journal Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), calculated national estimates for 18 specific major birth defects between 1999 and 2001. Previous estimates had indicated that 3 percent of all births are affected by a birth defect. However, this is the first time national population-based estimates for specific defects, other than neural tube defects, have been calculated.
"This study is an important step toward helping us understand the widespread impact that birth defects have on families across the United States," said study co-author Joann Petrini, Ph.D., director of the March of Dimes Perinatal Data Center.
Parents of children with these conditions know how important this research is to their families and to addressing their health care and educational needs.
"No one was excited for us when Ethan was born," said Lori Gunther of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., whose son was born in 2002 with a cleft lip. Well-meaning friends avoided discussion of or dismissed the defect thinking it was "cosmetic" and could be easily fixed.
But Ethan had eating problems because the cleft made it difficult for him to suck. He had three surgeries by the age of 1. After one surgery, he stopped breathing for a short time.
"I don't think a lot of people realize this is a problem," said Lori Gunther. "It was horrible. The thought of possibly having to go through it again with another child was horrible." But last year, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl she and her husband named Katherine.
The 18 major birth defects studied included certain cardiovascular system defects, as well as limb defects, defects of the intestine and bowel, the eye, and chromosomal defects, such as Down Syndrome. These were selected for study because they are relatively common, can be identified after birth, and have severe consequences. Ten of the 18 defects affect more than 1,000 infants annually, according to the research titled, "Improved National Prevalence Estimates for 18 Selected Birth Defects & United States, 1991-2001," and published in MMWR, Vol. 54, Nos. 51 and 52.
"This report demonstrates the importance of state birth defects surveillance programs and also the need for more research to identify the causes of many birth defects,'' said Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes.
Understanding the prevalence of birth defects, which are the leading cause of infant mortality in the United States, is key to planning for national health care needs and for designing and targeting programs and research for prevention and treatment, the March of Dimes says.
The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies and in 2003 launched a campaign to address the increasing rate of premature birth. For more information, visit the March of Dimes Web site at http://www.marchofdimes.com or its Spanish language Web site at http://www.nacersano.org.
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JOB CORNER
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La Familia Treatment Services, California
Monitored Visitation Specialist
Duties: Shall monitor and document offsite and onsite visits between child and parent referred to by the Department of Social Services. Prepare clearly written and concise summary and progress reports to the assigned Social Worker. Ability to recognize symptoms of problem behavior and conditions of adults & children and be able to intervene appropriately when needed. Must have a B.A. in psych., social work, human behavior, or a related field with a minimum of 6 months experience working with youth & families in a social service setting; or an A.A. degree in human behavior with a minimum of 2 years experience working with youth & families in social service setting. Must be flexible with schedule and available to work weekends and/or holidays and pass a criminal background clearance. Contact: Lisa Boatright, lboatright@chcada.org or call 714-479-0120 Ext. 13. Fax: 714-479-0120.
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Jewish Home, San Francisco, CA
Social Worker, Department of Social Services. 32 Hours/Week. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, case management services to residents and families in state of the art geriatric center. Master's degree in Social Work/related field and geriatric experience desirable, bi-lingual Russian/English preferred. Excellent benefits, salary commensurate with experience. Fax resumes to Carol Gerstein, Director of Social Services, (415) 469-2365 or email: jobs@jhsf.org
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Southlake Center for Mental Health in Merrillville, IN is now looking for Intake Therapist. Master's Degree in behavioral health field. One year post degree experience in behavioral health field setting. Current Indiana licensure (HSPP, LCSW, LMFT or LMHC). Will complete initial intake evaluation, psychosocial assessment, master treatment plan, and HAP documentation for clients, adults and children. Contact: Diane Johnson, diane.johnson@geminus.org or phone 219-757-1821. Fax: 219-757-1831.
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NEWS
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NEW CHILDREN'S BUREAU WEB SITE
Visit the new Children's Bureau Web site for better access to information on promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of children. Users are now able to search the entire site by topic, locate Children's Bureau-sponsored conferences, and find details about the Children's Bureau's various Divisions. Other enhancements include:
* New sections, such as Training and Technical Assistance, Frequently Requested Information, Statistics and Research, and Federal and State Reporting Systems
* Information Memoranda and Program Instructions that can be sorted by topic or year (in the Laws and Policies section)
* Full text of all 52 Statewide Assessments, Child and Family Services Reviews, Key Findings From the Child and Family Services Reviews, and Program Improvement Plans that can be searched and downloaded (in the Child Welfare Monitoring section)
* Links to specific research funded by the Children's Bureau
The new website is available at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb.
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UPCOMING PBS SPECIAL-ALMOST HOME
Shot on location in a nursing home, ALMOST HOME tells real stories of aging: couples bonded and divided by disability, children torn between caring for their aging parents and their own families, attendants doing unsavory work for poverty wages and a visionary nursing home director committed to changes that could shuck the nursing home stigma. Broadcast premiere is Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 10:00 p.m. Web site launch January 24 at http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/almosthome
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated this year on Monday, January 16. To find information on events and observances in your area, visit http://www.thekingcenter.org/holiday/info.html
To read and hear Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech, "I Have a Dream," which was delivered August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., please see http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/Ihaveadream.htm
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Summer Research Fellowship
The Martin Luther King, Jr., Papers Project
The Martin Luther King, Jr., Papers Project's Summer Fellowship Program provides participating students with a unique opportunity to actively contribute to scholarly research and publishing. Working with the Project's research staff under the guidance of Stanford history professor and senior editor of the King Papers, Clayborne Carson, students work on an eight-week program of research on King and the modern African American freedom struggle.
Through this annual summer fellowship program, the King Papers Project engages upper level undergraduates and first- and second year graduate students in every stage of the ongoing effort to preserve the historical legacy of the civil rights movement through the publication of Dr. King's papers.
The King Papers Project is committed to involving students from diverse backgrounds in historical research and welcomes applications from students of all racial and ethnic identities, with particular attention paid to continuing our efforts to increase the number of undergraduate and graduate students of color preparing for academic careers.
Junior and senior undergraduates and first and second year graduate students in the humanities or social sciences are eligible for the fellowship program. Applicants should have a strong interest (and preferably demonstrated instruction) in Dr. King, the civil rights movement, and modern African American history. Interested students are encouraged to send applications to the King Papers Project. All application materials for the summer program must be received by March 1. Late applications will not be considered.
For information on the project and internships, see http://www.stanford.edu/group/King/
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