MCAC Program Committee
April Anderson, Chair Project Harmony 595-1326
March Madness: Child Welfare in Nebraska Camas Diaz, Child and Family Services Administrator II Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Being Held:
Friday, March 9, 2012 9:00am - 10:30am Nebraska Children's Home Society 4939 S 118th Street Omaha, NE 68137
Program Details:
The child welfare reform efforts in Nebraska have gained the attention of many around the state and are at the forefront of the legislative hearings this session. This presentation will provide you with the most current information on the child welfare reform efforts in Douglas and Sarpy Counties. An overview of the positions within child welfare will be provided as well as the responsibilities of each of those positions. Successes and barriers to success will be discussed. To register for this training click here. To download a program flyer, click here. Here is a preview of MCAC's May Program....SAVE THE DATE....MAY 4, 2012, 8:30-10:30 Gerald Koocher, PhD, ABPP - Ethical Issues in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Work with children and adolescents poses particular ethical challenges for psychotherapists who must respect the best interests of the minor, rights of the parents, and protective statutes. This workshop will focus on problems associated with confidentiality, goal-setting and application of empirically supported treatments, mandatory reporting standards, multiple-role relationships involving family members and community agencies, record-keeping, and emerging issues related to social and electronic media. Case examples will illustrate both problems and strategies for addressing best practices. Program Committee Details: General meetings are FREE to all regardless of membership status. These programs meet the criteria of the approved continuing education program for 1.5 hours of mental health, social work and/or counseling practice. You must be a MCAC member to receive continuing education credit for these programs. You do not need to pre-register for this free training.
The MCAC Program Committee sponsors 6 educational programs every year. With a wide variety of topics, the Program Committee searches for local and national speakers to provide short presentations on issues that face professionals responsible for protecting the safety of children and ensuring positive growth and development.
A kickoff breakfast is held in January, typically with an uplifting and motivational speaker. This is also an awards breakfast to celebrate and give recognition to outstanding individuals who have contributed to the field of child welfare.
An annual conference is held in August. A full-day educational program including CEUs is offered. With attendance from a wide variety of agencies, the annual conference is also an excellent opportunity to network and gain valuable information about local community efforts.
Four additional quarterly programs are offered throughout the year, usually scheduled on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. These programs are held at the Nebraska Children's Home Society (4939 S 118th St, Omaha, NE), are free and open to the public regardless of membership status. These programs meet the criteria for continuing education requirements for 1.5 hours of mental health, social work and/or counseling practice.
You must be an MCAC member to receive continuing education credit.
Recent Programs
Friday, January 27, 2012 Paying it Forward: One Organization's Take on Helping the Community Janie and Roger Petersen, Behaven' Day Centers Friday, December 9, 2011 Understanding and Addressing Cyberbullying Jessica Gall, Plains States Region Anti-Defamation League Friday, October 14, 2011 Branching Out: A Partnership between the Omaha Home for Boys and Central Plains Services for Children Daryl Summers, MS, Omaha Home for Boys; Doug Lenz, MA, Central Plains Services for Children Friday, August 26, 2011 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Behind Closed Doors: The Impact of Domestic Violence on Families and Teens Dr. Ann Potter and Lynn Pollitt, Women's Center for Advancement Friday, May 13, 2011 The Vital Role of Professionals and Caregivers: Awareness and Prevention of Developmental Trauma Disorder Daniel Bruckner, LIMHP and Stefanie Armstrong, LMHP, Attachment and Trauma Center of Nebraska Friday, March 11, 2011 Preparing Churches to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect Jeannette Harder, Phd, Grace Abbot School of Social Work, University of Nebraska at Omaha Friday, December 10, 2010 Youth Speak: The Nebraska Foster Care System Through the Eyes of Former Youth in Care Nebraska Foster Care Youth Council Friday, October 8 2010 Revealing the Truth of Prostitution in Nebraska Kim Carpenter Friday, August 27, 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Predator Next Door Darlene Ellison, MS Friday, May 14, 2010
Alcohol and Drugs in Pregnancy-A Primer
Karen Matthews
Friday, March 12, 2010
Right Turn: Help for Post-adoptive Parents & Guardians is just around the Corner Jessyca Vendercoy, MSW, PLMHP Friday, January 22, 2010 KICKOFF BREAKFAST Why we do what we do... Nancy Thompson, MS, LMHP Friday, December 11, 2009 Hand in Hand: A Pediatric Palliative Care Service Program Sue Base, LCSW, Children's Hospital Friday, October 9, 2009 40 Developmental Assets Scott Butler, MS Friday, August 28, 2008 Working Effectively with Child and Adolescent Vicitms of Sexual Abuse: A Strengths Based Approach Kevin M Powell, PhD, Platte Valley Youth Services Center
Friday, May 8, 2009 Family Works Heather Tinglehoff, Heartland Family Service
Friday, March 27, 2009 Building Bright Futures John Cavanaugh, Building Bright Futures
Friday, January 23, 2009 KICKOFF BREAKFAST Care for the Caregiver Sue Outson, Family Treatment Services, St. MonicaÕs, Lincoln, NE
Friday, December 12, 2008 New Innovations in the Treatment of Reactive Attachment Disorder Daniel Bruckner, LCSW, Attachment and Trauma Center of Nebraska Debra Wesselman, LIMHP, Attachment and Trauma Center of Nebraska
Friday October 31, 2008 Reporting and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect Susie Mistry, Project Harmony Anne Vasilisin, NDHHS Hotline Sgt Tim Woolman, Omaha Police Department
August 22, 2008 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Loss Through a ChildÕs Eye Nancy Thompson, MS, LMHP, APT/S Mary Vondra, RN, MS, FHCE Toby Canning, PhD, LIMHP Tor Mach Kuet, PLMHP Debra Wesselman, MS, LIMHP
May 9, 2008 Approaches and Challenges in Treatment with Adolescent Clients Todd Waltemath, MS, LADC, LMHP, Journeys
March 21, 2008 Sexual Health and Caring for the Sexually Abused Child Vickie Payton, LMHP R-Safe Program Coordinator at Lutheran Family Services
January 11, 2008 KICKOFF BREAKFAST The Difference You Make Rainbow Rowell
December 14, 2007 Drug Adulteration Chuck Matson, Omaha Police Department
October 12, 2007 Psychopharmacology for Childhood Behavioral and Developmental Disorders Cynthia Ellis, MD, Munroe Meyer Institute
August 17, 2007 Inside the Child Abuse Investigation and Beyond Panel of presenters
May 11, 2007 Social Networking (Blogging) – Implications for our Youth Sgt. Scott Christensen, Nebraska State Patrol
March 9, 2007 Depression and Self-Mutilation in TodayÕs Youth Sharon Cannon, PhD
January 12, 2007 KICKOFF BREAKFAST HereÕs to a Joyous New Year with Humor and Hope Hope Colt
December 8, 2006 Love, Sex and the Media Debbie Sheehan, MA
October 13, 2006 From Childhood to Adulthood: The Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on our Kids – What You Need to Know Sue Michalski, RN, MS
August 25, 2006 ANNUAL CONFERENCE METH and its Effects on Children and Families Presenters: Chuck Matson, OPD and Kathryn Wells, MD
May 12, 2006 Enuresis and Encopresis: What is it and how do we treat it? Presenters: Joseph H. Evans, PhD, Munroe Meyer Institute
March 10, 2006 Reporting and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect Presenters: Sgt. Tim Woolman, Omaha Police Department Suzie Mistry, Child Interview Specialist – Project Harmony
January 27, 2006 KICK-OFF BREAKFAST How to Feel Good & Stay Positive No Matter What Presented by: May Kay Mueller
December 9, 2005 Nothin But Baby Safe Sleep Tips Presented by: Christine Bert, Douglas County Health Department and Colleen Roth, Project Harmony. Members of Baby Blossoms Collaborative whose goal is to implement strategies to decrease infant mortality in the Omaha area.
October 14, 2005 Nebraska Re-Launch of a Statewide Plan for the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome Presented by: Mary Vondra, RN, MS – MCAC Board Member
August 19, 2005 ANNUAL CONFERENCE – Westside Community Center Views from the Inside: WhatÕs New in Juvenile Court Presentations from: Douglas County Juvenile Court Panel, Legal Panel, Sarpy County Juvenile Court Panel, Juvenile Services Panel.
Friday, May 13, 2005 Transgender 101 Presented by: Megan Smith, MS, PLMHP
Friday, March 11, 2005 Walking the Hills of the Capitol Presented by: Kathy Moore – Voices for Children
Friday, January 14, 2005 MCAC Kick-Off Breakfast, Westside Community Center A Celebration of Laughter Presented by: T. Marni Vos
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