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July 2015
Networker Quarterly Newsletter
Child Abuse Preven on Month TVC partners with Prevent Child Abuse TN in April for the “Pinwheels for PrevenƟon” campaign
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week Events 2015
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Le er from the CEO Rikki Harris reflects on TVC as a “family organiza on”
Child Abuse Preven on Month 2015 TVC partners with Prevent Child Abuse TN in it’s “Pinwheels for Preven on” campaign; K-Town par cipates in “Ready, Set, UNITE” Walk for Child Abuse Preven on
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week TVC Staff par cipates in events throughout the week, including the Big Payback, Youth M.O.V.E. events, & social media contests
TVC gets involved! TVC reaches out by joining NAMI, CASA, Music City Sports Fes val, and other local organiza ons and events to build collabora ve community rela onships
Youth M.O.V.E. in the Spotlight Highligh ng our 2015 gradua ng seniors; Youth M.O.V.E. K.H.R.O.M.E.’s community outreach project
Staff Update & Save the Date Recogni on of our staff promo ons and new cer fica ons; 2015 State of the Child Conference
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a letter from
the CEO
2015 Board of Directors Executive Committee
It has been my pleasure this quarter to witness the success of many families and youth as well Rikki Harris, Chief Execu ve Officer as our partners in childserving agencies. I also had the opportunity to spend me in Washington, D.C., with the leadership of the country’s mental health services and many partners across the na on. I learned so much from the other states about the efforts across the country.
“I also learned how lucky we are here in Tennessee to have such a strong family organization.” It refreshed that deep apprecia on we have at TVC for the supporters and stakeholders of this organiza on. I invite you to be a part of the advocacy for children and their families.
Sheila Peters, Ph.D. President Bama Wood President Elect Paula Sandidge, M.D. Secretary Chad Poff Treasurer Debbie Webb Member at Large
Board of Directors Thomas Beck Dick Blackburn Kris n Brownlee Katrina Donaldson Merril Harris Devika Kumar Linda O’Neal Cece Ralston Molly Bee Rollins
TVC Leadership Rikki Harris Chief Execu ve Officer
Brian Taylor Chief Financial Officer/ Chief Opera onal Officer
Sincerely,
Rikki Harris
Adam Horn Chief Quality Officer
Kim Sterling Human Resources Director
Natalie Ray Director of Development
Kathy Rogers
Our Children, Our Future TVC, through its leadership, has established itself as a strong and non-parƟsan voice for the rights of children’s mental health.
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making a difference Tennessee Voices for Children partnered with Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee in April to participate in it’s “Pinwheels for Prevention” campaign by planting pinwheel gardens. In 2008, Prevent Child Abuse America introduced the pinwheel as the symbol for national child abuse and neglect prevention. Throughout April, thousands of pinwheels were planted in 175 locations to promote healthy and happy children.
Child Abuse Prevention Month Cer fied Family Support Specialists Cindy Po s and Vicki Jones represented TVC at the “Pinwheels for Preven on Kick-Off Event” by providing a “Feelings Wheel” game and giving prizes to children who a ended that day. Later that week, other TVC staff members gathered around our sign to plant TVC’s pinwheel garden.
“Ensuring children have the opportunity to grow up in a safe, healthy environment is everyone’s responsibility. The pinwheel is a reminder that we all play a role in the future of our children. Children deserve to grow up feeling safe, nurtured, and loved, and the pinwheel gardens planted across the state of Tennessee this April show our commitment to families in the communi es where we work and live every day.” - Kristen Rector, ExecuƟve Director of Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee
Ready, Set, UNITE! Walk for Child Abuse Prevention K-Town Youth Empowerment Network partnered with Helen Ross McNabb Center on April 13, 2015 and par cipated in a walk to raise awareness for child abuse preven on. They arrived wearing royal blue and took a walk around Market Square in Knoxville to symbolize their community commitment to protec ng the children of East Tennessee. Mona Blanton-Ki s, Vice President of Clinical Services at Helen Ross McNabb Center, kicked off the event with opening remarks, which was followed by an inspiring story from a survivor of child abuse.
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making an impact Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2015
Monday, May 4th, FREE viewing, all day, of “Hear Our Voices” Tuesday, May 5th, The Big Payback Event! Wednesday, May 6th, FREE Screening Kit of “Hear Our Voices” giveaway Thursday, May 7th, GO GREEN Day! Friday, May 8th, FREE pair of VIP Ɵckets to Songwriters Night 2015 giveaway
The Big Payback Event! TVC par cipated in The BIG Payback event hosted by The Community Founda on of Middle Tennessee. This 24-hour, online giving campaign allowed us to take advantage of special prizes and new funding for our organiza on. Thank you to everyone who donated on May 5th and helped support TVC in our efforts to serve children and families across the state of Tennessee!
TVC was awarded a cash prize and recognized at The Big Payback 2015 training for our social media campaign in 2014’s event. In prepara on for 2015’s event, TVC created a special marke ng campaign, u lized all social media outlets, par cipated in News Channel 5’s promo video contest, and encouraged staff involvement. TVC provided a booth at “The Big Payback Plaza Party” in front of Bridgestone Arena during the online giving event and showed its support for increasing philanthropy in Middle Tennessee.
TVC’s Youth M.O.V.E. Tennessee program joined more than 1,100 communities across the country in celebra ng the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administra on’s (SAMHSA) Na onal Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day to highlight the importance of posi ve mental health from birth.
TVC collaborated with Governor Bill Haslam, along with Mayor Shaun Lawson (Hickman Co.), Mayor Ernest Burgess (Rutherford Co.), and Mayor Rogers Anderson (Williamson Co.) to sign proclama ons declaring May 7th as “Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day.” To celebrate Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, TVC’s Youth M.O.V.E. Tennessee program hosted events in Rutherford and Hickman coun es and also visited schools in Williamson County. Pictured Above: TVC’s Program Manager Anna Claire Lowder with Mayor Shaun Lawson Pictured far le : Mayor Rogers Anderson with TVC’s Director of Development Natalie Ray, CEO Rikki Harris, Program Manager Anna Claire Lowder, & Youth Support Specialist Will Voss Pictured le : TVC’s Program Manager Anna Claire Lowder, Youth M.O.V.E. K.H.R.O.M.E.’s President Daydrion Collier Mayor Ernest Burgess, & CEO Rikki Harris
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community involvement TVC formed a team and completed the Shelby Bo oms course for the NAMI Davidson County Walk on April 11, 2015. Program Manager Beth Vorhaus, came in first place in her division for the NAMI Davidson County 5K that was held the same day. Many local organiza ons par cipated with booths and live music at the event’s “Village.”
TVC’s Early Connec ons Network staff with Pete Wright, a orney and founder of Wright’s Law, at a recent training in Knoxville, TN.
TVC was proud to partner with Sir Speedy Berry Hill in sharing a space at Music City Sports Fes val, held at the Music City Center in downtown Nashville. Our fun and crea ve booth, which featured face pain ng and backpacks for the kids, was a great opportunity for TVC to interact with Middle Tennessee families and reach out to parents and children who a ended.
The day before his visit with “Tucker the Turtle,” Liam of Highland Rim Head Start used the “Tucker the Turtle” technique to help calm his emo ons. The next day, he was surprised by a special visit from Tucker himself! We thank Program Manager Anne e Dupree-Sanders for her extra effort to create a special day for Liam. Youth Support Specialist Will Voss with Hickman County youth at the Youth M.O.V.E. Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day event. Youth Support Specialist Will Voss and Youth Screen Case Manager Jill Watral pose for a photo booth at the CASA Conference in Rutherford County.
changing lives Youth in the Spotlight
Youth M.O.V.E. SENIORS 2015
Brian Turner
Jordan Prince
Brian graduated from Seigel High School in Murfreesboro on May 12, 2015. He plans to work this summer, a end Motlow College in the fall, and then transfer to Middle Tennessee State University to study mechanical engineering. Brian has been a member of Youth M.O.V.E. K.H.R.O.M.E. since December of 2014.
Jordan graduated from Hickman County High School in Centerville on May 16, 2015. He plans on working this summer at his family-owned Prince Hardware and a end Nashville State UniversityRenaissance Center in Dickson, TN, to study psychology. Jordan joined Youth M.O.V.E. Hickman County this year.
Bobby Brooks
Bria Turner
Bobby graduated from Seigel High School in Murfreesboro on May 12, 2015. He plans to a end Motlow College to study criminal jus ce and law enforcement. Bobby has been a member of Youth M.O.V.E. K.H.R.O.M.E. since December 2014.
Bria graduated from Seigel High School in Murfreesboro on May 12, 2015. She plans to work this summer and a end the UTC in the fall to study legal assistance Studies. Bria has been a member of Youth M.O.V.E. K.H.R.O.M.E. since December 2014.
Youth M.O.V.E. K.H.R.O.M.E. KinderCare Event took place on June 25th at the KinderCare daycare center in Nashville. Youth council members performed skits, hosted games, encouraged the children to “Be a Buddy!” and to express their feelings. The youth even created “shaker bags” for a special ac vity with the children. Outreach is an important aspect of our Youth M.O.V.E. councils and allows them to give back to their communi es.
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staff update Staff Promotions Beth Vorhaus - Program Manager, Early Childhood Programs Wendy Sullivan - Family Support Specialist Training Coordinator Brittney Jackson - Lead Family Contact, Early Connections Network Annette Dupree-Sanders - Program Manager, Statewide Training
New Certifications Vicki Jones - State Certified Family Support Specialist Jacquelen Bittorf - State Certified Family Support Specialist Brittney Jackson - National Certified Parent Support Provider
save the dateess This year’s State of the Child conference will be a one-day event focusing on early childhood. Featured topics will include child physical, emo onal, and sexual abuse, early childhood trauma, and domes c violence. Former NFL player and life coach Freddie Sco , who focuses on engaging parents on family issues like the male role model, will provide a keynote presenta on. The conference will also feature speaker Ma hew A. Timm, Ph.D., who has extensive experience in early childhood interven on.
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An expert panel discussion will be followed by Heather Hicks, the Strengthening Familes Coordinator at TN CCR&R Network who will be discussing childhood protec ve factors.
about TVC Our Mission Tennessee Voices for Children speaks out as active advocates for the emotional and behavioral well-being of children and their families.
we provide... SUPPORT training PrevenƟon Advocacy Early Intervention Informa on public policy Referral HOPE Mental health challenges are real and treatable.
And we’re here to help.
contact us Main Headquarters Middle Tennessee 701 Bradford Avenue Nashville, TN 37204 Phone (615)269-7751 Fax (615)269-8914
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TVC assists children, youth, and families across Tennessee who struggle with mental, emoƟonal, orr behavioral health challenges. For more informaƟon, or to find a support group near you, call 1-800-670-9882 or visit us online at www.tnvoices.org
Be a Voice for Tennessee’s Children YOU can make a difference... Tennessee Voices for Children con nues to be part of the solu on, and YOU can, too, with our many opportuni es for support. TVC needs your gi s, in-kind dona ons, and volunteerism to further our mission. Consider making a contribu on that helps make our families and communi es stronger. Dona ons can be submi ed via check, cash, or credit card (convenient processing available online at www.tnvoices.org/supportTVC). Contribu ons can be made in the following ways: Direct Contribu on, Pledge, Honorarium, In-Kind Dona on, and Bequest.
Benefactor: $20,000+ Visionary: $10,000 – $19,999 Champion: $5,000 – $9,999 Patron: $1,000 – $4,999 Sustainer: $500 – $999 Supporter: $100 – $499 Friend of TVC: Up to $99
For more informa on contact TVC at (615)269-7751 or
[email protected] or visit www.tnvoices.org/supportTVC
