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CSHC Annual Conference
March 3-4, 2009

Call to Action! Help save teen pregnancy prevention programs


Governor Signs School Health Centers Bill!

CA Healthline, Governor Signs Bills Promoting School-Based Health Centers (10/08/08)

CSHC Spotlights San Fernando High School Teen Health Center

New CSHC brochure

Updated Nutrition and Physical Activity Factsheet



Governor's Advisory Workgroup: Report and Recommendations

SB 564 (Ridley-Thomas) would provide funding for school health centers.

Governor Schwarzenegger's White Paper on School-Based Health Centers


6/26/08: School-based Medi-Cal moratorium extended to April 2009


  Funding for School Health Centers  
     
  Funding Opportunities Alerts - California. Monthly updates on potential funding for your school-based and school-linked health programs are now a CSHC membership benefit. If you would like to receive the funding update and other CSHC benefits, go to our Membership page for more information.  
     
 

School-Based Health Center Funding - National. The National Assembly on School-Based Health Care provides a variety of funding resource lists, models, and financing tools on their website. Grant opportunities through the federal government, information about federal programs, such as No Child Left Behind, as well as links to private funding sources are also listed. http://www.nasbhc.org/site/c.jsJPKWPFJrH/b.2561561/k.E95C/financing.htm

Assessing Your Readiness to Start a School Health Center. If you are wondering whether a school health center might be a way to expand your services, this presentation will provide a reality check by reviewing some of the elements you must consider to get started. Download PowerPoint presentation

Educational Support Opportunities. This comprehensive list of state and federal educational grants relevant to school health centers describes the funding programs, eligibility, and available funds. A complementary document to the educational support opportunities list summarizes the key issues school health centers face in seeking education dollars.
Educational Funding Sources
Issues in Education Funding for School Health Centers

Grant Alerts for School Health Programs. Current funding opportunities (nationally) for all school-related and childrens' health programs are listed on the website of the Center for Health and Health Care in Schools. http://www.healthinschools.org

Alternative Financing for School-Based Clinics. This presentation helps school-based health centers consider possible federal alternatives for financing. In particular, it reviews 330 grants and the Federally Qualified Health Center "look-alike" status. Download PowerPoint presentation

CA Teleconnect Discount. The Pacific Center for Telehealth is funded to assist community based organizations and health care clinics to obtain the 50% Teleconnect discount from their CPUC through the local phone companies. http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/Telco/Public+Programs/CTF/

How do you make a case for technology to your funders? TechSoup provides a number of articles on way to fund your technology needs.
http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/funding/index.cfm