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Re-accreditation of ICFH Demonstrates Fiscal and Management Integrity
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Institute for Child & Family Health (ICFH) has just received notification that the organization has been re-accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA accreditation affirms that an organization meets the highest national...
ICFH Pediatric Health Center Earns National Recognition for Patient-Centered Care
Patient-Centered Medical HomeTM 2011 standards emphasize enhanced care through patient-clinician partnership MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) today announced that Institute for Child & Family Health (ICFH) Pediatric...
The CSAT Discretionary Grantee News
April 2013 - The CSAT Discretionary Grantee News features an interview with the Functional Family Therapy Youth Reentry Program in Miami, Florida. The issue reviews a guide to help youth after disasters, the SAMHSA treatment program directory, a guide to help youth...
Institute for Child and Family Health and The Youth Gang Resource Center Present 7th Annual Gang Summit
Summit to Promote Collaboration In Combating Local Gangs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miami, FL - September 21, 2010 –Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH), a non-profit organization that offers prevention and treatment programs for children and families in Miami-Dade...
Long Time Child Advocate Dr. Robert D. Nolan to Retire as Executive Director of Institute for Child & Family Health
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Institute for Child & Family Health (ICFH) today announces the retirement of Robert D. Nolan, Ph.D. as Executive Director. Dr. Nolan served as the Executive Director for over 35 years, taking the organization from a few staff...
The Children’s Trust to Host Seventh Annual Champions for Children Awards Ceremony
This year's event to help promote new county-wide reading initiative FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MIAMI – The Children's Trust will host its seventh annual Champions for Children Awards Ceremony to honor individuals and programs that have made extraordinary efforts on behalf...
Institute for Child & Family Health (ICFH) Appoints New CEO to Head Agency
Dr. Juan C. Gonzalez to be appointed as New CEO May 09, 2012 06:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time MIAMI--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--The Board of Institute for Child & Family Health (ICFH) today announced the appointment of Juan C. Gonzalez, Ph.D. as its CEO. Dr....
Kiwanis of Little Havana Foundation and the Miami Marlins Announce “Back to School” Program
Thousands of School Supplies will be distributed to Elementary School Students Project kick off: THURSDAY, August 16 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Marlins Ballpark Miami, FL – The Back to School Caravan that begins the first day of the new school year will distribute...
CHILDREN’S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (CPC) ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE AND NEW PRIMARY CARE SERVICES
New name -- Institute for Child and Family Health -- reflects broader focus for one of Miami's oldest and most respected non-profit organizations MIAMI, FL, June 27, 2007 -- The Children's Psychiatric Center, one of Miami-Dade County's oldest and most respected...
Institute for Child and Family Health and the Motorola Foundation Collaborate to Empower Youth to Excel in Math and Science
Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH) Receives Innovation Generation Grant Miami, FL – July 20, 2010 – Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH), a non-profit organization that offers prevention and treatment programs for children and families in Miami-Dade...
SAMHSA awards nearly $21.6 million in grants to help people transition from the criminal justice system to the community
Nearly 650,000 people are released from state and federal prison yearly and arrive on the doorsteps of communities nationwide. A far greater number reenter communities from local jails. More than half of all people in state and Federal prisons and local jails meet...
ICFH and Miami HEAT Host Violence Prevention Night
Miami, FL – October 27, 2010 – Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH), a non-profit organization that offers prevention and treatment programs for children and families in Miami-Dade County, teamed up with the Miami HEAT to host the first annual Violence...
Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH) Welcomes Emil Sotolongo as New Board Member
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miami – (November 18, 2010) The Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emil Sotolongo, CPA as a new board member. Mr. Sotolongo is currently the Director of Accounting and Auditing Services at...
Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH) Add Developmental Specialists on Team
ICFH Receives Funding For Healthy Steps For Young Children FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miami, FL – Dec 1, 2010 – Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH), a non-profit organization that offers prevention and treatment programs for children and families in Miami-Dade...
Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH) Receives Prestigious SAMHSA 2010 Science and Service Award
Recognized for Exemplary Implementation of Evidence Based Interventions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miami, FL – Dec 14, 2010 – Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH), a non-profit organization that offers prevention and treatment programs for children and families in...
SAMHSA announces the 2010 Science and Service Award winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has selected 28 organizations to receive the agency’s 2010 Science and Service Awards. These awards recognize exemplary implementation of evidence-based interventions that...
Institute for Child & Family Health Awarded $100,000 from Health Foundation of South Florida
Funding to support health information technologies, control costs and improve quality of health care FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miami, FL – Mar 4, 2011– Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH), received a $100,000 grant funding from Health Foundation of South Florida...
AXA Advisors South Florida Volunteer’s Spend Day with Local ICFH Pre-School Children
The Day of Service Focus Was to Foster a Positive Self-Image in Disadvantaged Kids Miami – June 8, 2010 - Every year AXA people nationwide participate in an AXA Day of Service volunteer project. AXA offices in communities across the country donate time and energy to...
Sir Richard Bowlby Presents 50 Years of Attachment Theory to Kick off 40 Sessions at Children’s Mental Health Conference, April 8-9
Linking Forces conference brings top practitioners and researchers to Miami Miami – (March 30, 2010) - The Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH) presents Sir Richard Bowlby and other top researchers and practitioners at the Sixteenth Linking Forces Conference,...
Children’s Mental Health Conference brings together top research, professionals, parents and community agencies, April 8-9 in Miami
Sir Richard Bowlby keynotes 'Linking Forces,' educational event with 16-year history in community Miami – (March 23, 2010) The Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH) presents the sixteenth Linking Forces Conference, bringing together the people who care for and...
ICFH Award winning program saved the State of Florida $36.4 million
Miami – (December 21, 2009) On November 12, 2009, Evidence Based Associates presented an award to the FFT/Redirection program at the Institute for Child & Family Health. The Redirection Program is a community‐based, family‐centered alternative to residential...
ICFH Patient Darielys Tejera Shares Personal Story at Book Signing of ‘Absolutely Nothing’
ICFH Patient Darielys Tejera Shares Personal Story at Book Signing of 'Absolutely Nothing' FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alina Plasencia | Director of Marketing | Institute for Child & Family Health T: 305-722-5322 | F:305-688-3889 aplasencia@icfhinc.org |...
Institute for Child & Family Health names Whilly Bermudez new Board Member
Institute for Child & Family Health names Whilly Bermudez new Board Member FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alina Plasencia | Director of Marketing | Institute for Child & Family Health T: 305-722-5322 | F:305-688-3889 aplasencia@icfhinc.org | www.icfhinc.org...
Miami Dade Budget Cuts Leave needy Famileis for Fend for Themselves
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alina Plasencia | Director of Marketing | Institute for Child & Family Health T: 305-722-5322 | F:305-688-3889 aplasencia@icfhinc.org | www.icfhinc.org Miami Dade Budget Cuts Leave Needy Families to Fend for Themselves 5,622 Families...
Fundraising in the Jungle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alina Plasencia | Director of Marketing | Institute for Child & Family Health T: 305-722-5322 | F:305-688-3889 aplasencia@icfhinc.org | www.icfhinc.org Fundraising in the Jungle Non and for profit collaborate during tough economic...
A Tasty Way to Donate – MiMo District Restaurants donate to Children’s Charity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alina Plasencia | Director of Marketing | Institute for Child & Family Health T: 305-722-5322 | F:305-688-3889 aplasencia@icfhinc.org | www.icfhinc.org A Tasty Way to Donate MiMo District Restaurants Donate to Children's Charity...
Institute for Child & Family Health Family (ICFH) Literacy Educator Receives Toyota Teacher of the Year Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Alina Plasencia | Director of Marketing | Institute for Child & Family Health T: 305-722-5322 | F:305-688-3889 aplasencia@icfhinc.org | www.icfhinc.org Institute for Child & Family Health Family (ICFH) Literacy Educator Receives...
McDERMOTT WILL & EMERY DONATION TO ALL-ABOARD FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM
McDermott Will & Emery generously donated 36 like new computers to the families participating in the All-Aboard Family Literacy Program. The computers will allow the families to incorporate technology and literacy by allowing them to access educational and...
The Institute for Child & Family Health names Nina Hamilton New Board Member
Contact: Alina Plasencia Director of Marketing Institute for Child & Family Health aplasencia@icfhinc.org or T: 305‐722‐5322 F: 305‐688‐3889 www.icfhinc.org The Institute for Child & Family Health names Nina Hamilton New Board Member Miami – (July 24, 2008)...
The Institute for Child & Family Health names Aïda Phillips New Board Member
Miami – (July 11, 2008) The Institute for Child & Family health is pleased to announce that Aïda Phillips from accentmarketing has been named a new member of the Board of Directors. Agraduate of the Universidad de la Comunicación in Mexico City with a master's in...
20th Annual All-Aboard Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
The Institute for Child and Family Health (ICFH) and All-Aboard Educational Services held their 20th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, May 23, 2008 at Jungle Island. The luncheon was created as a way of thanking and acknowledging the volunteers for...
Kim Peek, The Original Rainmain
Benefitting the Institute for Child & Family Health The Institute for Child & Family Health is pleased to report the success of Kim Peek, The Original Rainman, the organization's charity event which raised funds to support their Child & Family Counseling...
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Honors volunteers, Business Partners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, April 25, 2008 CONTACT: John Schuster Miami-Dade County Public Schools 305-995-1126 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS HONORS VOLUNTEERS, BUSINESS PARTNERS Celebrating 30 Years of School-Business Partnerships MIAMI—Miami-Dade County Public...
Street Violence Prevalent in Miami-Dade County
"US ATTORNEY ALEX ACOSTA KEYNOTE SPEAKER" What: Fourth Annual Gang Summit When: Friday, April 13, 2007 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Where: William & Marjorie McDonald Center 17051 NE 19th Avenue North Miami Beach, Fl 33162 When: Monday, April 16, 2007 - 9:00 am - 3:00...