RE: request for Animation Programming in NJ, Ct and Pa

June 19, 2008

Hello all Art Therapist in tri-state area. I recently pitched my non-profit, The

Animation Project (TAP) to a Foundation. TAP uses computer animation as an art

therapy medium with at-risk adolescents. The foundation liked TAP programming so

much that they requested I submit a grant proposal - even though their deadline

was two months ago on April 15th! They said they had read over 100 of the 152

applicants submitted and nothing was as exciting as what TAP is doing.They

particularly liked the fact that I was working with 'difficult' adolescents. One

catch, besides having a week to put a proposal together (which means it is due

Wednesday, June 25th) is that they only fund multi-state programming. So, does

anyone have a relationship with any sites in NJ or CT, or elsewhere? If I can

line up an organization that serves adolescents in a state other than NY I have

a pretty good shot at $50,000, which I would use to hire part-staff to begin

programming there. There would be no-fee for the site itself, as the grant could

cover all staff expenses.If you have a moment, let me know if you can put me in

touch with anyone who might accept a year of free programming.Please respond to:

brian@... in advance, AustinTo:

NYCCAT@...: drena@...: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:17:27

-0400Subject: Re: Permit and Lincensure

It's worth noting that the standards for where LCATS can get

clinical

hours is comparable to those of other mental health professions, like

Social Work. The Dept of Professions requires the Operating

Certificate (which all agencies providing mental health services, like

clinics and psych hospitals, have) as a requirement for LMSW's

pursuing their clinical license (LCSW). To quote from the website:

" General hospitals, schools, and community-based organizations " are

not considered " clinical " sites. So, it seems that the LCAT is being

held to that higher standard. This is probably not in our best

interest because of the limited supply of clinic-based work for CATS.

Drena Fagen, LMSW, LCAT

drena@...

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