Know an
unsung
hero?
Nominate them
for the Champion for Children
Award
Candidates can be advocates,
volunteers, elected officials, nonprofit agency heads or board
members, teachers, service providers, journalists, and other
community leaders.
But
hurry! Deadline May
1.
Info and nomination
forms.
|
|
An Urgent Look at
Policy & Benefit Changes for
WashCo
Kids
Wednesday, April 22
5-7:30 pm
Dinner
Holiday Inn, S. Kingstown
Four Rhode Island human services
experts will join us to explain how benefit cuts and policy
changes in human services are and will impact local families.
CEUs available. Register now by contacting the Brown CME
Office at 863-3337 or CME@Brown.edu. |
|
The Children's
Issues Forum
Friday, May 15
8-10:30 am
Breakfast
Village Inn, Narragansett
"...and how
are the children?"
The traditional greeting among
the Masai tribe in Africa acknowledges the high value they
place on their children's well-being. When they can respond:
"All the children are well," life is good and peace and safety
prevail.
For the seventh year,
the
Washington County Coalition for Children (WCCC) invites
children's advocates, providers, elected officials,
administrators, parents and everyone else in Washington County
to gather to ask
"...and how are the
children?"
Download your
brochure with registration form today to ensure your seat
at the table.
|
|
|
|
| |
|
What
do the changes in RIte Care and the children's mental
health system mean for area families in crisis? You can
find out April 22.
Recent policy
changes and benefit cuts are impacting families in our
region. Four policy analysts and human services leaders
join us over a buffet dinner to explain the changes and
what they mean.
Elizabeth V. Earls, president/CEO of the RI Council of
Community Mental Health Organizations is providing an
overview and moderating a panel consisting of;
- Linda Katz, policy director, The Poverty Institute
at Rhode Island College;
- Sean Walsh, director, Westbay Family Community
Care Partnership, South County Community Action; and
- Scott Mueller, United Way of RI 2-1-1,
administrated by Family Service of
RI.
CEUs will be granted. More
information and a brochure.
Changing
Resources for Helping Families in
Crisis
Liliana's Italian Restaurant
· Holiday Inn
South Kingstown, Rhode
Island
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
5-7:30
p.m.
Cost: $30
|
|
...and
how are the children? Friday, May
15
Always a packed
room at the Village Inn in Narragansett, the 7th Annual
Children's Issues Forum has special significance because
of the economic crisis around
us.
United Way
President Tony Maione will discuss the present and
future of human services in his keynote speech. You'll
get the latest data on the status of the region's young
people. We'll announce the 2009 Champion for Children,
and you'll have a great breakfast among
friends.
More
information and a colorful brochure.
The 7th Annual
Washington County Coalition for Children Children's
Issues Forum
The Village Inn,
Narragansett Pier
Narragansett, Rhode
Island
Friday, May 15, 2009
8-10:30 a.m.
Cost:
only $25!
|
|
| |
What
you need to know about the WCCC
The
Washington County Coalition for Children brings together
everyone in Washington County who cares about
children. The Coalition is known for:
- Tracking and publishing the trends in
children's issues, and convening public meetings
around the needs.
- Convening monthly meetings that bring
together more than 40 organizations to tackle the most
compelling problems facing children
and their
families.
- Holding monthly workshops to help
doctors and mental health professionals care for
children with behavioral health problems and
developmental disabilities.
-
Sponsoring an annual "How Are the
Children?" Forum, a must-attend event for anyone
working on children's issues: community leaders,
advocates, and elected officials.
- Establishing a website to help
parents of children with mental health and substance
abuse problems connect with local treatment
providers.
-
Organizing a holiday gift drive for
teens in conjunction with Casey's Grill & Bar in
Wakefield. The Coalition achieves
astounding results, with just one part-time staff
person, dedicated volunteers, and administrative support
from VNS Home Health Services. We cover all Coalition
costs through voluntary contributions
of Coalition
members, grants, and your generous
donations.
For more
information about the Washington County Coalition for
Children, go to www.washcokids.org or contact Coalition
Coordinator Susan Orban at
(401)
788-2061.
| | |
