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EAFSC Calendar
July-August2011
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Do you have any information you would like to share? Send your information in a short paragraph along with attachments, to familysupport@ achservices.org
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The Arlington Resource
Sharing Group
is a coalition of service providers that meets the 1st Wednesday of each month in Arlington.
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DESAFORTUNADAMENTE, NO SE TRADUJO ESTA EDICIÓN. POR FAVOR COMUNÍQUESE CON NOSOTROS SI DESEA MAS INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LAS OPORTUNIDADES QUE SE DETALLAN EN ESTE INFORME. DISCULPENOS POR LA MOLESTIA. |
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East Arlington Family Support Center News...
The Back 2 School Roundup still has vouchers to give out and is accepting applications 8am - 4pm at the Resource Connection Welcome Center, 1100 Circle Drive, Fort Worth Texas 76119 until Aug. 5, 2011. If you know of those who have children from the ages of 4-18, who reside in Tarrant County and meet the 2011 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines and need school supplies please let them know. Read more... |
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Family/Youth Opportunities...
 One more free summer camp before school starts! Social Leadership Camp is from August 8 - August 11, 9am to 4pm for youth, ages 14-17. This fun, four-day camp helps youth develop skills to become leaders in their schools and communities. This unique opportunity will increase their awareness of social issues such as homelessness, child abuse, child safety and volunteerism. Special speakers and field trips are included in this camp. For more information and registration call 817.335.4041, ext. 1100 or email skillbuilders@ACHservices.org.
Our Military Kids wants to help your family. If you have a child ages 3 to 18 whose parent is currently deployed overseas with the National Guard or Reserves, your child is eligible for a grant. The grants, which can be up to $500, will pay for up to six months of an extracurricular activity of your choice. Read more...
Beat The Heat! Join the Fun, Saturdays at the Central Branch YMCA for a FREE Pool Party! Bring the whole family. Enjoy the music, concessions, play on our inflatable yellow sub, enjoy water games with the Y's lifeguards, and even learn about water safety. FREE to all at the Central Branch, 2200 S Davis Drive, Arlington, 76013.
The DFW Texas Healthy Adolescent Initiative presents the Teen Summit on Wednesday, August 13, 2011 from 11:00am-7:00pm at the Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S. Center Street, Arlington, 76004. This is the Back to School Teen Event of the Summer, presented by Seasons of Change Inc. Read more...
Arlington ISD is offering a Summer Feeding Program for 2011. Any child 1-18 can receive a free meal (breakfast and/or lunch) daily at certain sites. No registration or I.D. is needed. Food must be eaten onsite. This program is for children only. Click here for a list of sites and serving times.
The McKinney Housing Authority will accept applications for the Public Housing waiting list on June 1, 2011 thru August 31, 2011 for individuals and/or families that are eligible for one and three bedroom apartments. Read more...
Parenting/Family Life Education classes are available through the Parenting Center. For a schedule of classes, click here. |
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Community Events and Resources
Many Texas families are making arrangements for day care for their preschoolers as the new school year approaches. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) urges parents to do their homework carefully and always choose regulated day care. While illegal day care may seem attractive - it may be cheap or convenient - without regulation there are no checks and balances to protect children. Read more...
The Salvation Army has opened cooling stations at all of its North Texas centers. Locations may be found by clicking here.
The Ride2Work Program provides transportation for employment-related activities! This program is open to low- and moderate-income Arlington residents for: jobs; job training; job interviews; educational resources; and childcare. To read the eligibility requirements, click here. To apply, contact the East Arlington Family Support Center and schedule an appointment.
The Arlington Housing Authority announces that its Homeless Prevention Program has funds available. The Homeless Prevention Program is designed to assist low-income households pay past due rent or utilities in the event of unforeseen hardship or extenuating circumstances beyond their control in the last 30 days. The program will pay up to three months rent or utilities to the landlord or utility company to prevent a pending eviction or disconnection of utilities. Click here for a flyer. Assistance with completing applications is available at the EAFSC. Call 817-277-3050 for more information. |
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Health/Wellness Opportunities...
The 13th Annual Hispanic Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2011 from 9:00am to 2:00pm at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth. The Fair will offer free medical screenings and free health education. For more information, click here.
Mammogram screenings will be provided for uninsured women, 35 years of age and older who are residents of Tarrant County at several locations during the month of August. Read more...
Women and their hearts...Symptoms, CPR and new prevention guidelines. Read more...
What is PCIP and Texas CHAP? The Texas Consumer Health Assistance Program, or CHAP, helps people without health coverage at a time when they need it the most. To be eligible, you must: (a) Have been uninsured for at least six months; (b) Have a pre-existing condition; (c) Have previously been denied coverage; (d) Are U.S. citizens or residing legally in the U.S; and (e) Can pay a reduced, monthly premium for enrollment. For more information, click here, dial the help line: 1-855-TEX-CHAP, or visit www.TexasHealthOptions.com.
An Arlington program is pushing healthier food choices for girls. The Arlington Library's new Fitnessista program this summer offers free classes designed to teach girls going into the third, fourth and fifth grades the importance of fitness, self-esteem and healthful eating. Read more...
After a deadly Arlington fire, officials stress the importance of fire detectors. Read more... |
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Educational Opportunities...
The Oil & Gas Production Technician Certification Program will begin training classes in early July 2011 at Tarrant County College South Campus. Scholarships are available. For more information, click here.
Sign Up Today for FREE ESL and/or Adult Basic Education (GED). Training is provided by a certified teacher. To qualify, you must have at least one dependent child and receive one of the following: Food Stamps; WIC; TANF; Medicaid; CHIPS; Housing Assistance; Child Care Assistance; or be considered low income. Read more...
Did you know that there are at least nine colleges in Texas that offer FREE tuition? Click here to find out how you or somebody you know can qualify. |
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Employment and Financial Opportunities...
Free culinary arts job training is coming up! The Community Kitchen program is provided by a professional chef for a 16-week, 7:45am0in training program. Those interested must first attend an information fair on August 8 at 1pm and August 9 at 9am at the Tarrant Area Food Bank, 2600 Cullen Street, 76107. Read more...
Skills Training Opportunity to become a CNC Machine Operator. For more information about this nine-week program, click here.
The Texans Helping Texans Job Fair will be at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium on Tuesday, September 13, from 9am to 2pm. Pre-register at www.DallasEmploymentGuide.com. Click here for more information.
Financial education classes are available at no cost throughout Tarrant County. For a calendar of upcoming classes in July-September 2011, click here.
Upcoming Job Fairs in Tarrant County! For a listing of upcoming fairs, click here.
State Farm Job Insurance is holding an open fair for interested employees on August 31, 2011. Read more...
Humane Resources is a website that offers links to various resources for former clients of correctional facilities. Humane Resources also offers Job Skills Training and Consultation at no charge. For more information, go to www.humaneresourcesinc.org.
Do you know anybody looking for a job? Find us on Facebook to access the latest jobs, job fairs, training opportunities, and other events!
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Provider Opportunities...
 MHMR invites individuals to a town hall meeting. Please join them on August 25, 2011, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in order to help find the gaps in mental health services that affect veteran men and women that have served oversees in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. You will be able to gather much more information from both of these sources. Read more...
Healthy Texas Babies: What Communities Need to Know to Reduce Infant Mortality. Free Workshops throughout Texas offered by DSHS , and will be in Tarrant County on August 16 from 1pm to 5pm. Read more...
Can you administer First Aid in a mental health crisis? Mental Health First Aid is a 12 hour course that prepares members of the public to provide Mental Health First Aid to those in need. Courses will be scheduled through MHMR of Tarrant County's Training Department at 817-569-4342. For a list of upcoming trainings, click here.
Need training opportunities? Sign up for the ADRC's monthly newsletter for training opportunities in the areas of disabilities, aging, special needs, and related topics. |
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Volunteer and Advocacy Opportunities...
 Volunteer for the Popcorn Popping Event to raise money for the Sam Houston High School Feeding Frenzy. You can volunteer for just one day or for several days. For a list of dates and times needed,
click here.
The YMCA is asking for your help to Send a Kid to Camp. Read more...
An online auction lets you support Girls Inc. from the comfort of home, and runs through August 14. Read more... |
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In the News...
We are Cherished helps women leave the sex industry. Read more...
The TEA is shutting down an Arlington charter school. Officials with Metro Academy of Math and Science have asked for a hearing. Read more...
Almost 1500 new laws are taking effect in Texas. Read more...
Arlington Classics Academy, a new charter school, will open its new campus in August. Read more...
Many more Tarrant County schools are rated academically unacceptable. Read more...
The Southeast Newsletter for Tarrant County Precinct 2 presents its July 2011 issue. Click here...
The latest e-Arlington newsletter is available (Vol 3, Issue 21). Click here...
The August 2011 newsletter is available from the Family Support Council of Tarrant County (no relationship to the East Arlington Family Support Center). Click here...
United Way of Tarrant County presents their July 2011 newsletter. Read about the New Reading Program, the 2011-2012 Budget, and more...
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce has several upcoming events in support of local businesses. Read more... |
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