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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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East Arlington Family Support Center News...
Happy Holidays to all!
We hope that this newsletter gives you plenty of information and reading material over the holidays to reflect on the state of children and families in Arlington, celebrate our victories, and plan our next steps.
Let's make 2012 a great year for children and families! |
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Family/Youth Opportunities...
Winter Break Camps for kids age 5 to 12 are offered at Hugh Smith Recreation Center, scheduled to run from 6:30am to 6:30pm. Camps include games, crafts and activities. Camp fees range from $90-$135 per week, with a discount if you register for three weeks. Call 817-459-5474 or visit naturallyfun.org for more information.
Registration for swimming lessons for the Spring Session are available now. The City of Arlington Aquatics offers quality instruction year round, at various times, for all ages. Visit naturallyfun.org for more information.
What should you do if you suspect child abuse? In light of the recent Penn scandal, a news article from a local child abuse expert outlines need-to-know information about reporting laws and your obligations. |
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Community Events and Resources
Poverty is not just a condition of economic hardship, but also a technical term used to define eligibility for programs. Have you ever wondered what this measure is, how it is used, and the extent of poverty in Texas? Read more...
Did you know vehicle burglaries occur most often on Holidays? For prevention techniques on Vehicle Burglaries, read this brochure from the Arlington Police Department.
Insider Social Hour with Commissioner Andy Nguyen. Thursday, January 12th from 5:30pm-7:00pm at J.Gilligan's, 400 E. Abram, Arlington. Come network with area community and business associates, meet new ones, and start off the new year in a positive way!
Free toilets are STILL available through water conservation program. Arlington encourages homeowners to replace older model toilets. Residents with homes built before 1992 that still have original toilets can qualify for up to two toilets per home. Applications are being accepted online at www.SaveArlingtonWater.com or call Dustan Compton at 817-459-6628.
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. |
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Health/Wellness Opportunities...
 Free Prescription Discound Card Program available to residents, thanks to Arlington and the National League of Cities. Discount cards offer an average savings to residents of 23 percent. Read more...
The Alzheimer's Association is conducting their African American focused Caregiver Seminar on January 28th, from 9am to 1pm at the Potter's House Fort Worth Campus. Read more...
Women struggling with cancer can now receive free housecleanings. Cleaning for a Reason offers maid services at no cost. Read more...
In November, almost 200,000 kids in Tarrant County had Medicaid or CHIP coverage: more than ever before. Enrollment for these programs in Tarrant County is up 10% over the last year. Statewide, enrollment also increased.
24-Hour Nurse Advice Now Available to JPS Arlington Patients. Call your Arlington Health Center anytime. Nurses are available 24 hours a day if you have a health concern or need advice. To connect to this service, contact your local JPS Health Center: Central Arlington (817.852.8190); Arlington/Kathryn Wilemon (817.702.6300); Family Medicine-Arlington (817.852.8470); Grand Prairie (817.702.4800). If this is an emergency please call 911. |
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Educational and Training Opportunities...
ESL Classes are available for free. Classes begin January 4 through March 30, 1pm-3pm at Park Lane Apartments Club Room, 3100 E. Park Rowe. Sign up by calling Yoko at 817-459-2727. Click here for a flyer...
As part of the Champion Education Initiative, the Arlington Chamber Foundation has a $2,500 scholarship available to one 2011-2012 graduating AISD student who plans to attend either UTA or TCC. Click here to download the application. Deadline is February 29.
Schools are bracing for new kind of state tests. In the spring, high school freshmen will take end-of-course exams being phased in to measure academic achievement of Texas students. Read more...
Human Resources offers a website with information concerning programs granting scholarships for women, hiring at-risk youth, offering free mentoring and tutoring for youth, and assisting with the employment of the formerly incarcerated in Dallas and Tarrant Counties. Visit the website... |
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Employment and Financial Opportunities...
 Catholic Charities is offering free one-on-one financial counseling to those who want help reaching their financial goals. Convenient locations throughout Tarrant Couny. For more information or to sign up for classes, go to financialeducation@ccdofw.org or call 817-289-0495. Calendar of classes...
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 and Networking Opportunities...
January 9 is the deadline for online application submission for an Arlington Alliance for Youth Small Grant. Organizations with proposed projects centered on academic or life skills, community service, or even semester of service, are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $300. Applications can be submitted electronically by visiting www.arlingtonalliance4youth and going to the Small Grants section.
Register for the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition Annual Meeting Luncheon by January 6. For more information or to download an RSVP form, visit the website http://www.ahomewithhope.org/.
Save the Date: Adult Protective Services presents "A Leap for Help: Protecting the Vulnerable" on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Catholic Charities. Read more...
The Women's Alliance of the Arlington Chamber will be holding an entertaining and informative "After Hours" event on Jan 31 (5:30 - 7:30 pm) at Theatre Arlington. Andrea Roy, Economic Development Specialist for the City of Arlington will provide an update on current and proposed development in the city. Arlington's own Melissa Lawson, winner of NBC's Nashville Star will provide the entertainment. Register for this outstanding evening here.
The Arlington Alliance for Youth invites you to their 7th Annual Youth Collaboration Breakfast. The breakfast takes plaec on January 20, 2012 at 7:30am at the Arlington ISD Mac Bernd Professional Development Center. RSVP by January 6, 2012. Read more...
New training is available for Texas teachers and other school staff on how to recognize and report child abuse. The self-paced training is available on the DFPS website at this link. |
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Volunteer and Advocacy Opportunities...
Curious about the growth of Tarrant County cities over the last decade? Wondering how high school graduation rates are calculated? Or how the health of Tarrant County compares to that of other counties across the country? The answers to these and other queries can be found in a new Research area of the United Way website. Continue reading...
Financial Futures Committee. The AISD Board of Trustees will begin accepting applications from parents and community members who wish to serve on the Financial Futures Committee on Monday, Dec. 19. Applications will be online. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Jan. 12. |
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In the News...
The number of Texans relying on food stamps grew nearly 1.4 million in the last four years, meaning that nearly 15 percent of residents are receiving them. Read more...
Arlington's infant mortality rate decreases. Tarrant County overall saw a decrease. But in Tarrant County, the rate among blacks is three times as high as among whites. Read more...
About 12,000 individuals sought housing vouchers in Arlington during the 10 days that the Arlingotn Housing Authority reopened its program. Authorities indicate that this is evidence of the stress that families are undergoing in tough economic times. Read more...
A report released last month indicates that veterans fall deeper into the homeless cycle than most people. Homeless veterans spend an average of 5.77 years on the streets, nearly two years longer than homeless non-veterans. Read more or click here for a list of resources.
Tarrant juvenile justice officials are wary about a new combined state agency. When juveniles get in trouble in Tarrant County, they typically end up in community-based programs such as drug therapy or counseling, but there is concern that this may change. Read more...
Recent federal report on child maltreatment probably reflects budget cuts, not less child abuse. Budget cuts are forcing state agencies to selectively spend their limited resources on fewer cases. State child welfare agencies are investigating fewer abuse and neglecft reports, and are less likely to identify kids as a victim. Read more...
The number of reported cases of child abuse and neglect has risen in Texas, at the same time that child-care financong from the state has been reduced. Facilities that work with children are struggling to provide services with less dollars. Read more...
Arlington ranks six among the largest cities in the country for National Night Out participation. The City extends its thanks to everybody for doing their part to deter criminal activity and strengthen community and Police partnerships. Read more...
The Arlington Police is asking for help to find its Top Ten Most Wanted fugitives. As of December 14, 2011, Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of these fugitives. If you have any information on their location, PLEASE contact Safe City Commission Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS or www.469TIPS.com. Click here to see pictures.
Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church, whose new granite structure was recently consecrated, is the largest-capacity Vietnamese Catholic Church in the United States. Read more...
The December Issue of the Family Support Council of Tarrant County is now available at http://familysupportctc.org/fsc-newsflash/.
Read the Parkview Gazette's December 2011 newsletter.
The latest e-Arlington newsletter is available (Vol 4, Issue 6). Click here... |
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