It is that time again! We are looking for nominations from any of you who know an outstanding youth in our community! Help spread the word so others can take part in the nominating process, too! Follow the link here to our website, scroll half-way down and you'll see another link to the nomination form.  http://totallyfreeberkshires.org/   Nominations are due March 11th. 

We are also looking for volunteers to be participate in our work group and review all nominations recieved.  This group will meet on March 15 at 3 pm at BUW. 

A big thank you goes out to Bob Cornwell, Greylock Federal Credit Union and Berkshire Bank for all the prizes awarded to our S.A.Y. It Proud winners.

The PPP and Pittsfield Public Schools worked together to host two Train the Trainers workshops for community agency staff to become certified Active Parenting Workshop Facilitators.  All individuals trained as facilitators
can now lead Active Parenting Workshops in the community.  PPP is in the process of scheduling a series to be held on campus at Berkshire Community College this spring.  

The workshops consist of 3 sessions during which participants learn how to improve family life and make parenting a little easier. The workshops are intended to give parents realistic tools they can use everyday at home.      

AlcoholEDU
Parents can also access support online using a program called AlcoholEDU. This is an easy and quick way for parents to learn the essentials of alcohol prevention. Prom and graduation season is just around the corner so this is a prime time to reach out to parents and adolescents. Please invite all parents you know to participate in a quick, easy online survey. The website is http://highschoolparents.alcoholedu.com. To login enter the word- SHARE- in the box under NEW USER. Then click- SIGN UP.