MAY 2013

  

 

Fifth District Supervisor Josie Gonzales makes a presentation to Preschool Services (PSD) Director Diana Alexander and County Librarian Leonard Hernandez.

  

Muscoy Celebrates New Preschool Services Site and Library

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Muscoy residents are celebrating the opening of the Baker Family Learning Center, a 10,000 square foot public library and preschool that will serve more than 10,600 residents in the unincorporated area of San Bernardino. 
 
On Saturday, May 18, a dedication ceremony marked the opening day of the center at 2818 Macy Street in Muscoy.  Fifth District Supervisor Josie Gonzales, County Librarian Leonard Hernandez and Preschool Services (PSD) Director Diana Alexander were among the speakers at the event.

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Foster Youth Celebrate High School Graduations
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Senior Celebration grad photo

A graduating foster youth displays her graduation certificate.


Graduating from high school is a milestone accomplishment.  Each year, the Independent Living Program sponsors a formal Senior Celebration, similar to a graduation party, to acknowledge and congratulate San Bernardino County foster youth who are graduating from high school.  

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Homeward Bound Mega Pet Adoption Event Finds Homes for Dogs and Cats
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Animal Care and Control (ACC) kicked off their participation in the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge by co-sMega Pet Vaccinnationponsoring the 2nd Annual Homeward Bound-Mega Pet Adoption event; other sponsors included the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley, Yucaipa Animal Placement Society, Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF) and the San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department.

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26th Annual Multi-Disciplinary Team Conference Fosters Independence

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MDT stress management

The Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS)  and  Adult Protective Services (APS) held its 26th Annual Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Conference on Monday, May 20, 2013 at the Goldy S. Lewis Community Center in Rancho Cucamonga.  More than  250 attended the one-day conference.

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Eleven Human Services Employees Honored with Award for Excellence

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The County honored 43 employees with the Award for  Excellence during Public Service Recognition Week for their work exemplifying the organization's efforts to help the community achieve its Countywide Vision. 

Employees of the Month:
Linda Conner and Brandy Nelson
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DAAS EOMBrandy Nelson CN EOM 
The May Human Services Employees of the Month are Linda Conner (left photo), Program Supervisor for Senior Information and Assistance of the Department of Aging and Adult Services and Brandy Nelson (right photo), Mentoring Resource Coordinator of Children's Network.

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So, You Think You Want to be a Supervisor?
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Performance Counseling Skills Supervisors Need
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Interview and Test Taking Skills
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Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation
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Public Speaking
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