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  Heard it From a Youth Worker:

Despite improvement, Indiana is still below average 
in the overall well-being of our children. 
  • 5,893 of our children were abused or neglected from January-August in Central Indiana (IN Dept. of Child Services)
  • Nearly 22% of our children in Indiana live in poverty,
    up from 17% in 2005. (2013 Kids Count)
  • 7,492 of our children in Central Indiana were homeless during the 2013-2014 school year. (Indiana Youth Institute)
  • 62% of our children in the fourth-grade are below proficient in reading in Indiana. (2013 Kids Count)
From IndyStar November 22, 2015
In This Issue
Mental Health America of Indiana Funding Opportunity
Rock Steady Boxing is Hiring
Registration Open for the 13th Global Youth Justice Training
Marion County Commission On Youth Job Postings
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December 4, 2015
Mental Health America of Indiana Funding Opportunity
 
MHAI is seeking proposals reflecting children's mental health projects for any age from birth to transition age youth. The purpose of the funding is to promote the month of May as Children's Mental Health Month and encourage communities to plan an activity during the spring months of calendar year 2016, and specifically the month of May.

These funds are to facilitate public education and collaboration among community agencies around children's mental health to promote mental health and substance use awareness. Funding for each application must range from $1,000 to a maximum of $3,000. MHAI anticipates funding up to 24 projects.
All private and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity.

Applications are to be submitted electronically and must be received by December 31, 2015 at 5:00pm EST. For complete details, click here to download the application. 

Janna Young, 2011 Journey Fellow
Rock Steady Boxing is Hiring

Indianapolis, IN 

Rock Steady Boxing is hiring, and we wanted to reach out to you for help instead of pursuing the typical routes of filling a position. Here's what we're looking for:

An Affiliate Specialist who will assist in the implementation of Rock Steady Boxing's Affiliate Services program for boxing programs outside our headquarters location. This position involves heavy clerical work, strong interpersonal skills and is highly detail oriented. 

A part-time Rock Steady Boxing Coach who will assist the head Coaches and serve as Head Coach, when needed. This coaching position will require extensive knowledge in physical fitness and a willingness to work with special populations. Creative problem solving is a key component of being a Rock Steady Boxing Coach, as is the ability to generate a positive, uplifting experience for members on a daily basis. 

Download and share the attached PDF with those who might be interested in joining the Rock Steady team! 

Joyce Johnson, 2009 Journey Fellow
Registration Open for the 13th Global Youth Justice Training
June 14-16, 2016
Cape Cod, MA

The Global Youth Justice 13th Training Institute is designed for individuals and teams of adults from communities interested in Expanding, Enhancing, Network and Learning about volunteer-driven Youth Justice and Juvenile Justice diversion programs referred to as Teen Court, Youth Court, Student Court, Peer Court and Peer Jury.   This 3-Day International Training Institute will include 20+ adult Peer to Peer Training Sessions by participants who volunteer to present in addition to other training topics, and a half day grant writing and funding resources session. For complete details visit our website. 

Janet Wakefield
Marion County Commission on Youth Job Postings
Marion County Commission On Youth, Inc. (MCCOY) seeks interested and qualified individuals to fill each of the following positions:
The attached job descriptions provide complete information about the responsibilities of each position, the desired qualifications, and necessary skills and attributes sought.  Salary for each position is commensurate with experience and qualifications and a generous benefits package is included.
 
Interested candidates should send the following documents via e-mail to MCCOY's president, John Brandon  john.brandon@mccoyouth.org: a cover letter indicating which of the positions they seek, resume, and three professional references by no later than Noon on December 30, 2015.  

Mindi Goodpaster, 2014 Journey Fellow
Sincerely,

 

Melinda Bowman
Chief Organizational Officer
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