Family Connections
July E-Newsletter

   New Look - Same Great Content!
The Pause program, an initiative of the Family and Children First Council has acquired the creation and distribution of the Family Connections E-Newsletter as part of our commitment to resource families in Butler County.  While Pause specific information has been added, you will still find all the great things you have come to love about this monthly publication.  We hope you find great opportunities to connect with your family and with other families in the community! All events are FREE unless noted otherwise!

   Who is Pause? 
Pause is committed to assisting families of children with physical, mental, developmental, medical, behavioral or learning challenges, access to a broad range of support options by maximizing the use of community resources and family support networks. On the current menu of options, Pause provides:  respite, free family fun events, caregiver networking/resourcing and community service events to help families with tangible needs.  For more information visit our website at www.bcesc.org/pause.aspx.

   Upcoming Pause Specific Events 

To enroll in Pause or register for any of the upcoming events, please visit our website at www.bcesc.org/pause.aspx.
JULY 

JOE NUXHALL MIRACLE LEAGUE EVENT
Saturday, July 16 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM 

Come join us for our first annual Pause Family vs. Pause Volunteer kickball game event! Food, special guests and other games/activities, plus 2 ADA accessible playgrounds for kids! 

Volunteers needed and volunteer families encouraged to attend. Registration required for both families and volunteers.  







    
AUGUST

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH 
Saturday, August 6 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

Come join us at the Fairfield YMCA for swimming, gym activities, games and fun!
Backpacks full of school supplies will be distributed to each child in attendance.

Volunteers needed. Registration required for both families and volunteers.  













   Free Activities at Butler County Libraries - Open to ALL Families!
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Low Cost & Free Activities - Open to ALL Families!

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FAIRS/FESTIVALS 
July 2: Broad Street Blast Rockin' Fireworks and Middletown Independence Day Parade
July 2: Freedom Fest
July 2: Red, White and Liberty 
July 3: Light Up Liberty
July 3: Red, White & Kaboom
July 4: Stricker's Grove July 4th Fireworks
July 4: Fireworks & Taste of Hamilton
July 5: Hueston Woods State Park Fireworks  
July 8: Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival & Warrior Weekend to Remember

PARADES
July 4: Parade, Festival and Fireworks
July 4: Annual Liberty Township Parade
July 23: Annual Antique and Classic Car Parade

EXHIBITS
July 10: British Car Day

ANIMAL/AGRICULTURE
July 24: Butler County Fair

CULTURAL HERITAGE 
July 29 - July 31: Annual Greek Fest

PERFORMING ARTS

WINERIES

OUTDOOR RECREATION/NATURE

To check out more family activities in Butler County, go to Butler County Events

   Trainings and Workshops - Open to ALL Families!
Exchanging one drug for another? The truth about medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders.

Presenter: Dr. Clifford Cabansag
Addiction Medicine Physician, Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist
Lindner Center of HOPE
 
You are invited to hear Dr. Cabansag present, "Exchanging one drug for another? The truth about medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders."
  • Participants will learn the prevalence of opioid use disorders locally and regionally.
  • Participants will learn the language and appropriate terminology of substance use disorders.
  • Participants will learn the available FDA approved treatments for opioid use disorders.
DATE
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

LOCATION
Trihealth Arrow Springs - Bethesda Medical Center
100 Arrow Springs Boulevard, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
To better serve the region, Hot Topics is being held at various locations throughout the region each month. Keep an eye out for an upcoming location close to you!

TIME
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Presentation
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Question and Answer
 
1.5 hours CPE's APPROVED
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board

 
Transition Bootcamp

Booster Session: Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship

Would you like to learn more about guardianship and other alternatives for youth and young adults who have developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs? 

Are you a parent, sibling, caregiver or professional working with youth and young adults who have developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs? 

Then this in-depth, interactive and FREE session is for YOU!

In this session you will:
  • Learn what guardianship is, what other options exist, and why it is important to thik carefully about this decision
  • Develop a better understanding of the legal considerations and proces
  • See examples of county probate court forms and applications
  • Become more prepared and empowered with resources to make informed decsiions about your loved one's life 
When: Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 6:00 pm to 8:00pm
Where: Medical Office Building (MOB), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) 5th floor conference room 201/202
-- 3430 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Who: Kristen Henry, Attorney at Law, Disability Rights Ohio
How: Register online at http://goo.gl/aXv8Dq to make your FREE reservation

Light refreshments will be served. Free parking is abailable in the adjacent visitor parking garage. Enter parking garage from Northern Avenue

Please let us know in advance if you need any accommodations. 

For questions, please contract Jennifer Walsh at jennifer.walsh@cchmc.org or 513-803-0653.

For more information regarding support groups, please visit the link below:


  Support Group Access - Resource for ALL Families!
  • Visit www.redtreehouse.org
  • Right hand box -- click ButlerCo.
  • Select -- emotional support
  • Scroll to the bottom, click "view more"
  • Click "filter by category" 
  • Click "month - July" 
 
CONTACT US
Lisa McCoon 
Butler County Family & Children First Council
Family Connections Coordinator - Pause
mccoonl@bcesc.org


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