November 3, 2016


Forum on Families & Children
Community Resource Rack Card



Butler County Social Services Rack Card Now Available 


The Butler County FCFC's Cross Systems Training Committee has created a rack card with phone numbers for commonly accessed social services in the county. To request copies for your organization, church or community center, please contact Heather Wells at wellsh@bcesc.org. We need your help to get these out in the community!


The card is also available for download here. A version with clickable hyperlinks can be found here


PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Supports to Encourage Low Income Families (SELF)
Winter Crisis Program: Operates between November 2 and March 31.
The Winter Crisis Program assists low-income individuals and families with their utility bills, so they can heat their homes in the cold winter months. The maximum monetary amount of utility assistance varies by year and utility provider and assistance is provided once per season.
PIPP Plus: Operates year-round for regulated utilities.
SELF also helps Butler County, Ohio residents certify or re-certify for Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) year-round for regulated utility providers, such as Duke Energy.  PIPP is an extended payment arrangement with gas and electric companies that bases payments on a percentage of household income.
While SELF does accept walk-ins during HEAP season, we strongly recommend making an appointment as walk-ins are not guaranteed to be seen.  Appointments can only be made during active HEAP seasons by calling 513-868-9300 or 888-432-7022 from Middletown.


UPDATES:
Walk4Hunger:
You and your organization are invited to participate in the first annual Walk4Hunger to be held on November 19th at Woodside Cemetery & Arboretum, Middletown Ohio.  The Walk4Hunger is being hosted by Madison Lions Club and will benefit Family Service of Middletown Choice Market (FSM) est. 1944. The Walk4Hunger is also a part of the Miami Middletown Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week being held Nov. 14-19. Register here for the walk. A community resource fair will be held during the event. To register your organization to have a booth at the fair click here


Veterans' Tribute and Resource Fair:

Friday November 11, 2016 10:00 am-11:30 am - Resource Fair 11:30am-1:15 pm - Tribute and Lunch. Featuring guest speaker Lt Col Tom Lunney, USAF (retired) Founder of American Small Business Centers. Patriotic music provided by: Lakota West High School Choir. Miami University Voice of America Learning Center 7847 Voice of America Park Drive West Chester. Corner of Cox Road and Voice of America Park Drive. Register by calling 513-939-9255.  


Domestic Violence -- A Tip Sheet for Home Visitors 

Domestic violence/intimate partner violence (IPV) are among the many sensitive topics that home visitors explore with the families with whom they work. Just as they screen for adverse childhood experiences and maternal depression, home visitors build trusting relationships and apply their observational skills and techniques such as active listening and motivational interviewing in their work with women and families who may be experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV). Here 
are some tips and resources for home visitors to consider.


Opiate Taskforce Public Session
Friday December 2nd, from 1-3 pm at the Miami Hamilton Campus-Wilks Conference Center. The presenters will be treatment providers throughout Butler County; each will have an opportunity to speak briefly about what they provide, whether or not they take insurance, the protocol for admission and their philosophy of treatment. In addition, each provider will have the same set of questions, provided in advance, that they will answer; those will be collated and provided to all attendees. We believe that there is a real need for people to learn about what the treatment options are in Butler County. We hope each of you will attend and invite your constituents. RSVP to Susan Cross Lipnickey



C.O.P.E. Poverty Simulation: 
You are invited to join our campus community to participate in the C.O.P.E. Poverty Simulation to be held on November 14th, Miami Middletown campus, JHN 142. The event will be held from 1:00 pm - 3:30 p.m. Please come and join us for their powerful experiential event that sheds light on the real life struggles of those living in poverty. To register today, please click on the link here.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Crystal Ford at fordcm2@miamioh.edu.


Hamilton Community Thanksgiving Lunch:
Come to Zion Lutheran Church and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving luncheon. Many churches, businesses, schools and non-profit organizations sponsor this meal each year with the hope of fostering community and providing a good meal for the citizens of Hamilton and throughout Butler County. FREE FOR ALL. Thanksgiving Day 11/24 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. For more information contact (513) 863-5774.  


Disability Rights Ohio Voting Power:
Election Day in Ohio is Tuesday, November 8, and the polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. DRO's Voter Hotline will be open the same hours, with lawyers available to answer your questions and provide assistance if your voting rights are being violated. The hotline number is 614-466-7264 or toll free 800-282-9181; (TTY) 614-728-2553 or toll free 800-858-3542.You can also call these numbers anytime with questions or concerns about voting.
Am I allowed to vote if I have a guardian? Can I get help with my ballot in the voting booth? For answers to these questions and more information click here


Jobs Plus
Looking for a job? A new career? A fresh start? You don't have to go through it alone! JobsPlus 6-week program prepares you to find and keep a job within our network of area employers. We help with job development, job placement, resume writing, interview skills and faith-based training.  Free bus passes for classes! For more information contact Doug Dunlap (513) 256-1552 or ddunlap@citygospelmission.org.


Job Postings
Send your updates to Lauren Perry at perryl@bcesc.org

EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS:
Professional Development
November:
 
December: 
Family & Youth
- SAFE (Substance Abuse Family Education)
- PAUSE Respite


For a more complete list of November events, click here.

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Upcoming FCFC Meetings:
11/11/16- 9:30 am Asset Builders Network
11/21/16- 1:30 pm Cross Systems Training Committee
12/14/16- 9:00 am Executive Committee




Learn more at www.ButlerFCFC.org

 

Heather Wells 

Butler County Family & Children First Council


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