December 1, 2016


Forum on Families & Children
You are invited to attend a workshop on Human Trafficking in Southwest Ohio: Identification and Response presented by End Slavery Cincinnati. January 25, 2016 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Butler County Educational Service Center. Click here for more information and registration. 

 




PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

OSU Extension- Butler County

The Development of Living Skills Program (DLS) is a comprehensive education intervention system designed for families at risk for child abuse and neglect. Our goal is to provide families with the resources they need to function in today's world and to develop a strong, nurturing family system. A DLS staff assesses the needs of the family, develops goals as a team, and meets weekly in the family's home to provide educational lessons. A referral must come from Butler County Children Services or the Juvenile or Common Pleas Court. For more information contact DLS Coordinator Genesis Hawker.
Butler Tech Announces FREE Adult High School Diploma Program
Butler Tech, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education, announces a FREE Adult High School Diploma Program. Ohio residents age 22 and older who have not completed high school or received a GED can now earn a diploma and an industry credential, preparing them for entry into a new career. Available at no cost to participants, the Adult Diploma Program is based on Work Keys Assessment proficiency. Participants can complete their education at their own pace, earning a fully accredited high school diploma (from the state of Ohio) rather than a GED. Butler Tech introduces this program because of the opportunity it offers to residents to become re-engaged in their own education, then advance into an industry career in areas such as healthcare, manufacturing and public safety.


Share your thoughts about updating Ohio's Learning Standards
Now that educators have several years of experience using Ohio's Learning Standards in science, social studies and financial literacy, it's time to ask if we need to make updates or improvements. This fine-tuning effort is part of an overall review of all of Ohio's Learning Standards to ensure that schools are preparing students for the changing expectations of colleges and employers. All Ohioans can share their thoughts about the standards through  a survey that is open through Jan. 9.


Project Spark Survey
Project Spark is a bold initiative to promote Butler County as a "top choice" for visitors, businesses, and students as well as a great place to call home. Help us shape the Butler County story through this simple, short survey.


Hospital- based Fatherhood Program
The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood/Department of Job and Family Services began implementing New Beginnings for New Fathers (NBNF) services in Clark/Montgomery, Franklin and Hamilton Counties. If you have questions, contact Project Manager, Judy Strayer or Elena Martinez. The four Fatherhood programs look forward to receiving referrals. Hamilton County- Talbert House (Mr. Harold Howard 513-961-3292, ext. 2231). For additional information, visit: Ohio Commission on Fatherhood


Masters of Art in Social Work at Miami University 
Our MASW program will build your skills in Social Work Assessment and Intervention, broadening your employment opportunities in the social service field, including micro- (social service agencies, mental health, hospitals, and schools) and macro-level (government and non-profit agencies) practice. Our field education program allows students to put theories and interventions learned in the classroom into practice. Fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Upon completing the MASW program, graduates will be eligible to become Licensed Social Workers (LSW) and work towards their Independent Licensure in Social Work (LISW). See our flyer  for more information. Join us at our upcoming information session. 12/2/16 4:30pm - 5:30pm McGuffey Hall Room 224. For information about the Graduate Assistantships, scholarship opportunities and our upcoming information session, please contacMASW@MiamiOH.edu


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

EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS:
Professional Development
December: 


January:


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


Learn more at www.ButlerFCFC.org


Family & Youth
- SAFE (Substance Abuse Family Education)
- PAUSE Respite


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