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Forum on Families & Children
A Publication of the Butler County Family & Children First Council
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Human Trafficking Awareness Month
In 2007, the United States Senate designated January 11th as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day to raise awareness of modern day slavery and human trafficking. Beginning in 2010, the month of January has been designated as Human Trafficking Awareness Month by Presidential Proclamation. In honor of this, Project AWARE Ohio has developed an information brief entitled: Human Trafficking: What Schools Need to Know. Please refer to the attached information brief that outlines what school professionals need to know about human trafficking in order to recognize the signs and take steps in order to keep their students and families safe from harm.
Check out these local events that are happening in our community:
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Want to be in the know with what's going on at Butler County Agencies? Join the Cross Systems Training Committee! The Cross Systems Training (BCCST) Committee membership includes representatives of the local child serving systems, school districts, health providers, community members and social services agencies. A workgroup of the Family & Children First Council, the BCCST has developed several mechanisms to help equip social services and education employees with the information and resources they need to better serve the families and children of Butler County. The committee is responsible for many projects throughout the year to communicate the great work that happens within our agencies. Some of those projects include:
The Cross Systems Training committee is always seeking new members to aid in the development of th ese projects and information sharing. We typically meet on the third Monday of each month (See calendar here) at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm at the Center for Family Solutions. For more information about this group, including how you can participate, please contact Lauren Perry at 513-785-6770. Join us at our next meeting on Monday, January 23rd!
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Save the Date!
Butler County is raising the bar, rolling out new programs and initiative to combat the growing problem infant mortality. We need your help and support in the fight. Open to all community members! New programs will be introduced to the community. Please see the attached flier for details and forward to your coworkers, family and friends.
Safe Sleep Position Statement Update
Health Policy Institute of Ohio is holding their first forum of 2017! It will be held Wednesday, March 1 at OCLC Conference Center. With the release of the 2017 Dashboard, this forum will look at how Ohio's health status has changed and where challenges and opportunities for policy interventions still exist.
In December 2014, the Health Policy Institute of Ohio released the first Health Value Dashboard, which found that Ohio ranked 47th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia on health value, a composite measure of healthcare costs and population health. Since then, initiatives across the state have looked at how we can get better value for our healthcare dollar. Speakers will be announced in early 2017. Look out for updates!
Making a House a Home: SEEKING DONATIONS
Making a House a Home is a local initiative started by the Butler County Parent Housing Group. They are the "Welcome Wagon" for people receiving services through the Board of DD who are moving into the community for the first time. They provide household items to make their house a home. They collect gently used items such as linens, kitchen items, small appliances, decorative items, personal needs, toiletries, and new cleaning supplies. If you'd like to donate, contact Linda via email or call her: (513) 435-2311 or contact Donna via email or call her: (513) 205-3075.
Save the Date!
The Bridge's Out of Poverty Coalition's next Lunch N Learn will be February 8th addressing housing and emergency shelter in Butler County.
Please bring your lunch and join us at noon for this free event at the YWCA- 244 Dayton Street, Hamilton. The YWCA will provide drinks and snacks! Contact Annette Landsman via email with any questions.
SELF Upcoming Classes
Supports to Encourage Low-Income Families (SELF) helps hard-working individuals find a path to live their dreams and better support their families in the future. SELF's Mission: to enhance the quality of life for Butler County residents by impacting the causes of poverty and empowering individuals to achieve, sustain and advocate self-sufficiency. See their NEW program schedule for upcoming class information.
Summer Camp Fair
January 24, 2017 (snow day January 31, 2017) 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Viking Room, Princeton High School 100 Viking Way
Winter is the season for planning your child's summer. Meet many representatives from the Cincinnati area that offer camps for children with disabilities.
Day camps
Night camps
Horseback riding camps
Drama camps
Music camps
Sports camps
and many more!
Lite snacks will be provided. For more information contact Janet Maine, Parent Mentor, Princeton City School District at 864-1112 or jmaine@vikingmail.org.
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Spanish for School Personnel
The BCESC is offering a Spanish for school personnel series on Thursday nights. This is a learner-friendly, functional language program designed to boost your speaking skills and confidence when dealing with Spanish-speaking students, parents and visitors. No prior knowledge of Spanish is required. The course is designed for any school personnel who deal with Spanish-speakers: teachers, paraprofessionals, nurses, school secretaries, administrators, cafeteria workers, custodians, librarians, bus drivers, PTO members, etc.
February 9, 16 & 23 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017 Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
$100 per participant,15 contact hours for attending. 1 semester credit from Ashland University is available for an additional cost of $172. For more information or registration click here.
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January:
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Upcoming FCFC Meetings:
1-23-17 Cross Systems Training Committee 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Learn more at www.ButlerFCFC.org |
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January:
February:
- SAFE (Substance Abuse Family Education)
For a more complete list of January events, click here.
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