Racine County Family Resource Network
Network Provider Meeting
Minutes:
June 12th , 2012
8:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M.
Next Generation Now
Attendees:
Network Details:
Announcements:
Emily Vance-Welsh-Children’s Service Society of WI; Aidana Lira – Children’s Service Society of
WI, Judy Van Swol-Care Net Family Resource Center, Tasha Doss-4C For Children, Delace
Dyson-AFA, Joan Elger-CSSW, Sarah Hawks-UW Extension, Wendy Johnson-CSSW, Sara
Rogers-AFA, Alison Schneider-NGN, Carrie Scruggs-NGN, Alison Haas, NGN, Tameika ShawAFA, Jessica St. Martin-Trejo-CSSW, Maribel Velasquez-Racine Family Literacy , Kathy VeselCentral Health Department, Latasha Wilson-Family Smart Kid Friendly, Linda Brooks-WKRP
Racine County, Paula Hermann-Just Add Kids, Lisa Friedrich-Harmonious Beginnings,
Demar Garrison-YMCA Community Development, Mari Hernandez,-AFA, Pam Handrow, Family
Smart Kid Friendly, Julie Lehner-Teen Moms Program, Alicia Gollaz,-AFA, Latasha Wilson-Family
Smart Kid Friendly, Larry Hunter-Touched By An Angel Program, Nelly Martinez, UW-Extension,
Tasha Doss-4C For Children
Introductions of Network Members, Welcome New Members
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Next Generation Now Support Groups: Parent Support Group meets every 3rd
Wednesday once per month from 6:00-7:00, the next session held on June 20th will
be focused on Self Care. Childcare and a meal will be provided. Positive Solution
Groups will resume on August 21st. PIWI Playgroups will resume on June 28th, and
will be held every Thursday from 1:00-2:30. Contact #635-1920 to register!
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Racine County Link Transportation, open to general public with transportation stops
in Racine, Sturtevant, Union Grove, Burlington and Waterford. Contact #262-8665321 for more information.
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Car Seat Checks and Free Car Seat Event, sponsored by Safe Kids Racine-Kenosha
to be held on Tuesday, June 19th from 4:00-7:00 at Caledonia Fire Department, 6040
Douglas Ave in Racine. To register, please call #262-687-3366.
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Training Reminder: UW-Extension hosting Family Teaming Training for Advanced
Home Visitors and Supervisors. Training will be held on June 21st, 9:00-4:00 at UWExtension Fon du Lac County. To register, contact Kathleen O’Hara at (414) 2564646, or Kathleen.ohara@ces.uwex.edu
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Just Add Kids will debut on REAL MILWAUKEE on Friday, June 15th at 9:00! For
more information about upcoming summer events for children and families, go to
www.JustAddKidsOnline.net or contact Paula@JustAddKidsOnline.net
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Learning Inside Out and Upside Down, LIOUD Summer Program for kids birth to five
will kick off on Tuesday, June 19th and run through Tuesday, August 14th. The
program will be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 1134 Dr. Martin Luther King
Drive, #262-636-9237, no cost to participate. All children must be accompanied by a
guardian/ caregiver. Snack will be provided to children and caregivers.
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Bev Baker, UW-Extension, provided Coalition Contacts information from last Network
Provider Meeting: Financial Fitness Coalition-Debi Embry,
Debbi.Embry@cityofracine.org, Asset Builders, Richard Entenmann,
rentenmann@tds.net,
Presentations:
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Homeless Assistance Coalition,-Gai Lorenzen, GAL@legalaction.org, #262-6358836, HOLA-Hispanic Outreach for Literacy Achievement-Bev Baker,
Beverlee.baker@goracine.org, #262-767-2917, Family Preservation West, Debbie
Witte, drwitte@wi.rr.com
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Touched By An Angel Program-Larry Hunter, Refer to any family in need of
furniture/appliances,items for families etc. No specific eligibility requirements.
Contact # 262-412-1400
Care Net Family Resource Center-Judy Van Swol, Executive Director
Faith based, non-denominational, offering parenting classes, pregnancy tests,
adoption referrals, material assistance, abstinence training and post-abortion
peer counseling and education. Incentives are offered for participating in
programming. All services are free and confidential. Racine location is 2405
Northwestern Ave, contact #262-632-2464 to schedule. Kenosha location is 2222
Roosevelt Road, contact #262-658-2222 to schedule. www.carenetfamily.org
Referrals can be made for anyone pregnant or with children up to age 2.
Family Smart Kid Friendly Collaborative-Pam Handrow
Home Visitation and Parent Education Programs, Age appropriate activities, Parents
As Teachers Model, Information on Child Development, Parenting Techniques for
children through the age of 5. Family friendly activities are offered to families involved in
Home Visitation and Parent Education Programs. For more information, contact #262637-2979 or # 262-637-1473. Serving families East and West I-94.
Family Literacy of Racine-Maribel Vega
Family Literacy provides programs for low income, low literacy families. Providing Early
Childhood in class and in home developmental screenings for children 0-6, school
readiness, after school programs, Adult Education Pre-GED and GED classes, Parent
Education. English or Spanish speaking clients may apply for programs. Contact #262898-3968, or #262-456-1779 Spanish. www.racinefamilyliteracy.com
Villa St. Neighborhood Camp begins on June 25th runs through August 2nd, Monday
through Thursday, 12:30-3:00. Camp will include games, physical activities, cooking, field
trips, Girls Inc., Boys Council. To register for camp, contact Family Literacy at #262-8983968 or #262-456-1779 for Spanish.
YMCA of Racine-Community Development Programs-Demar Garrison
Strong Communities Agenda: Young Leaders Academy, after school program 2 nd
through 8th grade, graduate and move on to YMCA Achievers, high school/college
preparatory.
Focus on Fathers Program, 13 week sessions focusing on mentoring and nurturing
skills for fathers. Monday through Wednesday, 11:00-2:00. The most recent session
began on June 11th, next session will begin in mid July. Voluntary or court mandated.
Womens Wellness Initiative, 12 week series focused on self empowerment and
physical fitness. If eligible, family will receive free 3 month membership.
In Home Parenting Education-In collaboration with Family Smart Kid Friendly
For more information on any of the community development programs offered at the
YMCA, as well as additional YMCA events/camps for summer, contact:
Racine Family YMCA, 725 Lake Ave. Racine WI 53403, #262-634-1994
www.ymcaracine.org
Success Stories:
Racine Family Literacy had six graduates this year through their GED program.
Advancing Family Assets have families who have obtained employment and met
weight loss goals.
*Feedback from all mini-presentations will be provided at the next Network Provider
Meeting.
Upcoming:
July 17th Meeting- Reflect, Review & Responsibility
Please email any announcements/updates to Emily.Vance-Welsh@cssw.org
We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting, July 17th!