Taken from Capitol Connection a e-newsletter of NACCRRA
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Make Children and Families a Priority!
Tell Congress to Make Children and Families a Priority!
We’re helping our friends at the Children’s Leadership Council (CLC) to send a message to Congress letting them know that now is not the time to cut funding for services that serve children and families in need. Please take a moment to follow the three simple steps outlined below:
(1) Sign on to the CLC debt ceiling letter and then forward it to your networks!
The Debt ceiling negotiations are heating up! Please sign your organization on to the CLC letter and then forward it to your networks. It is especially critical that we have representation from state and local organizations. (Note: this letter is for organizational sign on only.)
(2) Have every individual in your office sign on to the CLC Debt Ceiling Petition, then Post it on Facebook and Twitter, and Send it out to your colleagues, friends, and families!
To ensure that our message gets through loud and clear, we are coupling the CLC organizational sign on letter with an online petition. The petition is designed to be circulated through social media, as well as more traditional means, and will allow us to access a wider audience than would be reached through a sign on letter alone. Below are some sample tweets and Facebook status updates you can use to spread the word.
Click here to sign the petition.
(3) Tweet and Facebook About It!
Tweet:
Facebook:
(4) Take Five Minutes to Call the White House (1-888-245-0215):
Message:
Any deficit reduction plan must protect programs for low-income families.
Low-income assistance programs must be exempt from any caps and automatic across-the-board cuts which could be triggered when budget targets or fiscal restraint targets are missed.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Kids Need Supplies? Attention Howard County Families!
Local Unions in partnership with the Salvation Army, Urban Outreach, and United Way are helping Howard County kids start school with needed school supplies.
If your children could use supplies, please come to:
UAW Local 685
929 East Hoffer Street
Kokomo, IN
Last Name Beginning A-E on Monday August 1, 2011 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM & 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Last Name Beginning F-K on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM & 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Last Name Beginning L-R on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM & 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Last Name Beginning S-Z on Thursday, August 4, 2011
from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM & 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Have QUESTIONS? Call 2-1-1 or 765-457-4357
Families must provide identification, proof of income, expenses and public assistance for the last 30 days. Supplies are available on a first come, first served basis as long as they are available. Gently used shoes and clothing will also be available.
Bring your children as entertainment and refreshments are provided!
929 East Hoffer Street
Kokomo, IN
Last Name Beginning A-E on Monday August 1, 2011 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM & 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Last Name Beginning F-K on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM & 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Last Name Beginning L-R on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM & 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Last Name Beginning S-Z on Thursday, August 4, 2011
from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM & 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Have QUESTIONS? Call 2-1-1 or 765-457-4357
Families must provide identification, proof of income, expenses and public assistance for the last 30 days. Supplies are available on a first come, first served basis as long as they are available. Gently used shoes and clothing will also be available.
Bring your children as entertainment and refreshments are provided!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
The 40 Developmental Assets: You Can Make a Difference for Kids
What are Developmental Assets?
The Developmental Assets are 40 common sense, positive experiences and qualities that help influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible, successful adults. Because of its basis in youth development, resiliency, and prevention research and its proven effectiveness, the Developmental Assets framework has become one of the most widely used approach to positive youth development in the United States.
Click here to read the 40 Development Assets for Early Childhood
The Power of Assets
The 40 Developmental Assets represent everyday wisdom about positive experiences and characteristics for young people. Search Institute research has found that these assets are powerful influences on adolescent behavior—both protecting young people from many different risky behaviors, and promoting positive attitudes and actions.
For more information on the 40 Developmental Assets, click here!
For FREE resources about the Developmental Assets, click here!
Information taken from www.search-institute.org/developmental-assets
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