NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL
ADOPTION MONTH
This is a month set aside to raise awareness about the adoption of children and youth from foster care.
Please help us to find a FOREVER FAMILY for our Euclid Youth! If you are interested in Adoption or Foster Care please log on to what-every-child-needs for more information. Or Contact the Euclid Collaborative directly and ask for Courtney or Alicia at (216) 731-7454.
In case you missed our September and October meeting…
Our September meeting Jackie King and Monica Banks-Hines from the US Census Bureau came to speak to us about the 2010 US Census. The 2010 Census will define who we are as a nation. Taken every 10 years, the Census affects political representation and directs the allocation of billions of dollars in government funding. As Community Organization, especially here in the City of Euclid, we need to be dedicated to serving the best interests of our community. If you are interested in partnering with the US Census to convey the importance of participating in the upcoming census and to ensure no one is left uncounted please contact Monica at 216-256-5008. For more information please log onto the web site below.
www.2010.census.gov/2010census
Steph Wahome from Scenarios USA spoke about their upcoming Student Writing Contest. This year the theme is entitled "What's The Real Deal About Masculinity?". The contest gives students in grades 6-12 a creative forum to develop their critical thinking skills and write about issues shaping their lives. The deadline for entries in December 4th, 2009. For more information please log on to their web site at www.scenariosusa.org or contest2009 for a direct link.
Adoption Network also spoke about their Post Adoption Services. Upcoming events include, November 14th Adoption Awareness Day at the Lake Erie monsters. To purchase log on to Adoptionnetwork.org
Thursday, November 19th at 6pm is the Family Support Meeting, topic is Financial Resources and Nov. 17th from 6-8pm at the Gypsy Beans & Baking Co. is the Stronger Together Adoptive Family Support Gathering. For more information on any of these events please contact Ayanna or Gob at (216) 325-1000
Our October meeting was short and sweet. Berea Children's Home spoke about the Early Childhood Programs. The offer Mental Health Assessments, Individualized Treatment Planning, Family and Individual therapy, Home-Based Counseling, Consultation and linkage and referral. For more information please contact Becky Bernstein at (216) 789-8954 or rbernstein@bchfs.org
Euclid YMCA Happenings!
Many exciting things are coming up at the Euclid Family YMCA in November. Amnesty week will be held November 16, 2009 through November 22, 2009. For past YMCA members, if they rejoin during this week, we will waive the $100 joiner fee. For those individuals joining the Euclid YMCA for the first time, we will waive half of the joiner fee, a $50 savings.
On Sunday, November 22, we are having a Community Day from Noon until 4:00 PM at the Euclid Family YMCA. We are hosting an open house for youth and their parents to come and enjoy the Y. We will have exercise classes for adults, family open swim, and a free Basketball Clinic for youth ages 8 to 12 and 13 to 17. Please call the Euclid Family YMCA at (216) 731-7454 for more details.
EUCLID COLLABORATIVE
HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE!
At the next Collab meeting on November 19th please bring a new toy for our Annual Holiday Toy Drive.
All toys will be donated to our Foster Children and Tapestry Children.
A toy drop-off box will also be located at the Euclid YMCA. Please join us in spreading holiday cheer to the youth our our city!