Promise Partners, Pottawattamie County’s Alliance for Youth Planning Committee Meeting September 19, 2014 Attendees: Jean Bohnker-FAMILY, Inc., Colleen Brazil-Family Connections, Amanda Carpick-RSAFE, Audrey Clauson-Family Connections, Jessie Dewaele GriffisWCCA/EHS, Jo Lightner-VNA, Heather Loutzenhiser-Promise Partners, Jessie LuseroHFS, Tisha Moore-Promise Partners, Jordan Morse-WIC, Deb Orduna-Boys Town, Susan Pawloski-LFS, Patricia Russmann-Promise Partners, Jim Schalley-JCS, Dustie ShepleyDHS, Judy Showers-Promise Partners, Jessie Simons-Promise Partners, Jean StiehlIWCC, Kristyn Vorthmann-WCCA, Deb Weilage-FAMILY, Inc., Kris Wood-WIC, Janice Wright-FAMILY, Inc Introductions: The meeting was called to order by Patricia Russmann at 9:07 AM Welcome & Updates: Kristyn Vorthmann-WCCA has three openings for home visitors Contact for more information: kvorthmann@wccaheadstart.org Deb Weilage-FAMILY, Inc is hosting Circles of Security Training on September 30, 2014 Contact email deb@familyia.org Jean Bohnker-FAMILY, Inc is hosting Financial Success for Women a program through Creighton University on September 30, 2014 Contact email jbohnker@familyia.org Jessie Simons-Promise Partners-September 27, 2014 is Operation Medicine Cabinet, Prescription Disposal at Walgreens 535 W Broadway in Council Bluffs Contact email jsimons@cbcsd.org Jo Lightner-VNA- Flu season is here; please get your vaccination VNA is offering free vaccines at their Omaha office Contact email jlightner@thevnacares.org Jean Stiehl-Iowa Western Community Collge preschool program was just rated a level on the Quality Rating System (QRS) system Tisha Moore-Promise Partners- Tummies to Toddlers sponsored by Jennie Edmundson is Saturday, November 8, 2014 at The Mall of the Bluffs Tables for non-profits are at a reduced rate of $75.00 Flyers are available Family Connections – Building Blocks Audrey Clauson & Colleen Brazil shared Family Connections, Inc is providing free educational support classes that will include everything you ever wanted to know about young children’s behaviors A Behavioral Health Interventionist and Mental Health Therapist will give answers, information, and services that you have been looking for • Classes are every third Wednesday of the month from 6-7pm at 500 Willow Avenue, Suite 305 in Council Bluffs • Child care is provided • Call to reserve your spot 712-256-4420 Upcoming Classes: • October 15: Discipline & Terrible Twos • November 19: Self-Esteem, Negative Self-Talk, Anxiety • December 17: Time Outs Family Connections, Inc also offers anger management classes How to Tame Your Dragon: • Youth aged 10-14 • Adolescents aged 15-18 • Classes meet for weeks • Free of charge through a grant from Promise Partners Boiling Point: • Adults 19+ • Classes meet for weeks • Free of charge through a grant from Promise Partners Promise Partners Overview & Funding: Patricia Russmann shared the following: Promise Partners is an umbrella organization for many state and local initiatives that impact youth and families The organization is funded primarily through Early Childhood Iowa and Child Welfare Decategorization The large planning committee, or coalition, makes recommendations to the Governance Board on strategies and funding allocations Promise Partners mobilizes all of Pottawattamie County and empowers people to share resources to fulfill the Five Promises for all children We work to mobilize people from every sector of American life to build the character and competence of our nation's youth by fulfilling Five Promises: • Ongoing Relationships with Caring Adults; • Safe Places with positive activities; • Healthy Start and future; • Life Skills through effective education; • Opportunities to Serve, Learn, and Give back to the community The meeting was adjourned by Patricia Russmann @ 10:15 AM The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2014 from 9:00-10:30 AM at the Red Cross The next Governance Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 2014 from1:00 to 3:00PM at the Micah House Meeting minutes respectfully submitted by Judy Showers, Administrative Assistant ... education; • Opportunities to Serve, Learn, and Give back to the community The meeting was adjourned by Patricia Russmann @ 10:15 AM The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2 014 from... 9:00-10:30 AM at the Red Cross The next Governance Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 2 014 from1:00 to 3:00PM at the Micah House Meeting minutes respectfully submitted by Judy Showers,... funded primarily through Early Childhood Iowa and Child Welfare Decategorization The large planning committee, or coalition, makes recommendations to the Governance Board on strategies and funding