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SCHOOL NURSES Local citizens are now working on a developing a plan to address the health needs of students in schools. Our plan will outline what we want for our kids here in Henderson County and how we'll get there. Citizens are welcome to join our efforts. To join our planning team, please contact Elisha (see below). AFFORDABLE HOUSING The United Agenda for Children has representatives who serve on the Affordable Housing Coalition (AHC). In 2008 the AHC achieved one goal of implementing a Minimum Housing Code in Henderson County. Public Health Nurses are reporting improvements in the homes of the people they serve in our community. In 2009, we will participate in a regional needs assessment for affordable housing. If you would like to participate on the Affordable Housing Coalition, please contact Patrick Kennedy at 692-4744. PRESCHOOL EDUCATION In the Fall of 2009, we will conduct an employer/employee survey to identify the child care needs of our county's workforce. To be sure your company gets invited to participate, please contact Elisha Freeman. Event - On April 16, 2010, we will host a Legislative Town Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Conference Hall at Blue Ridge Community College. Citizens will have a chance to speak to elected leaders in the NC State Government about issues surrounding early childhood. To join our event planning committee, please contact Elisha Freeman. MENTAL
HEALTH FOR KIDS
We are addressing the need for increased access to mental health services in the schools and in our community in our work on the school nurse issue (above). To join these efforts, please contact Elisha Freeman (below).
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MENTORING
PROGRAMS
The
United Agenda for Children is acting as convener of information
about the mentoring opportunities available in our community.
Click here to view the Mentoring
Opportunities booklet if you are interested
in mentoring a child.
SOCIAL VENUES FOR YOUTH & TEENS Workers
needed here to convene groups of youth to take on this issue.
Youth are needed to gather information about social venues for
teens and deliver that information using technology that teens
follow.
HELPING YOUTH MAKE POST GRAD PLANS Our
public schools and local community college are doing a great
job to help local young people make post grad plans. Many of
our clubs and civic organzations for youth are also doing the
same. Parents are encouraged to stay informed about these
opportunties by asking teachers and counselors.
Event - The College Foundation of North Carolina will offer a Lunch 'n Learn on October 13th at noon for parents of elementary and middle school children called "College Is In Your Child's Future. Will You Be Ready?" This workshop will focus on early awareness adn planning for college with young children and will introduce participants to tools and activities on the CFNC website. To attend, please RSVP to Elisha Freeman at 698-0674 x 107. CONTACT INFO Contact Names: Elisha Freeman, Implementation Manager, United Agenda for Children Maurean Adams, Executive Director, Children & Family Resoruce Center Phone: Maurean Adams: (828) 698-0674 x 105 Mail:
United Agenda for Children c/o Children and Family Resource Center P.O. Box 1105 Hendersonville, NC 28793 |
