	March 2014 Newsletter

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Registration to Open Soon for Conference

Plan to join us as we explore an issue of growing concern in our community.

You will learn:

The scope of this public health problem in Clark County
How to recognize the signs and symptoms of youth at-risk for depression & suicide
How to get help for youth in our community
About innovative interventions such as Kognito & mobile apps

You will recieve:

A Gatekeeper certificate for 4 clock hours of training on suicide prevention. Gatekeeper training is a nationally recognized method to teach community members how to identify and refer individuals at-risk for suicide.
A community resource guide and a supplemental list of youth focused services prepared specifically for this conference.

Upcoming Events

March 12 Advocacy Day, Capitol Club of Columbus

March 20 What Role can you Play in Preserving the Local Watershed? Wittenberg University

March 28 OAN Training: 21st Century Learning Center Proposal

March 28 Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities 8am-3:30 Click Here for more info

April 15 Grant Advisory Meeting

April 30 Community Partner Luncheon: Registration Only

To learn more about our upcoming events Click Here

At A Glance

Action Item

Resource Feature: Measurement Tools

Check out Measurement Tools for Evaluating Out-of-School Time Programs: An Evaluation Resource, prepared by the Harvard Family Research project. Click Here to view.

More than 50 pages of research based tools arranged by topic. Most are free! Interested in your program's impact on self- esteem or planning for the future? Use this guide. Why create your own tools when they are already available.

Program Feature: Big Brothers Big Sister

Simply put mentoring is an investment in one of our community's most vital assets. Our children. Big Brothers Big Sisters matches provide a constructive, encouraging way to help children find their way to a positive future. Our Littles have higher self-esteem, a more positive attitude and they are more optimistic about the future. BBBS

A Big Brothers Big Sisters' match is carefully administered and supported by rigourous standards and trained professionals. However, those professionals are much more than "matchmakers". They provide ongoing support and supervision to the Big, the Little, and the Littles' family. No special qualification or experience is required, just a desire to make a difference in a young life and forever change two lives in the process. To learn more about volunteering call Big Brothers Big Sisters 937.390.9900 or contact Linda Shaffer at lshaffer@bbbscentralohio.org

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March 2014 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

At A Glance

Resource Feature: Measurement Tools

Program Feature: Big Brothers Big Sister