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Our Vision Statement
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Welcome to the Marion County Children's Alliance
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The Children's Alliance, formed in 2000, works to ensure all children have a safe, healthy and nurturing environment in which to grow. By providing children and their parents or caregivers greater access to services and programs, their quality of life and our community will be improved. They meet the 1st Wednesday of each month, except June (check out our calendar link on the left). The Marion County Children's Alliance works in three major areas:
1. Communication, collaboration and coordination among agencies and individuals who work with children and youth;
2. Providing a voice for children with local and state representatives and agencies
3. Assistance to parents and youth to help secure needed resources and support services.
Marion County Children's Alliance, Inc. has complied with the registration requirements of Chapter 496, Florida Statutes, the Solicitation of Contributions Act. Registration Number: CH22006. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. |
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Current Agency News
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NOTE: The next Alliance Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 3 at 11:30 a.m. at the Jail Administration Building.
1. View December 2nd Meeting with Secretary Frank Peterman, Jr., DJJ.
2. View Children's First Breakfast 2009.
February Look for your 2010 Census form in March. It's safe, confidential and easy.
Visit: Census 2010!
AGENCY NEWS:
Powerful Parenting Series starts Friday, February 26 at 5:30 at the Anthony Woman's Club. Classes are free. Call Geraldine Lochren 369-2315.
Job Fair will be held on Tuesday, March 9 from 10-1 p.m. at CFCC Klein Center. For more information call 732-1700.
Central Florida Community College - "Beyond the Classroom" with keynote presenter Dr. Pamela Phelps, creator of "Beyond Centers and Circle Time" curriculum will be held on Saturday, March 27 from 7:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Ewers Century Center, CFCC Ocala Campus, 3001 SW College Rd. Call Marybeth Kyle at 854-2322 ext 1286.
Arnette House Inc. - If you have a need that requires extra help call Gerald Jones at 427-3640 or Kim Sandstrom at 622-4432 x 229. Several of our young teens are in need of community service hours and will be supervised by our residential leader. These community service hours are a way for our youth to understand the importance of consequences.
Girl Scout Cookies are now on sale for $3.50. Call Julie Linhart at 694-4425 x1821.
Trailer is now open for service to give help with getting jobs, food stamps and IDs. Call Jim Bullock 438-5997.
Success By Six Caring Through Cribs
The SIDS education class, for new and expectant parents has restarted! Kids Central, Inc. has re-funded the program where parents can attend a 1 hr class on how to provide a safe sleeping environment for babies and how to reduce the risk of SIDS. After completing they get a new crib for their baby to reduce the likelihood of co-sleeping. To register call Geraldine Lochren at 369-2315.
Holy Band Deliverance Center
Outreach Ministry serves breakfast on Sundays, 1019 NW 10th Street, Ocala from 8-9:15 a.m.
Belleview Library Book Nook
Hours are Tuesdays 1:00 p.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and the 2nd Saturday of each month 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; closed holidays. Call Helen Kimbrel 245-7412.
Great bargains in all categories, new arrivals each week. Many new releases at a fraction of the original price. Separate fiction and non-fiction rooms, a children's area and .25 and .50 cent room. Tables and chairs for reading with plenty of room for easy browsing. Book Donations accepted.
Florida KidCare
Application can be made by calling 888-540-5437.
Girl Scouts - Call for Girls
Scouts gives girls the opportunities to develop leadership skills and grow into successful young women in a creative, girl-only, supportive environment. Whoever it is she wants to be: an adventurer, scientist, financial manager, athlete, environmentalist, writer, or more! Girl Scouts helps girls realize their full potential. Todays Girl Scouts. More choices. More reasons to join. For more information on joining Girl Scouts, visit www.gswcf.org
Girl Scouts - Call for Volunteers
Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF) is seeking volunteers, both men and women over age 18, to help work with girls and other adults, reach out to the community, share skills and talents, and much more! Whether volunteering for one hour or one year, Girl Scout volunteers have fun and feel great knowing theyve helped build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
For more information on volunteering with GSWCF, visit www.gswcf.org to learn more about Girl Scouts of West Central Florida and download a volunteer application, or contact Julie Linhart jlinhart@gswcf.org or 694-4425 ext 1821.
Kid Power
Afterschool program at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 718 NW 7th St. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for students in 3-12 grades. Program runs through June 4, 2010. Call 209-8386. |
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