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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. We 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 meeting of the Children's Alliance will be held on Wednesday, August 4th at 11:30 a.m. at the Jail Administration building. Lunch will be served and the meeting is open to the public. For more information call 438-5996.
View the highlights at the Appleton Museum of Art.
AGENCY NEWS:
Kinship Care Support Group Sessions, held Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Dates are: July 29, Aug. 5, 12 and 19. (Continuation groups will be held the last Tuesday of each month starting June 29, July 20 and Aug. 31.) Contact Melissa Casto at 843-5014 for more information.
Diabetes Health Event, is free and planned for Saturday, July 31 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 55 SW Third Ave., Ocala. For more information call 407-453-2052.
Convoy of Hope, Saturday, July 31 at Live Stock Pavilion from 7 a.m. until noon. This is a National Christian Organization that travels around the country giving out free bags of groceries to anyone in need. For questions, please contact First Assembly of God, 1827 NE 14th St. Ask for Mary Ann or Lydia 351-1827.
History of National Night Out, Tuesday, August 3rd, downtown Ocala from 6-8 p.m. The evening will be filled with games, prizes and food. For more information call Cpl. Cynthia Barnes at 572-1773,
City-Wide Design Conference, Come and participate in planning for the future of YOUR City on August 6 & 7 at CFCC, 3001 SW College Rd, Ewers Century Center, Ocala, FL from 9-4 pm on Friday and 9-noon on Saturday. Contact Peggy Cash 629-8287 to register if you're having lunch on Friday.
Charity Cookout, to benefit the Marion County Children's Alliance. Friday, August 27 11:30-1:00 p.m. at the Highland Memorial Park, 1515 NE 3rd St. (2 blocks behind the Cascades) Lunch served on a donation basis. Enjoy Cuban culture featuring Rondo's famous Cuban pork, rice and sweet plantains prepared by Mojo's Grill & Catering Co. Call Beverly Brown 369-1020.
4th Annual Kinship Care Conference, at The Klein Center at CFCC on Friday, September 17 and Saturday, September 18.
Vendors are welcome to participate. Booths are $25 for both days. Two week cancellation notice appreciated, No-Shows will be charged an additional $25. Contact Mary Werner 352-233-3817 for additional vendor information.
Some of the featured speakers are: Dr. Jospeh Crumbley-seen on 60 Minutes and The Oprah Winfrey Show; Amy Petrila-Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, Children's Board of Hillsborough County; Kathryn Kvols-President, International Network for Children and Families and Author of "Redirecting Children's Behavior;" Deborah Ehler Polston, Adoption Advocate and Barbara F. Foster Ph.D., Deputy Chief Child Advocate; Marie Dudek-Chair, Central FL Chapter, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; Lui Delgado-aka "The Dope Doctor," seen on Orange TV.
Friday is for social workers, counselors, clergy and other professionals who provide support to relative caregivers. Registration is from 7:45-8:15 a.m. Sessions from 8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fee: $60, discount for 5 or more; lunch and material provided. Giveaways and door prizes available. Contact Vondy Ridenour 387-3526.
4 Day Child Passenger Safety Certification, sponsored by: National SAFE KIDS Worldwide, Marion County Board of County Commissioners and Ocala Police Department. Saturdays, September 25, October 9 & 23 and November 6 from 8:30-5 p.m., Green Clover Hall, 319 SE 26 Terrace, Ocala, FL 34471. Registration: $70/person, call 1-877-366-8154 to pre-register; then visit: http://cert.safekids.org. For more information call Anita Kinsler at 352-438-2352 or e-mail: anita.kinsler@marioncountyfl.org.
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