Children & Adolescence
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+Children & Adolescence
http://www.almcaffrey.com/?page_id=236
http://everychildhealthy.com/blog/healthy-lifestyle-for-children
+Locations of Our Organizations:
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Federal Government:
National School Lunch Program
3400 Hollywood Ave.Bellingham WA 98225-1134
2020 Cornwall Ave.Bellingham, WA 98225-3698
State Government:
Department of Social and Health Services: Children’s Administration
1720 Ellis St, Suite #100Bellingham, WA 98225
Local Government:
Whatcom County Juvenile Court Administration
311 Grand Ave # 501Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Non-Profit/Non-Governmental:
Rebound of Whatcom County
1405 North Forest StreetBellingham, WA 98225-4504
For-Profit:
A Child’s Life Learning Center
3210 Meridian StreetBellingham, WA 98225
+National School Lunch Program
Federal Government
+National School Lunch Program 101,000 public and non profit
private schools and residential child care institutions.
31 million children are fed each school day.
In 1998, after school snacks were added to children participating in after school activities. 50% of students in after school activities qualify.
MISSION STATEMENT: The National School
Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day
USDA( U.S. Department of Agriculture) funds program. Food and Nutrition Services.
Students must apply through school.
+National School Lunch Program
QUALIFICATIONS:
Children with family incomes below 130% of the poverty level = FREE
Family incomes 130-185% of poverty line= Reduced Lunches $0.40
Must serve lunches that meet Federal requirements
-30% of calories from fat and less 10%
saturated fat
-One third Recommended Dietary Allowances of protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium and calories
+Department of Social and Health Services: Children’s Administration
State Government
+DSHS: Children AdministrationCore Values:
Excellence in Service Respect Collaboration and
partnership Diversity Accountability
Mission Statement:
• To improve the safety and health of individuals, families, and communities by providing leadership and establishing and participating in partnerships.
+DSHS: Children Administration History:
State Government Agency 1970: Department of Social
Health and Services created to unify social services
1978: Congress passes Indian Child Welfare Act
Services/Programs: Adoption Program Indian Child Welfare Services HOPE Centers and Responsible
Living Skills Programs Crisis & Secure Crisis
Residential Centers Family Reconciliation
Services (FRS) Family Preservation
Services (FPS) Intensive Family
Preservation Services (IFPS)
Client Base:
Families Children
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DSHS: Children Administration
Adolescent Youth in Foster Care Services:
Independent Living Services Transition to Independence
Programs Responsible Living Skills Program Intensive Resource Services Educational Advocacy Program Education and Training Voucher
(ETV) Program Foster Care to 21 Service
+Whatcom County Juvenile Court Administration Local Government
+Whatcom County Juvenile Court Administration We promote public safety and accountability by
strengthening the bonds between youth and the community. We provide opportunities for youth to interact with the community in positive ways, and teach youth skills to help them with daily interactions. We believe that crime is an act against the victim and the community, and the offender is directly accountable to the victim, the community and themselves. Through our programs, we are committed to enabling offenders to make amends to their victim and the community, and develop skills to help build self-confidence.
Purpose:
+Whatcom County Juvenile Court Administration
Programs: Aggression
Replacement Training Community Links Day Reporting Functional Family
Therapy Service Learning Work Crew
Client Base Juveniles under 18 who
have committed a crime Non-offender cases such as
truancy or at-risk youth Child in need of services
Classes/Workshops: Dealing with Conflict Theft Class Victim Offender Impact
Competency Education (VOICE) Class
+Rebound of Whatcom CountyBringing Hope & Healing (Nonprofit)
http://reboundwc.org/
+ Rebound of Whatcom County:Bringing Hope & Healing
Client Base:
Families Kids
Mission Statement:
Rebound’s vision is that children and families in Whatcom County would thrive and succeed and be active recipients and contributors in a supportive community. We are committed to providing programs, relationships, and resources that create positive, sustained change.
Programs:
C.H.A.T.
On Track Parenting Enrichment
Compass
Flying Colors After Care Tutoring
Ray of Hope
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Rebound of Whatcom County
“At a critical time in their lives, when they require nurturing, some children experience violent acts of anger, sexual and emotional abuse. Their families are shattered by the effects of substance abuse, domestic violence, divorce, as well as the unresolved grief and poverty that accompany the reality the experience. “
Rebound operates with a mission to connect families, churches, and community.
Rebound deals with an at-risk population of children including many who have experienced repeated failure in social settings including school, day-care settings and social services.
Nonprofit
+A Child’s Life Learning Center
(For Profit)
http://achildslifedaycare.com
+A Child’s Life Learning Center
Creating a community-oriented environment where children are respected, nurtured, encouraged, and valued
To provide a partnership with parents, offering support whenever needed and confidence that their child is receiving top childcare
We believe that God creates each child, and we realize the importance of building a relationship with their Creator as well as with peers, caregivers, and parents
Mission Statement:
+A Child’s Life Learning Center Who They Serve:
Toddlers and young children
Their parents Their caregivers
Primary Services: Learning center Preschool learning Daycare services for
toddlers
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+References:A Child’s Life Learning Center. Retrieved from http://achildslifedaycare.com
Rebound of Whatcom County. (2009) Retrieved from http://reboundwc.org
Washington State Department of Social and Health Service (n.d.). A history
of human services. Retrieved from http://www.dshs.wa.gov/
history.shtml
Washington State Department of Social and Health Service (n.d.). About
children’s. Retrieved from http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/about/
abStructure.asp
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. (n.d.). About
us. Retrieved from http://www.dshs.wa.gov/aboutus/
+References: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. (n.d.). Adolescent
services. Retrieved from http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/services/srvAdlsFAQ.asp
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. (n.d.). Adoption.
Retrieved from http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/adopt/index.asp
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. (n.d.). DSHS strategic
plan-2011-2013. Retrieved from http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ppa/strategic.shtml
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. (n.d.). Indian child
welfare services. Retrieved from
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/services/srvICW.asp