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NEXT NEW STAFF ORIENTATION:
TBD
If you have received an invite to attend, please be sure to confirm with
Sue Rumanoff, Program Director, at srumanoff@midymca.org or 203-215-1132.
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SUPERVISED VISITATION/TRANSPORTATION
Interested in learning about a new service we are providing to DCF clients (and how you can provide this service?)
Contact Dani at d_thomsen10@yahoo.com or Brooke at bc34hollis@hotmail.com
A special welcome to Will Rosa, who is a long time mentor with our program and now also a Case Manager working part time with Brooke to coordinate all the Supervised Visitation/Transportation referrals.
Will can be contacted at
wrosa72@hotmail.com
ph 203-500-4645
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To our brave speakers (mentees) at the Annual Dinner held on 6/23:
Client ("mentee")Spotlight:
Congratulations to our one and only D.R.
who through hard work and the support of his mentor
has grown in so many positive ways. DR just learned he was accepted to attend SCSU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WAY TO GO !!
AND
Congratulations also go out to Jason G.!
He has been accepted and is on his way to Job Corp
in Maine! We wish him success and happiness in all he pursues!
Congrats also go out to the Character Champion of the evening from our program, Jose Colon!
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CREDENTIALED STATUS:
Staff, please remember that your status as a credentialed staff is dependent upon maintaining current documentation on file with the Y and Advanced Behavioral Health. The following items must be current and on file with us:
- Drivers license
- Auto vehicle insurance policy
- First aid and CPR certification
Prior to the date they expire, please forward a copy via email, fax, or US mail to Robin Pulaski, Human Resources,
99 Union St. Middletown 06457. Robin's email is rpulaski@midymca.org
****IF you receive a mailing regarding the above, please respond promptly!
ABH has informed us that they WILL terminate credentialing on individuals who don't meet the deadlines. NO Credentialing, means NO WORK anymore!
FIRST AID/CPR TRAINING
Having current certification will be required to continue working. The Y will reimburse you up to $50 if you wish to receive the training from a certified program such as Red Cross or American Heart Association. We also have info. on ongoing classes that you could attend:
Go to www.asecondchancecpr.com
Email: info@asecondchancecpr.com
Directions: http://www.execoff.com/directions.html
6 Way Road Middlefield,Ct
ph 860-349-7074
fax 860-349-7075
******Look under HEARTSAVER FIRST AID. IT is offered on the 1st Wednesday from 6:30-11pm and the 3rd Saturday from 8am to 1pm each month.
Tell Lou or Kristen that you are with our Y, the course usually costs $85 but they will discount it down to $65.
Rate of $50 will be reinbursed to you upon your acceptance of your first case/client with the Y.
FIND A VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY YET????
Check out www.GETURGOODON.org (youth service organization)
Encourage your mentee to volunteer at an event or with an organization.
A mailing went out to all staff with some suggestions- if you did not receive this, contact Sue Rumanoff and she will get you a copy.
Having trouble figuring out activities?PLEASE go to www.visitct.comand www.kidtivity.com
It will make your activity choices a breeze !It is a great website that tells you all the special activities (many are free) that are happening around the state.
Free Things to enjoy in Ct: (per AAA)
1. Submarine Force & Library Museum, Groton. Go to www.submarinemuseum.org
2.Audubon Wildlife Sanctuaries, statewide. Visit www.ctaudubon.org/visit/sanctuaries.htm
3.Fish Family Farm, Bolton,Ct. This is a dairy farm. See bottling process and sample ice cream. Visit www.fishfamilyfarm.com
4.Public Astronomy Nights, Westport. Visit the observatory 8-10pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Visit www.was-ct.org
5.Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven. Visit www.artgallery.yale.edu
FREE BOWLING ANYONE????Go to kidsbowlfree.com and register your youth. Once they are registered, they can bowl 2 free games each day all summer long at alleys in Bristol, E. Hartford, East Haven, Groton, Milford, Norwalk, Old Saybrook, Vernon and Windsor Locks!
Save $$$$?! go to Clipper.com to check out local deals and printable coupons.
Children's Museum in West Hartford:1st Sunday of every month, admission is FREE!
Kid City in Middletown (geared towards up to age 8) Free on the 3rd Thursday of every month between 5pm and 7pm.
Bowling anyone? T-Bowl on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington charges $5 from 5pm-8pm every Sunday. It is recommended that you go there by 4:30 to ensure that you get a lane.
Movies? Tuesday night at the Holiday Theatres in Wallingford: all movies are $5
Tuesday night at Showcase Cinemas all movies $6
Local Libraries: free passes to many attractions throughout the state!
NEW HAVEN RECREATION RESOURCES/IDEAS:
There is a free bookstore "New Haven Reads", address is 45 Bristol St., 203-752-1923. Hours are M-F 1-6pm and Sat. 12-4 pm. Also, local libraries have passes to various attractions in the state, you just check out the pass and you get in free or for big discount!
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