FY 2012 Mentoring Best Practices Research

This solicitation seeks to fund research studies that will inform the design and delivery of mentoring programs. OJJDP expects that the results of this effort will encourage a more effective utilization of resources as well as enhance the implementation of evidence-based best practices for juvenile mentoring.

All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on May 1, 2012. On March 16, 2012, the deadline was extended because of a Grants.gov outage scheduled for April 28-29, 2012.

http://www.ojjdp.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=248

MyCAA – Military Spouse Financial Assistance Program

Grantham University has partnered with the DoD to offer military spouses up to $4,000 in financial assistance through the new Career Advancement Account (MyCAA). This program was established to support military spouses in pursuit of education, training, and employment in high growth, high demand portable careers.

(866) 242-8965

the annual werrrrrren o' the grrrreen

the much anticipated Paddy's day is here. Not that we are Irish, it's just a good tradition to cook up some yummy corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, onions and some carrots. Then we pull out the VCR, watch Darby O'Gill and have a Guinness. The wee people get to wear their pointy ears and imagine stories of Leprechaun's gold. There may even be a couple of snake stories. One thing is certain, that there are enough good memories and speculations to go around and definitely an opportunity for cultural awareness.

quote of the week

“Love and respect woman. Look to her not only for comfort, but for strength and inspiration and the doubling of your intellectual and moral powers. Blot out from your mind any idea of superiority; you have none.”

G. Mazzini

how about mentors who love God and value life?

Here is a brief summary of what Alternatives provides:
- Pregnancy tests
- Statements of positive tests that can be used to apply for Medicaid
- Options counseling for pregnant women
- Limited ultrasounds offered on a case-by-case basis; we are now able to offer ultrasounds on our mobile clinic, which is at our Parker office every second and fourth Thursday, 10:30-2:30
- Referrals for community resources, prenatal care, and adoption agencies
- Prenatal vitamins
- Baby clothes/blankets/bottles
- Diapers (one time gift)
- Formula (one time gift)
- Baby food (0-9months)
- Larger baby items such as swings, crib bedding, etc. as donated
- STD testing at our downtown office (females only); clients can receive treatment for some STDs, and will be referred or prescribed for any that we do not treat in-office.
All of our services are free and confidential. Clients are asked to bring picture ID (if available). The walk-in hours at our Parker office are 10-4, T-Th; we are also able to meet with clients outside of these hours by appointment.

Cherise Lacaze, M.A., N.C.C.
DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES
ALTERNATIVES PREGNANCY CENTER
19029 E. Plaza Dr. Suite 255
Parker, CO 80134
720.851.2040

done hibernating? put life on the grid.

•On the first Tuesday of every month, the Children’s Museum of Denver hosts complimentary guided story hours and play times, from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.

•The Denver Art Museum is always free for children age six and younger, and free for all Colorado residents the first Saturday of each month.

•The Tattered Cover Bookstore, arguably the top independent bookseller in the country, hosts hundreds of free children’s events throughout the year, including lectures, book release parties and author appearances.

•Colorado Rockies baseball ROCK PILE seats, which cost just $4 for adults and $1 for kids age 12 and under is going to be on the MUST-DO list this year.

check it out:

Bladium 303-320-3033
will be offering an All Sports Camp During Spring Break! Monday 3/27/2012 - 3/30/2012 9am-5pm. Full day, half day, full week options and early drop off are available. Mention this coupon and receive $5 off a day of camp or $20 off full week.


Altogether Outdoors 720-249-2997
Summer Camp 2012
Save $20 by choosing "Colorado Kids" when we ask how you heard about camp! Multiple weeks mean multiple savings! Summer Day Camp Programs in Boulder and Stapleton. August Sleep Away Camp in the Mountains!

Yak Academy South Denver 303-564-9289
Foreign Language Classes for Kids (FREE trial-class)

Acknowledgment Movie

Acknowledgment Movie: I'm writing you today because you are a leader in a position to make a huge difference within your circle of influence.The short movie is a reminder to us all to speak those compliments and acknowledgments as we are thinking them and not hold back because we just never know when someone needs what we have to offer.

Mary