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May 2007
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In this issue:
Agency News
Resource Rosie
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Mobility & Transportation Resource Fair for Seniors
May 22, 10am-2pm
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Disability Capitol Action Day
May 23, 7am-7pm
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FRC Orientation
July 11, 9:30-11:30am
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FRC Room Rentals
FRC meeting and conference rooms are available to any individual or organization needing a gathering place. Rooms are available seven days a week from 8am-11pm, with room capacities of 24-80 people. Rental rates vary from $25-$70/hour. more....
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Workshop topics: parenting, child care, job hunting, financial education, domestic violence and languages. Registration is required.
Support Groups: Domestic Violence, Afghan Women, Single Asian Women, and Child Care Providers.
*NEW* Teen Support Group for kids challenged by gangs, drugs or alcohol.
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New Bulletin Board
Do you have items to sell or tutoring services to offer? Are you looking for an apartment, roommate or job? Then come check out the FRC's new bulletin board! Whether you're buying or selling, it's a free service for Tri-City residents! To place an ad, pick up the form at the Welcome Center, add a photo if you wish, and give it the Welcome Center staff who will post it. Available Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4pm. Stop by today!
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Noontime seminars are free and open to local human/social service providers.
May 24 - Understanding Immigration Issues
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Onsite Child Care at Discovery Cove
Do you need childcare for just a few hours? Or maybe you have regular daycare service but need an occasional back-up? The FRC operates a drop-in hourly childcare service for well children. Limit 12 hours a week. Reservations recommended.
Location..FRC Suite #H850
Phone......574-2010
Hours......M-F, 8:30-5:00
Ages.......2-10 years
Cost.......$6 per hour/child
Onsite childcare is free to FRC clients accessing services.
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Donations Welcome
If you'd like to make a tax-deductible donation to support FRC client services, such as our drop-in childcare services or family case managers, please obtain a donation envelope from either lobby, FRC Suite A110, or call FRC Administrator Judy Schwartz at 574-2007. Thank you!
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Finding the FRC by Bus
Four AC Transit bus lines run within a half mile of the FRC -210, 211, 213 and 218.
For detailed directions from your starting point, call AC Transit at 511 or 817-1717 Monday-Friday 7am-7pm, or Saturday-Sunday 9am-5pm. Follow the voice menu to reach bus info. Say 'Public Transportation', 'Transit Agencies,' 'AC Transit,' then 'Information' to reach a live AC Transit operator. Or go online at AC Transit and click on Trip Planner.
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Share the Scoop
Welcome to the second issue of the FRC Scoop! Feel free to share this newsletter with your friends, neighbors and colleagues by clicking on the 'Send to a Friend' link above. Please note that all red text items are hotlinks to more info.
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Do You Have a 6th Grader?
The City of Fremont's Youth & Family Services Department (YFS) presents a parenting workshop entitled "Transitioning to Junior High" on Friday, May 11. This class focuses on the very crucial time in every child's life when they take their first step towards adulthood. [read more]
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Case Managers See Results
The Family Support Services (FSS) program at the Family Resource Center provides intensive case management services to Tri-City residents. Case managers assist individuals and families in linking to and organizing their resources to support their success. Clients or 'consumers' involved with Family Support Services made significant accomplishments on a variety of life areas. [read more]
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VITA Serves 855 Clients!
The FRC's 2007 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program served a record number of low-income families again this year. For the fifth year, low-income families were able to get their tax returns prepared for free by trained volunteers at the FRC. [read more]
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DAN Invites Members
The Disability Action Network (DAN) is a group of people with all kinds of disabilities - mental health, visually impaired or blind, hard of hearing or deaf, arthritis, cancer, and everything else. DAN members are coming together to have a unified voice and to advocate for affordable, accessible housing; good attendant programs; public transportation; quality health care; fair access to public places; and more. [read more]
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CityServe Joins FRC
The FRC partnership is expanding! On June 1, 2007, we welcome our newest partner agency, CityServe, to our collaboration. CityServe is a network of 50+ churches serving residents in the Tri-City area. CityServe pastors and staff meet together regularly to share resources and network together. [read more]
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Does Your Child Have Asthma?
It's one of the most common chronic illnesses in children. Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs that causes airway inflammation because tubes in the lungs fill with mucus. The muscles in the airway tighten and become narrower, making it difficult to breathe.
An Asthma Action Plan is a form that gives important information on how to take care of a child with asthma. [read more]
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Help for Grandparents Raising Kids
New Tool Helps Older Adults Raising Children
(Reprinted from the National Council of Aging, April 2007)
More than six million children in the United States are living in households headed by grandparents or other relatives. According to U.S. Census 2000 data, 2.4 million grandparents are taking on primary responsibility for their grandchildren's basic needs. [read more]
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DCARA Names New CEO
DCARA (Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency) is proud to announce the appointment of Diana Herron as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Diana comes to DCARA from the California School for the Deaf in Fremont where she served as Supervisor of the Career Center and Transition. [read more]
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FRC CAEB Takes Off
January 16, 2007 marked the first meeting of the newly formed FRC Community Advisory and Engagement Board (CAEB). This enthusiastic group of 19 residents - representing 19 different service, cultural, community-based, and faith-based organizations; businesses; or neighborhoods - have come together with an interest and willingness to learn about FRC programs and services, and to share insights about the needs of the community. [read more]
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Ask Resource Rosie
Do you or a friend have a resource question for Rosie or maybe you know a resource that you would like to share? Contact Rosie via email. All inquiries are kept confidential and answers will be posted in this column.
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What's Cal-Learn?
Dear Rosie, I'm new to the field of social work and I'm getting ready to start working with at risk teens. I recently heard of a program called Cal-Learn. Can you please tell me more about it and how it can assist my future clients?
The Cal-Learn program helps pregnant and parenting teens to attend and graduate from high school or its equivalent. [read more]
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Senior Help Line
Dear Rosie, I heard there is a new hotline for seniors in Fremont. Who manages it and who can use it?
You heard correctly! The City of Fremont Human Services Department has a new Senior Help Line; it's 510-574-2041 and it's available to all seniors in the Tri-City area. [read more]
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