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March 2008
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In this issue:
News
Resources
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Free Tax Preparation Service
Feb 4 - Apr 15, Mon & Wed nights, 4-8pm
Afghan Health Consortium
April 2, 11am-2pm
Indulgence, An Evening of Chocolate, Art & Wine
Apr 18, 6-9pm
FRC Orientation
May 14, 9:30am-12pm
See details....
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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. Rates vary from $35-$70/hour. more....
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Workshop Topics: parenting, child care, job hunting, health, financial education and domestic violence. Registration required.
Support Groups exist for: Teens, Domestic Abuse Survivors, Afghan Women, Chinese Women, and Child Care Providers
See details....
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Donations Welcome
If you'd like to make a tax-deductible donation to support FRC client services, such as childcare services or case managers, contact FRC Administrator Judy Schwartz at 574-2007. Thank you!
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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.......$7 per hour/child
Onsite childcare is free to clients accessing services.
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Lunchtime Learning Series
Noontime seminars are free and open to local human service and social service providers.
Mar 27 - Low-Cost Housing in Southern Alameda County
Apr 24 - Anxiety Disorders
May 22 - Help for Illegal or Undocumented Residents
more...
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Your Tiny Tickets Help
Do you have leftover BART tickets with a few cents on them? These "tiny tickets" can be converted to help needy families purchase their children's eyeglasses, medical equipment, medications, etc.
The East Bay Community Foundation will reimburse us with vouchers which can be distributed to our neediest families. Your small donations add up and can help our low-income families considerably.
Just drop off or mail your Tiny Tickets to Davinder Atwal, Fremont FRC, 39155 Liberty St. #A110, P.O. Box 5006, Fremont, CA 94537. For questions, call Davinder at 574-2026. Thank you!
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FRC Wins Citibank Grant
Recently the FRC received a $9,000 grant from Citibank Corporation to support the FRC's rapidly growing Family Economic Success Program. Citibank is a long-term supporter of our Family Economic Success Program which includes free tax preparation service to low-income individuals and families (through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program known as VITA); Money$mart, a 10-module financial education program created by the FDIC; as well as financial counseling for individuals and families. [read more]
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Health Insurance Options for Low-Income Families
Children without health insurance are five times more likely to use the emergency room as a regular source of care.
- A study in the Journal of Pediatrics demonstrated a significant effect on children's health-related quality of life when they were enrolled in Healthy Families [health insurance].
- A recent study of County Children's Health Initiatives shows that these programs may have prevented as many as 1,000 hospitalizations among children in California. [read more]
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Discovery Cove Fundraiser
Relaxation baskets, exotic spices, children's crafts, chocolate, wine and coffee delights were just a few of the many gift prizes available at the FRC's Discovery Cove Fundraiser held last month. In total, $3600 was raised during our lunchtime event to help support our onsite, drop-in childcare center known as Discovery Cove. [read more]
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FRC Awarded AT&T Grant
Earlier this year, AT&T awarded a $10,000 grant to the FRC to support Service Integration activities. Service Integration refers to all the FRC initiatives in place that support seamless high-quality services to our customers. The FRC Training Series, our Welcome Center, our Customer Survey Days, Discovery Cove Drop-In Childcare Center and the FRC SCOOP are all initiatives that promote service integration at the FRC. [read more]
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Don't Take Cell Phones To Bed
Cell phone radiation may be bad for your sleep, according to a new study. The research showed that using cell phones before bed causes people to reach deeper stages of sleep more slowly. It also showed that cell radiation causes people to spend less time in deep sleep, which is necessary for body renewal. [read more]
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What's a Case Manager?
The term 'case manager' is used frequently in the social work and health care fields. The term can mean different things depending on the setting of the position. At the Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC), several agencies employ case managers; and in fact, this term is a misnomer since case managers don't manage cases, they care for people. [read more]
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Does Therapy Work?
Does therapy work? How long does it take?
People often ask these two questions when they begin therapy. A large number of studies show that the answer to the first question is clearly "Yes, therapy works". Although there are individual differences, on average, therapy is very useful in helping individuals and families make progress towards their goals. [read more]
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Our Diverse Community
This column celebrates our diversity and raises cultural awareness. Written by different staff members, each article shares interesting tidbits on holidays, traditions and celebrations enjoyed by the many cultures living here.
East Meets West .2 - On January 26th, almost 200 people entered the Fremont Senior Center which was adorned with traditional Afghan garments, jewelry, artwork and the beautiful Afghan Freedom Quilt created by war widows. The occasion was the social forum called East Meets West .2 and the dialogues centered on challenges facing the Afghan community. [read more]
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Teen Forum Report
On February 28th, Youth and Family Services (YFS), within the City of Fremont's Human Services Department, held the first annual "Community Discussion for Teens." This forum was designed to get feedback from teenagers in the Tri-City area with the goal of using the information towards youth-centered programs. [read more]
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Dial 211 for Social Services
The Bay Area recently launched a new helpline, it's 211 for Social Services. Like other three-digit codes in the United States, most notably 911 and 411, 211 will soon become the only number you need to know in the U.S. when seeking local social service information. [read more]
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Tax Credits for Working Families
Every year, millions of families fail to claim federal tax credits for which they are eligible, leaving billions of dollars unclaimed.
Working families can get up to several thousand dollars in tax credits for their families. Whether or not they owe income tax, if they work and have children they could qualify for:
- Up to $2,100 from the federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit;
- Up to $4,716 from the federal Earned Income Credit; and
- Up to $1,000 per child from the federal Child Tax Credit. [read more]
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