February C&A Community Difference Newsletter

Health, Hope, Happiness & Opportunity

COMMUNITY DIFFERENCE

INTHISISSUE:

A MONTH OF LETTERS

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

SPOTLIGHT: GIBBS ELEMENTARY

NEW BOARD MEMBERS

ANNUAL APPEAL

MIKE FLOOD ENDOWMENT

EVENT DETAILS

PREVENTION CONFERENCE

INFORMATION

AGENCY/BUILDING UPDATES

WELLNESS TIPS

AMONTHOFLETTERS

Author Mary Robinette Kowal inaugurated A Month of Letters in 2012, challenging people to join her in writing and sending at least one piece of mail every day in February. I took the challenge in 2016 when my priest, prior to lent challenged us to add something to our life instead of giving something up. I decided to write 40 letters during the Lenten season to people who had influenced my life. I was overwhelmed by the positive response from those who received a letter

The decline in letter writing is not only a problem for the U S Postal Service The loss of letters impacts our culture to the core, because letters are a chronicle of history Through them, people of every age, background, social standing and culture add to the historical tapestry Without letters, we lose an integral way of seeing and understanding history

Many important historical moments are documented in letters. I have always experienced and filtered my understanding of history through multiple layers: What I learned in school, what I learned from books and documentaries, and what I learned from listening to my friends and family. This last, more intimate view of history has always been the most valuable to me And so I look for it beyond my relatives and ancestors in collections of letters

This month take the time to write a letter (not a text or email) to someone who has had a significant impact in your life Share why you hold them in such high regard Too many times we only share our troubles and problems, it is essential that we share our happiness and triumphs with those who helped shape the person we are today!

Happy Writing!

Joe

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“SURROUND YOURSELF ONLY WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE GOING TO TAKE YOU HIGHER ”

OPRAH WINFREY

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT: GIBBS ELEMENTARY

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health (C&A) through a United Way grant is partnering with Canton City Schools Gibbs Elementary School to provide Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) classes for parents

Triple P gives families positive strategies that are proven to work The program is adaptable to suit any situation Triple P is a toolbox and not a rulebook As a parent, you choose what tools to use, when and how The program is used in more than 25 countries

Stacie Strange, who works at Gibbs Elementary, wrote about a difference the Triple P program is making at Gibbs

“It is absolutely working,” wrote Strange “There are multiple students that shown (behavioral) improvements The strategies that are taught and discussed are very beneficial Behaviors and attitudes can stem from what and how a parent/guardian feels and is going through So, helping parents/guardians in turn helps students ”

INTHISISSUE:

A MONTH OF LETTERS

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

SPOTLIGHT: GIBBS ELEMENTARY

NEW BOARD MEMBERS

ANNUAL APPEAL

MIKE FLOOD ENDOWMENT

EVENT DETAILS

PREVENTION CONFERENCE

INFORMATION

AGENCY/BUILDING UPDATES

WELLNESS TIPS

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Larissa Haring, facilitator of C&A’s Triple P program and program facilitator at Gibbs, wrote, "Staff have noticed one of the fathers who participated in Triple P has had more positive interactions with their child when at school The school also reports that in turn they are seeing a positive behavior change within the student throughout the school day as a result This speaks volumes to the good work that can be done with families and how the impact goes farther than to parents alone ”

Strange shared, “The number of parents fluctuates based off of parent need/interest and parent’s schedules,” wrote Strange “Some come to every parent group and other parents pick what topics they feel will benefit them

“Parents have been receptive and look forward to the discussions It has helped parents/guardians to understand they are not alone, that other parents/guardians and even staff members are going through the same things We have a variety of parents with a variety of needs ”

C&A is a valuable community asset that offers a worthwhile program Strange discussed what a tremendous resource for Canton City Schools to utilize “The Triple P program offers parents realistic strategies to use during difficult parenting moments,” wrote Strange “The program also provides parents with a sense of community and helps to validate feelings of isolation that can often come with parenting difficulties The program also shows that counseling is beneficial to families and creates and open and safe space for them

Parents/guardians can be resistant to counseling and Triple P can help show them how beneficial it can be.”

BOARD APPROVES NEW MEMBERS

During the Feb 1 board meeting, members voted in favor of bringing two new members on board. Take a moment to get to know Sklyer Parks and Marcus Huerta by reading their bios:

SkylerParks

“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in your determination,” is advice written by new C&A Board Member Skyler Parks, who is director of business development and growth for the Stark County Minority Business Association

Parks is a Canton native and graduated from McKinley Senior High School He furthered his education by earning his bachelor’s and master’s degree in business management from Walsh University.

arks, who previously spent his summers with

erations committee of the board, is involved County Parks is a member for the Greater oard, Basileus of the Kappa Tau Chapter of youth football coach, TomTod community d the Stark County NAACP board

INTHISISSUE:

A MONTH OF LETTERS

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

SPOTLIGHT: GIBBS ELEMENTARY

NEW BOARD MEMBERS

ANNUAL APPEAL

MIKE FLOOD ENDOWMENT

EVENT DETAILS

PREVENTION CONFERENCE

INFORMATION

AGENCY/BUILDING UPDATES

WELLNESS TIPS

MarcusHuerta

California native and sports enthusiast Marcus Huerta is a new Child and Adolescent Board member Prior to moving to Ohio, Huerta was not familiar with the services offered by C&A

“I love the opportunity to get involved with the services we provide for the youth and the community,” wrote Huerta, who graduated from Tesoro High School in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif “Stark County is lucky to have C&A as a resource to help improve the lives of children, youth and families ”

Huerta earned his bachelor’s degree in integrated media and strategic communications from Boise State University, where he played on the lacrosse team He is currently the marketing and community outreach manager for the Pro Football Hall of Fame

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“I became involved in C&A after (board member) Mike Gallina built the bridge between Joe French and I,” wrote Huerta, who will serve on the operations committee

UPCOMING C&AEVENTS

C&A's Annual Appeal is off to a great start, wtih Holly Davies working diligently as chair.

Students in Plain Local and Alliance City School districts have begun collecting coins to drop in the Jars of Change in their classrooms this month.

Feb.6-28 Feb.6-28

INTHISISSUE:

A MONTH OF LETTERS

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

SPOTLIGHT: GIBBS ELEMENTARY

NEW BOARD MEMBERS

ANNUAL APPEAL

MIKE FLOOD ENDOWMENT

EVENT DETAILS

PREVENTION CONFERENCE

INFORMATION

AGENCY/BUILDING UPDATES

WELLNESS TIPS

Scan the QR code below to access videos about this year's Annual Appeal!

There is still time to contribute to C&A's Annual Appeal this year! Visit www.childandadolescent.org to make a donation, OR: FindusonVenmo!

@CABehavioralHealth

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We LOVE getting mail! Feel free to send your donation to:

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Mission Advancement Office 919 Second St. N.E. Canton, Ohio 44704

BUYYOUR TICKETS!

MARCH24 MARCH24

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TICKETSONSALE!

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health in partnership with the Massillon Eagles, No. 190 is sponsoring a Reverse Raffle to raise funds for the Mike Flood Endowment Fund

Scan the QR code above to purchase your tickets today!

The Reverse Raffle is limited to the first 200 people to purchase a ticket Winner need not be present The last five numbers left in the Reverse Raffle will determine if the $1,000 prize is split equally or if one ticket will win the entire amount.

A MONTH OF LETTERS

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

SPOTLIGHT: GIBBS ELEMENTARY

NEW BOARD MEMBERS

ANNUAL APPEAL

MIKE FLOOD ENDOWMENT

EVENT DETAILS

PREVENTION CONFERENCE

INFORMATION

AGENCY/BUILDING UPDATES

WELLNESS TIPS

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After 32 years at Timken Co., Mike Flood believed the best use of his 1999 retirement party was to raise money for C&A. Mike is a longtime supporter of C&A and was inspired to help children who live with mental health struggles because his son, Christopher, began struggling at an early age.

Mike and his wife, Kay, both believe their mission in life is to be involved in their community and helping children and their families. You can read more about their story here.

Consider joining Mike and Kay in their efforts, by joining C&A on March 24 at the Massillon Eagles #190! All proceeds will benefit the Mike Flood Endowment Fund to ensure the longevity of mental health programming for youth in Stark County

REVERSERAFFLETICKETS$50

REVERSERAFFLETICKETS$50

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50/50DRAWING

AGENCY UPDATES

REGISTERFORDAY3 PREVENTIONCONFERENCEMARCH10

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health's Prevention Staff successful completed Day 1 and 2 of the Stark County Prevention Conference on Jan. 13 and Feb. 17. All three conference days are at Gateway Exploration, Sippo Lake Park, 5215 12th St. N.W., Canton.

The three-day conference will conclude on March 10. The theme for Day 3 is "A Celebration of Who We Are and What We Do.

The day will feature the following presentations:

Building Your Bounce: Promoting Adult Resilience PBIS: An Education Prevention Framework Positive Childhood Experiences Prevention Workshop Conference wrap-up/conclusion

TO REGISTER:

INTHISISSUE:

A MONTH OF LETTERS

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

SPOTLIGHT: GIBBS ELEMENTARY

NEW BOARD MEMBERS

ANNUAL APPEAL

MAR. 10

MIKE FLOOD ENDOWMENT

EVENT DETAILS

PREVENTION CONFERENCE

INFORMATION

AGENCY/BUILDING UPDATES

WELLNESS TIPS

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VISIT: childandadolescent.org/ prevention-education-conference/

OR SCAN THE QR CODE!

Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactMarissaCooneyatmcooney@childandadolescent.org

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Strange added that C&A and Gibbs Elementary work extremely well together C&A has a school-based provider in the school three days a week C&A’s provider greets kids in the morning when they are walking to class, and she eats lunch with several students “She provides individual counseling services to many students and works to help families of those students as well.”

Larissa Haring, who facilitates the Triple P program at Gibbs, is described as very caring and has the same passion that we do for helping parents, guardians and students.

“Our partnership with United Way and Gibbs Elementary families and staff has been a perfect match of our combined passions and efforts to help increase resiliency and decrease disparities in our community,” said Haring

Strange summarized “The Triple P program has helped parents feel supported by the school. It makes them feel like they have a safe space to talk with other parents and staff who may be going through the same thing.”

C&A OFFICERS:

Joe French, CEO

Jodi Santillo, COO

Georgene Voros, CCO

Pam Lung, CFO

Susan Brown, ACO

Kim Cernansky, ACO

C&AAWARDEDGRANTFROM WOMEN'SFUND

Funds awarded by the Women's Fund will provide clinical staff with Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality(CAMS)training. CAMS training will be beneficial to clinicians when evaluating clients withsuicidalideations.

LETYOURLIGHTSHINE 2023CHAIRS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Dr. Linda Sklar, president

Michelle Balderson

Holly Davies

Jennifer Meek Eells

Doug Fernandez

Mike Gallina

Lisa Warburton Gregory

Monica Rose Gwin

Jeremy Hesson

Marcus Huerta

Casey McCloud

Skyler Parks

Stacy Remark

Dominic Reolfi

Joyce Salapack

Lindsay Smith

Weareexcitedtoannounceourchairsforour2023LetYourLightShine event!C&Aissogratefultohavethehelpoftheseamazing communitymembers.

IfyouareinterestedinjoiningourplanningcommitteeforourLetYour LightShineannualauction,takingplaceonSept23atDoubleTreeby HiltonCanton,pleasecontactAbbeyVanAukenat avanauken@childandadolescentorgor330-454-7917x141

2023LYLSCOMMITTEE:

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Co-Chair-MollySperling

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Decorations-JamieLowry

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Marketing-DianeCollins

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LEARNYOURLOVELANGUAGE TOBETTERLOVEYOURSELF

When we feel disconnected from the people we care about, life is a lonely place. By learning and understanding that people with different personalities giveandreceiveloveindifferentways,youcanlearntoidentifytherootofyour conflicts,connectmoreprofoundlyandtrulybegintogrowclosertoothers.

A quick Google search can lead to a quiz to find out your own love language if you are unsure of what your love language is. Discovering the love languages of your coworkers can transform the workplace culture and create a new level ofappreciation.

For example, if you score highest on words of affirmation and lowest on receiving gifts, an email expressing gratitude that you are part of the team on your work anniversary will make you feel more valued as an employee than receivingagift

If your love language is:

Words

Tangible

You may feel more valued or appreciated if:

Someone expressed specific appreciation ex. "I really appreciate how you helped your coworkers."

You were given a token of appreciation for "just" doing your job.

You were invited to lunch by a coworker. Someone offers their help in a manner that is not condescending or undermining.

Someone asked if they could shake your hand for a job well done.