Be Heard on Policy Council
Parents are invited to join Head Start Policy Council and make a difference in the program. Policy Council consists of volunteer parents serving on the board that is required by funders and regulators. Members review budgets and make decisions about the program in monthly meetings, currently being held by Zoom.
Fathering in 15 Free Resource
“It’s a good way to give back to the community,” said current President Susan West (pictured), whose grandchildren attend Head Start. “I get a real sense of satisfaction knowing that I’m a part of being able to make decisions that could change the lives of children and families in the best ways possible.” Members of Policy Council also have opportunities for training, which have included travel. Among the skills they learn are: leadership, advocacy, networking, representation and more. “Policy Council is another way Head Start empowers families,” said LCCAA Head Start now offers Head Start Director Shauna Matelski, Ed.D. “Many past members of a new interactive online tool for the council have developed the confidence they needed to further their fathers. education, adopt new career paths and achieved many other goals.” Fathering in 15 allows dads to If you are interested in serving on Policy Council, please contact your build their skills and knowledge family service worker. anytime, anywhere. The program is accessible on any computer, tablet or mobile device.
You’re Invited: Virtual Town Hall Nov. 5, 2020 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. by Zoom
This free resource, available in English and Spanish, offers 15 interactive, engaging topics. Each topic takes 15 minutes to complete. Topics include: ►► Family history ►► Handling emotions ►► Co-Parenting ►► Child Development ►► Work-Family Balance ►► Managing Money ►► More!
LCCAA needs input from community residents and those served by the Agency. Help us identify how to improve our services, address challenges caused by COVID, and identify big needs in the community that would help low income residents. This Virtual Town Hall will be conducted by Zoom as part of our strategic planning process on Nov. 5 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is required. Register by emailing Linda Howell at lhowell@lccaa.net and a link to the virtual event will be sent to you.
Check it out anytime by simply visiting f15.fatherhood.org/lccaa (that’s the letter f and the number 15). For materials in Spanish, visit f15.fatherhood.org/lccaa-sp. If you have questions or trouble with connectivity, please contact your family service worker.
