Mathews Elected Policy Council President Head Start was a “godsend” for Melinda Mathews’ son Jaxon and she is glad to support the program any way she can. Serving her second year on the Parent Policy Council, Mathews was elected President earlier this year. Her election also seats her on the LCCAA Board of Directors where she is already learning a lot she said.
to school. In 2013, she earned her associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice from Remington College. Since then, she has worked at Sterling Check, a global firm specializing in pre-employment and other background checks.
“It’s broadened my horizons in ways I’m absolutely enjoying,” Mathews Her son Jaxon was both a miracle said. “It’s definitely piqued my and a surprise in Mathews’ life. When he turned three, she began interest.” looking at preschool but found it out Mathews grew up in Elyria and of reach, until she found Head Start. worked as a nurse’s assistant for several years before going back “The fact that my son was able to
get in was a godsend,” she said. “I made it my mission to be sure I was involved. The more I know the better off I am.” Policy Council has helped her see the business side of Head Start and she has been welcomed by her fellow agency board members. “They are just a wealth of knowledge,” she said. “I so appreciate it.”
Mathews serves in the low-income sector of the board which includes 15 people from three sectors of the Lorain County community. The public sector includes elected officials or their designees and the private sector is usually made up from the business community.
Family Tech Talk Set for January 24 Parents and caregivers are invited to a Family Tech Talk next month.
Learn the risks your kids face online as well as some general internet safety tips. This free event is sponsored and presented by Trend Micro in conjunction with their Internet Safety for Kids and Families Program. Parents will learn about: X Online gaming and social media insights
X Managing screentime X App settings for age-appropriate content X Best practices to be safe online X How to prevent online risks X Parental controls and tips on kids’ device setup
Join this free event on Zoom January 24 at 7 p.m. Ask your Family Service Assistant for the link.
Parent and Committee Meetings If you would like to join one of our committees, contact your Family Service Assistant. Parent meetings are held monthly at our larger centers and every other month at our smaller centers.
Lorain County Resource Fair March 12, 6 to 8 p.m. at Lorain County Community College
X Jan. 18: X Jan. 25: X Feb. 15: X Feb. 22: X Feb. 26: X Feb. 26: X Mar. 5: X Mar. 6:
Policy Council, Central Plaza, 5 p.m. Education Advisory Committee, Central Plaza, 9 a.m. Health Advisory Committee, Hopkins-Locke, 9 a.m. Policy Council, Central Plaza, 5 p.m. Safety Committee, Hopkins-Locke, 8:30 a.m. Safety Committee, Griswold, 10 a.m. Parent Meeting, Firelands, 9 a.m. Parent Meeting, LaGrange, 9 a.m.
