Montcalm County Great Start Collaborative Agenda 4/3/2019 I. Call to order: II. Welcome & Introductions: III. https://youtu.be/Shm-KRh4LFg IV. Public Comment: V. Agenda Approval: VI. February Meeting Minutes Approval VII. Director Report: Cari O’Connor VIII. New Business: A. Highlight Presentation: Women’s Action Network: Kamey Howe B. Sleep in Heavenly Peace: Philip Vandop C. GSRP Needs Assessment & MAISD Request *Action IX. Old Business: A. Dolly Parton Imagination Library update B. Early On Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC): Teresa Boyer X. Committee Reports: A. Executive & Communication: Janel Boulis B. Early Care & Education: Mindy Train C. Family Wellness: Karen Marsman D. Parent Leadership: Chelsa Eggleston XI. Roundtable Updates: XII. Principles of Collaboration and Feedback: XIII. Adjournment Next Meeting Date: June 5 th , 2019 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at the MAISD 621 New St Stanton **Please see our website for the most updated calendar information at www.GreatStartMontcalm.org.
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Montcalm County Great Start Collaborative
Agenda
4/3/2019
I. Call to order:
II. Welcome & Introductions:
III. https://youtu.be/Shm-KRh4LFg
IV. Public Comment:
V. Agenda Approval:
VI. February Meeting Minutes Approval
VII. Director Report: Cari O’Connor
VIII. New Business:
A. Highlight Presentation: Women’s Action Network: Kamey Howe
B. Sleep in Heavenly Peace: Philip Vandop
C. GSRP Needs Assessment & MAISD Request *Action
IX. Old Business:
A. Dolly Parton Imagination Library update
B. Early On Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC): Teresa Boyer
X. Committee Reports:
A. Executive & Communication: Janel Boulis
B. Early Care & Education: Mindy Train
C. Family Wellness: Karen Marsman
D. Parent Leadership: Chelsa Eggleston
XI. Roundtable Updates:
XII. Principles of Collaboration and Feedback:
XIII. Adjournment
Next Meeting Date: June 5th, 2019 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at the MAISD 621 New St Stanton **Please see our website for the most updated calendar information at www.GreatStartMontcalm.org.
Trade – If company has moved overseas. The TAA Program seeks to provide adversely
affected workers with opportunities to obtain the skills, credentials, resources, and support necessary to (re)build skills for future jobs. Any member of a worker group certified by the Department may be eligible to receive the following benefits and services at a local American Job Center: training, employment and case management services, job search allowances, relocation allowances, and income support.
To qualify for cash assistance, children must be a part of your family. If you are a pregnant woman or parents of a child in foster care who is expected to return home within one year, you may also be eligible for cash assistance.
FAE&T (Food Assistance Employment and Training Program) Eligible individuals include adults who are receiving FAP benefits, who do not have dependents (minor children) on their FAP case, and who are aged 18 through 49. Individuals must be referred by DHHS.
RESEA – (Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment)
Only people referred from the UIA may receive services through the RESEA program.
2/25/2019
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• 9,000 students from more than 89 schools throughout West Michigan
• More than 100 employers highlighting 150+ high‐demand careers
LICC: Local Interagency Coordinating Council Meeting
1. Who? a. Parents b. Agencies who impact young children c. Community Members d. Early On
2. Historical perspective a. Separate meeting b. Combined meeting with Great Start c. Sub Committee/Group
3. Current a. 100% part of the Great Start meeting
4. What does this mean? a. Grant updates b. Action items brought to the Great Start/LICC Meeting
Planning 2019-20 Playgroups in In Progress!
Single Tier System
a. Supported by: Early Childhood Administrators Network (ECAN) and Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE)
b. Would move away from Early On or Early On with Michigan Mandated Special Education c. All infants would qualify for EO with Michigan Mandated Special Education d. Legislative changes would need to be made
Current Data
REFERRALS-Early On (Including Special Education) and Build up Michigan
EO referrals Bum Referrals
July 2018 29 0
August 2018 40 3
September 2018 13 4
October 2018 24 5
November 2018 16 4
December 2018 17 2
January 2019 22 9
February 2019 32 5
195 32
REFERRALS-Sources
ACTIVE STUDENTS in 0-3 Early On and PCLG (Early On with Special Education): 154 Total in February
RESOURCES:
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Child Name:______________________________________ Date of Birth:_______________ Sex: Male Female Parent/Guardian1__________________________________ Date of Birth:_______________ Relationship:___________________ Parent/Guardian2__________________________________ Date of Birth:_______________ Relationship:___________________ County:________________ School District in which you live:_____________________ E-Mail Address:_________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Street) (P.O. Box) (City) (Zip) Phone1_________________ CellHome Mess Phone2__________________ CellHome Mess TEXT Messages YesNo Please identify the closest crossroads near your home:____________________________________________________________ Day Care Address (if different):_____________________________________________________________________________ Has your child attended any Early Childhood Programs?: Yes No if yes,where_____________Does your child have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan)?: Yes No My signature below authorizes any Intermediate School District and/or local education agency to share my child’s educational records with the Collaborative Recruitment Committee. Yes No Was your child ever involved with Early On?: Yes No Does your child have an up to date well child exam?: Yes No Are your child’s immunizations up to date? Yes No Is this child in a foster care placement?: Yes No Are you homeless (lack of a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence)? Yes No Additional information we should know about your child (parental/behavioral/developmental concerns or health issues, etc.)?:
Child lives with? Both Parents Mother Father Other: _________________________________ Number of siblings: ________________ Does your family receive any of the following?: DHHS Food Assistance WIC Parent/Guardian 1: Total of all Gross Income (Verification of income will be required): $ _______________________ Choose the period the above total represents: Weekly Bi-weekly Monthly Annually Income Source: (check all that apply): Working Child Support SSI DHHS Financial Other: _____________ Parent/Guardian 2: Total of all Gross Income (Verification of income will be required): $ _______________________ Choose the period the above wage represents: Weekly Bi-weekly Monthly Annually
Income Source: (check all that apply): Working Child Support SSI DHHS Financial Other: _________Any income changes in the last 6-12 months (i.e., unemployment, wage increase/decrease, etc.)?: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This is an application only and does not guarantee your child will be enrolled into a program. The recruitment committee will review your child’s application and determine which program(s) for which your child appears most eligible. Eligibility is based on a child’s age, family income, child’s need & available openings. Documentation required. Not all program options are available in all areas. Should you be interested in a particular program, please indicate that program on the following line so parent preference may be considered. _____________________________________________________. Local protocol will be followed regarding specific program placement.
I hereby release this information and educational records to be shared between the EightCAP, Inc. Collaborative Recruitment Committee, the Great Start Readiness Preschool Program, local school districts, local Intermediate School District and the Head Start Program in the county in which I reside. My signature verifies that the above information is correct and true to the best of my knowledge.
Please return to: Preschool Registration, 904 Oak Dr. Greenville, MI 48838-8230 Fax: 616-754-9310 E-mail: [email protected] Apply online: www.8cap.org or your local school district
For more information, call 1-866-754-9315, ext. 3369 or Michigan Relay Center: 1-800-649-3777 (Voice & TDD) Gratiot and Isabella County: preschoolpartnership.org
How did you hear about your local preschool program: Advertisement Community Organization Event Friend/Family Member Older Children Attended School EightCAP, Inc. Website/Staff Other: __________________
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State & Federally funded programs will not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, except as prescribed by program guidelines.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Reviewed by:______ Date:_____________ Inc :______ Age (as of 9-1)_____________ Rev. February 2018 db/ab Original – Central Office File
CHILD’S NAME ________________________________ COUNTY_______________________
PARENT’S NAME ______________________________ PHONE NUMBER __________________________
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
1. Are you: single married divorced widowed separated 2. How much schooling have you completed?
6th 7th - 8th grade 9th - 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade GED College 3. Were you under 20 years old when your first child was born?: yes no 4. Have you lived in more than 2 homes in the past three (3) years?: yes no 5. Has anyone in your home ever been a victim of physical/domestic/sexual abuse or neglect?: yes no 6. Do you reside in a high-risk neighborhood (high poverty, crime or limited access to critical resources)?: yes no 7. Have your children suffered a parental loss due to death, divorce, incarceration, military service or absence?: yes no 8. Has your child ever been expelled from a child care center?: yes no
9. Has your child ever been exposed to a toxic substance?: yes no If yes, what substance____________________
10. In the past 2 years have you or members of your household:Experienced difficulty in obtaining medical services? yes no Used the emergency room? yes no Received a shut-off notice from a utility company? yes no Been homeless? yes no Ever been without heat? yes no Used a food bank or pantry? yes no
11. How many people are living in your home? (including yourself and the child you are applying for):__________
Name: ____________________________ Date of Birth: ____________ Relationship to applicant child:__________________ Name: ____________________________ Date of Birth: ____________ Relationship to applicant child:__________________ Name: ____________________________ Date of Birth: ____________ Relationship to applicant child:__________________ Name: ____________________________ Date of Birth: ____________ Relationship to applicant child:__________________ Name: ____________________________ Date of Birth: ____________ Relationship to applicant child:__________________ Name: ____________________________ Date of Birth: ____________ Relationship to applicant child:__________________
12. Primary Language spoken in your home?: English Spanish Other __________________
13. What is the Primary Language spoken by your child(ren)?: English Spanish Other ______________
The information gathered is used to help develop a Community Needs Assessment and will assist in determining the eligibility of your child in a preschool program. No personal information will ever be shared outside of the Joint Recruitment and Enrollment process.
Rev. February 2018
Head Start & Great Start Readiness Program *Serving Montcalm, Ionia, Gratiot & Isabella Counties*
FREE TO FAMILIES THAT QUALIFY!
Daily Schedule Includes: Pre-Reading & Pre-Math Activities Art Opportunities Music & Rhyming Activities Exercise & Outdoor Play
Nutritious Meals & Snacks Special Education Services Parent Engagement & Volunteering OpportunitiesTransportation (in most areas) Tooth brushing/Health Instruction