There is so much to anticipate in the season of spring. Everything from the blooming of flowers, to the joy of Easter, to the fun of spring break! Below you will find information worth anticipating, including a Grandparent raising grandchildren conference, spring break options through the YMCA, and tax preparation help. Happy Spring!
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference
Thursday, March 15, 2012
cost is only $5 for caregivers
Registration Deadline is March 1, 2012
Clarion Hotel
1950 Newtown Pike (Formerly Holiday Inn North)
Lexington, KY
The 2012 conference is a wonderful opportunity to meet and share your ideas and concerns with professionals, grandparents, caregivers, and other relatives assuming the primary care of children.
JELV Family Resource Center has GAP applications
For more information call 859-257-5582 or visit www.gapofky.org
Jessamine County YMCA
Spring Break Camp April 2-6
For ages 5 to 12 years old at Rosenwald/Dunbar Elementary School
Pre-registration required
Call 885-5013 for more information
Camp cost is $105
Free Tax Preparation and Filing Service
If you earned less than $49,000 in 2011 you may qualify for this free service. Stop paying to have your taxes filed. The Central Kentucky Economic Empowerment Project (CKEEP) is providing free tax preparation and filing for hardworking families in central Kentucky.
This free service can have your refund to you in just 7-10 days.
Call 211 to schedule your free tax appointment now!
Registration for Kindergarten and Preschool (ages 3 & 4 who meet eligibility)
Register for August classes at the Jessamine Early Learning Village on Monday, March 5, 2012 from 10am-1pm and 3:30pm-6:30pm.
Bring your child's official birth certificate, social security card, and proof of residence (currently utility bill, apartment lease, or house deed). You will need to bring your child for kindergarten registration. You do not need to bring your child at this time for Preschool Registration.
For more information call 887-5358.
Ongoing Food Drive
God's Hands Food Pantry has designated our local schools as food drop-off sites. The top ten non-perishables you can contribute are: 100% fruit juice, cereal, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned meat, canned soup, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, canned ravioli and spaghetti, and spaghetti sauce (no glass jars).
Together, we can help feed the hungry in Jessamine County.
Please, feel welcome to call or stop by our office!
FRC STAFF
Joe Brannen, MSW: Coordinator
Debbie Cumbie, MSW: Asst. Coordinator
Lindsey Marler, MSW graduate student: Intern
Connie Bandy, RN: Nurse
Karen Workman: FRC Assistant
Phone Number: 887-0567
