February 2014

This year has started off very cold to say the least! Below you will find helpful information for your family including ways to help local fire victims, winter heating assistance, family fun night information, and other opportunities. We hope your family is safe and warm during this winter season. As always, call the FRC if you have any questions or concerns! We are here to help.

  

FRC Staff
 Debbie Cumbie, MSW: Coordinator Kendra Cox, MSW: Asst. Coordinator Connie Bandy, RN: Nurse Phone: 887-0567

Help Local Fire Victim Families

As many of you have heard, there was a fire on Central Avenue that displaced and devastated several JELV families. Here’s how you can help:

You can donate cash that will help purchase needed items (such as bedding) at:

HABITAT RESTORE

FIRST SOUTHERN NATIONAL BANK

TOWN SQUARE BANK

KENTUCKY BANK

UNITED BANK

Clothing Donations are being accepted at The Restore and The Salvation Army.

LIHEAP Crisis Program

Heating assistance to low income families

Must have a disconnect notice

To apply go to

Bluegrass Community Action

Monday through Friday

Sign Ups Begin at 8 AM

Bring Social Security Card,

Proof of income for everyone that lives in the house, and the disconnect notice.

Program ends when funding runs out.

Attention Grandparents and Relatives Raising Children!!!

Annual GAP Conference

“Grandparents As Parents”

Thursday March 20^th, 2014 8:00am-3:30pm

Clarion Hotel in Lexington

1950 Newtown Pike

Box lunch included

You MUST register by March 7^th

$5 registration fee for grandparents/relatives

Contact the FRC for more information: 887-0567

Monthly Caregivers Support Group

Thursday February 27^th 2014

Jessamine Counseling Center

324 Southview Drive

Lunch will be served

Topic: Writing Behavioral Goals and Objectives for Individualized Education Plans (IEP)

Call Deanna Tudor (254-3106 x2250) for more info.

Resume, Application, and Job Search Help

The Jessamine County Public Library has staff that are able to assist you in looking for jobs, creating a resume/cover letter, and filling out online job applications.

Come to the library (600 S Main St.) on:

Thursday February 20^th from

2:00pm-2:45pm OR 3:00pm-3:45pm

to receive assistance.

For more information, call 885-3523