An invitation to receive health and wellness support in the Health Education Program

Caring For Myself

This program is collaboration between UW-Waisman Center and Catholic Charities. The objective is to provide an educational health program that helps African American primary caregivers of children with developmental disabilities improve the health and well-being of themselves and their families.

For More Information Contact:

Marian Slaughter

30 South Franklin Street

Madison, WI  53703

(608) 256-2358

E-mail: mslaughter@ccmadison.org

The Wisconsin Dells Kalahari Resort is offering special family rates, starting at $109.00/night during the following weekends of 2010:

August 27 – 29

September 10 – 11

October 1 – 2

November 19 – 21

December 3- 4

A variety of different rooms are available for these trips, which can be found at

http://kalaharifamilynights.com/room-types/ Make reservations online or by calling 877-525-2427. Be sure to say you are with the “Don White Block” to get the special rates.

For kids with sensory disorders, finding clothing that is comfortable can be difficult. A new
company has addressed this concern by designing clothing with the following features: flat seams
with silk thread, wide collars for a roomy fit, encased elastic waistbands that don’t pinch, and
printed labels that don’t itch. If you are caring for a child with hypersensitivity to touch, check out
this website to learn more, www.softclothing.net.

Marshfield Clinic Rice Lake Dental Center, in partnership with Family Health Center of Marshfield,
opened for patient care earlier this month. The center is at 1501 W. Stout St. When fully staffed on
July 12, five dentists and three hygienists will see patients.
Marshfield Clinic Rice Lake Dental Center will see
all patients, regardless of ability to pay or insurance status.
The center will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
To schedule an appointment call 715-236-8900.

The Foster Club is a website specifically for youth in care. It has educational aspects, chat rooms/blogs, fun things to do, prizes and more. It comes highly recommended by a State Independent Living Coordinator. The Youth Advisory Council also has spoken highly of it. Check it out with your youth! http://www.fosterclub.com.
It’s not too early to start thinking about scholarships for next years seniors. Here is the website link for that application (it is in pdf format). http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/forms/pdf/dcf_f_cfs2197.pdf Once the student receives a letter of acceptance from a college, they can submit this application. Scholarships are given on a first come, first serve basis for up to $5,000.

When you sense your child/teen is beginning to stray from the truth, stop them.

“I want you to stop talking for a minute.” Sometimes kids just get started and can’t stop. Parents can help guide them away from telling a lie. “Think for a minute and then start again. I’d like to hear the things you know separated from the things you think.” “Start again and tell me how it really happened. Just the parts you are sure of.”

If a child responds properly to correction, avoid punishment.

This is especially helpful when trying to break the cycle of lying for a child. “If you can admit it was a lie and that you were wrong when I confront you, I will not further discipline you for that lie.” This is a temporary approach to teach a proper response to correction.

This free service is available to all Wisconsin residents.

2010 MedDrop Dates:

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Saturday, October 2, 2010

9:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.

The Locations:

Madison:

LaFollette High School, 702 Pflaum Road

Middleton:

Middleton High School, 2100 Bristol St.

Sun Prairie:

Sun Prairie Recycling Center, 1798 S. Bird Street

If possible, leave your medicines in their original containers with the drug name readable. For privacy, please cross out your personal information with a marker.

The safest way to dispose of your drugs is to use a medication take-back program. There are several of these programs throughout Wisconsin and many of these are listed on a website managed by the University of Wisconsin Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center. There may be another program in Wisconsin that is convenient for you. If you are unable to attend a take-back event, then dispose of your medications as recommended by the FDA and the drug manufacturer or go to www.MedDropDane.org for more information.

Full Wisconsin DPI Scholarships available now!!

Mount Mary College in Milwaukee is hosting a summer pre-college camp for girls and boys entering 7th, 8th and 9th grade, allowing them to:

• Recognize their potential
• Learn about college life
• Explore careers
• Become leaders

Morning classes build skills in math, reading, writing and technology. Afternoons include sports, field trips, computer projects, and leadership and team building activities. Plus, students experience an overnight weekend in a real college residence hall!

Dates: July 12 – 23 (8am – 5pm, July 16 – 19 overnight)

Application for FREE scholarships are now being accepted which include: all expenses, breakfast, lunch, a camp t-shirt and field trips.

For more information go to www.mtmary.edu/dpicamp.htm or call Janae Magnusom at 414-443-3644.

In 2007, the Wisconsin Youth Advisory Council was formed to inspire change in foster care policy and practice. By providing education, advocacy, support, training, and awareness to governmental systems and the general public, YAC hopes to better the image of youth, and address the issues on behalf of current and former youth in foster care throughout Wisconsin.

The council meets quarterly to go over business and information regarding foster youth in our state. To learn more about the purpose, vision and mission of this important council, visit their website, www.wi-yac.org. While you are there, click on “Events” to view the video that the Wisconsin YAC created regarding issues dealing with foster youth.