Childcare

I have been having a great deal of difficulty with childcare for our meetings. Our Americorps worker became very ill for our October meeting and I wasn't informed of this until the night of. For our November meeting the Americorps worker had assured me she would be able to provide care and then did not appear; I still have yet to discover why.

I have two families that are volunteering their time with me as group leaders. The solution to the childcare problem has been to send a parent to the gym to provide care. This is not an ideal solution for anyone for many reasons.

One solution that I have is to ask a couple of teachers at the Little Huskies Child Development Center to help the group out. I would in turn ask parents to make a donation of whatever amount they are comfortable giving to help pay for the childcare. I would also make a donation to help out.

I understand that for a majority of our parents to attend our meetings, childcare is necessary. I welcome and appreciate any solutions that anyone can offer. In the meantime, I will continue to be in touch with Americorps and attempt to bring in workers who are looking for extra hours.

December 15th, 2010 Meeting

Our next meeting will be held on December 15th, 2010 from 6-8 at the BHK Houghton Center. At this time, we will not be hosting a speaker or workshop. This will be a regular meet and greet for parents; and is closed to the general community and professionals.

If anyone would like to do something special for the December meeting, please let me know as soon as possible.

Cheers!

November 17th, 2010 Meeting Wrap-Up

Thank you to Evan Dixon for speaking at our group about Special Education Law. It was a very informative presentation. Thank you to our Regional MAF Parent Mentor, Lisa Kahnke and Michigan Alliance for Families for hosting and sponsoring the event.

November 17th, 2010 Meeting

Michigan Alliance for Families is sponsoring Attorney Evan Dixon, for our November meeting. Evan will be sharing his experience and knowledge with Special Education Law.

The meeting will be held from 6-8 at the BHK Houghton Center in Houghton. The presentation is open to the community and professionals. Please join us in welcoming Evan.

Currently childcare is pending. I will notify everyone via email if we will not be able to provide childcare. In the meantime, please RSVP no later than November 16th, by 12pm.

Cheers!