Portfolio 3 Community Resources

INTASC Standard 10: The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support students learning and well-being.

In order to be a highly effective teacher it is important to be acquainted with the various types of community resources that are available to assist the students in his or her class. Teachers should have information on numerous community resources and have them readily accessible for any parents or students in need of assistance. Teachers should be willing to contact the appropriate agency on behalf of his or her students and families. This supports INTASC standard #10 with fostering relationships in the community on behalf of the student in order to support the students learning and well-being in the classroom.

Ashley Schirmer July 5, 2012 EDUC 130, Introduction to Multicultural Education

Artifact: Ohio Valley Opportunities, Inc. (OVO) 575 OVO Dr. Madison, Indiana 47250 (812) 265-4877 Ohio Valley Opportunities, Inc. (OVO) is a non-profit corporation founded during Lyndon B. Johnsons War on Poverty in 1965. They provide services such as Head Start, Even Start Financial Literacy, Energy Assistance, Energy Education, Weatherization, Home Owner Occupied Rehab, Childcare, Family Support, Section 8 rental assistance, housing counseling, affordable housing projects, transitional housing, La Casa Amiga bi-lingual services, emergency assistance and education and training programs. OVO is a member of the Community Action Association (CAA) of Indiana. OVO is dedicated to providing opportunities for community based solutions to poverty. In 2010 over 4,500 individuals and families built assets, developed knowledge and skills, increased economic self-sufficiency, obtained quality child development services and family support and/or met basic needs through the resources provided by OVO. They also provide referral services for low-income individuals and families in order to help them better their lives.

Life Time Resources, Inc. 208 West Main Street Madison, Indiana 47250 (812) 265-5376 Life Time Resources provides referrals for the needs of individuals and families in the community. They are dedicated to bettering the lives of senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, concerned neighbors, and the community at large. They provide services without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, or ancestry. Their main goal is supporting individuals and families with any difficulties they may be going through.

Kentucky Department for the Blind 8412 Westport Rd. Louisville, Kentucky 40242 (502) 429-4460 Kentucky Department for the Blind provides assistance and resources for adults and children who are blind or visually impaired. The provide opportunities to individuals with visual disabilities for employment and independence. We are available to provide assistance to persons and families with visual disabilities in their effort to become more independent and productive in the workplace, community, school, and home.

La Casa Amiga 970 Cross Ave. Madison, Indiana 47250 (812) 273-2394 La Casa Amiga is a place that assists Hispanic residents and newcomers gain access to the services they need and become active participants of the community. They provide English Language Services for anyone that does not speak English as their first language, free computer classes, internet services, interpreting services, free baby and toddler clothing, a bilingual lending library, a weekly bilingual story hour with hands-on activities, help with homework, enrolling children into Head Start on up, a summer tutoring program, translations, help with WIC, help with Hispanic disabled children, and help making medical appointments. They are committed to helping the community and raising awareness for the Hispanic culture with a yearly Hispanic Festival located at the Broadway Fountain.

Centerstone 3008 Bevcher Dr. Madison, Indiana 47250 (812) 265-1918

Centerstone is a community counseling service dedicated to the well-being of families in the community. They offer marriage and family counseling, child counseling, and mental health counseling services. They have specially trained professionals who strive on helping families through the various struggles that life can bring.

Child Protection Services 1405 Bear Street Madison, Indiana (812) 265-2027

Child Protection Services is dedicated to the well-being of our communitys children here in Jefferson County. They have the resources to help families in crisis and child abuse situations. They have access to local treatment centers for those who have or know someone who may be dealing with an addiction.

Healthy Family of Jefferson County 314 East 3rd Street Madison, Indiana 47250 (812) 273-2170 Healthy Family of Jefferson County provides support to parents through home visitation by
promoting a supportive environment that optimizes child growth and development, teaches appropriate parent-child interaction and encourages a resilient healthy family. Healthy Family is a program of Family & Childrens Center Counseling and Development Services. Services are voluntary, free of charge and available to all people without discrimination due to race, age, color, sex, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.

Pathways Youth Shelter and Family Services 212 East Street Madison, Indiana (812) 265-3777

Pathways Youth Shelter and Family Services is committed to providing community supports and services for children and their families through the prevention of delinquency, community education, and information and referral, while advocating on behalf of families. They provide residential, educational, and in-home services that promote the well-being and healthy development of youth and their families. Pathways provides 24 hour emergency care for youth, aged 6 to 18 years, within a residential home of 10 beds, for both males and females, referred primarily through the Indiana Department of Child Services and County Juvenile Probation Departments. Pathways partners with local agencies, courts, providers and community leaders to ensure quality services are consistently provided. All programs operate from research based practices proven to be effective with the specific clientele served. Youth in crisis can text the word SAFE and their current location to the number 69866 and they will receive an address of the nearest Safe Place site and contact number for the local youth shelter. In cities that don't have a Safe Place program, the youth will receive the name and number of the youth shelter or, if there is no local shelter, the National Runaway Switchboard Hotline Number (1-800-RUNAWAY).

Quinco Consulting Services of Jefferson County 3008 Bevcher Dr. Madison, Indiana 47250 (812) 265-1918

Quinco Consulting Services assists individuals and families with alcohol abuse and dependency, substance abuse and dependency, treatment for anxiety and phobias, assessment and treatment of mental health issues, co- dependency, depression, and assistance with family conflict. They are committed to improving the health and well-being of adults, children, and families.

Turning Point Domestic Violence Services (812) 265-3910

Turning Point is dedicated to the elimination of domestic violence. They provide emergency shelter, education, prevention, training, community outreach, legal advocacy program, sexual assault services, goal planning, childrens program, and advocacy/case management. Their 24hour emergency help/crisis line is 1-800-221-6311. They provide confidential information and referral database crisis intervention telephone line for domestic violence and sexual assault victims. This service is confidential and doesnt appear on callers phone statements.