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West Ohio Cap had a very EDITOR busy and exciting time during the Month of May! LAUREN LINK
Take a look inside to see all of the fun and celebrations that were WOCAP ABOUT ME EDUCATION acknowledged in the past EXPERIENCE ROLES month.
I reside in Lima Currently, I am the I received my Besides completing the with my husband Planning & Bachelor’s Monthly Newsletter, I have various duties for Aaron, 8 year old Development Degree from The Director, and have the agency in my stepson Konnor Ohio State position. I run our and our energetic been with the agency University in Facebook page daily, Inside this issue: Goldendoodle for 4 years this 2013. In June of network with community Stella. We are month. I was first 2017, I received partners, construct hired in 2015 as a marketing materials, excited to be Community Action Month & 2 Career Development my Master’s control our webpage 25th Anniversary Recap expecting another Coordinator, working Degree from and plan various events for the agency. On the addition to our at our Auglaize Columbia family, a baby boy, Southern other side, I oversee Bike Rodeo Recap 3 County Site. In implementation and in early 2016, I became the University. outcomes through our September! I 4 Employment & Strategic Plan and Non-Profit of the Year enjoy cheering on compile and create Award Training Services Konnor in all of his Manager, overseeing reports, among other duties. I enjoy that my WOCAP Interns 5 sports events, programs in job allows me to work long-distance Auglaize, Hardin and with all staff members in running, biking Van Wert Counties. each of the different Mrs. O’Neal 6 and yoga. Any In October of 2017, I departments and day spent outside accepted my current programs that we offer. position. It is fun to work in all Fair Housing 8 being active with areas of the agency. my family is my Facilities 12 favorite! Page 2 Community Action Month & 25th Anniversary May was a busy and exciting month here at WOCAP. We celebrated Community Action Month throughout the entire month, as well as gathering together to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. It was a month of appreciating all of the hard work our dedicated staff does for the agency, our families and our community each and every day. It was also a time to recognize our community partners. Without their partnerships we would not be able to fulfill all of the needs within the community. Thank you to our teachers and our Head Start kiddos for creating beautiful artwork throughout the month in honor of Community Action Month and Head Start’s 54th Birthday!
We look forward to celebrating many more years with all of you! Page 3
IKE ODEO ECAP
B R R It was a beautiful day to host the Bike Rodeo here at our WOCAP site with many other community agencies and partners. We had a great turnout for the event and each child received a free helmet. Children completed various courses to practice their cycling skills, as well as learning bicycle safety with a Lima Police Department officer. Many children won door prizes, including two Grand Prize Bikes that were raffled off at the end of the Bike Rodeo! It was a fun event spent with families and their children.
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We would like to congratulate our Student Interns who graduated in May! These five interns were working here at our St. Matts, Allen East, Philippian, O’Neal and Howard sites. The student interns were students at Apollo Career Center in the Early Childhood Education Program.
The students have been working hard towards the completion of their CDA, which is a nationally recognized entry level credential in the field of Early Childhood Education.
Congratulations to our Student Interns in our Early Head Start & Head Start Programs!
Our O’Neal Classroom Site had a special visitor in May. Mrs. O’Neal taught Head Start for 3 years from 1965-1968, before becoming the Head Start Director for 24 years from 1969-1993!
The students gifted Mrs. O’Neal with a card and a bouquet of flowers beautifully decorated by themselves. Big thanks to Mrs. O’Neal for all she has done for our community, our families and our children.
Healthy Fresh Fruit Popsicles Ingredients 1—6 count Popsicle Mold 2 Kiwi 2 Peaches 5 Strawberries ½ Cup Blueberries 2—16 oz. Bottles Flavored Water
Directions 1. Cut the kiwi and strawberries into slices, and cut the peaches into bite-sized pieces. 2. Layer the fruit into the popsicle molds until each one is full, but about ½ inch from the top. 3. Pour the flavored water into each mold filling within ½ inch from the top. 4. Place the stick down into each mold and put into the freezer until frozen, about 4-5 hours or overnight.
On a hot summer day, a little girl finds ways to enter- tain herself and stay cool. She catches a butterfly, sips lemonade, jumps in a pool, and goes on a picnic. At night, she sees an owl in a tree and a frog in a pond, and hears leaves rustling. Before long, she's fast asleep, dreaming about more summer days and summer nights.
Including whales, walruses, penguins, polar bears, stingrays, and sharks, a wonderful collection of poems celebrates the many creatures that live in and around the ocean
uarterly Fair Housing Article QThe Fair Housing law states that it is illegal to deny people the opportunity to live where they want and can afford. According to the law, a person cannot be denied housing because of their:
Race National Origin Religion Sex Familial Status Or Disability
If you or a loved one has been denied housing or been treated unfairly based on your inclusion in one of the protected classes, please contact us at West Ohio CAP today at (419) 227-2586 to receive more information about your rights and how to file a complaint.
Thank You Warner Roach
Thank you to Warner Roach for serving as our Board President the past 5 years. Warner came to us as a Human Resource expert from Proctor and Gamble. He was Vice President of the board in 2013, and president since 2014. Warner has provided excellent leadership to the administrative team during this time, and we were fortunate to have the guidance and knowledge he generously provided. He has taught us to not be afraid of controversy, that pride in our work does not take away from our modesty, and most of all he has taught us to celebrate our successes. WOCAP HOUSING DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS
Homeownership Class Schedule:
Dates: May 6, 8, 13 & 15 Time: 5:00-8:00 PM Location: WOCAP, 540 S. Central Ave., Lima, OH 45804 Contact: Katelyn Miller 419-227-2586 Ext. 122
Financial Literacy Class Schedule:
Dates: June 18, 19 & 20 Time: 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Location: LACNIP, 1440 W. Spring Street, Lima, OH 45801 Contact: Katelyn Miller 419-227-2586 Ext. 122
Fair Housing Schedule:
Date: Thursday, June 6 No Classes in July Time: 5:00—7:00 PM Location: Lima Public Library, 650 W. Market St., Lima, OH 45801 Contact: Amber Basares 419-227-2586 Ext. 111
Children have been enriched from Head Start’s unique approach, which is built on the premise that every child, despite prevailing circumstances at birth, possesses the ability to reach their full potential. The Head Start model at West Ohio CAP is built on evidence-based practices and strives to maintain adaptability by choosing the best teaching techniques to meet the needs of our local community. Our agency offers social, emotional and intellectual growth to prepare children for kindergarten readiness and success in life. In order to ensure every child has a healthy head start, the program allows families to have the opportunity to receive:
High quality early learning opportunities Education and developmental screenings Individual development plans Early Head Start serves Kindergarten Readiness children birth to 3 years of age
Family empowerment Head Start serves children 3 to Individualized family support 5 years of age Community Resource referrals Periodic screening diagnostic health
Head Start has a whole child and whole family approach model and focuses on helping the child’s development in an array of areas, which especially makes a direct difference in enhancing social-emotional development.
WOCAP’s Child Development Services encourages the healthy development of children from families throughout Allen County. Early Head Start and Head Start programs are free to those who qualify for the program. Families have the option of our Classroom Option or our Home Based Option. The Home Based Option offers a teacher in your home 1 ½ hours per week to work one-on-one with the parent and child. West Ohio CAP offers two family days per month to allow children and parents to participate in socialization activities.
Provide your child(ren) a healthy head start by enrolling them in West Ohio CAP’s Head Start Program, where they will receive an investment in their emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs.
There are various options for enrollment: Pick up an enrollment packet at 540 S. Central Avenue Call 419-227-2586 Ext. 109 or Ext. 216 Fill out the application on our website www.wocap.org
Every child has the ability to succeed, and together we’re supporting more children, families and communities on their path to success. Contact Us Today!
Excellent Attendance Our goal is to prepare your child for their next stepping stone of education whether it is Head Start or Kindergarten. Regular Attendance is an important part of your child’s educa- tional, social, and emotional development. When children are absent from school they are missing out on a lot of educational and social opportunities. We would like to thank those parents who assure their child is attending school every day. In the month of April we had 111 children with Perfect Attendance. Way to Go Parents!!!!
Allen East I Home Based (CW) Home Based (WW) Market St. II PM Kna’Ledge D. Emmaleigh B. Lillian A. Ciara C. D’Nia E-S. Karter B. Logan H. Justice R. Tyson F. Damion C. Olivia K. Deontray F. Maddox E. O’Neal A Alaya L. Starlyhn K. Howard A Carmah F. Kaylin W. Natalie N. Kamden L. Bricelynn W. Devion S. Jr. O’Neal B Landyn S. Howard B Alijah A. Allen East II Aydn A. Violet M. Home Based (GG) Alan C II Philippian I Jaques B. Mychel M. Zaythaniel C. Central B Damarya C. John J. Malonnie B-M. Zadie H. Kingdom Daycare Michael B-M. Za’Riah Y. Kenzley B. Philippian II Jordan T. ZenDaya B. Central C Home Based (JJ) Zyarah J. Oliver S. Mehki A. Lima Sr. I Zayden W. Ariel B. Izaiah R. Shawnee Infant Kamryn S. Mateo W-S. Central D Home Based (JS) Kaydence M. Kaitlyn B. Little Rascals A Shawnee Toddler B Bayley H. Jaiyah J. Naomi B. Central G Blayze J. Rihlynn M. Jason C. Connor J. Little Rascals C Xena S. Delilah S. Amayla C. St. Matthews Micah W. Isaac S. LeRoy C. Jr. Micaleb C. Camille t. Central H Deyja T. Market St. I AM Trinity CCC Elijah K. Avery T. Mahni A. Briella D. Annabell R. Illana W. Lillian W. Ta’Andre H. Mikyla W. Sarah S. Home Based (KC) Market St. I PM Home Based (AH) A’Niyah B. Kai C. Amirah B. Dustin E. Jr. Caleb E. Malaya R. Bentley J. Aleena E.
Zyshon S. Jr. Kai M. Lilliana S.
Nathanial T. Isabella N. Hanna V. Gabrial P. Alexie W. Gavin R-M. Amber S.
Once again we find ourselves getting ready for that warm spring time of the year and the start of playground clean up. For us in facilities it is a good feeling to get to some warm weather after a cold snowy winter. Our regular spring playgrounds work has been delayed due to all this rain, but we are still planning those summer projects. This summer we will be installing some mulch in our playgrounds. We are making a big push to finish our great room updating project. New carpet is going in and new office cubicles are ready to go.
Facilities Coordinator David Fischer
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WORK WITH A CAREER PATHWAYS ADVISOR
Adult Ed. Class Schedule Bradfield Center 550 S. Collett St., Lima Tuesday & Thursday 2:00-4:00 PM
Rhodes State College Science Building Room 119 FOR MORE Tuesday 2:00-8:00 PM INFORMATION Thursday 2:00-5:00 PM CALL 419-996-3082 WOCAP (formerly LACCA) OR 540 S. Central Ave., Lima Tuesday & Thursday 419-996-3083 9:30-11:00 AM
Lima Public Library 650 W. Market St., Lima Memorial Book Room 5:30-7:30 PM LIMA ADULT LEARNING CENTER 563 W. SPRING STREET 419-996-3082 BOARD OF TRUSTEES—2019 Representatives must be One Third Private Business, One Third Public Entity and One Third Low-Income
Dick Accountius (Public) Josh Unterbrink (Private) Elizabeth Muether (Private) RTA Activate Allen County Mercer Co. District Library
Esther Baldridge (Low-Income) Sharon Green (Low-Income) Norene Parish (Private) United Way Mercer County Council on Aging Chamberlain Huckeriede Funeral Home
Mayor David Berger (Public) Susan Hord (Private) Erica Preston (Public) City of Lima Rhodes State College Auglaize Co. Commissioner Appointee Natalie Bice (Private) (Treasurer)
J.M. Green & Associates Heather Jordan (Private)(VP) Dan Reiff (Public)
Huntington Bank Allen Co. Commissioner Appointee Glenda Cockrell (Low-Income)
PC Representative for Head Start Angie King (Public) Charlene Williams (Low-Income)
Mercer Co. Commissioner Appointee New Life Church International Pam Fitzgerald (Low-Income)
Allen Co. Council on Aging Jennifer Korte (Low-Income) Tiffany Wright (Low-Income) (VP)
Auglaize Co. Educational Service Center Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority Deb Gallmeier (Public)
City of Delphos Ann Miles (Public)
Lima City Schools