This month’s is “Caring Neighborhood” which is defined as when a child experiences caring neighbors living nearby. When I think of this asset, I realize that we may all have a different view of what our “neighborhood” is.
Lee Rush
Local Parent Chat Nights Open the Floor for a Positive Parenting Exchange
The Parent Chats initiative is growing in Upper Bucks County! In the past two months two more successful Parent Chats have taken place. Both were held in the Palisades community and were moderated by UBHCHY Coalition Parent Educator, Judi Pason.
Upper Bucks to Hold May 2011 Youth Summit
On May 26th the UBHCHY Coalition will be hosting its annual Upper Bucks Youth Summit at the Upper Bucks YMCA. This year, participating schools include Milford Middle School, Palisades Middle School and Strayer Middle School.
Indian Valley Character Counts! Coalition Creates Video
The Souderton Area School District and the Indian Valley Character Counts! Coalition (IVCCC) collaborated in the taping of a video for a staff development opportunity in January 2011.
Borough of Quakertown Installs First Permanent Prescription Drug Drop Box in Bucks County
The Borough of Quakertown became the first municipality in Bucks County to place a permanent “drop box” in their police department headquarters for citizens to safely dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.
Prescription Drug Take Back to be Held April 30 Throughout Bucks County
UBHCHY Coalition is hosting a prescription drug take back day on April 30th from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Building Assets: The Importance of Youth Programs
April’s Asset of the Month is Youth Programs. This critical Developmental Asset is important for our communities to support the children through youth programming.
First Parent Chat Night a Community Success!
On March 5, 2011, the UBHCHY Coalition held its first Parent Chat at the family home of UBHCHY Chairman, Ray Fox. Fifteen Quakertown community parents attended with their middle school daughters.
justCommunity, Inc. Calling All High School Dramateaurs for the 2011 Winter Theatre Arts Festival!
justCommunity, Inc. will present the 2011 Theatre Arts Festival at the James Lorah House in Doylestown, PA on December 11, 2011 at 3:30 and 7pm.
Submissions for the 2011 Theatre Arts Festival are currently taking place and will be accepted until November 4, 2011.
Parent Chats: Conversations Between Parents about “Parenting”
Why are these parent discussions important?
When your children were toddlers, it was probably quite common to have many conversations with other parents, (sometimes even people you just met at the playground or in a playgroup) about different issues.