On
Monday, January 12 our speaker was Janie Belliston from The Learning Center for
Families who shared a well-done video about the program which has provided
early intervention and family education and support for 13,000 pregnant women
in stressful situations as well infants and toddlers to age 3, with Down
Syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and autism. The organization, which was established by
former Rotarian Debbie Justice in 1993, mentors Parents as Teachers and manages
Early Head Start for many preschoolers among the county’s 22.7% of children living
in poverty, according to statistics from the Washington County School District.
Rotarians
are encouraged to support TLC as volunteers (call for assignments which might include service on the board) and get involved in upcoming
fundraising events, including:
· * April 4 Friends of TLC fun run
· * April 17 Corporate Sports Challenge
· * Sept. 15 Debbie Justice retirement
party
TLC
is located at 2044 S. Mesa Palms Drive.
For more information, call 673-5353 or find them on the internet at
TLC4families.org.
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