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Warrick County Cares's vision is to be a community of healthy, productive families, free of drug and alcohol-abuse that engage in community and educational activities and present themselves as positive role models, knowing they are people of value and worth.
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Life Skills Training
Life Skills Training increases self-esteem, develops healthy attitudes, and improves knowledge of general life skills, all of which promote healthy and positive personal development. Several schools provide...
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The Truth Is
The Truth Is social norms marketing strategy corrects misperceptions like these and, in the process, changes attitudes and behaviors for the better….
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Positive Ticketing
Students in middle school and high school who go above and beyond in positive behavior are noticed and awarded a Positive Ticket by school administrators, school resource officers, and others. Each student receives an Amazon gift card. A letter is sent home to their parents highlighting the behavior they exhibited.
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Al's Pals
Al’s Pals is a comprehensive curriculum, provided by Youth First, Inc. and taught in the majority of Warrick County elementary schools. Al's Pals helps develop social-emotional skills, self-control, problem-solving abilities, and healthy decision-making in children in Kindergarten and First grade. The program is nationally recognized as an evidence-based model prevention program.
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I CARE Awards
10th annual I CARE Awards breakfast
Friday, May 3rd
Newburgh Chandler Public Library, 8:30 am.
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Our BMS Youth 2 Youth members have been busy planning different projects for their school, but took time out of their meeting for a fun photo shoot.
We enjoy this group and encourage more to join the fun we have!
For more information on how to join youth 2 youth at any Warrick County middle school check out our website in bio. #y2y #warrickcountycares #boonvillemiddleschool
Youth 2 Youth finished out this semesters meetings with a holiday party. Each member enjoy holiday snacks, gifts, team building exercises, and fun holiday games.
We’re excited for the New Year and for more members to join us at TMS, CNMS, BMS, & CSMS meetings next semester.
Please contact Keisha Willis at kwillis@youthfirstinc.org to sign up for Youth 2 Youth.
Congratulations to our Positive Ticket Winners! In January, students were recognized for throwing away trash in the school hallway, helping fellow students navigate through virtual learning, and helping new students to feel included.
As always, keep up the great work! We are so proud of our Warrick County students.
Congratulations to our December Positive Ticket winners! In the month of December, Warrick County students were seen displaying exceptional leadership skills in class, showing kindness and inclusion to new students in class, and volunteering to help teachers with making paper copies. As always, keep up the great work students! Your kindness is never unnoticed.
Congratulations to our November Positive Ticket recipients!
In November, students wrote kind emails to teachers, helped fellow classmates who were struggling with schoolwork, and helped with technical issues through virtual learning. We are so proud of the kind actions we have seen from these students. Keep up the wonderful work!
Congratulations to our October Positive Ticket recipients!
In October, we had students help classmates with homework, help teachers in class, and return lost items to the school office. Keep up the great work!
*We are always one month behind posting the names of the recipients in order to give parents time to decline public recognition if needed.*
Warrick County Cares is looking for Warrick County youth (ages 13-18) to design our newest ‘The Truth Is’ T-shirt for the upcoming school year. This specially designed shirt will be given to high school students all across Warrick County. We would like these t-shirts to be designed with creativity in mind, while also making sure to include the positive messages from ‘The Truth Is.’ T-shirt design will be decided by Warrick County Cares Youth Involvement Committee. Please note that only 1 design will be selected, and the design will become property of Warrick County Cares/Youth First. The winning design will get a shout out on Youth First and Warrick County Cares social media pages. See the graphic for design criteria. If you, or someone you know, is a Warrick County youth ages 13-18, and has an interest in designing the shirt, please contact Alyssa Sieg at asieg@youthfirstinc.org or Marge Gianopoulos at mgianopoulos@youthfirstinc.org by June 24th for TTI message and submission information. Designs will be due for consideration by June 30, with the final design announced on July 8.
A few more deliveries of hand sanitizer. Even K9 Deputy Alex was happy to have some. *hand sanitizer should not be given to or put on animals. #chandlerpd #chandlerelementary #sharonelementary #newburghpd #helpingourcommunity #warrickcountyrecycling #warrickecumenicalsoupkitchen #warrickcountycares #wereallydo #takethatcovid19
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With the holidays upon us, there may be a lot of celebrations and parties that your kids want to be a part of. Please take the time to talk with your kids about the dangers of alcohol and let them know where you stand. *The Truth Is: 80% of Warrick County teens believe parents should set clear rules & expectations about avoiding alcohol. *2019 'The Truth Is' survey
Congratulations to our September Positive Ticket Recipients! Students at Castle North Middle School, Castle High School, Tecumseh Middle/High Schools, and Boonville Middle and High Schools can be awarded a Positive Ticket if they are exhibiting positive behavior, such as inviting someone a new student to sit with them at lunch, picking up trash, turning in a lost cell phone, reporting a concerning situation, and so much more! Students receive a Showplace Cinema Movie Ticket for their positive action.
🍁 FAST FACT FRIDAY🍁
We are quickly approaching holiday season where there are a lot of parties that your child may want to host or attend. Start talking with them now about drugs & alcohol and the risks involved. Set clear rules & boundaries for your family and communicate often.
Remember to always be open, honest, and non-judgmental when having conversations with your child.
☀️FAST FACT FRIDAY☀️ Here are some tips to keep in mind when talking with your kids about substance use:
1) Stay positive & don’t use scare tactics
2) Keep an open mind-your child will be less receptive if they feel judged
3) Don’t lecture-keep the conversation flowing freely
4) Have conversations in a comfortable setting
Posted @withrepost • @wkdq Summer should be a time for kids to relax and enjoy a break from school. But, for some children, it's stressful because their guaranteed breakfast and lunch at school are taken away and they don't have enough to eat. But, each summer in Warrick County, youths ages 18 and younger can enjoy a free breakfast and lunch each weekday. Adults are welcome too. Adult breakfasts are $2 and lunch is only $2.50. CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE!
#warrickcounty @warrickcountycares #boonville #chandlerindiana #freefoodforkids #summer2019
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