MCCOY Youth Provider Council Meeting

Date: Feb. 17
Time: 8:15 - 10:00am
Place: English Foundation Building (map it)

Professionals and volunteers from central Indiana's youth development field come together each month for this informal networking opportunity.
Topic: Early Intervention & Prevention
How do we define early intervention and prevention? Who are the early intervention and prevention service providers in Marion County?

Presenters: The MCCOY EIP staff will define the terms and engage you in a discussion about currently available services in Marion County. Charlotte Shoulders from Connect2Help will share information about a vital early intervention service in Marion County that provides families and service providers with referrals to reduce the likelihood of a crisis. Sheila Day from Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Child Protection Team will provide information about the Stewards of Children, a prevention program for adults around child sexual abuse, and will preview her April workshop.

Networking Activity: Youth Agency Bingo-A friendly competition to help us learn more about each other. Come prepared to discuss your organizations programs and services. Learn more about what others are doing and perhaps discover ways in which your agency build meaningful partnerships.

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