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Did you know that your agency can have their training listed on the Great KIDS' website? As long as your agency's training is youth and/or family focused, Great KIDS is more than happy to get the word out! Contact us at info@greatkidsallencounty.org for more information.
Training Schedule
The Three Doctors: "The Pact"
A story of Survival, the Streets and the Power of Friendship
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 7:00-9:30pm
Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne
Doors open at 6pm, seating is first come, first serve
The Pact is a powerful story about three young men from inner-city Newark, NJ, who overcame poverty, criminal records and drug-addicted parents to become doctors. The Thee Doctors, as they are now known, will be presenting to the Allen County Community on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. This free presentation is brought to the community through a coalition of willing partners including: WFWA PBS-39, Anthis Career Center, Great KIDS make Great COMMUNITIES, Fort Wayne Community Schools, East Allen County Schools, CANI, the City of Fort Wayne, IPFW and others.
For more information, call (260) 423-3546 or (800) 589-2264.
The Mental Health Training Series
Next Training Date: November 20, 2008
A Quarterly Luncheon Series designed for professionals working with clients with mental health issues referred to the CHINS process of Allen Superior Court, Family Relations Division.
Continuing Legal Education
Thursday, November 13, 2008
8:00am-4:00pm
Ivy Tech
Co-sponsored by Allen Superior Court, Family Relations Division and the Allen County Bar Association, this full- day training is specifically designed to cover continuing education requirements for attorneys, with a special focus on information needed to more effectively work with families designated Child in Need of Services (CHINS). Information presented may also be helpful for Department of Child Services and Probation employees.
For more information and how to register, please contact Lily Martinez, Court Reporter, at (260) 449-4121.
Allen Superior Court, Second Annual Adoption Day
Friday, November 14, 2008
Allen Superior Court and Great KIDS make Great COMMUNITIES will host the Second Annual Adoption Day. During the entire day, the Court will be finalizing adoptions in the County, with a special focus on foster care-to-adopt hearings. Families finalizing adoptions will take part in their hearing, then join other families for an adoption celebration including cake and gifts in the Courthouse. For more information, please contact the Great KIDS' office. To schedule an adoption hearing contact Marie Coomer, Court Reporter, at (260) 449-7289.
Third Annual Allen County United Youth Summit
Saturday, February 21, 2008
IPFW Walb Union Ballroom
Students grades 6-12 in Allen County are invited to attend the Third Annual Allen County United Youth Summit. Click here for more information.