Recent Content List Gift VII
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on 07 Jul 2022 by admin  |
| Through Lilly Endowment’s Giving Indiana Funds for Tomorrow (GIFT) VII Initiative The Portland Foundation was given the opportunity to further assist in enhancing the quality of life in Jay County. The Foundation formed the Family Success Task Force, the Education and Workforce Development Task Force, as well as a Steering Committee to combat the interrelated issues of the illicit drug [read more] |
| Drug Abuse Prevention |
| Goal 6 |
| on 07 Jul 2022 by admin |
| Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a behavioral health disorder that affects millions in the United States, involving heavy use of alcohol and other drugs. SUD is widespread throughout the United States, and Jay County is not immune to the problem. A team is moving forward, however, to address the issue. Jay County organizations are collaborating with partners in Blackford County in [read more] |
| Family System of Care |
| Goal 4 |
| on 07 Jul 2022 by admin |
| All of us face challenges in our lives. In Jay County, we want to make sure that an effective support system exists for families burdened by mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence, and other serious issues. We will help families grow stronger by offering an easy-to-navigate system of technical assistance and resources that promote safe, stable, nurturing, and thriving families. Update from [read more] |
| Parenting Skills |
| Goal 5 |
| on 07 Jul 2022 by admin |
| Strong and healthy families are the backbone of Jay County, but raising children can be a challenge. We want to give parents the tools they need to raise healthy and happy children. We will help families grow stronger from the inside out by offering supportive learning opportunities that promote the following Strengthening Families’ five Protective Factors: • Parental Resilience. • Social Connections. • Knowledge [read more] |
| Chronic Absenteeism |
| Goal 3 |
| on 07 Jul 2022 by admin |
| Consistent attendance is important for school success. Yet a disturbing number of students – both in Jay County and across the State of Indiana – exhibit a high degree of unexcused absences and chronic absenteeism. Students are chronically absent when they miss more than 10 percent of school days. These absences interfere with achieving a successful educational outcome. The data on [read more] |
| Education and Workforce Development |
| Goal 2 |
| on 07 Jul 2022 by admin |
| A strong and diverse workforce is the backbone of any local economy. The availability of skills enhancement enables workers to fill higher-wage jobs and, by doing so, boosts economic prosperity both for their families and for the community. Many communities face shortages of trained workers. Finding skilled workers is perhaps the most important barrier to growth for many companies – growth [read more] |
| Affordable, Quality Early Care and Education |
| Goal 1 |
| on 07 Jul 2022 by admin |
| The early years of life are critical to the development of a child. In Jay County, we want to ensure that each child receives the developmental supports they need to grow into healthy adults. Access to affordable, quality Early Care and Education (ECE) also makes it possible for adult care givers to work, improve their standard of living, and fill [read more] |