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Click on one of the services in the table below to learn more about what we offer.
The Literacy Center
What is the GED?
Reentry Opportunity Center Offering the ex-offender and their families programs, activities, resources and education. Preparing each one with an individual opportunity plan, uniquely tailored to assist them with the resources to successfully returning to the community. ROC is committed to encouraging and assisting individuals. Helping individuals through accountability for their progress and actions, celebrating every milestone and giving a hand up when they are discouraged. ROC utilizes and collaborates with available resources and makes referrals to the clients to meet the needs and fill the gaps.
Caring Communities is Missouri's ambitious cross-system reforms initiative. This work grew from several community and state initiatives. Two initiatives launched in the late 1980s gave a cohesive shape and direction to the state's approach. St. Louis Walbridge Caring Communities Program demonstrated the importance of neighborhood-based efforts linked to schools. The family preservation initiative showed the value of cross-agency planning and program implementation. In November 1993, Governor Carnahan established the Family Investment Trust as a state-level entity. The name of the organization was changed to Family and Community Trust by executive order of Governor Bob Holden on April 2, 2001. The Family and Community Trust's charge is to provide leadership in collaboration with Caring Communities Community Partnerships to measurably improve the condition of Missouri's families, children, individuals, and communities; and to encourage collaboration among public and private community entities to build and strengthen comprehensive community-based support systems. By developing community-based supports and services, the aim is to enhance the well-being of children, which is inseparable from the well-being of their families and the stability and economic viability of the communities where they live. Core Results for Children and Families Missouri's vision is for children to have strong families and communities where parents are working, children are succeeding in school and growing up healthy, safe, and prepared to enter productive adulthood. Achieving this vision is measured by six core results: 1. Parents working Policy Directions to Achieve the Core Results Improving results for children and families requires a dramatic change in the way services are organized and delivered. Four policy directions shape and guide Missouri's system reform initiative to improving results. 1. Being accountable for achieving results Core Results: Children & Families Safe|Children Succeeding in School|Children Ready to enter School Caring Communites Power Point 12-12-2005
For more information about the MRCC Food Co-op contact Roxanne Parker at the Pettis County Community Partnership at 660-827-0560.
PROP (Putting Roofs Over People)
Issues to be addressed: —Housing / Shelter —Education —Employment —Physical & Mental Health —Substance Abuse Issues —Money Management —Personal Care —Nutrition The Pettis County Community Partnership, the Sedalia Housing Authority, Missouri Valley CAA, Open Door Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, the Family Support and Childrens Division, Rural Missouri, Inc., churches, businesses and individuals are working together to combat homelessness and provide transitional housing assistance. The program includes case management for families utilizing PROP's assistance. PROP Cookbooks $6.00 each (Fundraising for PROP) Contact Robert Vickers at 827-0560 or pccp3@iland.net For more information click here.
RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program)
RSVP currently has 189 volunteers on the rolls in Pettis They are certainly living the RSVP motto: "Lead with Experience" Eligibility RSVP is open to people age 55 and over. Local partner organizations, both public and private, receive grants to sponsor and operate RSVP projects in their community. These projects recruit seniors to serve from a few hours a month to almost full time, though the average commitment is four hours a week. Most volunteers are paired with local community and faith-based organizations that are already helping to meet community needs. On the Local Level In Pettis County, RSVP has 189 volunteers who work with 38 volunteer stations to provide much needed volunteer services to the community. RSVP volunteers work as Red Cross Volunteers, Food Distribution volunteers, Bothwell Auxiliary volunteers, Transportation volunteers, Pen Pals, Birthright volunteers, Bothwell Lodge volunteers, Amtrak Greeters, CASA volunteers, Child Safe volunteers, Senior Center volunteers, Public Agency office staff, Chamber of Commerce volunteers, Great MO Garage Sale organizers, Community Santa Campaign staff, Smith-Cotton DECA volunteers, Community Blood Center volunteers Salvation Army volunteers, Liberty Center volunteers, Tax Assistance volunteers, Missouri State Fair Foundation volunteers, Children's Therapy Center volunteers, Habitat for Humanity builders, Emergency Management volunteers and Sedalia Police Department volunteers.
Community Transportation Partnership (Get on the Bus)
Get on the Bus Map in English or Spanish click to download
ABC (Activity Builders for Children)
“I’m bored”. “There is nothing to do”. We have all heard this before but what if it was true and no one cared! We can all remember the trials and tribulations of growing up as kids. The self doubts, the peer pressure. Now, try to imagine that time in your life, but as a foster child; removed from your parents, your home, possibly from your brothers and sisters, and maybe even your school. There are dozens of state licensed foster parents right here in Pettis County, willing to take children into their homes, offering them safe, stable, and loving care. But, that isn’t always enough. All children need things to do, constructive productive things. Children need exposure to a wide range of activities so they can learn, grow, and expand their horizons. Unfortunately, foster parents often cannot afford the costs associated with such activities. Activity Builders for Children formed by a cross-section of interested individuals and organizations a few years ago provides funding for foster children’s extra curricular activities. You can sponsor a child’s activities for as little as $25 per month. Contact Teresa Kelly at 660-530-5900
Bringing down the teen pregnancy rate in Pettis County is the priority of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Coalition. Research the group conducted reveals a multi-step approach is needed to lower the rate. July 2001, a group of concerned Pettis County residents, including youth, dared to dream what our schools would look like without teen mothers and fathers and students without sexually transmitted diseases. The coalition has taken on a huge challenge to get abstinence-based education curriculum into the schools in Pettis County. In the beginning the task seemed insurmountable, but as talks with the school districts continued we found the doors opening to new ideas. Bringing down the teen pregnancy rate can positively affect the drop out rate, the graduation rate, and produce better outcomes for students. Smithton Schools totally embraced the abstinence based curriculum, Choosing The Best and wrote a grant to the Department of Health to fund their program for the 2002-2003 school year. Smith Cotton High School freshman health students are all introduced to the abstinence-based Choosing The Best curriculum in 2003. Pre and Post tests have shown the program does change attitudes. In a national survey by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, nearly all teens (93%) said they should be given a “strong message” about abstinence. Teens want to learn how to resist negative pressure from peers and the media to be involved in risk behaviors such as smoking, drinking, drugs, and sexual activity. Teens appreciate the encouragement and support that is provided through abstinence education. The curriculum Choosing The Best is available at Pettis County Community Partnership for any parents who would like to review the materials. TPC calls meetings as needed. www.choosingthebest.org www.realityworks.com www.teenpregnancy.org
Baby’s head falls back when not supported, just like a real infant’s. When any type of rough handling (including head support failure) occurs, Baby cries and must be comforted (rocked) until the crying stops. This helps students see that infants are fragile and must be handled with care. Computerized monitoring reports how well the student cared for Baby during the parenting simulation. Classroom teachers may view this data at any time. The teacher will know how many times Baby was neglected, handled roughly, and shaken, as well as total minutes Baby cried. The student is responsible for constant care, whether at home, out shopping, or at extracurricular activities, ensuring teens understand the demands of parenting. Baby Think It Over is perfect for: Teen Pregnancy Education Schools currently taking advantage of the Baby Think It Over program in Pettis County are: Other schools in the area include: For more information contact Sandra Rodewald at 660-827-0560 This is a program taught to 3rd and 4th grade girls to build self esteem that follows the oath: I am a unique and lovable person. The yStart Program is an innovative approach that helps young people understand the consequences of addiction. Combined with the PreventPak electronic simulator, this program focuses on the goal of strenghtening decision-making, refusal, and communication skills in order to help young people remain tobacco-free.
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