Christmas 2011.

1. How will the economy change your Christmas this year?
Answer                                  Percentage
1. Drastically                                 0%
2. Not Much                                 33%
3. No Change                               67%

Appointed 2012 Chair of Pacific Clinics Family Programs Advisory Board F.A.C.E.S. - Families Assisting Clinics to Enhance Services.  Shirlee says, "This is a lifetime opportunity to work with a premiere
program that is advancing behavioral health care in five Southern California Counties.  People love to talk about ‘at-risk youth’ but families with special needs children are a real concern for me because all too often they get lumped into the at-risk category and their needs most often are considerably different." (For more info on F.A.C.E.S., see our up-coming January 2012 newsletter)

www.4parents.gov, set up by the Health and Human Services Department to help parents encourage their children to abstain from premarital sex, also includes information about the risks of alcohol and tobacco.

We belong to the Ralphs and Food 4 Less Community Reward Program. On the home page, click the Ralphs logo to download the scan letter AND take it to Ralphs where the checker will scan it..

When you join the Community Reward program wel earn a donation each time you swipe your card.

Thanks

A free pair of eyeglasses from Target for any child ages 12 and under who brings a valid prescription for glasses from their doctor. You can find stores with optical departments at www.target.com

Contact The California Bar Foundation - 180 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94105
info@calbarfoundation.org
www.calbarfoundation.org

Visit Cleaning for a Reason at http://www.cleaningforareason.org/

If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment.

 All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service.  

Find out the little ways you're wasting big money—and how you can stop.... Read the money saving tips that Shirlee shared on her show, Talk About Parenting LIVE with Shirlee Smith. >>>click here.

Visit www.cbcfinc.org, or directly at http://cbcfinc.org/images/pdf/CBCF%20Health%20Reform%20Guide%20FINAL%2011-18-10.pdf

Of course everybody knows these things BUT how many people are doing these things? (1) have a meeting with all household members to create a disaster communiction plan. Get started with the contact phone number of person out of town that all of you can call to check in and check on each other in case phones aren't working in your area. All family members have the out of town number and number for each other. Boy, this is a simple one. You've already done this?? Oh, you meant to, but now you've been reminded AGAIN so you really will get it done.

If parents owe more than $2,500 in back support, the State Department will reject their passport application. This is part of the federal commitment to help states enforce child support obligations,  said Ann Barrett, deputy assistant secretary of state for Passport Services. The help is needed. as taxpayers foot the bill to pay due to the lack of responsibilities on the part of the non-custodial parent.

Your energy consuming appliances l count toward a rebate when traded in for environment friendly ones. Currently, the California Cash for Clunker Appliances Program Includes: • Washing machines - $100 rebate • Refrigerators - $75 rebate • Window Air Conditioning Units - $50 rebate Unlike the federal Cash For Clunker Car program, the appliance program is administered by states so the rebates differ as well as the program start dates.  For detail, visit http://www.applianceclunkerrebates.com/ 

A look at the kids in today's society reveals that they aren't stepping away from the television to get more exercise.  Getting kids to cut down on television watching and moving more of their limbs can dramatically reduce their risk of being over-weight.  The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that boys take at least 11,000 steps per day, girls 13,000 steps per day, and total screen time should be limited to two hours per day.  Seems reasonable?  However, it's apparently still a herculean task for the kids to do and parents to enforce.

Every year during African American Heritage Month the Mayor's Office hosts a poster contest, which The winners receive premium art supplies and get a chance to meet the Mayor.
DEADLINE: February 15, 2012

Submit entries to: Rebeca Guerrero, Department of Cultural Affairs 201 North Figueroa, LA 90012
For more information: visit culturela.org or email rebeca.guerrero@lacity.org or call 213-202-5545