Announcements

SAFE HOMES PLEDGE

The youth of our county face many difficult challenges in resisting the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. The results of the 2007 Maryland Adolescent Survey showed that not only are the county’s high school youth using cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, crack, heroin, ecstasy and inhalants — they are doing so at rates frequently higher than the state average.

To address this public health and safety issue, the Queen Anne’s County Department of Health Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Services, QAC Council of Parent Teacher Organizations, QAC Public Schools, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Alliance to Reduce Alcohol Abuse-SAFe Youth Campaign and the QAC Drug-Free Coalition has formed the QAC SafeHomes Program. In the QAC SafeHomes Program, families pledge to create healthy homes where underage use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs is not tolerated Click here to see information regarding:

• Frequently Asked Questions about SafeHomes Program

• Information on Youth Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Use in Queen Anne’s County

• The QAC SafeHomes Program Pledge postcard

If you would like to complete the safe home pledge online click here.

LMB ANNUAL NIGHTLY MEETING: "LMB'S BRINGING RESOURCES, JOBS AND RESULTS TO QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY" April 20, 6-8 pm

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the LMB's annual nightly meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 6-8 pm at the

Higher Education Center at Chesapeake College

This year the Board will highlight celebrate successes, and express appreciation for those who work for children, youth and families in Queen Anne's County. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Arlene Lee, a fellow with the Center for the Study on Social Policy, will provide the keynote address. The address will discuss the importance of focusing on results, especially in tight budget times."

Our representatives from the U.S. Congress, the four Maryland Legislators who represent Queen Anne's County, the County Commissioners and other Local Elected Officials have been invited to attend, discuss recent legislation, ask questions, and learn more about the state of children in our community.

Do You Have What It Takes To Help Me?

Interested in guiding boys and girls in making positive choices in their lives? Want to give a little time and get a lot in return? We are looking for caring and supportive adults to be a part of a pilot mentoring program at Stevensville Middle School and Sudlersville Middle School. Make a difference for our at-risk youth. Mentoring helps youth to make better decisions that affect their lives. Mentoring empowers youth to fulfill their dreams. Do You Have What It Takes? Then call Jacki Carter @410-758-6677 (jcarter@qac.org).

New Campaign to Address Underage Drinking in QAC

The Queen Anne’s County Community Partnership for Children and Families, our local management board, has recently launched a campaign to reduce underage drinking across the county.

Local and national research has shown that both the
short and long term effects of underage drinking are cause for serious concern. In fact, the data has been so alarming that in 2007, the Surgeon General issued a National Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking, stating, “The process of solving the public health problem of underage alcohol use begins with an examination of our own attitudes toward underage drinking and our recognition of the seriousness of its consequences for adolescents, their families, and society as a whole. Adolescent alcohol use is not an acceptable rite of passage but a serious threat to adolescent development and health, as the statistics related to adolescent impairment, injury, and death attest.”

The Character Counts! Advisory Council fully supports this new campaign and believes the Six Pillars of Character set an excellent foundation for reducing underage drinking in our county. We are also hoping parents and community members will join us in this effort to save lives and improve the quality of life for all the citizens of Queen Anne’s County.
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LMB LOOKING FOR BOARD MEMBERS

The Queen Anne’s County Community Partnerships for Children and Families, a Maryland Local Management Board, is looking for citizens interested in serving on its board of directors. The Partnership serves as the primary structure in the County to develop and maintain an effective and efficient system of services for children, adolescents and families. The emphasis is placed on prevention, early intervention and community-based services.

All interested persons must be residents of Queen Anne’s County, be willing to serve a three-year term, and are expected to attend all board meetings. The board meets on the third Wednesday of the month, except for December, July and August, from 11:30 a.m. until 1p.m. in Centreville. The minimum time commitment is about 90 minutes a month. Members are welcomed but not required to spend additional time on projects and committees. If you are interested in this unique opportunity, or would like more information, please contact Cindi Boone at (410)758-6677.

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If you have a child or family program related announcement for Queen Anne's County, Maryland, we would be happy to post it here. Please send us an email with the information.

The staff of the Community Partnerships for Children and Family retains the right to deny the placement of announcements for any reason.