Baby Steps Walk

Saturday Oct.4, 2008 from 9:00 am – 1:00pm. We are looking for walkers and vendors.  ( This is a free event so come out and bring the family for a day of fun). For more information please call Teresa Lassiter @ 678-499-7906.

Babies Can’t Wait

Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) is Georgia’s statewide interagency service delivery system for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. BCW is established by Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which guarantees all eligible children, regardless of their disability, access to services that will enhance their development. Additional information about IDEA and national efforts supporting the implementation of the early childhood provisions of the law is available through the National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center

• The Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Public Health is the lead agency administering the Babies Can’t Wait Program in Georgia. The Division ensures that: services are provided in accordance with federal guidelines;
• families have access to the services which are needed to enhance their child’s development; and

training is available to ensure that professionals who work with children and families have up-to-date information

Babies Can’t Wait is administered through 18 District offices throughout the state. Through the 18 offices, children and families in every county in Georgia can access early intervention services. Anyone can refer a child to Babies Can’t Wait. In order to refer a child to BCW for an evaluation, contact the district office which serves the county in which the child and family reside. You may use the Children and Youth with Special Needs Coordinator Contact List for information on how to reach local Babies Can’t Wait Programs.

Who is Dekalb Interagency Coordination Council? – Interagency Coordinating Council

Local Interagency Coordinating Councils
The Local Interagency Coordinating Councils (LICC) are the regional compliment of the State ICC. The LICCs work collaboratively with the State ICC to advise and assist the local health districts in planning and implementing local early intervention service delivery systems for the local Babies Can’t Wait Programs. The LICCs welcome your participation and are located in each of the health districts.

4ever A Princess Hosts Their First Annual Debutante Event

An African American entrepreneur and mother is planning a Sweet 16 event as a precursor to a not-for-profit debutante-type society for disadvantaged African American teen females. She calls the Sweet 16 party she is planning for her daughter a “pilot program” for the 4Ever A Princess Society. In preparation for the annual event, 10-12 females complete an eight week program that holistically develops them from a cultural and spiritual perspective.

Camille Dykes sees a need in young girls, especially among African American teens to be affirmed and edified as young women. She says the ones who need to be celebrated the most are celebrated the least in most cases due to a lack of finance. All girls dream of being a debutante she says. She saw the combination of the two [the need to be affirmed and the dream to be a debutante] as an inroad to building these girls spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.

4Ever A Princess has a website announcing the event and most importantly a blog that follows their progress. Each girl journals her experiences, thoughts, and feelings on the weekly rehearsals and activities of the program in the 4Ever A Princess blog. In preparation for this first event, Ms. Dykes has already seen a change in the girls currently participating in the program. Her daughter, Raven Dykes, the designated leader of the group says she already sees a difference in her confidence level since starting the program.

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If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Camille Dykes, please call Teresa Lassiter at 678/499-7906 or email Teresa at morethanevents@gmail.com.

“ Making Money Out Of The Box Workshop”?

Making Money Out Of The Box is a program of information researched, designed and Presented by Teresa Lassiter. Ms. Lassiter as a small business owner, mother, and dedicated worker has spent the last ten years working for companies that hire workers from home. She also has been a mystery shopper, merchandiser, and data collector. Moreover she has helped other companies and businesses launch their own work at home departments.

Now Teresa is teaching others how to work form home, or independently. At our workshops or teleseminars you can expect to learn the following.

- Who is hiring for these type of positions

- How to Apply to these companies

- How do these companies pay

- What requirements do you need to posses to be hired?

- Techniques to help you thru the application and interview processes

You will also learn about how to make money doing the following

- Mystery Shopping

- Merchandising

- Focus Groups

All attendees will receive a listing of these income-generating opportunities.

Cost:$25.00

Upcoming In-Person Workshops: On-Going

For more information or to register for a workshop please call

678-499-7906 Or E-mail Teleflexwork@gmail.com / www.morethanevents.biz

MoM- Me Back to School Party

LITHONIA, GEORGIA – August 18, 2008 – Doreen Carter, CEO of Wealth & Wisdom Resource Group has teamed up with More Than Events, to host “MoM-Me Back to School Party. Now that school is back in session most Moms are looking forward to having a little more time to themselves (Me time)… But, if you are like many of the Moms that we know, you have probably already put something in that slot. However, on Tuesday, September 4, 2008, you are invited to spend some time with Moms just like you in taking out a little time to just breathe. “I spent most of my summer trying to entertain the kids, complete their summer bridge books, attend meetings, work my business, training for a contract, serve in the community and ministry, occasionally cook and clean…,” said Doreen Carter. “Now I need a break.” For the past several years Carter says she would joke about having a back to school party for moms. Now, this year she is really doing it. Women today are having to take on more and more responsibilities and often times they forget to take care of themselves. So, for a couple of hours on September 4th 2008 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., you can join Doreen Carter and other moms at the Wealth & Wisdom Resource Group located at 6860 Main Street Lithonia Georgia to unwind and relax before you head back out to get the kids. The event is free; however, space is limited and RSVP is requested. This is an adult event. We are asking that you bring your favorite morning snack and beverage. We will have Dr.Hornbuckle who will help us relax and our host, Doreen Carter, will guide us in developing a plan to ensure that we keep a balance this school year. To RSVP, please contact, co-sponsor, Teresa Lassiter of More than Events at 678.499.7906.

Greetings,

Come take a trip back to the 1930s to the era of “Harlem Nights” and the Beautiful Savoy Ballroom and the Cotton Club in Harlem. A place where women had on “shake your shimmy” dresses with big jewelry and men wore “dapper” suits with their hats tipped to the side.

Enjoy an evening of style and elegance at the 4th Annual “Stompin’ at the SAVOY” fundraiser. This event is hosted by The Howey Hudson Lowe Foundation, Inc. with Medical Network for Education and Research. On Saturday, November 8th, at the Holiday Inn Select Downtown Decatur, you will thoroughly be entertained with the sultry sound of live jazz and entertainment and a little something for your dancing pleasure.

Renditions of great music and performances from the past will include Rhapsody LaChic featuring Delores Major, electric jazz funk violinist, with Ron James, saxophonist, vocalists Adrion Bell, Myrna Clayton and Charlena Nutal, Terrence “Taps” Bennett, The Peachtree Steppers, and the SAVOY Dancers.

This benefit will provide resources for homeless families and children in efforts to continue to eradicate homelessness. We are asking you to support our fundraising efforts by purchasing a ticket, a listing in the program, or an in-kind contribution to support the initiatives of this foundation.

It’s not too early to reserve your space! Gather your friends and family for a table of 10 or an intimate date of 2 for your true Savoy experience. A $50 donation will include general seating and dinner too! VIP Tables for two are also available for a donation of $100 per person for that very special celebration.

COME STOMP AT THE SAVOY!
Saturday November 8, 2008 at 7pm
Holiday Inn Select – Downtown Decatur
130 Clairmont Avenue Decatur, GA. 30030

Contact Teresa Lassiter to buy your tickets @ 678-499-7906

Advocares Meeting:

Date: Saturday July 12, 2008.

Time: 11:00 am- 1:00 pm

Location:

Jump -N- Play 404-695-8440
2285 Randall Road, Lithonia, GA 30058 US

Your Invited:

We are having or holding an Advocares meeting and we would like for you to attend. There is no cost to this meeting. We will provide light refreshments and you can even bring children with you and they can come and play at Jump -N- Play for $5.00 while we meet. There will be staff there to watch children while they play. Please read the event info and agenda below. Please e-mail us back if you decide to attend and please include number of guest or children you will be bringing with you. We look forward to seeing you there.

Who is Advocares Child Services?
Advocares is a childcare / child advocacy co-op company that specializes in childcare and child advocacy for all children.

For more info on Advocares visit us on line @ www.advocareschild.com

Contact Person: Teresa Lassiter @678-499-7906

Meeting Agenda:

* Introduction of Advocares and how Advocares can help your childcare or child related service or services.

* Introduction of attendees by the attendee.

* Networking Mixer- Share eachother thoughts, in-put, and feed back of childcare, child advocacy and more. Attendees will give each-other ideas, info. All childcare / child related providers /consultants can ask question of the group to better their service or to get an understanding on certain child/ childcare related issues. This where be a time where we help one another and share resources.

* Light refreshments will be served

:

Date: Saturday July 12, 2008.

Time: 11:00 am- 1:00 pm

Location:

Jump -N- Play 404-695-8440
2285 Randall Road, Lithonia, GA 30058 US

Your Invited:

We are having or holding an Advocares meeting and we would like for you to attend. There is no cost to this meeting. We will provide light refreshments and you can even bring children with you and they can come and play at Jump -N- Play for $5.00 while we meet. There will be staff there to watch children while they play. Please read the event info and agenda below. Please e-mail us back if you decide to attend and please include number of guest or children you will be bringing with you. We look forward to seeing you there.

Who is Advocares Child Services?
Advocares is a childcare / child advocacy co-op company that specializes in childcare and child advocacy for all children.

For more info on Advocares visit us on line @ www.advocareschild.com

Contact Person: Teresa Lassiter @678-499-7906

Meeting Agenda:

* Introduction of Advocares and how Advocares can help your childcare or child related service or services.

* Introduction of attendees by the attendee.

* Networking Mixer- Share eachother thoughts, in-put, and feed back of childcare, child advocacy and more. Attendees will give each-other ideas, info. All childcare / child related providers /consultants can ask question of the group to better their service or to get an understanding on certain child/ childcare related issues. This where be a time where we help one another and share resources.

* Light refreshments will be served

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