cosa newsletter issue 5 december 2011

…I would like to thank everyone for their continued support and look forward to everyone having a happy holiday season! This year brought us many changes and challenges . . . some good, others not so much…but nonetheless, eventful. I am excited about the upcoming new positive energy on the board as our elections are close at hand and look forward to continuing our mission as we share ideas and work on ‘growing’ our organizations and helping each other in the coming year. COSA is like a family, growing bigger and stronger day by day. In this coming year, COSA’s board will continue to open its arms to welcome new members to join the family and nurture long time members along the way. I encourage everyone to take an active role in the coming year, with cutbacks in many organizations the continued support we offer each other is priceless. Let’s remember to show our support throughout the season, unwrapped gifts can be brought to our meetings and donated to member organizations, I know [prior] presenter Home Instead Senior Care is looking for gifts for our loved-ones over the age of 60, Mustard Seed always has its arms open to those wanting to help… and many other agencies welcome donations for children and adolescents who are in need of a delivery from Santa…

Pamela A. Springer

See our COSA Brochure for detailed information!

Last Program Summation Leah Wypych from Sandy Pines in Tequesta. It is an 88 bed for ages 5-17 with primary Axis I diagnosis. There is a small unit for 5 beds for under 70 IQ. Some clients are court ordered. It is a locked facility. Average stay is 3-6 months. Payments accepted are Private pay, Insurance. Inpatient psychiatric program and. Dept. of Families will also help finance. Amenities are pool, rope course, gym, therapy, play area and education by Martin County school teachers, There is individual, family and group counseling weekly. Will do home studies, sponsors and fully bilingual program. Families living far may call in for therapy or they will provide gas cards. They will pick up and drop off at train stations. Skype is also being added for families to see their children when live far. .Accept clients from all over the country. There is a refugee program for illegal’s. DJJ is sending more to them regularly. Will help get immigration status legal citizenships. Beginning to get Haitian children and are starting a program for them. There is approval of 42 beds. Can do CEU’s free of charge for agencies. 4-5 times a year training for social work, Drs., nurses, etc.

December, 2011 ISSUE #5

In the News with Council of Social Agencies,Inc.(COSA)

Collaborate to Create the Community of Your Dreams!

Your community: Volunteering time and energy for a greater good!

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50/50 Winner or White Elephant

Wednesday December 21, 2011: Pot Luck Breakfast and Swap Shop.

Please Bring an Item for EACH.

From Community Relations Chair

Did you know that COSA sponsors a COSA member to join Leadership St. Lucie every year? Take a look at what this experience can bring to your organization:

http://www.tinyurl.com/LeadershipStLucie

Leadership Award

Lisa Beatty is this year’s winner for Leadership Scholarship!

From Award Winner

Income Generation Report

Previous Balance $3834.68 Deposits 86.00 Ending Balance $3920.68 Payments -300.00 Deposits 145.00 Ending Balance $3765.68

From Event Chair & Members

Did You Know?

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“A person's true wealth is the good

he or she does in the world.”

- Mohammed


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times, locations, and contact information! Heartfelt thanks to Rus Embry who works

hard to proof and edit our newsletter each month!

Bylaws Highlights & Updates

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Agency Announcements:

Dates of Interests:

Annual Meeting: January 20th, 2012; RSVP by January 16th, 2012 (See details above) Next General Meeting: 8am, December 21st PSL - Harbor Place-on Jennings Road & US1 Next Executive Board Meeting: United Way, 4800 S. Federal Hwy, FP

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COSA

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cosa newsletter issue 5 december 2011

Documents

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cosa member

year training

cosa brochure

bilingual program

refugee program

member organizations

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