Tyron and Emprin Wilson of Trappe were recently selected as the 2013 Foster Parents of the Year by the Talbot County Department of Social Services. The Wilsons have been licensed foster parents in Talbot County since March 31, 2011. According to Christine M. Abbatiello, Foster Care/Adoptions Supervisor at Talbot County Department of Social Services, “The Wilsons [...]
Waterfowl Festival Seeks Scholarship Applicants
Easton, Md. – April 17, 2013 – Applications are now being accepted for the William A. Perry Scholarships, awarded annually to students who have volunteered significant time and service to the Waterfowl Festival. Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Waterfowl Festival office at 410-822-4567 or online at www.waterfowlfestival.org under the “support” section. This [...]
Fatherhood Re-Entry Support Group Gains Recognition
The Talbot County Department of Social Services (DSS) Young Fathers/Non-Custodial Parents Employment Program launched the Inside Out Dad curriculum through its outreach with the Talbot County Department of Corrections. Initiated in 2010, this program teaches employment readiness, financial management, and personal effectiveness. According to Tom Wardrop, Outreach Facilitator and Mentor, Talbot County Department of Social [...]
Parents – Ensure a safe Spring Break
Spring break is around the corner and teens are looking forward to a well deserved break from school. Spring break can be a time to unwind, to forget about midterms and essays, and just have fun. Whether your kids are traveling or staying at home, however, Spring break can be a dangerous time for experimentation [...]
Lighthouse Overnight Adventure reservations now accepted
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD is now accepting reservations for its spring Lighthouse Overnight Adventures program. Under the guidance of a museum educator, youth group participants experience the rustic life of a lighthouse keeper while spending the night in the historic 1879 Hooper Strait Lighthouse, located on the museum’s 18-acre [...]
Parent Coalition Recommends Proactive Parenting to Prevent Drug Abuse
The Talbot Parent Coalition has been working with Talbot Partnership for Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Prevention to develop tools and tips for monitoring and safeguarding our youth. Parents are often concerned about whether their children will start or are already using drugs such as tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and others, including the abuse of prescription [...]
Junior Achievement of Talbot County Led By Dedicated Advisory Board
Junior Achievement of Talbot County Led By Dedicated Advisory Board Local Professionals Give Their Time in Support of Financial Literacy Easton, MD—February 4, 2013— Junior Achievement (JA) of Talbot County is proud to announce tits 2013 Advisory Board. These local professionals volunteer their time to support the growth and success of Junior Achievement’s mission [...]
Mid-Shore Foster Families Celebrate at Annual Holiday Party
Foster families from Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot counties recently celebrated at their annual Holiday Party at the Easton Volunteer Fire Department in Easton, MD. Over 150 foster and adoptive parents and their children attended this year’s event. Activities included a holiday store, arts and crafts, a holiday meal prepared by the Chesapeake Culinary Center [...]
Come AGsplore With Us! 2013 Teacher Trainings
The University of Maryland Extension AGsploration team will be hosting a series of teacher in-service trainings in 2013. Teachers and other adults who work with youth are invited to attend the one-day seminars and receive training, curriculum, and teaching materials. AGsploration is a science-based agriculture curriculum for middle school students. Lessons were developed by [...]
Partnering for Youth’s free Cardio-Fit Expo set for December 1st
Partnering for Youth’s free Cardio-Fit Expo set for December 1st STEVENSVILLE, MD – Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States with strokes coming in at number four. Since these diseases most often strike in later years rarely do we think of children when we think of cardiovascular health problems. However, [...]
