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NEXT MEETING: February 19, 8:00 am@ USD #409 Board of Education Community Room

626 Commercial: Middle Door

Attending:Cindy Gillispie, Catholic Charities; Norm White, DCF; LaRochelle Young, DCF; Mona Kerns, KVC; Elaine Scott, Family Literacy Center; David Meyers, USD #409; Sherry Domann, Atchison City Infant-Toddler Program; Sheila Boos, Independent Member; Pam Wilburn, NEK-CAP Early Head Start; Kate Werring , The Guidance Center; Diane Kerekanich, Parents as Teachers; Stephanie Berkhalter, Parents as Teachers; and Donna McCloskey, BOOK.

Kate Werring called the meeting to order.

Secretary Report: David Myers made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 18th meeting, Sheila seconded and the minutes were approved.

Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer’s report was reviewed. Pam Wilburn made a motion to accept and Donna McCloskey seconded the motion. The report was accepted.

Presentations: None

SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Children’s Needs Committee Report: (Chairpersons Sherry Domann & Donna McCloskey – Meetings held the 2nd Tuesday of the month)

The Children’s Needs Committee met on January 13, 2015, in the Infant-Toddler Office in the Board of Education Building. Present: Stephanie Berkhalter, Amy Cochran, Sherry Domann, Donna McCloskey, Bekki Parsons, Elaine Scott, Janet Settich, and Katie Vollmer.

Awareness Bekki and Stephanie will be contacting Kim Bartlett from Junior Guild to set up a time for them

to present information about the Children’s Needs Committee to that group. Infant/Toddler Program Report

Sherry reported that the Infant-Toddler Program has been working with Greenbush successfully for 6 months now.

BOOK Family Resource Coordinator Report Report attached.

Parenting Bekki reported that NEKCAP will offer Love and Logic classes twice this year. The first session

will be Feb. 17-19 and will be located in the NEKCAP office at 509 Commercial. She will make a flyer available to committee members once one is available to her.

She also reported that NEKCAP will offer Tackling the Tough Skills classes on March 24-26. These classes will be offered first to Head Start parents, but will also be open to the public. Anyone interested should contact NEKCAP at 367-7114.

NEKCAP and Exchange Bank will offer a Money Smart Program, which will kick off with information to community providers at a breakfast at Paolucci’s on 2/24 at 7:30 am. This program is limited to 15 families and Head Start families will be given first consideration. The classes will meet on Tuesdays for 8 weeks beginning March 3 through April 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 at the First Christian Church.

Autism Support The Autism Awareness group has started a lending library for childhood professionals with

materials on Autism and other topics. The library will be located on the first floor of the Board of Education Office.

Other The Atchison County Extension Office and NEKCAP are working together to coordinate a

poverty conference, which will occur sometime this spring. Next Meeting: February 10, 2015, at noon @ the ITS Office (old PAT room in the Board of Ed

building).

Basic Needs Committee Report: (Chairpersons – Sheila Boos) The committee has not met.

Adult Services Committee Report: (Chairpersons David Meyers and Nancy Bullock – meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of the month at 8am at Achievement Services, 215 N. 5th Street.)

Present: David Myers, USD #409; Jennifer George, Atchison Public Library –Adult Services; and Nancy Bullock, Parent Member/ASNEK.

Available programs/services Atchison Public Library: Jennifer noted that the library has 5 wireless hotspot devices that can

be checked-out for 1 week, with a current library card. A person must be 18 yrs of age and in good standing. This program will continue for 1 year. The library also has 10 iPad mini’s that can be checked out. The program indicates that they are for individuals with mental health issues, but it is difficult for the library to determine who qualifies and who doesn’t. There are 2 iPad mini’s available for agencies to checkout. The library is considering computer classes to teach life skills.

Friendly visitors: David noted that Allen Ohlstien with Catholic Charities is developing the Friendly Visitors program in Atchison which will provide visitors for shut-ins and elderly individuals. Jennifer noted that that library and college also have programs that provide services for the shut-ins

Project Concern: David is working on updating flyers for Project Concern. Next meeting – February 13, 2015, 8am @ Achievement Services offices.

Health Needs Committee Report: (Chairpersons – Kate Werring and Joshua Snyder) The committee has not met.

Live Well, Live Atchison Committee Report: Kate Werring reported that Live Well, Live Atchison is in the process of hiring an executive director to provide more structure and focus to the group. Funds from the city, banks and local business will pay the first year’s salary, with the understanding that the executive director will access grants for future funding.

Old Business: Progress Report on the Believing in Opportunities for Our Kids (BOOK) : Submitted by Donna Mc-

Closkey, by e-mail: 64 copies of the book What To Do When Your Child Gets Sick have been purchased with 2014

BOOK grant funds. Stephanie Berkhalter, Steffenee Watkins, and Donna McCloskey began teaching the What To

Do When Your Child Gets Sick curriculum to the Teen Parent Support Group in December. The FRC office received 120 new board books for programs to distribute to at-risk families.

These high quality books were purchased with the remainder of the Target grant funds for 65 cents (shipping cost only) per book. Some of these books have already been distributed to the Health Department, the Infant-Toddler Program, Early Head Start, and the Family Literacy Center.

An additional $150 worth of children’s books (55 books) have been purchased with 2014 BOOK grant funds.

$1,750 worth of gas and transportation vouchers have been distributed since March to BOOK clients needing help with transportation to resources such as the Happy Hearts Adult Learning Center, the Family Literacy Center, Parenting with Love and Logic classes, Dare to Be You Parenting classes, WIC and doctor appointments.

$1,000 of 2014 BOOK grant money has been applied towards transportation needs for 2015. The FRC helped 2 at-risk families get assistance for the holidays. The FRC attended the United Way grant application event on 1/7/15. Friday, January 30, will be my last day as Family Resource Coordinator for the BOOK program.

Thank you for the opportunity to work with the Atchison agencies that help our at-risk families and children. Mike and I will be retiring and moving from Atchison in March.

Elaine Scott will be administering BOOK transportation funds for 2015 Stephanie Berkhalter and Diane Kerekanich will be taking over other FRC responsibilities for the

remainder of 2015. Donna is resigning her position on January 30, and Stephanie Berkhalter and Diane Kerekanich will be dividing her Family Resource Coordinator duties. Elaine Scott will take over administration of the Transportation Voucher program. David reported on other changes in the BOOK program for 2015. The three components of the program for 2015 will be Family Resource Coordination, 9 preschool slots at Trinity Lutheran School, and 3 childcare slots at Atchison Child Care.

Membership Dues: Dream Team members were reminded that if they have not yet paid their $15 Dream Team dues, they are payable to Tina Pierce, Treasurer.

New Business: The Dream Team voted to renew our Chamber of Commerce membership. There was a discussion

encouraging agencies to keep Secretary Nancy Bullock updated with calendars, flyers, etc., so that information can be shared with the Chamber for their newsletter.

The Dream Team voted to help with the Fire Pup Program for 2015 and will be contributing $65 to the program.

Non-Agenda Items: None

Agency Reports: Kate reported that the Guidance Center has 175 clients involved in the Health Homes Program.

Qualifying clients have a diagnosed mental illness and a chronic health issue such as diabetes or asthma.

LaRochelle Young was introduced as the new Community Outreach Coordinator for DCF. She reported they are working on a “point in time” count for homeless people in the area she serves. Atchison is not included in this count at this time. Part of the focus for Outreach will be on the commercial sexual exploitation of children (human trafficking). Brochures explaining this outreach program were passed out.

Mona Kerns from KVC talked about the area she covers, which includes all of eastern Kansas as far west as Manhattan. This past Christmas KVC provided Christmas for 3,500 children. Their focus now is on recruiting new foster families. There is a 30- hour training course involved for foster families. Mona said that the majority of Atchison County children in need of foster care are being placed with families here in Atchison.

Diane Kerekanich reported that Parents as Teachers will be hiring another 2 parent educators for Atchison and Doniphan counties. Diane continues to work as breast feeding counselor for WIC and the Health Department.

Elaine Scott reported that Happy Hearts Adult Learning Center has started its new class session. Elaine is currently working on the concept of “resiliency” with adult learners

Sherry reported that members of the Autism Support Group have started a lending library for professionals. Books include information about autism, ADD, ADHD, and other special needs. The library is located on the main floor of the USD409 offices.

Agency or Program

Atchison City Infant-Toddler Program

Individual providing report

Sherry Domann

Date of report January 14, 2015Updates on regular activities

Infant-Toddler is serving 18 children and their families at this time. There are two children in the transition process currently and two new referrals. No children exited the program in the past month and three new IFSPs were developed. The next Count Your Kid In developmental screening for children ages birth to five will be held February 6 at AES. Call AES at 367-1161 to schedule an appointment for this FREE screening. Atchison City Infant-Toddler Program staff is available to provide screenings throughout the summer at the request and convenience of family members.

New initiatives (for whom, how to access)

Trainings/WorkshopsTitle Date Location CEUs/Hrs Fee(s)

Communities for Kids Meeting Jan 21 Feb 10 Feb 19Feb 26

TopekaJunction CityWichitaParsons

????

None

Families Together - Family Enrichment Weekend

Feb 6 Wichita ? None

Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Video Conference Workshop: Language and Theory of Mind in Deaf Children: What Educational Interpreters Need To Know

Feb 7 Multiple Locations

5.5 None

Addressing the Unique Needs of Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (Level 2)

Feb 23 Oakley 6.5 $45-60

KDEC 33rd Annual Conference: All Children Together: Inclusion is an Evidence-Based Practice

Mar 5 & 6 Wichita Variable Variable

Social Emotional Assessment/Evaluation Measure (SEAM™) - KDEC Post-Conference Workshop

Mar 6 Wichita 3.0 $45

Challenges Need referrals from sources other than early intervention; meeting state and federal paperwork requirements.

The next meeting of the Atchison Dream Team is Feb. 19.

Atchison County Dream Team MinutesFebruary 19, 2015

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NEXT MEETING: March 19 th ; 8:00 am @ USD #409 Board of Education Community Room

626 Commercial; Middle Door

Attending: Mona Kerns, Kaw Valley Center (KVC), Kim Bottorff, Salvation Army, David Myers, USD #409; Sherry Domann, Atchison City Infant-Toddler Program; Tina Pierce, Atchison Housing Authority; Diane Nielson, K-State Research/Extension Office; Laura Lee, Department of Children and Families (DCF); Courtney Crawford, TRIO – Talent Search; and Nancy Bullock, Parent Member/ASNEK

Call Meeting to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:08 am on Thursday, February 19th, 2019.

Secretary Report: David Myers made the motion to approve the Dream Team minutes for January 15, 2015 and Mona Kerns seconded the motion and it was voted upon and the minutes were approved.

Treasurer Report: The treasurer report was reviewed for Dream Team and Early Childhood Initiative ending Jan. 31, 2015. No questions were reported. (See attached)

Presentation: Courtney Crawford, Program Coordinator, TRIO- Talent Search. Courtney is based in Leavenworth and can be reached at 610- 794-1947 or at [email protected]. Courtney explained the services her program offers and how her program might assist some Atchison county youth and adults.

TRIO Talent Search is a free outreach program funded through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Talent Search is one of a group of TRIO programs that promote educational opportunities. Through early intervention, the program is designed to encourage participants to remain in school and to pursue post-secondary education. Talent Search assists 6th-12th grade students in the Emporia, Leavenworth, and Atchison areas. Adults who have the desire to continue their education are also welcome.

The program provides enrichment programs through the summer as well as monthly meetings during school. Two-thirds of the program participates are individuals who are 1st generation college bound and from low-income households. The other one-third are individuals from the general population. Please see the website www.emporia.edu/trio for more information.

SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Children’s Needs Committee Report (formerly the ECC Report): (Chairpersons- Sherry Domann & Diane Kerkanich - Meetings held the 2nd Tues of the month, noon, in the Parents as Teachers room in the Roosevelt Building of Atchison Middle School.) Submitted by Sherry Domann, by e-mail:

The Children’s Needs Committee met on February 10th, in the new Parents as Teachers room in the Roosevelt Building of Atchison Middle School.

Awareness: Bekki contacted Junior Guild; meetings begin in March and Rita Hartman will contact Bekki

about scheduling a presentation. Janet contacted PEO; a representative will follow up with Janet to schedule a presentation.

Activities/Projects

http://www.emporia.edu/trio

mailto:[email protected]

Parents As Teachers is planning a Blockfest for a monthly play group in March or April; all children and their families are invited to participate.

Diane K. reported Larry Leroy, an athletic trainer at Benedictine College, is available to pro-vide Infant CPR and First Aid for interested family members. He may be scheduled for a PAT monthly play group meeting as well which would be open to all.

Breastfeeding Clinic Diane K. is currently working with two mothers. She has observed an overall increase in the

number of mothers who are breastfeeding and the length of time they are nursing their children. Diane is also working on reinstating the support group for breastfeeding mothers.

Grants Diane K. is providing case management for the BOOK program and Stephanie is the

community outreach provider to fulfill the responsibilities for the Family Resource Coordinator position. Stephanie is also working with the Teen Support group.

Parenting Programs Love & Logic will be available for interested persons February 17, 18 & 19 from 900-1100

am. It is sponsored by NEK-CAP and will be held at the outreach office. The Money Smart program will be offered one from March 3 to April 21. It is also sponsored

by NEK-CAP and will be held at First Christian Church. Individuals must attend 7 of 8 classes to qualify for a start-up fund for a child’s college education. Priority will be given to Head Start families; NEK-CAP will take other enrollments to fill up to 15 slots.

Tackling Tough Skills will be offered March 24-26 from 900 am-100 pm. Interested individuals can call the outreach office.

Other Programs A Poverty Conference Breakfast is scheduled for February 24 from 700-930 am. It is

sponsored by Kansas Head Start Association and partnered with Exchange Bank. There are currently 26 registered. Diane N. is working on a poverty simulation event. Bekki is a co-organizer and Stephanie has offered to assist the committee.

The Atchison Area Autism Support Group met on January 14 at the BOE office. Sharon Stauffacher gave a presentation and shared a video on Protandim, a natural herb supplement designed to treats many disorders, including autism.

The next meeting is scheduled for March 11 at the BOE office. All are welcome.

Basic Needs Committee Minutes: (Chairpersons - Sheila Boos - No regular meeting held at this time) Nothing to report

Health Needs: (Chairpersons - Kate Werring & Joshua Snyder - No regular meeting scheduled) Nothing to report

Adult Services Committee Report: (Chairpersons - David Myers & Nancy Bullock – meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of the month at 8am at Achievement Services; 215 N. 5th.)

The Adult Services Committee met on 02/13/15. Present: David Myers, Nancy Bullock Discussion was had about changing the day of the week for the meeting to encourage more

attendee’s. An email will be sent with the option of changing the day of the week or perhaps having cyber meetings monthly with quarterly meetings at Achievement Services.

Next meeting – 03/13/15, 8am @ Achievement Services offices. Respectfully submitted by Nancy Bullock.

Live Well, Live Healthy Report: Submitted by Kate Werring, in person: LWLA received an $8000 Behavioral Health grant from KDADS to be used to study community

issues which contribute to high rate of hospitalization for mental health problems, and to propose and possibly implement some steps to address these critical issues. There is also the opportunity to apply for a much larger grant to more fully implement steps to improve the community’s mental health and to tackle those factors which most contribute to poor mental health. Research shows that poverty, unemployment, alcohol or other drug abuse, and a history of mental health problems are the most critical factors affecting Atchison County’s citizens.

LWLA has been able to secure financing from local businesses to fund a full time Executive Director position. We believe this is essential to help us move from a volunteer-based program to one which can much more fully serve the community. We are finalizing the position/benefit package right now and tying up other loose ends, with the expectation that we will post the position in early May and begin interviewing shortly after that. This will be a position for someone with non-profit management experience and an enthusiastic commitment to serving the community. We are very excited about this!

OLD BUSINESS: Progress Report on the Believing in Opportunities for Our Kids (BOOK) : Submitted by Sherry

Domann, by email: Diane Kerkanich is providing case management for the BOOK program and Stephanie

Burkholder is the community outreach provider to fulfill the responsibilities for the Family Resource Coordinator position. Stephanie is also working with the Teen Support group.

NEW BUSINESS: None

NON-AGENDA Items: None

AGENCY REPORTS:Agency or Program

Atchison City Infant-Toddler Program

Individual Sherry Domann

providing reportDate of report February 19, 2015

Updates on regular activities

Infant-Toddler is serving 19 children and their families at this time. There is one child in the transition process currently and two new referrals. Two children exited the program in the past month and three new IFSPs were developed. The next Count Your Kid In developmental screening for children ages birth to five will be held March 6 at AES. Call AES at 367-1161 to schedule and appointment for this FREE screening. Atchison City Infant-Toddler Program staff is available to provide screenings throughout the summer at the request and convenience of family members.

New initiatives (for whom, how to access) Trainings/WorkshopsTitle Date Location CEUs/Hrs Fee(s)Addressing the Unique Needs of Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (Level 2)

Feb 23 Oakley 6.5 $45-60

2015 Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders Feb 26 Kansas City 18.0 $130-180

Communities for Kids Meeting Feb 26 Parsons ? NoneKDEC 33rd Annual Conference: All Children Together: Inclusion is an Evidence-Based Practice

Mar 5 & 6

Wichita Variable Variable

Social Emotional Assessment/Evaluation Measure (SEAM™) - KDEC Post-Conference Workshop

Mar 6 Wichita 3.0 $45

DEC Learning Deck Session: Just in Time: Providing “Real Time” Feedback to Teachers Around Individualized Behavior Support Strategies

Mar 11 Webinar 1.0 $25-35

Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children (PYR-TC) Part III: Implementation

Mar 11 & 12

Webinar 1.0 None

Challenges A great deal of work with little staff!

Agency or Program

NEK CAP


Pam Wilburn

Date of report 2/17/2015Updates on regular activities

Tackling the tough skills (job training) will be March 24, 25, 26 9:00 to 1:00 with light lunch provided. No childcare. Contact Kara, Martha or Soni at 913-367-7114.Job opening: Child and Family Advocate position. Contact Barb at NEK CAP central office 785-742-2222

New initiatives (for whom, how to access)Challenges Building waiting list for Early Head Start and Head Start

Atchison Housing Authority – Tina Pierce There are currently vacancies at Mall Towers





AHA has begun remodeling the kitchen areas in their apartments. They are working on 1 floor at a time. Individuals can remain in their apartments as long as they give the workmen 2 feet clearance and understand they will not have a working stove. Their rent will be adjusted for the period of time they are without a working kitchen area.

DCF – Laura Lee The Employment Services have been relocated from the regional office back to the central office.

The focus is on long-term goals, not just “getting a job” which may or may not last. Guidance Center – Kate Werring

Kate provided an update on a grant that the Guidance Center received that is to aid in identifying services that can prevent admission to State Psychiatric Hospitals.

K-State Research/Extension Office - Diane Nielson Diane shared that she has met with NEK CAP staff and they are planning on presenting the

Poverty program, possibly in June. Walk Kansas begins 03/15/15 – This program is to promote exercise and healthy eating. Anyone

can form a team of 6 people at a cost of $7 per person. KVC – Mona Kerns

TIPPS (Trauma Informed Partnership in Parenting) and MAPP (Model Approach to Partnership in Parenting Program) training will be offered to anyone who wishes to adopt or become a foster parent.

TST (Trauma System Training) is a 3 hr training for anyone who wishes to adopt or become a foster parent. Classes will be held in Hiawatha in April, June, and August.

Partnering with ABATE motorcycle club and DoVES to have a Mother’s Day Motorcycle Show. Salvation Army – Kim Bottorff

Kim and Candi Merrill are working together at the Salvation Army. They noted that there are 5 food pantries in Atchison and they are evaluating the programs, including their own to see what would be the most effective use of the Salvation Army. At this time, they have found that 1 person can get free food over 200 times a year in Atchison, if they access all the food pantries. They are focused on being a community based service extension, not just an agency that hands out money.

Tina Pierce moved to end the meeting and Sherry Domann seconded that motion. The motion was voted upon and the motion passed. The meeting ended at 9:06 am on February 19, 2015.

Respectively submitted by Nancy A. Bullock, Dream Team Secretary

Atchison County Dream Team MinutesMarch 19, 2015

NEXT MEETING: April 16 th ; 8:00 am

@ USD #409 Board of Education Community Room 626 Commercial; Middle Door

Attending: Diane Kerekanich, Holly Black and Stephanie Berkholter, Parents as Teachers (PAT), Katie Vollmer, Parent Member, Tina Pierce, Atchison Housing Authority; Laura Tharman, Delaware Valley Center for Living; Kate Werring, Guidance Center; Diane Nielson, K-State Research/Extension Office; Pam Wilburn, Northeast Kansas - Community Action Program Inc/Early Headstart (NEK-CAP/EHS); and Nancy Bullock, Parent Member/ASNEK

Call Meeting to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:03 am on Thursday, March 19th, 2019.

Secretary Report: Katie Vollmer made the motion to approve the Dream Team minutes for February 19th, 2015 and Diane Nielson seconded the motion and it was voted upon and the minutes were approved.

Treasurer Report: The treasurer report was reviewed for Dream Team and Early Childhood Initiative ending Feb. 28, 2015. No questions were reported. (See attached)

Presentation: Delaware Valley Center for Independent Living - Laura Tharman presented (and information found on website) Their mission is to advocate for justice, equality and essential services for a fully

integrated and accessible society for all people with disabilities. They serve Atchison, Jackson, Doniphan and Brown Counties. There are no income guidelines for service availability. Advocate for justice, equality and essential services for a fully integrated and

accessible society for all people with disabilities. Foster a professional and collegial work environment. Respect the confidentiality of consumers and co-workers. Practice and promote Independent Living philosophy and agency mission. Teach and promote self-advocacy Attend staff meetings and other agency meetings as scheduled. Documentation and statistical reporting Participate in trainings Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Activities: Provide outreach and information and referral services for Jackson,

Doniphan, Brown and Atchison Counties. Help develop Independent Living Plan’s to enhance skills and knowledge of

people with disabilities. Participate in community advocacy activities. Review consumer files to ensure all paperwork is included and complete Develop ideas for consumer and community outreach Create educational materials for consumers, co-workers and community

members Create resource lists for yourself and consumers

Promote consumer involvement in community related activities Identify strategies for addressing access needs Help consumers address individual advocacy issues. Provide resources, referrals and services to consumers in the areas of: ◾Housing;

Transportation; Employment; Communications; Education; Benefits; Federal and state independent living waiver programs; Independent Living Skills training; and, Any other areas that promote the dignity of an individual’s choice to live

independently. Offer peer support to individuals with disabilities. Help individuals move out of institutions with supports and through the use

of the agency move-out planning process. Job Productivity Expectations

Emphasis on Core Services: Systems Advocacy, Individual Advocacy, Peer Counseling, Independent Living skills and De- institutionalization

Accurate and timely recording and processing of agency paperwork Participation in local/state/federal IL activities Aggressive outreach in your 4 county service area Ongoing communication with Management to provide updates, feedback,

questions or concerns.


Children’s Needs Committee Report (formerly the ECC Report): (Chairpersons- Sherry Domann & Diane Kerkanich - Meetings held the 2nd Tues of the month, noon, in the Parents as Teachers room in the Roosevelt Building of Atchison Middle School.) Submitted by Sherry Domann, by e-mail:

The Children’s Needs Committee met on March 11th, in the new Parents as Teachers room in the Roosevelt Building of Atchison Middle School.

Awareness: Bekki contacted Bekki is waiting to hear from Junior Guild and Janet is waiting to hear from

PEO about scheduling presentations for upcoming meetings. Activities/Projects

The Parents As Teachers Blockfest event is scheduled April 10 at Atchison Middle School in the old gym. Diane Kerekanich needs volunteers to assist at the activity. All children and their families are invited to participate.

Breastfeeding Clinic Diane K. has less hours available but will schedule a support group meeting as soon as is

possible. Grants

The BOOK grant activities are limited to this year. A discussion took place about the potential of carrying over some of the past BOOK grant activities through community resources.

Parenting Programs NEK-CAP may expand the number of offerings for Love & Logic up to four times per year.

More information will be coming soon. Other Programs

The Atchison Area Autism Support Group met on February 11 at the BOE office for sharing. There was a discussion about creating awareness of the group. There are plans for a spring fundraiser and activities for Autism Awareness Month in April. There are also new additions to the lending library.

The next meeting is scheduled for April 14 at the BOE office. All are welcome.



Adult Services Committee Report: (Chairpersons - David Myers & Nancy Bullock – meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of the month at 8am at Achievement Services; 215 N. 5th.)

Information will be shared by email with meetings held quarterly beginning Feb. 2015.

Live Well, Live Healthy Report: Submitted by Kate Werring, in person: The KDAD’s Behavioral Health grant of $8000, is being used in part, to fund a therapist to be at

the Atchison Community Health Clinic 4 hrs a week.

OLD BUSINESS: Progress Report on the Believing in Opportunities for Our Kids (BOOK) : Submitted by Diane

Kerkanich, in person: Diane Kerkanich shared that she has been updating the information bags that are given at the

hospital and they are needing updated brochures from agencies. If you want your agencies in-formation included in this bag, please bring your brochures to the next Dream Team meeting or just take it to the Board of Education and note that they are for the BOOK program.

QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer; Suicide Prevention Response) – They are looking for 2 indi-viduals who want to become a Certified QPR Gatekeeper Instructor and learn to teach three simple steps everyone needs to know to help prevent suicide. For any person or organization interested in pre-venting suicide in their community

Blockfest - Plans are currently being made to host another Blockfest event. Stephanie Berkholter is visiting with new parents at the hospital to share information about programs

and agencies.

NEW BUSINESS: None

NON-AGENDA Items

Diane Kerekanich brought up an issue of a hearing impaired parent who has a new infant. Diane noted that she has contacted all sources, known to her, to request funds for a special baby monitor for the hearing impaired parent. Katie Vollmer moved to use Dream Team funds to purchase the baby monitor and Pam Wilburn seconded the motion. The motion was voted on and approved. (After the meeting, Diane was contacted by one of her sources who noted that they would fund the baby monitor. Therefore the funds did not need to come from the Dream Team).

AGENCY REPORTS:Agency or Program Atchison City Infant-Toddler ProgramIndividual providing report

Sherry Domann

Date of report 03/19/15


Infant-Toddler is serving 22 children and their families at this time. There are two children in the transition process currently and two new referrals. No children exited the program in the past month and three new IFSPs were developed. The next Count Your Kid In developmental screening for children ages birth to five will be held April 24th at AES. Call AES at 367-1161 to schedule and appointment for this FREE screening. Atchison City Infant-Toddler Program staff is available to provide screenings throughout the summer at the request and convenience of family members.

New initiatives (for whom, how to access) Trainings/WorkshopsTitle Date Location CEUs/Hrs Fee(s)Designing Environments for Desired Behavior & Outcomes April 10 Topeka 8.0 $195Families Together, Inc.-Together We Can Learn Conference April 11 Topeka 7.5 $20-50Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Video Conference Workshop: Ethical Practices and Guiding Principles for Educational Interpreters

April 11 Multiple Locations

5.0 None

Division of Early Childhood Learning Deck Session: Promoting Appropriate Behavior Using Visual Supports

April 14 Webinar 1.0 $25-35

Kansas State School for the Blind Family Weekend April 17 Kansas City 10.0 $20-352015 Kansas Association of Infant Mental Health (KAIMH) Conference

April 30 Overland Park

15.0 $145-275

Challenges Accessing community grant funds.

Agency or Program

Lions’ Club





Lion Catherine Miller

Date of report 3/17/2015Updates on regular activities

Atchison Lions Club recently decided to help parents out with a non-school item on the back to school list. Lion Catherine Miller contacted the USD409 elementary school, Trinity Lutheran and ACES. Our Lions club will supply for the 2015-2016 school year Kleenexes. We will start the schools off with the cases requested and follow up each month as to their needs for more. We hope this will alleviate some of the parent’s issues of non-school materials.

New initiatives (for whom, how to access)

I, Catherine Miller, President of our Atchison Lions Club would only hope that other businesses or organizations would help in taking other non-school items and supplying them to the area school. Such as wet wipes, water bottles …..

Challenges

Atchison Housing Authority – Tina Pierce AHA is hosting an information meeting today at 2pm on how to treat bed bug infestation. There

is no exterminator in Atchison that is trained in the necessary procedures for the treatment of bed bugs.

NEK-CAP/EHS – Pam Wilburn Pam noted that Melissa Mitchel has been hired as a Family Advocate and that Bekki Parsons has

taken a job position at the central office assisting with training of Family Advocates.

K-State Research/Extension Office - Diane Nielson Diane shared that she has met with Catholic Charities and they are planning a jointly sponsored

poverty simulation program.

Nancy Bullock moved to end the meeting and Tina Peirce seconded that motion. The motion was voted upon and the motion passed. The meeting ended at 8:50 am on March 19th, 2015.


Atchison County Dream Team MinutesApril 16th, 2015

NEXT MEETING: May 21 st ; 8:00 am @ USD #409 Board of Education Community Room


Attending: David Myers, USD #409; Joshua Snyder, USD #377; Diane Kerekanich and Stephanie Berkholter, Parents as Teachers (PAT), Katie Vollmer, Parent Member, Mona Kerns, Kaw Valley Center (KVC); Tina Pierce, Atchison Housing Authority; Laura Tharman and Julia Henderson, Delaware Valley Center for Living; Kate Werring, Guidance Center; Pam Wilburn, Northeast Kansas - Community Action Program Inc/Early Headstart (NEK-CAP/EHS); and Nancy Bullock, Parent Member/ASNEK

Call Meeting to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:01 am on Thursday, April 16th, 2015.

Secretary Report: Katie Vollmer made the motion to approve the Dream Team minutes for March 19th, 2015 and Joshua Snyder seconded the motion and it was voted upon and the minutes were approved.

Treasurer Report: The treasurer report was reviewed for Dream Team and Early Childhood Initiative ending March 31, 2015. No questions were reported. (See attached)


Children’s Needs Committee Report (formerly the ECC Report): (Chairpersons- Sherry Domann & Diane Kerkanich - Meetings held the 2nd Tues of the month, noon, in the Parents as Teachers room in the Roosevelt Building of Atchison Middle School.)

Individual providing report Sherry DomannDate of report April 14, 2015Updates on regular activities

Awareness-Elaine provided information about the collaboration among the local early childhood at the March monthly Happy Hearts, Inc. board meeting.

Activities/Projects-No report.

Breastfeeding Clinic-No report.

Grants-Kansas Health Foundation application will be due again in September. Elaine shared that Wal-Mart grants are ongoing.

Parenting Programs-Elaine and Diane Nielson have discussed presenting a cooking program for parents with an incentive for them to earn a small kitchen appliance.

Other Programs-None at this time. New initiatives (for whom, how to access)

Other-The Atchison Area Autism Support Group met on March 15 at the BOE office for sharing. There was additional discussion about a spring fundraiser and activities for Autism Awareness Month in April. Laura reported there is an Air Fair planned for April and we may be able to have a booth at the event. Laura will check with the Downtown Coordinator. The group would also like to do a balloon release at that time. The next meeting is scheduled for May 12 at the PAT resource room. All are welcome.

Challenges Need new project(s).



Adult Services Committee Report: (Chairpersons - David Myers & Nancy Bullock – Information will be shared by email with meetings held quarterly.)

Information was shared via email about the adult programs that the Atchison Public Library is hosting this month.

Live Well, Live Atchison Report: Submitted by Kate Werring, in person: Live Well, Live Atchison is utilizing the KDAD’s Behavioral Health grant to research into programs

that may be helpful. There will be a leadership team next Friday.

OLD BUSINESS: Progress Report on the Believing in Opportunities for Our Kids (BOOK) : Submitted by Diane

Kerkanich, in person: Stephanie Berkholter The phone number for the BOOK program will remain the same, however the email will now be

[email protected] Stephanie and Diane haves been updating the flyers, visiting new parents at the hospital and

working on updating the referral form.

NEW BUSINESS: Tina Pierce brought forward information about a request from Sherry Domann, for $30 booth fee for

the Autism Support Group for the Art Fair. The group is hoping to get more information in the community about Autism and the support group. After much discussion David Myers moved to pay the $30 booth fee out of the ECC funds. Katie Vollmer seconded the motion, it was voted on and the motion was passed.

There was discussion about the process for requesting funds from the Dream Team for activities/fees. If the cost is not already an approved expenditure, then it must go before the Dream Team for approval.

Norm White has asked if Dream Team members would consider donating refreshments for the DCF Community Forum on May 20. He is requesting something like cookies and drinks for about 50. After discussion Dave Myers noted that we still have pop left from the last fund raiser. Mona Kerns has bottled water with her and will donate it after the meeting. Katie Vollmer, Laura Tharman and Nancy Bullock have volunteered to donate 1 dozen cookies each for the meetings. Those items can be taken to either the BOE the day before or to DCF.

NON-AGENDA Items: Second Harvest Food Distribution: The Second Harvest Food Distribution is held every 3rd Saturday

of the month, beginning at 10 am. This is held at the Boys & Girls Club, 1215 Ash St. in Atchison.

mailto:[email protected]

They can always use volunteers on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to help unload the trucks, sort the food, and assist with the distribution process.

Salvation Army Commodities will be available on April 28th, from 11:30 am – 1:30pm to those who qualify for the services.

AGENCY REPORTS:

NEK-CAP/EHS – Pam Wilburn NEK-CAP/EHS is working on the end of the year wrap-up. There are openings for services for the fall. They are particularly looking for children and

families throughout the whole county, who qualify for services.

Agency or Program Atchison City Infant-Toddler ProgramIndividual providing report

Sherry Domann

Date of report April 16, 2015


Infant-Toddler is serving 21 children and their families at this time. There are no children in the transition process currently and five new referrals. Three children exited the program in the past month and two new IFSPs were developed. The next Count Your Kid In developmental screening for children ages birth to five will be held April 24 at AES. Call AES at 367-1161 to schedule an appointment for this FREE screening. Atchison City Infant-Toddler Program staff is available to provide screenings throughout the summer at the request and convenience of family members.

New initiatives (for whom, how to access) Trainings/WorkshopsTitle Date Location CEUs/Hrs Fee(s)Kansas State School for the Blind Family Weekend April 17 Kansas City 10.0 $20-352015 Kansas Association of Infant Mental Health (KAIMH) Conference

April 30 Overland Park

15.0 $145-275

Strategies to Engage Infants & Toddlers Using Switches April 24 Salina 2.5 NoneDEC Learning Deck Session: Using Prompting Procedures to Teach Skills

May 5 Webinar 1.0 $25-35

KITS 2015 Summer Institute: Powerful Partnerships June 9 Lawrence Variable VariableDEC Learning Deck Session: Outdoor Behavior of Young Children With and Without Disabilities in Early Childhood Environments

June 17 Webinar 1.0 $25-35

Challenges Time, time, time.

KVC – Mona Kerns KVC is hosting a Mother’s Day Bike show along with ABATE. This will be held along the river

road in Atchison. There will be a bike (motorcycle) contest, two bands, and they will be grilling food from 9am – 3pm. There is no fee to have a booth, if anyone is interested.





KVC is also hosting a Foster Parent appreciation day that will include games, food, and other activities. If you know of anyone who might want to help with games, please contact Mona.

Mona is also looking for volunteers to help organize the KVC clothing closet, which is clothing that is donated for foster children’s use. If you are interested please contact Mona.

PAT - Diane Kerkanich Representatives from PAT will be meeting with representatives from the YMCA to work on

developing a Parent/Child fitness program so they can utilize specific grant money.

USD #377 – Joshua Snyder The preschool and kindergarten round-up for USD #377 will be held 4/23/15 and 4/24/15.

Please call the Effingham Elementary School at (913) 833-4420 to sign up or if you have any questions.

Tina Pierce moved to end the meeting and Joshua Snyder seconded that motion. The motion was voted upon and the motion passed. The meeting ended at 8:39 am on April 16th, 2015.


Atchison County Dream Team MinutesMay 21st, 2015

NEXT MEETING: June 18 th ; 8:00 am @ USD #409 Board of Education Community Room


Attending: Jennifer Thornton, Project Concern, Inc.; Stephanie Berkhalter, Parents as Teachers (PAT), Katie Vollmer, Parent Member, Mona Kerns, Kaw Valley Center (KVC); Tina Pierce, Atchison Housing Authority; Kate Werring, Guidance Center; Rachel Lanter, K-State Research and Extension; and Nancy Bullock, Parent Member/ASNEK

Call Meeting to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:00 on Thursday, May 21st, 2015.

Secretary Report: Tina Pierce made the motion to approve the Dream Team minutes for April 16th, 2015 and Katie Vollmer seconded the motion and it was voted upon and the minutes were approved.

Treasurer Report: The treasurer report was reviewed for Dream Team and Early Childhood Initiative ending April 30, 2015. No questions were reported. (See attached) The treasurer will be sending out a list of individuals who have paid dues and those who have not.

Presentation: Jennifer Thornton, Project Concern, shared with the Dream Team members that Project Concern is considering offering a fixed route on Saturdays. The bus would run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm with a round trip cost of $3.00 per person (children under 5 are free.) There are several possible routes being discussed, all with a fixed route and a loop that would take approximately 45 min. There would be no need for calling to schedule and there will be no home pick-ups/drop-offs. They are currently asking for the communities help in determining if there is enough interest to support a route on Saturdays.


Children’s Needs Committee Report (formerly the ECC Report): Submitted by Stephanie Burkhalter (Chairpersons- Sherry Domann & Diane Kerkanich - Meetings held the 2nd Tues of the month, noon, in the Parents as Teachers room in the Roosevelt Building of Atchison Middle School.) The Children’s Needs Committee met on May 12, 2015, in the PAT Room in the Roosevelt Building.

Present: Stephanie Berkhalter, Sherry Domann, Diane Kerekanich, Diane Nielson, and Katie Vollmer.

Awareness Diane K will work on setting up a meeting with the Doctors in town in order to set up an early

childhood program referral process. Stephanie Berkhalter is revising the BOOK brochure. Stephanie Berkhalter will have a meeting

with David as to which agencies can refer for gas voucher and who will be in charge of them. Diane K will check to see if we can get volunteers to assist with hosting a Block fest. Whether or

not Block Fest will be held will be determined at a later date. Book in a Bag will be Wednesdays at the Health Department. Times will vary every other week

from 9-11:30 or 1-3. Thursdays will be at the Atchison Middle School from 11:30-12:30. You may come and go as you please. This program is open to the public.

A Poverty Simulation will be held and Diane Nielson is requesting 25 volunteers to help run the different stations. The training for the volunteers will be Monday June 29th. The Simulation will

be held at the Atchison Middle School on June 30 9-2. FREE! The Farmers Market is now accepting Food Stamp/EBT cards. Starting June 20th every dollar

spent up to $25.00 is doubled.

Grants Diane K reported that PAT did not receive the Breastfeeding Grant.

Infant/Toddler Program Report There is no report from the Autism Support Group meeting. The next meeting is June 10 at the

Board of Education office. Next meeting July 14 @ Noon in the PAT room in the Roosevelt Building.



Adult Services Committee Report: (Chairpersons - David Myers & Nancy Bullock – Information will be shared by email with meetings held quarterly.) Nothing to report

Live Well, Live Atchison Report: Submitted by Kate Werring, in person: Nothing to report

OLD BUSINESS: Progress Report on the Believing in Opportunities for Our Kids (BOOK) : Submitted by Stephanie

Berkhalter, in person: Stephanie Berkhalter and Steffenee Watkins finished this year working with the Teen Parent

Support Group at the Atchison High School. Our last two topics will be ways to make your baby feel loved and the importance of reading to your child. We plan to resume the group again this fall.

The FCR is currently working on updating the BOOK Brochure. I do not have a transportation voucher report from Elaine Scott at this time. The FRC did not recruit a family from the visits to the Atchison Hospital this month. The Children who receive scholarships from Trinity were successfully screened and results have

been recorded. The Children’s Needs Committee plan to host another Block Fest during the Amelia Earhart

Festival next month. The regular playgroup kickoff is June 8th @ Bromley Park from 6:30-8pm! The playgroups will be

held on Monday evenings and Friday mornings. In meeting : It was noted that expenses that come from the BOOK funds are approved by David

Myers.

NEW BUSINESS: None


of the month, beginning at 10 am. This is held at the Boys & Girls Club, 1215 Ash St. in Atchison. They can always use volunteers on Friday and Saturday to help unload the trucks, sort the food, and assist with the distribution process.

Kate Werring shared that Trinity Church will again host its annual Music Camp for youth entering 4th through 9th grades in the 2015-16 school year. This 5-day camp offers young people the opportunity to learn about music, performance, and themselves as they work with choirmaster, Jennifer Stammers, and her team of volunteers. Lunch is provided each day, and the students demonstrate what they've learned during the week at an Evensong performance on the evening of the last day of camp. Camp dates are June 22-26, 2015.

AGENCY REPORTS:


Sherry Domann



Infant-Toddler is serving 22 children and their families at this time. There is one child in the transition process currently and three new referrals. Two children exited the program in the past month, two new IFSPs were developed and one child transferred from another Infant-Toddler program.The FY16 grant was submitted to KDHE on May 1. The program has a $10,000 FY15 shortfall and the FY16 KDHE grant is $7,000 less than the current year. The program grant writer continues to look at potential community grants for application.The next Count Your Kid In developmental screening for children ages birth to five will be held August 28 at AES. Call AES at 367-1161 to schedule an appointment for this FREE screening. Atchison City Infant-Toddler Program staff is available to provide screenings throughout the summer at the request and convenience of family members.

New initiatives (for whom, how to access) Trainings/WorkshopsTitle Date Location CEUs/Hrs Fee(s)KITS 2015 Summer Institute: Powerful Partnerships June 9 Lawrence Variable VariableDEC Learning Deck Session: Outdoor Behavior of Young Children With and Without Disabilities in Early Childhood Environments

June 17 Webinar 1.0 $25-35

Challenges Time, time, time.

Atchison Housing Authority – Tina Pierce The kitchen remodels of the apartments at Mall Towers continue. There are apartments available for single residency.

Boys & Girls Club – Tina Pierce




Camps will be offered this summer. They will be $10 a week with breakfast and lunch served through the summer meal program. Each week will have a theme and an open gym time. Registration papers can be obtained that the Boys & Girls Club and at the AHA office.

Guidance Center – Kate Werring The KDAD’s grant application has been submitted. The grant focuses on the communities

behavioral health needs. Through the grant the Guidance Center is hoping to continue providing a therapist to be at the clinic one day a week. They are also looking at providing mental health 1st aid training, distribute information on mental health awareness, and provide QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) training for community members on suicidal recognition and response.

The Guidance Center psychosocial summer program for youth with SED begins June 1st to July 19th.

K-State Research & Extension office – Rachel Lanter Poverty Simulation event will be held June 30th from 9am – 12pm. Volunteer community

members that have experience living within the system are being sought. This event if for community members that work or volunteer with individuals who receive services.

The “Book in a Bag” program is continuing through the WIC program.

KVC – Mona Kerns KVC has hosted several foster care information events with little to no attendance. DT members

suggested they speak directly with the Ministerial Alliance (Rev. Rachel Danner) and distribute information through the Chamber of Commerce.

PAT - Stephanie Burkhalter Summer play groups are currently being scheduled with the first one set for June 8th. There are two new staff who are receiving training to provide PAT in Atchison County.

Nancy Bullock moved to end the meeting and Tina Pierce seconded that motion. The motion was voted upon and the motion passed. The meeting ended at 8:42 am on May 21st, 2015


Atchison County Dream Team MinutesJune 18th, 2015

NEXT MEETING: July 16 th ; 8:00 am @ USD #409 Board of Education Community Room


Attending: Stephanie Berkhalter and Diane Kerekanich Parents as Teachers (PAT)/BOOK; Shelly Goetz, Department of Children and Family (DCF); Catherine Miller, Lion’s Club; Diane Nielson, K-State Research and Extension; Tina Pierce, Atchison Housing Authority (AHA); Delaney Pieper, Atchison County Probation Office; Pam Wilburn, NeK-Cap; Katie Vollmer, Parent Member, Sherry Domann, Infant-Toddler Program; Kate Werring, Guidance Center; and Nancy Bullock, Parent Member/ASNEK

Call Meeting to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:06 am on Thursday, June 18th, 2015.

Secretary Report: Cathy Miller made the motion to approve the Dream Team minutes for May 21st, 2015 and Tina Pierce seconded the motion and it was voted upon and the minutes were approved, with changes noted.

Treasurer Report: The treasurer report was reviewed for Dream Team and Early Childhood Initiative ending April 30, 2015. No questions were reported. (See attached)

Presentation: None


Children’s Needs Committee Report (formerly the ECC Report): Submitted by Stephanie Burkhalter (Chairpersons- Sherry Domann & Diane Kerkanich) Present: Stephanie Berkhalter, Sherry Domann, Diane Kerekanich, Diane Nielson, and Katie

Vollmer. Awareness

Diane K will work on setting up a meeting with the Doctors in town in order to set up an early childhood program referral process.

Stephanie Berkhalter is revising the BOOK brochure. Stephanie Berkhalter will have a meeting with David as to which agencies can refer for gas voucher and who will be in charge of them.

Diane K will check to see if we can get volunteers to assist with hosting a Block fest. Whether or not Block Fest will be held will be determined at a later date.

Book in a Bag will be Wednesdays at the Health Department. Times will vary every other week from 9-11:30 or 1-3. Thursdays will be at the Atchison Middle School from 11:30-12:30. You may come and go as you please. This program is open to the public.

A Poverty Simulation will be held and Diane Nielson is requesting 25 volunteers to help run the different stations. The training for the volunteers will be Monday June 29th. The Simulation will be held at the Atchison Middle School on June 30 9-2. FREE!

The Farmers Market is now accepting Food Stamp/EBT cards. Starting June 20th every dollar spent up to $25.00 is doubled.

Grants Diane K reported that PAT did not receive the Breastfeeding Grant.

Infant/Toddler Program Report There is no report from the Autism Support Group meeting.

Next meeting: July 14 @ Noon in the PAT room in the Roosevelt Building. Bring your own lunch.

Basic Needs Committee Minutes: (Chairpersons - Sheila Boos - No regular meeting held at this time)

Nothing to report



Live Well, Live Atchison Report: Submitted by Kate Werring, in person: Live Well, Live Atchison, along with Josh Wheeler, will be hosting the back to school event on the

Mall Aug. 9, 2015. There will be vision screening for the kids and the Block Fest event, as well as distribution of school supplies.


Berkhalter, in person: (during meeting) Stephanie Berkhalter and Steffenee Watkins finished this year working with the Teen Parent

Support Group at the Atchison High School. Our last two topics will be ways to make your baby feel loved and the importance of reading to your child. We plan to resume the group again this fall.

The FCR is currently working on updating the BOOK Brochure. I do not have a transportation voucher report from Elaine Scott at this time. The FRC did not recruit a family from the visits to the Atchison Hospital this month. The Children who receive scholarships from Trinity were successfully screened and results have

been recorded. The Children’s Needs Committee plan to host another Block Fest during the Amelia Earhart

Festival next month. (Block Fest is to be from 8am- 1pm; Sat. 07/18; at the BOE office. Volunteers are needed.

The regular playgroup kickoff is June 8th @ Bromley Park from 6:30-8pm! The playgroups will be held on Monday evenings and Friday mornings.

NEW BUSINESS: Process for requesting funds from the Dream Team accounts:

Discussion was had regarding requesting funds from Dream Team accounts and the difference between committed funds and non-committed funds. A committee was formed to discuss and develop a process for requesting funds. Volunteers for this committee are: Kate Werring (Committee chair), Diane Kerkanich, Diane Nielson, Stephanie Berkhalter, Tina Pierce, and Nancy Bullock.

NON-AGENDA Items:

Second Harvest Food Distribution: The Second Harvest Food Distribution is held every 3rd Saturday of the month, beginning at 10 am. This is held at the Boys & Girls Club, 1215 Ash St. in Atchison. They can always use volunteers on Friday (around 3 pm) and Saturday (morning) to help unload the trucks, sort the food, and assist with the distribution process. To assist with volunteering call 426-6770

AGENCY REPORTS:


Sherry Domann



Infant-Toddler is serving 22 children and their families at this time. There are two children in the transition process currently and three new referrals. One child exited the program in the past month and one new IFSP was developed. The next Count Your Kid In developmental screening for children ages birth to five will be held August 28 at AES. Call AES at 367-1161 to schedule an appointment for this FREE screening. Atchison City Infant-Toddler Program staff is available to provide screenings throughout the summer at the request and convenience of family members.

New initiatives (for whom, how to access) Trainings/WorkshopsTitle Date Location CEUs/Hrs Fee(s)DEC Learning Deck Session: Deliver Effective Professional Development and Support Inclusion: 3 Tips for Blending Practices

July 22 Webinar 1.0 $35-45

Social Emotional Development in the Early Years: Promoting Positive Relationships

Aug 13 Webinar 1.5 None

Challenges Accessing community grant funds.

Atchison County Probation – Delaney Piper Delaney shared that individuals receiving probation are mandated to complete 40 hrs of

volunteer work. If an agency has a need for some volunteer help please contact the Atchison County Probation offices and they will arrange for someone to assist; keeping in mind the crime and the volunteer need while making a match.

Atchison Housing Authority – Tina Pierce AHA is completing the kitchen remodels for the Mall Tower apartments. AHA is hoping to have an online application available through their website beginning July 1,

2015.

Boys & Girls Club – Tina Pierce There will be a benefit golf tournament at Pineview Golf Course on Aug. 15, 2015, beginning at

9am. There will be a silent auction and activities for the kids to participate in. Summer programs are going great.

DCF – Shelly Goetz New legislative changes include the HOPE act which become effective July 1, 2015. This places

a lifetime limit of 36 months, for receiving cash assistance.

Lion’s Club – Katherine Miller A presentation will be held to share information on the Leo Kids program and hopefully the

future of a group in Atchison. This will be on July 20, 2015 at KFC Sunflower room beginning at 7pm.

The Lion’s club is also fund raising for Fourth of July fireworks. There is discussion of creating a day of family events/activities at Warnock Lake prior to the fireworks, to begin next year. If you have any suggestions, please let Katherine know.

K-State Research & Extension office – Diane Nielson Rachel Lanter will be at the Farmers Market with a Veggie Petting Zoo. This is a chance to get

to know and taste different vegetables. Poverty Simulation event: This event will be held June 30, 2015 from 9am – 2pm at the Atchison

Middle School. The simulation helps community members understand the everyday realities faced by people whose incomes fall below the poverty line. Diane noted she has very few signed up to attend at this time and so she asks for help getting the word out to community members.

Dare to Be You events in the planning process Preparations for the Atchison County Fair are beginning.

Nancy Bullock made the motion to conclude the meeting and Kate Werring seconded the motion. The motion was voted upon and the motion passed. The meeting ended at 8:58 am on June 18th, 2015


Atchison County Dream Team MinutesJuly 16th, 2015

NEXT MEETING: August 20 th 2015; 8:00 am @ USD #409 Board of Education Community Room


Attending: Tina Pierce, Atchison Housing Authority (AHA); David Myers, USD #409; Diane Nielson, K-State Research and Extension; Norm White, Department of Children and Families (DCF); Mona

Kerns, Kaw Valley Center (KVC); Catherine Miller, Lion’s Club; Stephanie Berkhalter, Parents as Teachers (PAT)/BOOK; Kate Werring, Guidance Center; Sherry Domann, Infant-Toddler Program; and Nancy Bullock, Parent Member/ASNEK

Call Meeting to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:06 am on Thursday, July 16th, 2015.

Secretary Report: Tina Pierce made the motion to approve the Dream Team minutes for June 18th, 2015 and Catherine Miller seconded the motion and it was voted upon and the minutes were approved, with changes noted.

Treasurer Report: The treasurer report was reviewed for Dream Team and Early Childhood Initiative ending June 30th, 2015. No questions were reported. (See attached)

Presentation: None

SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS: (All subcommittees report back to the Atchison County Dream Team)

Children’s Needs Committee Report (formerly the ECC Report): Submitted by Stephanie Burkhalter (Chairpersons- Sherry Domann & Diane Kerkanich) Haven’t received minutes, yet.

Discussion during the Dream Team meeting:o Blockfest will be held during Ameliafest on Sat. July 17th from 10am to 12pm at the

BOE. Infant/Toddler Program Report

o Discussion was held regarding the guideline that the ILCC must have an established goal and show progress toward that goal. Since the CNC is a subcommittee of the Dream Team and reports back to the Dream Team, the consensus was that their goals and progress should suffice for this guideline.

Next meeting: August 11 @ Noon in the PAT room in the Roosevelt Building. Bring your own lunch.



Adult Services Committee Report: (Chairpersons - David Myers & Nancy Bullock – Information will be shared by email with meetings held quarterly.) Project Concern will be offering transportation on Saturdays to be arranged as it is during the week.

This is a temporary program to determine if the need is present. Happy Hearts program is moving to Highland College at Atchison.

Live Well, Live Atchison Report: Submitted by Kate Werring, in person: Live Well, Live Atchison, along with Josh Wheeler, will be hosting the back to school event on the

Mall Aug. 9, 2015 from 1pm – 3pm. There will be vision screening for the kids, free haircuts, and

the Block Fest event, as well as distribution of school supplies.

OLD BUSINESS: Progress report on the Believing in Opportunities for Our Kids (BOOK) : Submitted by Stephanie

Berkhalter, in person and by email; 07/08/15 Stephanie Berkhalter and Steffenee Watkins are planning to have a booth set-up at enrollment for

recruitment in Parents as Teachers and Teen Parent Support. The FCR has finished the updated BOOK Brochure and is currently distributing it. David Myers will be the contact for the transportation vouchers. The FRC recruited 1 family from the visits to the Atchison Hospital this month. The Children’s Needs Committee plan to host another Block Fest during the Amelia Earhart

Festival next month. The next Playgroup will be Monday July 13 @ the Lion’s Pool from 4-6!

Process for requesting funds from the Dream Team accounts: Discussion was had regarding requesting funds from Dream Team accounts and the difference

between committed funds and non-committed funds. It was suggested that a form be developed for requesting fund. When requesting funds

designate how they are being used. Any money left over from a program will be distributed to another designated program as

requested by donor or through a vote by the Dream Team. It was also suggested that we provide feedback to the donor of funds as to where the money

has been spent and the benefit to the community. Kate Werring will work on a form for requesting funds and a vote will be held at the August

meeting regarding the process for requesting funds.

NEW BUSINESS: None


of the month, beginning at 10 am. This is held at the Boys & Girls Club, 1215 Ash St. in Atchison. They can always use volunteers on Friday (around 3 pm) and Saturday (morning) to help unload the trucks, sort the food, and assist with the distribution process. To assist with volunteering call 426-6770

AGENCY REPORTS:


Sherry Domann

Date of report


Infant-Toddler is serving 26 children and their families at this time. There are two children in the transition process currently and three new referrals. No children exited the program in the past month, two children transferred in, and two new IFSPs

were developed.

The next Count Your Kid In developmental screening for children ages birth to five will be held August 28 at AES. Call AES at 367-1161 to schedule an appointment for this FREE screening. Atchison City Infant-Toddler Program staff is available to provide screenings throughout the summer at the request and convenience of family members.

New initiatives (for whom, how to access) Trainings/WorkshopsTitle Date Location CEUs/Hrs Fee(s)DEC Learning Deck Session: Deliver Effective Professional Development and Support Inclusion: 3 Tips for Blending Practices

July 22 Webinar 1.0 $35-45

Social Emotional Development in the Early Years: Promoting Positive Relationships

Aug 13 Webinar 1.5 None

Challenges Accessing community grant funds

Atchison Housing Authority – Tina Pierce The remodeling of the kitchens at Mall Towers are complete and it appears everyone is happy

with the new lay-out

Boys & Girls Club – Tina Pierce There will be a benefit golf tournament at Pineview Golf Course on Aug. 15, 2015, beginning at

9am. There will be a silent auction and activities for the kids to participate in. The B & G club will have a booth at USD#409 enrollment.

Department of Children and Family – Norm White DCF has implemented some programs; Hope Act and Goal Act, which provide SNAP services

and/or cash services; which can continue to be provided once someone become employed, so they don’t lose that support.

Norm thanked those who donated items for the Forum in May.

K-State Research & Extension office – Diane Nielson Rachel continues with the Vegetable Petting Zoo at the Atchison Farmer’s Market, which is a

way to introduce people to vegetable and different ways to prepare that vegetable Diane shared information regarding the Market Match program for SNAP (food stamp users). If

items are purchased at the Atchison Farmer’s Market, you will receive double tokens to use at the market. So you can get $20 worth of food at the Farmer’s Market for only $10.

Book in a bag program has continued weekly during the summer during the free lunches at the school.

Kaw Valley Center A back to school Luau will be held for foster children on Aug. 4th at the YMCA.

The first session of MAPP training for foster parenting will begin Tues, July 21st at the Atchison Housing Authority.

Lion’s Club – Katherine Miller On Monday, July 20, 2015, at 7pm, there will be a meeting held at the Atchison KFC to share

information about the Leo’s Club. The goal is to start a Leo’s club in Atchison. The Lion’s club will be supplying facial tissues to Trinity Schools for the school year. Information was shared regarding the eye glasses application.

Parents as Teachers – Stephanie Berkhalter They are considering setting up meetings with the local physicians to discuss the services that are

offered through PAT and BOOK. It was suggested that they arrange to visit with the physicians during their Wednesday luncheon at the hospital cafeteria.

Nancy Bullock made the motion to conclude the meeting and David Myers seconded the motion. The motion was voted upon and the motion passed. The meeting ended at 9:22 am on July 16th, 2015


Atchison County Dream Team MinutesAugust 20, 2015

NEXT MEETING: September 17, 2015 ; 8:15 am @ USD #409 Board of Education Community Room


Attending: David Myers, USD #409; Diane Nielson, K-State Research and Extension; Shelly Goetz, Department of Children and Families (DCF); Mona Kerns, Kaw Valley Center (KVC); Catherine Miller, Lion’s Club; Stephanie Berkhalter and Diane Kerkanich, Parents as Teachers (PAT)/BOOK;

Sherry Domann, Infant-Toddler Program; Pam Wilburn, Northeast Kansas Community Action Program (NEKCAP), and Nancy Bullock, Parent Member/ASNEK

Call Meeting to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:10 am on Thursday, August 20, 2015.

Secretary Report: David Myers made the motion to approve the Dream Team minutes for July 16, 2015 and Mona Kerns seconded the motion and it was voted upon and the minutes were approved.

Treasurer Report: The treasurer report was reviewed for Dream Team and Early Childhood Initiative ending July 31, 2015. No questions were reported. (See attached)

Presentation: None


Children’s Needs Committee Report (formerly the ECC Report): Submitted by Stephanie Burkhalter (Chairpersons- Sherry Domann & Diane Kerkanich)

Infant/Toddler Program Report – There was no meeting held in Aug. 2015 Next meeting: September 8, 2015 @ Noon in the PAT room in the Roosevelt Building. Bring

your own lunch.




Live Well, Live Atchison Report: Submitted by Diane Nielson, in person: A search committee has been developed for to locate someone for the Executive position. Back to School program was a success. There were several stories of individuals who received

supplies that did not have children and there weren’t enough supplies available for everyone.OLD BUSINESS: Progress Report on the Believing in Opportunities for Our Kids (BOOK) : Submitted by Stephanie

Berkhalter, notes dated 8/5/15: (during meeting) 6 new families were recruited from the booth set-up at AES enrollment. The FRC has finished the updated BOOK brochure and is currently distributing it. Please con-

tact me if you know of any locations needing new ones. David Myers will be the contact for the transportation vouchers. The FRC did not recruit any family from the visits to the Atchison Hospital this month. The Children’s Needs Committee recruited at least 1 family from the Amelia Festival this month. There will be recruiting booths set-up at Trinity enrollment on Aug. 6th and at the Backpack give-

away on Aug. 9th.

The Teen Group will resume @ the Atchison High School on Tuesday, September 8th during Red-men Time.

The next Playgroup will be Monday August 10th in the PAT room, Roosevelt Building of the Atchison Middle School starting at 6pm.

Process for requesting funds from the Dream Team accounts: On hold until next meeting

NEW BUSINESS: Time change for meeting: Nancy Bullock brought up the suggestion that we start the Dream Team

meeting at 8:15. The observation was made that we have several individuals who trickle in until around that time and so information is then repeated. After further discussion, Mona Kerns moved that the meeting time be changed to begin at 8:15 am. Stephanie Burkhalter seconded the motion, it was voted on and the motion passed.

Dream Team minutes: Nancy Bullock requested for agencies to provide a copy of their notes to her to aide in completing the minutes in a timely and accurate manner. The minutes can be either emailed or hand-written.



AGENCY REPORTS:Agency or Program Atchison City Infant-Toddler ProgramIndividual providing report

Sherry Domann



Infant-Toddler is serving 27 children and their families at this time. There are two children in the transition process currently and six new referrals. One child exited the program in the past month and two new IFSPs were developed. The next Count Your Kid In developmental screening for children ages birth to five will be held August 28 at AES. Call AES at 367-1161 to schedule an

appointment for this FREE screening. Atchison City Infant-Toddler Program staff is available to provide screenings throughout the summer at the request and convenience of family members.

New initiatives (for whom, how to access) Trainings/WorkshopsTitle Date Location CEUs/Hrs Fee(s)Prenatal Substance Exposure and Its Impact on Children Sept. 18 Overland Park 1.0 NoneDEC Learning Deck Session: Healthy Infants: Prevention-Promotion Supports for Vulnerable Families in Rural and Urban Communities

Sept. 24 Webinar 1.0 $25-35

Families Together –Spanish Family Enrichment Weekend Sept. 25 & 26 Salina ? None-families

Strategies for Improving Communication Development of Young Children with Deaf-Blindness

Sept. 28 Salina ? ?

Challenges Accessing community grant funds

Atchison Housing Authority – Tina Pierce We are looking for partners for our tenants who have to complete community service. If your

agency could use some help please contact Tina Pierce.

Boys & Girls Club – Tina Pierce Golf Tournament was held on Saturday, August 15, 2015. It was a beautiful day and lots of fun.

The Club would like to thank everyone for all their contributions either with volunteering, donations or playing. The Club is open and accepting registrations. All children Kindergarten to age 18 are welcome.

Department of Children and Family – DCF is currently working on contracting with new providers to locate jobs for individuals who

are needing to work.

K-State Research & Extension office – Diane Nielson Diane noted that she would like to set up a Poverty training in September. Book in a Bag was held this summer at the Atchison Middle School during the lunch program. Diane has a 5 min. power point presentation on Poverty should anyone be interested in watching

it. Kaw Valley Center – Mona Kerns

Attended enrollment at the Atchison Middle school and did make some contacts. There were 25 people at the Back to School event that was held by KVC. Trauma training will be offered in Hiawatha in Oct. There are 5 weeks left in the MAPP classes

Northeast Kansas Community Action Program Inc - Pam Wilburn NEKCAP currently has 20- 30 openings in Headstart. They did sign a contract to continue to expand Early Headstart They are currently hiring a child/family advocate.

Parents as Teachers - Stephanie Berkhalter/Diane Kerkanich

There are 2 play groups scheduled for September. If any agency has information that they would like to add to the newborn totes that PAT deliver

to new mothers, please let Stephanie or Diane know.

Pam Wilburn made the motion to conclude the meeting and Diane Kerkanich seconded the motion. The motion was voted upon and the motion passed. The meeting ended at 9:15 am on Aug.20, 2015


Atchison County Dream Team MinutesSept. 17, 2015

NEXT MEETING: October 15, 2015 ; 8:15 am @ USD #409 Board of Education Community Room


Attending: David Myers, USD #409; Diane Nielson, K-State Research and Extension; Shelly Goetz, Department of Children and Families (DCF); Kate Werring, The Guidance Center; Stephanie Berkhalter, Parents as Teachers (PAT)/BOOK; Sherry Domann, Infant-Toddler Program; Pam Wilburn, Northeast Kansas Community Action Program (NEKCAP), and Nancy Bullock, Parent Member/ASNEK

Call Meeting to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:18 am on Thursday, September 17, 2015.

Secretary Report: Diane Nielson made the motion to approve the Dream Team minutes for August 20, 2015 and David Myers seconded the motion and it was voted upon and the minutes were approved.

Treasurer Report: The treasurer report was reviewed for Dream Team and Early Childhood Initiative ending August 31, 2015. No questions were reported. (See attached)

Presentation: Char Hinton- Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services: Provides free and confidential legal and financial assistance to Farmers, Ranchers, and Ag lenders. Their office is located on the K-State campus and they can be contacted by calling 800-321-FARM or 800-321-3276; Programs offered include: Farm Analyst Program: Assists farmers/ranchers who are confronting financial and business

challenges. They travel directly to the producer’s home and provide private and confidential business advice. They assist in solving financial challenges, researching new opportunities. They use a financial planning and analysis software program, FinPack, to help farmers/ranchers to understand their financial situation and make informed decisions.

Kansas Agricultural Mediation Services (KAMS): Assists farmers/ranchers, agricultural lenders and USDA agencies in resolving issues in a confidential and non-adversarial setting; Issues such as agricultural credit issues, loan restructures, farm foreclosures, appeals of USDA Farm Service Agency decisions, USDA Rural Development loans, NRCS decisions, Risk Management Agency concerns, ag law issues, farm financial concerns, family communications, leases, paperwork clarification…and more.

AgrAbility: Provides assistance to farmers, ranchers, other agricultural workers, and farm family members impacted by disability. They can help through education and assistance to eliminate or minimize obstacles that block success in production agriculture or agriculture-related occupations. Some services include: conducting on-site assessments to identify barriers to completing tasks; recommending appropriate assistive technologies modified work practices or other solutions; providing access to information; providing education and training; referring customers to other service providers; arranging for peer support.


Basic Needs Committee Minutes: (Chairpersons - Sheila Boos - No regular meeting held at this time)


Children’s Needs Committee Report (formerly the ECC Report): Submitted by Stephanie Burkhalter (Chairpersons- Sherry Domann & Diane Kerkanich) Mona Kerns discussed arranging for a parenting program to be offered in between the programs that

are hosted by the Children’s Needs Committee. There was discussion during the Dream Team meeting of the different parenting classes that are currently being offered in Atchison County.

Trinity Church offers Love & Logic, NEK-CAP offers a 2 day Love & Logic and Tackling the Tough Skills; Extension office offers Dare 2 Be You; The Guidance Center offers Love & Logic.

Next meeting October 13, 2015 @ noon in the PAT room in the Roosevelt Building. Bring your own lunch.

Health Needs: (Chairpersons - Kate Werring & Joshua Snyder - No regular meeting scheduled) Atchison Community Health Clinic is a new access point and a Federally Qualified Medical Center.

There are several benefits of being a FQMC: Anyone can go to a FQMC. They are now able to bill insurance companies for services which

helps off-set the coverage of individuals without insurance. They will be hiring 2 ½ APRN’s, a part-time Medical Director; RN or LPN staff, and a Dentist

for 3 days a week. They will also be contracting for behavioral health specialists to be on-site. The clinic will be open 5 days a week beginning in December 2015.

Project Atchison (a group of citizen who are volunteering in the community) completed a rehab of the clinic, including; scraping and painting, yardwork, cleaning carpets, and many other tasks.

Live Well, Live Atchison Report: Submitted by Diane Nielson, in person: An executive director has been hired, Andrea Clements.


Berkhalter: The FCR has finished the updated BOOK Brochure and is currently distributing it. Please contact

me if know of any locations needing new ones. We keeping finding new places so keep looking! David Myers will be the contact for the transportation vouchers. The FRC recruited 2 more families from the visits to the Atchison Hospital this month. The FRC will meet request some money from Dream Team to help purchase books for the

Hospital Bunny Bag Books. The Teen Group has resumed this semester and at this time we have 4 enrolled. The FRC presented to KVC Families regarding BOOK & PAT on September 22nd, a couple

families are interested in enrolling.

The FRC along with other community members met to plan the next session of Dare To Be You classes. At this time it is tentatively scheduled to begin in January and run through March of 2016.

The HOME and ASQ’s were completed for BOOK Families this month. There has been discussion of having a BlockFest with Trinity Lutheran School in January. Diane K provided names of 6 families that are interested in enrolling last month. 1 family has been awarded a gas voucher last month. The next two Playgroups will be Monday, October 11th @ 6pm, flyer attached and Friday,

October 30th at 9:30!

Process for requesting funds from the Dream Team accounts: Kate Werring provided copies of the paperwork for requesting funds for further review. Discussion and a vote will be held at the October 2015 meeting.

NEW BUSINESS: None noted



AGENCY REPORTS:


Sherry Domann



Infant-Toddler is serving 26 children and their families at this time. There has been an increase in transfers from other counties to Atchison county. The next Count Your Kid In developmental screening for children ages birth to five will be held August 28 at AES. Call AES at 367-1161 to schedule an appointment for this FREE screening. Atchison City Infant-Toddler Program staff is available to provide screenings throughout the summer at the request and convenience of family

members.A new part-time speech therapist has been contracted with and is being trained.

New initiatives (for whom, how to access) Trainings/WorkshopsTitle Date Location CEUs/Hrs Fee(s)

Challenges Accessing community grant funds to supplement the budget.

Northeast Kansas Community Action Program Inc - Pam Wilburn Head Start will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. They will be hosting Fall Family, Fun, Food,

and Fitness event on Oct. 14th from 1pm- 3pm. There will be treats and fun activities. Everyone is invited. This event will be held on the 500 block of the Mall in Downtown Atchison. Contact NEK-CAP office 367-7114 if you would like to have a booth at this event.

Parents as Teachers: Stephanie Burkhalter The next Parents as Teachers activity will be held at the Atchison Fire Department on Oct. 12th at

6pm. This activity is open to all families with children 5 & under.

Nancy Bullock made the motion to conclude the meeting and Kate Werring seconded the motion. The motion was voted upon and the motion passed. The meeting ended at 9:11 am on September 17, 2015


Atchison County Dream Team MinutesOctober 15, 2015

Meeting was held. In the absences of Nancy Bullock, secretary, minutes taken by Diane Nielson. Due to computer failure, minutes for the October meeting are not available.

Atchison County Dream Team MinutesNovember 19, 2015

NEXT MEETING: December 17, 2015 ; 8:15 am @ USD #409 Board of Education Community Room


Attending: Diane Nielson, K-State Research and Extension; David Myers, USD #409; Tina Pierce, Atchison Housing Association (AHA); Shelly Goetz and Norman White, Department of Children and Families (DCF); Kate Werring, The Guidance Center; Diane Kerkanich and Stephanie Berkhalter, Parents as Teachers (PAT; Sherry Domann, Infant-Toddler Program; Sheila Boos, Community

Member; Pam Wilburn, Northeast Kansas Community Action Program (NEKCAP), and Nancy Bullock, Parent Member/ASNEK

Call Meeting to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:15 am on Thursday, November 19, 2015.

Secretary Report: Dream Team minutes for October 15, 2015 are not available at this time.

Treasurer Report: The treasurer report was reviewed for Dream Team and Early Childhood Initiative ending October 31, 2015. No questions were reported. (See attached)


Basic Needs Committee Minutes: (Chairpersons - Sheila Boos - No regular meeting held at this time) Sheila has requested assistance in building up membership in this committee. At this time she is the

only one involved. She would like to have a landlord on the committee.


Children’s Needs Committee Report (formerly the ECC Report): Submitted by Stephanie Burkhalter (Chairpersons- Sherry Domann & Diane Kerkanich) The BOOK grant was not renewed and Keystone is looking into community source to help support

the program. The current program will end on Dec. 31, 2015. A community calendar, noting what parenting class is available, is being developed.


Live Well, Live Atchison Report: Submitted by Kate Werring, in person: The Atchison Community Health Clinic will be open full-time by early December. A dentist

available 3 times a week, for adults as well as children. There will also be a behavioral health provider will be there during the week. All are welcome including those with private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare.


Berkhalter: The BOOK grant was not renewed and Keystone is looking into community source to help support the program. The current program will end on Dec. 31, 2015.

NEW BUSINESS: Vote for Officers: Sheila Boos, chairperson of the election committee, announced the slate of

officers and distributed ballots. As the slate was uncontested, Norman White moved to accept the slate of officers as won by acclamation. Sheila seconded the motion, it was voted on and the motion was approved. Kate Werring declared the election as won by acclamation.

Officers for 2016 President – David Myers

Vice-President – Diane NielsonTreasurer – Diane Kerkanich Secretary – Nancy Bullock

Discussion was had on the By-Laws and if they needed to be updated. Nancy will e-mail a copy of the By-Laws, which were last updated in 2013, to all of the Dream Team members for review.

NON-AGENDA Items: Second Harvest Food Distribution is held every 3rd Saturday of the month, beginning at 10 am. This

is held at the Boys & Girls Club, 1215 Ash St. in Atchison. They can always use volunteers on Friday (around 3 pm) and Saturday (morning) to help unload the trucks, sort the food, and assist with the distribution process. To assist with volunteering call 426-6770

NEXT MEETING Items

Dan Rasmussen will present on the services available at All Faith’s Counseling. Review of the By-Laws and discussion regarding Board of Directors

AGENCY REPORTS:


Sherry Domann

Date of report November 17, 2015


Infant-Toddler is serving 26 children and their families at this time. There are three children in the transition process currently and three new referrals. One child exited the program in the past month and one new IFSP was developed. The next Count Your Kid In developmental screening for children ages birth to five will be held December 4 at AES. Call AES at 367-1161 to schedule an appointment for this

FREE screening. Atchison City Infant-Toddler Program staff is also available to provide screenings at the convenience of family members.

New initiatives (for whom, how to access) Trainings/WorkshopsTitle Date Location CEUs/Hrs Fee(s)DEC Learning Deck Session: Successfully Facilitating Development Through Daily Routines

December 2 Webinar 1.0 $25-35

Social and Emotional Development in the Early Years: Enriching Social Emotional Literacy

December 3 Webinar 1.5 None

Challenges Budget, personnel resources, time.

K-State Research and Extension: Diane Nielson Have received approval to hire a full-time nutrition assistant. Focus will be limited resource

families/singles. Will offer basic cooking skills classes, food budgeting, physical activity, connecting food resources, shopping, label reading, community networking, etc. Can do home visits or community programing. Will be advertising after Thanksgiving. Requires a degree in family and consumers sciences, human services, education, etc. Would welcome potential candidates. Call (913) 833-5450 for details. Will be posted to our website www.atchison.ksre

Continue to offer free electronic Just In Time Parenting newsletter. Comes monthly and addresses developmental milestones and young family issues. Prenatal-60 months. Need to enter KS12JITP when enrolling online which allows local tracking of data. To subscribe: www.extension.org/parenting

Have scholarships available for approved child care training hours. Penn State Better Kid Care and KCCTO. Contact our office for details

Will be offering Dining with Diabetes classes in early 2016. 6 week classes. Will focus on label reading/shopping/food preparation. Will be a small class fee to help cover expenses.

Dining In Day – Dec. 3rd to encourage families to eat together. Pledge to do online, then post your picture. Have ordered stickers but they have not arrived. Social media campaign and fliers.

Healthy Holiday Challenge-Maintain Don’t Gain. Electronic weekly newsletters, daily tips, recipes, chat support groups and more. Started this week but can continue to sign up. Link is at www.atchison.ksre.com

Dare To BE You classes will start on January 7 and run for 12 weeks. Open to all parents. 4-H is now recognized as a risk prevention program by the CDC. Can be offered in an after-

school setting or SPIN (Special Interest) club. Youth 5-18. Contact Diane for more details.

Northeast Kansas Community Action Program Inc (NEK-CAP): Pam Wilburn Pam reminded everyone of two parenting classes that are being offered:

Parenting the Love and Logic Way: November 16th and 17th from 9am to Noon at the NEK-CAP office. $10 fee for the book.

Tackling the Tough Skills: December 14-16 from 9am to 1pm at the NEK-CAP office. $10 fee for the book.

Nancy Bullock made the motion to conclude the meeting and Tina Pierce seconded the motion. The motion was voted upon and the motion passed. The meeting ended at 9:07 am on November 19, 2015

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Atchison County Dream Team MinutesDecember 17, 2015

NEXT MEETING: January 21, 2016 ; 8:15 am @ USD #409 Board of Education Community Room


Attending: David Myers, USD #409; Tina Pierce, Atchison Housing Association (AHA); Shelly Goetz, Department of Children and Families (DCF); Kate Werring, The Guidance Center; Diane Kerkanich and Stephanie Berkhalter, Parents as Teachers (PAT); Sherry Domann, Infant-Toddler Program; Pam

Wilburn, Northeast Kansas Community Action Program (NEKCAP), and Nancy Bullock, Parent Member/ASNEK

Call Meeting to Order: The meeting was called to order at 8:16 am on Thursday, December 17, 2015.

Secretary Report: Dream Team minutes for November 19, 2015 were presented, reviewed, and needed corrections were made. Tina moved to approve the minutes with the noted changes, Diane Kerkanich seconded the motion. The motion was voted upon and the minutes were approved, with changes noted.

Treasurer Report: The treasurer report was reviewed for Dream Team and Early Childhood Initiative ending November 31, 2015. No questions were reported. (See attached)

Presentation: Andrea Clements, Executive Director for Live Well, Live Atchison. Focus right now is on Education, Promotion, and Advocacy for better life style choice for

members of the Atchison County community. LWLA applying for a grant to provide alcohol/drug prevention in the community, working with

youth and adults. Discussion is being had on the Walking School Bus program. They would like to work on a

walking trail by the elementary school. The thought is that the kids would unload from the bus and walk the trail to the school. Hopefully it will increase their physical activity and allow them to concentrate better during school.

Discussion continues on a trail system through the county. This includes a possible trail from downtown to the Atchison Hospital building and Walmart, as well as through Jackson park.

The LWLA Board of Directors will meet in January. They will continue to refine LWLA’s goals and projects.


Basic Needs Committee Minutes: (Chairpersons - Sheila Boos - No regular meeting held at this time) Nothing reported

Adult Services Committee Report: (Chairpersons - David Myers & Nancy Bullock – Information will be shared by email with meetings held quarterly.) David Myers reported that he is working on getting Dream Team members back on the mailing list

for Library news.

Children’s Needs Committee Report (formerly the ECC Report): Submitted by Stephanie Burkhalter (Chairpersons- Sherry Domann & Diane Kerkanich) The BOOK grant was not renewed and Keystone is looking into community source to help support

the program. The current program will end on Dec. 31, 2015. “Dare to Be You” classes will begin January 7th and they are asking for references for families to

attend. There are incentives if families attend; including $100 at the end of the classes. Block fest will be held at Trinity Lutheran School on Jan.12. This is for children 8mo- 8 yrs.

There are still some transport vouchers, for $10, still available for individuals who need help with getting to appointments.


Live Well, Live Atchison Report: see presentation notes above


Berkhalter: The BOOK grant will end on Dec. 31, 2015. The following are current benefits that are provided

by the BOOK program funding that will be ending: several child care, preschool and trinity school slots and the High School teen group.

Diane Nielson is pursuing a grant from the United Way in an effort to provide funding to some of the programs that had been funded by BOOK. Diane would like to submit the grant application through the Dream Team. The grant is due at the end of December and Diane will need to have the grant request written up by December 18th so it can be shared with the Dream Team Board of Directors for review.

The brochures will change again to Atchison PAT. The PAT staff will begin working on those. Holly Black is no longer with PAT. David Myers will be the contact for the transportation vouchers. The FRC did not recruit any families from the visits to the Atchison Hospital this month. The Bunny Book Committee will meet in in April to put more bunny bags together. 2 moms to EHS Trinity plans to hold a BlockFest on January 12th. 2 families attended our December playgroup. The next Playgroup will be Monday, January 11th in the Trinity Lutheran School Gym @ 6pm.

All playgroups are open to the community as well.

NEW BUSINESS: Chamber Dues : David Myers or Pam Wilburn will visit with someone from the Atchison Chamber of

Commerce to see if they have a process for in-kind dues.

Board of Directors: Katie Vollmer and Steffanie Berkhalter volunteered and were approved to be the new additions to the Atchison County Dream Team Board of Directors. The Board also includes: current administration (David Myers, Diane Nielson, Diane Kerkanich, and Nancy Bullock) and the past president, Kate Werring.

NEXT MEETING Items January presentation: Natalie Ward, from The Guidance Center, will give a brief presentation on the

Early Childhood program. February presentation: Kristina with Catholic Charities will give a brief presentation.

AGENCY REPORTS:


Sherry Domann

Date of report December 17, 2015


Infant-Toddler is serving 26 children and their families at this time. There are four children in the transition process currently and four new referrals. One child exited the program in the past month and one new IFSP was developed. The next Count Your Kid In developmental screening for children ages birth to five will be held January 8 at AES. Call AES at 367-1161 to schedule an appointment for this FREE screening. Atchison City Infant-Toddler Program staff is also available to provide screenings at the convenience of family members.

New initiatives (for whom, how to access) Trainings/WorkshopsTitle Date Location CEUs/Hrs Fee(s)Now You See Me: Visual Rehabilitation in Pediatrics March 4 Topeka 8.0 $195Parent Support and Training (PST) May 20 Overland Park 1.0 Free

Challenges Budget, personnel resources, time.

Tina Pierce made the motion to conclude the meeting and Kate Werring seconded the motion. The motion was voted upon and the motion passed. The meeting ended at 9:12 am on December 17, 2015


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