FAMILY AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaffee County is a Family Strenghtneing Annie E. Casey Foundation Award Recipient!  Congratuations and thank you to all parents and partners in Chaffee County!


             *Family Activities *Parenting Classes           *Public Health Insurance Application Assistance  *Special Family Events  *Family of the Month!

What is Family PLUS?  With a grant from Kimberly-Clark Foundation, each Branch offers family outreach initiatives.  These include best practices for reaching, supporting, and empowering families to fully participate in their children's lives.  Monthly family nights, parent education classes, public health insurance outreach and special family events will be held at both Clubs throughout the year.  Check with your local Club for details on upcoming events and check out the  Family PLUS website for TONS of materials!
 
 
Buena Vista Branch Family Event Information: 
       
     1)  August:  Back To School Ice Cream Social -  Wed, August 25th, 5- 6:30pm at the River Park Pavilion (by the baseball/soccer fields).   Membership registration, hot dogs, fruit, ice cream, CHP+ information, fun and games!  For the whole family!  Click HERE to see the flyer
 
     2)  New mother daughter program for TEENS! Money Matters for females (12 - 18 years) and their mother or other female adult.  Teen mothers and expecting teen mothers welcome too!  Each graduating teen will receive a special cash incentive!  Dinner provided.
Where?  Buena Vista Library - Sept 7, 9, 14 and 16th from 5 to 7pm.  Call TODAY to register.  Space is limited to 20 people!  395-5715   Click here to see the flyer
 
Salida Branch Family Event Information:  
 
     1)  August 31 - Tuesday - Messy Family Night!  5 - 6pm  EVEN MESSIER!!!!!
          
     2)  New mother daughter program for TEENS!  Money Matters for females (12 - 18 years) and their mother or other female adult.  Teen mothers and expecting teen mothers welcome too!  Each graduating teen will receive a special cash incentive!  Dinner provided.
Where?  Salida Club Branch - Sept 14, 16, 21 and 23rd from 5 to 7pm.  Call TODAY to register.  Space is limited to 20 people!  539-9500   Click here to see the flyer
 
    3)  Nurturing Parenting Program Class for parents and their adolescence.   Parents and adolescence (ages 10 - 18).  Sept 21 - December 7th at the Garage Band.  5:30 - 7:45pm - Meets every Tuesday.  A GREAT class to improve family communication and relationships!  Call to regsiter TODAY!  539-9500.  Click here to see the flyer
 
 
Congratulations to our FIRST Families of the Year!!!
Salida:  Spino Family
Buena Vista:  Heynekamp Family
*Familes are chosen based on family involvment, excellence in leadership, character and outstanding service to the community and Club.  Click Here to read more
 
 
Health

Contact Tara Skubella or Ashley Ahlene Family PLUS/Public Health Insurance Outreach Coordinators, for public health insurance application assistance through the My Kids R Covered initiative at 539-9500 or 395-5715. This assistance is made possible through Colorado Trust.
 
Does your family of four make $4,594.00 a month or MORE (after deductions)?  If so, your children may qualify!  Go to www.colorado.gov/benefits to find out more!
 
The CHAFFEE PEOPLE'S CLINIC provides medical services for the those who have NO insurance.  Here's some information or you can contact them.
We do not do sports physicals, but do see children for acute problems (if they do not have insurance).  We don't do women's annual exams/paps, but can refer patients to a couple of different programs.
 
    Salida location:  448 E. 1st Street  (M - 1-5pm, T - 1-4pm and Thurs - 8-Noon)  539-4144
   
    Buena Vista location:  114 Linderman Ave (M - 9-11am and Wed 1-6pm)  395-3238