Bridges4Kids News Digest

July 13, 2008

Bridges4Kids NewsDigest Topics

• National News	• Disability News
• No Child Left Behind (NCLB)	• Special Education Issues
• Parenting/Parental Involvement	• Ask the Attorney/Advocate
• Early Childhood	• Upcoming National Events
• Michigan News	• Upcoming Michigan Events
• Where to Find Help For a Child
• Visit Bridges4Kids

National News	top
Appreciating Teachers Dan Coulter, May 31, 2008 http://bridges4kids.org/articles/6-08/Coulter5-31-08.html I heard New York’s 2007 teacher-of-the-year, Marguerite Izzo, on a PBS News Hour report the other day describe how she does "five shows daily." She appears to be a dynamo, who makes every lesson interesting. It’s no surprise that you need to be at least somewhat exciting and engaging in class to compete for kids’ mindshare with videogames, cell phone cameras and text messaging. 'Two Million Minutes' Suggests it's Time to Improve U.S. Education Mitchell Landsberg, Los Angeles Times, June 16, 2008 http://www.latimes.com/news/education/la-na-educate16-2008jun16,0,2554838.story A Memphis entrepreneur's documentary compares high-achieving students from India, China and America. It has drawn mixed reactions from academics. Districts Face Medicaid Funding Cuts, Increased Compliance Requirements District Administration, June 2008 http://www.districtadministration.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=1624 What's ahead for school districts in terms of their ability to continue to access Medicaid? Schools may lose $635 million for the 2008-2009 school year. In addition, proposed rule changes will in many cases stop payments for services rendered in schools that Medicaid long has covered. Poll: Students Need Direction to Succeed MIRS, May 29, 2008 http://bridges4kids.org/articles/5-08/MIRS5-29-08.html One out of five young adults lack job or career goals, leading to increased dropout and jobless rates, an EPIC-MRA poll released today found. Additionally, 25 percent of young adults surveyed blamed their high school for failing to give them the direction they were seeking to achieve job or career goals. Youth Service America and Disney Announces Minnie Grants http://tools.ysa.org/downloads/grants/disney/disney_2008_2nd_round.htm Youth Service America and Disney have announced the launch of a second round of Disney Minnie Grants to engage children and youth, ages 5 to 14, as community volunteers. Selected applicants will receive $500 each to support their youth-led service projects. Projects must take place between Oct. 15 - Nov. 15, 2008. Grantees from the first round of Disney awards of 2008 are eligible to apply. Visit the YSA Web site for complete program guidelines and to review past award recipients from all over the world. Deadline for submissions is August 15, 2008. Bridges4kids Featured Resource: Steps4Kids http://www.steps4kids.com Steps4Kids designs DVDs which provide video modeling to teach and support children. Examples of products and programs developed by Steps4Kids include the award winning handwriting DVD Steps4Kids to Write Their ABCs, the Gift of Friendship program (inclusion program), customized Steps4Kids learning DVDs (to help children with spelling, reading and other academic and behavior skills) and other programs designed to strengthen children's skills and self confidence. Bridges4kids Featured Book: The Art of Learning http://www.writtenvoices.com/titlepage.asp?ISBN=0743277457 Josh Waitzkin knows the road to excellence. Catapulted into a media whirlwind as a child, the subject of the book and movie Searching for Bobby Fischer, he has mastered both the rigorous mental game of chess -- winning his first National Championship at the age of nine -- and the strenuous physical challenge of martial arts, becoming a master of Tai Chi Chuan and earning the title of World Champion. His phenomenal success is due to the learning techniques he developed to bring both his mind and body to peak performance. In a riveting narrative that takes readers on his journey of discovery, conquering the high-pressure challenges of intensely competitive chess face-offs and heart-stopping martial arts wars, he reveals the inner workings of his methods, from systematically triggering intuitive breakthroughs to mastering the art of performance psychology. The Art of Learning is essential reading for those who want to reach the highest levels of achievement.
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)	top
For more information on No Child Left Behind, visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/ESEA.html
Parenting/Parental Involvement	top
Sunscreens: What Works and What's Safe Environmental Working Group http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/special/sunscreens/ Does your sunscreen work? An investigation of nearly 1,000 brand-name sunscreen products finds that 4 out of 5 contain chemicals that may pose health hazards or don't adequately protect skin from the sun's damaging rays. Some of the worst offenders are leading brands like Coppertone, Banana Boat, and Neutrogena. Know Your Home....Protect Your Family from Lead Poisoning (PDF) Michigan Department of Community Health's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program http://ldaofmichigan.org/LPPP-KnowYourHome2008.pdf As summertime approaches, many of us focus on improving our home environments. As you begin to open and close your windows and doors, paint, or renovate your home, be aware of the age of the property you are working on; If it was built before 1978, it can be a source of lead-based paint exposure. Listening to Yourself Dan Coulter, July 7, 2008 http://bridges4kids.org/articles/7-08/Coulter7-7-08.html Who do you listen to? We generally listen to people we respect. Which makes it kind of ironic that we don't always listen to ourselves. Persistent Fathers Julie Coulter, June 12, 2008 http://bridges4kids.org/articles/6-08/Coulter6-12-08.html I recently watched a public television documentary about the life of President Harry Truman. What struck me the most was his persistence. Updated Recall List: Lead in Children's Toys and Products Health Plus, July 11, 2008 http://bridges4kids.org/LeadAlerts071108.pdf Summer Safety Tips from Toys R Us http://www2.toysrus.com/safety/holiShopSafeTips.cfm For more information on Parenting, Siblings, Adoption and Foster Care, visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/Parenting.html
Early Childhood	top
Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders The Help Group http://www.thehelpgroup.org/facts_signs.htm A list of early signs of autism spectrum disorders from The Help Group - a non-profit organization that runs a series of specialized schools in California for children with autism spectrum disorders. Childhood Lead Exposure Associated With Criminal Behavior in Adulthood Eureka Alert, May 27, 2008 http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-05/uoc-cle051908.php New research from the University of Cincinnati (UC) reports the first evidence of a direct link between prenatal and early-childhood lead exposure and an increased risk for criminal behavior later in life. Long-Term Payoff Seen From Early-Childhood Education Linda Jacobson, Education Week, June 5, 2008 http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2008/06/11/41early.h27.html The latest analysis of a long-running early-childhood-education program for children of low-income families in Chicago suggests economic payoffs from such services that continue well into adulthood. MI Starfish Family Services: Free Preschool Programs http://bridges4kids.org/060908-Recruitment-Flyer.pdf Programs are for children birth - 4 years of age. Killer Cribs: Protecting Infants and Children from Toxic Exposure Friends of the Earth http://www.foe.org/pdf/Killer_Cribs_Report.pdf Friends of the Earth has found that commonly used baby and children’s products, and upholstered household furniture contain dangerous levels of toxic chemicals called halogenated fire retardants. 56% of all infant carriers, 44% of all car seats, 40% of all strollers and 19% of all portable cribs were found to have high levels of halogenated fire retardants. Guide to Infant Formula and Baby Bottles Environmental Working Group http://www.ewg.org/book/export/html/25570 Liquid infant formula from the top manufacturers is sold in cans lined with a toxic chemical linked to reproductive disorders and neurobehavioral problems in laboratory animals, according to an investigation by Environmental Working Group (EWG). The chemical is almost as common in the packaging of powdered formula, with 4 of the top 5 companies acknowledging its use. Specifically regarding baby bottles and leaching BPA: http://www.ewg.org/node/25572 Which Baby Bottles Are The Safest? Mindy Pennybacker, The Green Guide http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/ask/saferbabybottles "A few months ago, as I prepared for my second baby's arrival, I had concerns about toxic chemicals leaching from plastic bottles into milk, and looked for tempered glass bottles instead. I searched every baby store around, but my only option was to call and mail-order bottles from the manufacturer. Are there any more sources for glass or other safer materials available to parents?" For more information on Early Childhood issues, visit www.EarlyChildhoodMichigan.org
Michigan News	top
Adair/Durant IV Case Gets Affirmative Ruling From Michigan Court of Appeals MIRS, July 7, 2008 http://bridges4kids.org/articles/7-08/MIRS7-7-08.html The Adair/Durant IV case that has been ping-ponging within the courts since the beginning of the decade got an affirmative ruling from the Michigan Court of Appeals last Thursday. Student Improvement to be Factored into Michigan's AYP as Part of Pilot Project MIRS, July 7, 2008 http://bridges4kids.org/articles/7-08/MIRS7-7-08.html#2 Michigan schools will be better equipped to track student progress, after being accepted to participate in a federal pilot program by the U.S. Department of Education, according to the Department of Education (MDE). Policy Supports Student Behavior Focus On Results, July 2008 http://www.cenmi.org/focus/policy.asp In question and answer format, this article discusses how the State of Michigan, Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services is interpreting the December 12, 2006 policy passed by the Michigan State Board of Education on Standards for the Emergency Use of Seclusion and Restraint. [Focus on Results: 2007-08 Volume #6, Issue #2, Packet #11, Article 1] Michigan HIV Cases Increase In Teens, Young Adults MIRS, June 5, 2008 http://bridges4kids.org/articles/6-08/MIRS6-5-08.html Michigan has seen significant increases in HIV among teens and young adults for the third consecutive year, the MI Dept. of Community Health (DCH) announced. Special Ed Authority Bill Moves MIRS, June 3, 2008 http://bridges4kids.org/articles/6-08/MIRS6-3-08.html Recently, the House Education Committee reported out HB 5323, legislation that would restore the state Board of Education's authority over special education. In 1996, former Gov. John Engler took that authority from the board with Executive Orders 11 and 12, and placed it in the hands of the State Superintendent and Intermediate School District (ISD) superintendents. Autism Research Check-off Bills Advance in Michigan Senate MIRS, June 9, 2008 http://bridges4kids.org/articles/6-08/MIRS6-9-08.html Legislation establishing a state income tax check-off donation for an autism research fund moved from the Senate Finance Committee. MI Kids Eat Free! Summer Food Service Program http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-6530_6569_34491---,00.html The Summer Food Service Program offers summer fun and FREE healthy meals to local children ages 18 and under in Michigan! Wondering if Your Family Could Qualify For Food Assistance? The Food Assistance Helpline can help. You may be able to get food assistance even if: You own a house and/or a car You work or get other benefits such as WIC You do not live with any children You live with other people You or someone else is not a U.S. citizen. Call 1-800-481-4989 or visit http://www.foodstamphelp.org. Michigan Residents Given Chance To Virtually Testify On Dropout Crisis Michigan residents will get the opportunity to submit a virtual testimony about the dropout crisis, as part of a statewide effort to help staunch the tide of dropouts. The virtual testimonies, which can be submitted at http://www.mea.org/dropouts, will supplement the testimonies given by hundreds of people at three May hearings. Other upcoming hearings include: Traverse City - Sept. 4 Ishpeming - Sept. 11 Wayne Co. - Sept. 18 Saginaw - TBA Kalamazoo - Oct. 2 "We want people to have many opportunities to share their thoughts about the concerns, challenges and solutions for the state's high drop-out rate," said Doug Pratt, communications director at the Michigan Education Association, one of the hearing sponsors. It is estimated that approximately 20,000 Michigan students drop out annually. Bridges4kids Featured Resource: LAP Respite Center http://www.laprespitecenter.com/ "Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for family caregivers, by creatively providing a wide range of high-quality, accessible, and affordable respite services. Our respite services are available to families living in central Michigan in the counties of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton."
Disability News	top
Scientist at Work: The Worms Crawl In Elizabeth Svoboda, New York Times, July 1, 2008 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/01/health/research/01prof.html In 2004, David Pritchard, an immunologist-biologist, purposefully infected himself with pin-size hookworm larvae after noticing that people in Papua New Guinea infected with the hookworm did not suffer much from an assortment of autoimmune-related illnesses, including hay fever and asthma. “We think the worms have found a way of switching off the immune system in order to survive,” he said. “That’s why infected people have fewer allergic symptoms.” To test his theory Dr. Pritchard is recruiting clinical trial participants willing to be infected with 10 hookworms each in hopes of banishing their allergies and asthma. Legal Planning for Special Needs In Massachusetts: A Family Guide to SSI, Guardianship, and Estate Planning http://www.disabilitiesbooks.com/legal_planning/index.html Attorney Barbara Jackins' new book is a must have resource for parents of children with special needs and the professionals and advocates who assist parents. In an easy-to-read, conversational style, she covers the essential elements of SSI, guardianship, and estate planning when there is a child with a disability in the family. Although some of the materials are specific to Massachusetts, most of the strategies she discusses are valid in any state. Don't live in Massachusetts? Then you can simply ignore the fine points about that state's guardianship laws and procedures. The rest of the book--her practical estate planning strategies and SSI pointers-- will get you on track no matter where you live. Uniform Allergy Plans Sought for U.S. Schools USA Today, July 9, 2008 http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2008-06-08-food-allergies-schools_N.htm?csp=34 When Danielle Davis attended school in Rapid City, S.D., her mother didn't worry much about her being exposed to peanuts, a food that could kill the severely allergic teenager. Danielle's high school had a food allergy policy, and she had no problems during her nine months there. But when the two moved to Charleston in 2006, everything changed. Dolls With Down Syndrome May Help Kids Allyson Collins, ABC News, June 27, 2008 http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=5255393&page=1 When Desi McKenzie's oldest daughter was 3 years old, she bought her a "My Twinn" doll designed to look just like her. But with her second child, Aubrey, McKenzie could only wish for a doll that had features matching her infant's. Aubrey has Down syndrome. UM Researchers Help Teach Kids with Autism, Down Syndrome to Ride Bikes Heather Newman, Detroit Free Press, June 20, 2008 http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080620/BLOG12/80620082 John Day started the week in tears. The 8-year-old from Belleville was one of 80 children with autism and Down Syndrome getting training on riding bikes at two sites as part of a University of Michigan study. All this week, he worked on his balance, his pedaling and turns. MD Gaithersburg School Tailors Teaching To Help Students Cope With Asperger’s Daniel de Vise, Washington Post, June 16, 2008 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/15/AR2008061502010.html Alex was a capable child with superior intelligence -- and no end of eccentricities. He would flee noisy school assemblies. He couldn't bear the smell of the cafeteria. By the end of first grade, his mother was spending much of the day at Alex's side. On Thursday, Alex, 10, finished fourth grade at one of the nation's few public schools with a program tailored to children with Asperger's. He is popular and well-adjusted, and spends more and more of his school days in regular classes. The program at Diamond Elementary addresses one of the most vexing problems in special education: What to do with a child who is disabled but who has average to above-average intelligence and is capable of work at or above grade level? James Ball, who has consulted nationally on autism, said the Montgomery County effort "should be looked at as a model program" for teaching children with Asperger's, "because they are a unique breed of kids, and they do respond to a variety of unique teaching strategies." Existing Drug Reverses a Form of Mental Retardation in Mice Nikhil Swaminathan, Scientific American, June 25, 2008 http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=existing-drug-reverses-a Scientists hope medication could treat learning disorders caused by autism. A drug already on the market for a completely unrelated condition could be used to treat a form of mental retardation linked to autism—if the results of a study in mice hold up, researchers report. Scientists used rapamycin—a medication doctors prescribe to patients who have had transplants to prevent their bodies from rejecting the new organs—to treat learning disorders associated with a disease called tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) in mice. Suicidal Actions Linked With Epilepsy Drugs Lisa Richwine, Reuters Health, June 12, 2008 http://www.reutershealth.com/archive/2008/06/12/eline/links/20080612elin017.html Epilepsy drugs are associated with a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior, U.S. drug reviewers said in an analysis that was released on Wednesday and mirrored earlier findings. Therapy on Horseback Carries Rewards Judy Fortin, CNN.com, June 2, 2008 http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/06/02/hm.hippotherapy/ Hippotherapy is a treatment that uses the movement of a horse. Conditions such as autism and learning disabilities may benefit from hippotherapy. Hippotherapy is entering the mainstream and catching on across the U.S. Treatment can cost up to $200 for a one-hour session, a therapist says. 'Rewired' Brains Help Children Overcome Dyslexia Allison M. Heinrichs, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, June 12, 2008 http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/search/s_572313.html An intensive reading program conducted three years ago in 50 Allegheny County schools permanently "rewired" the brains of dyslexic children, Carnegie Mellon University researchers said. For more information on Disabilities, Disorders and Diseases, visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/Disabilities.html
Special Education Issues	top
New Manual on Advocacy for Students with Epilepsy Epilepsy Foundation http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/epilepsylegal/genattyresources.cfm The Epilepsy Foundation has just published a new, free legal resource, Legal Rights of Children with Epilepsy in School & Child Care: An Advocate’s Manual. This manual provides detailed practical guidance – for both parents and attorneys – on effective advocacy. strategies. Although parts of the manual focus on the needs of children with epilepsy, it would also be useful for people who advocate for kids with other chronic illnesses like diabetes. Most of it will be useful to people who advocate for children with disabilities. Describes rights under IDEA, 504, ADA and more. Bridges4kids Featured Resource: AAC TechConnect http://www.aactechconnect.com/ "Simplifying augmentative communication evaluations with one-of-a-kind toolkits, online resources, and workshops." Free product search and information available on site. Do Parents Really Have a Right to Participate in IEP Decision-Making? Seventh Circuit Says No. Parents Take Case To U.S. Supreme Court. J. H., a child with behavioral and social challenges, was removed from the public schools by his parents, placed at a private school and later diagnosed with autism. The public school district vowed to “start from scratch” in crafting a new Individualized Educational Program (IEP) that would meet his needs. Despite that stated intention, the district had already decided to place J.H. in a district school. District personnel then wrote an IEP for J.H. with goals and objectives that fit that placement determination. Placement at the private school was not considered. As an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) later noted, under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) “placement” must be determined based upon the IEP, which takes into account a child’s needs and includes parental input. The ALJ held that deciding placement before the IEP was written was premature, denied the parents meaningful participation in the IEP process, and ultimately constituted a denial of a free and appropriate education as required by IDEA. A lower court disagreed saying that the school district had no obligation to consider placing J.H. in the private setting until it had concluded he could not receive an appropriate education in a public district school. The parents appealed. A split panel of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the lower court saying that “IDEA actually required that the school district assume public placement” for J.H.. The parents now seek leave to appeal before the U.S. Supreme Court. Read the parents’ brief to the U.S. Supreme Court as well as supporting briefs from Autism Speaks and the Tourette Syndrome Association. How Many IEP Meetings Does it Take to Change a Light Bulb? Lori Miller Fox http://specialedlaw.blogs.com/home/2008/05/how-many-iep-te.html If team members were asked "How many IEP meetings does it take to change a light bulb," this is what I imagine they might say... For more information on Special Education, IEPs and Section 504, visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/Rules.html
Ask the Attorney/Advocate	top
Visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/AA.html for dozens of Attorney John Brower's previously posted Q&As.
Upcoming National Events	top
These are NEW calendar listings that have been added this week, along with events taking place this week. To view a complete calendar of National events, visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/Conferences.html Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. Presents "What’s Out There and How to Get It" 2008-2009 Free Training Series For Families and Professionals Needing Programs and Services for Children with Disabilities DATES/LOCATIONS: These workshops are being held throughout 2008-2009. Visit http://www.resourcesnyc.org/rschedule.php for specific dates, times and locations across New York state. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Gary Shulman, MS.Ed. (212) 677-4650, gshulman@resourcesnyc.org, www.resourcesnyc.org, www.resourcesnycdatabase.org (searchable website)
Upcoming Michigan Events	*top*
These are NEW calendar listings that have been added this week, along with events taking place this week. To view a complete calendar of Michigan events, visit http://www.bridges4kids.org/Conferences.html Gluten Free Camp WHEN: August 17-22, 2008 WHERE: Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville, MI DESCRIPTION: Cost is $419. Last day to register is Aug 3. Required is $75 deposit. Rest paid in by Aug 3, 2008. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Camps Link: http://www.campmanitou-lin.org/main.php. Must register with Nicole VanZwoll at eclansingmi@yahoo.com and not online! Autcom Annual Conference 2008: Embracing the Hope and Joy of Autism WHEN: Friday and Saturday, October 17-18, 2008 WHERE: Four Points Sheraton, 3200 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 FOR MORE INFORMATION: For more information, visit http://www.autcom.org/conf2008/main.html. To register online, visit http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=170&EID=2848. Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part 1: What To Know. WHEN: October 7, 2008. November 4, 2008. December 2, 2008. January 6, 2009. February 3, 2009. March 3, 2009. April 7, 2009. May 5, 2009. June 2, 2009. Each workshop is held from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. WHERE: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti Michigan 48197 DESCRIPTION: Free, 2-part program to learn to understand, identify and address teen alcohol/other drug problems. Presented by Ron Harrison, SW. Sponsored by Dawn Farm, St. Joseph Mercy Health System and Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools Consortium. Targeted to parents; inclusive of teens, family, professionals, students, others. Registration not required. FOR MORE INFORMATION: See http://www.teensusingdrugs for info. To register, contact Jess Antanaitis at 734-973-7892. Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part 2: What To Do. WHEN: October 14, 2008. November 11, 2008. December 9, 2008. January 13, 2009. February 10, 2009. March 10, 2009. April 14, 2009. May 12, 2009. June 9, 2009. Each workshop is held from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. WHERE: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti Michigan 48197 DESCRIPTION: Free, 2-part program to learn to understand, identify and address teen alcohol/other drug problems. Presented by Ron Harrison, SW. Sponsored by Dawn Farm, St. Joseph Mercy Health System and Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools Consortium. Targeted to parents; inclusive of teens, family, professionals, students, others. Registration not required. FOR MORE INFORMATION: See http://www.teensusingdrugs for info. To register, contact Jess Antanaitis at 734-973-7892. Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part 1: What To Know. WHEN: October 15, 2008 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm WHERE: St. Joseph Mercy Woodland Health Center, 7575 Grand River Road, Brighton Michigan 48114 (Livingston County) DESCRIPTION: Free, 2-part program to learn to understand, identify and address teen alcohol/other drug problems. Presented by Ron Harrison, SW. Sponsored by Dawn Farm, St. Joseph Mercy Health System and Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools Consortium. Targeted to parents; inclusive of teens, family, professionals, students, others. Registration not required. FOR MORE INFORMATION: See http://www.teensusingdrugs for info. To register, contact Jess Antanaitis at 734-973-7892. Teens Using Drugs: What To Know and What To Do. Part 2: What To Do. WHEN: October 22, 2008 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm WHERE: St. Joseph Mercy Woodland Health Center, 7575 Grand River Road, Brighton Michigan 48114 (Livingston County) DESCRIPTION: Free, 2-part program to learn to understand, identify and address teen alcohol/other drug problems. Presented by Ron Harrison, SW. Sponsored by Dawn Farm, St. Joseph Mercy Health System and Livingston/Washtenaw Safe and Drug Free Schools Consortium. Targeted to parents; inclusive of teens, family, professionals, students, others. Registration not required. FOR MORE INFORMATION: See http://www.teensusingdrugs for info. To register, contact Jess Antanaitis at 734-973-7892.
Bridges4Kids NewsDigest Staff Deborah Canja Chief Executive Officer deb@bridges4kids.org Jackie Igafo-Te'o Director of Information Technology & Information Systems jackie@bridges4kids.org Bella Djordjevski Resource Assistant news@bridges4kids.org