Adam's House Names New Board Members

SHELTON - Adam’s House announced the appointment of two new members to the Board of Directors for the nonprofit grief support and education center in Shelton.

Joining the Board are: Sarah Prout, the Director of Finance and Human Resources at The Arc of Litchfield County, Inc. (LARC) in Torrington, CT, and Renata Plonski, who brings over a decade of healthcare management experience to her new position.

Prout and Plonski will join Board President Adam Lewis and seven other board members in providing leadership to Adam’s House, which provides free educational and peer-support programs to grief-stricken children and families in Connecticut.

Adam’s House Founder and Executive Director Allison Wysota said Prout and Plonski have exceptional backgrounds that will certainly be an asset for Adam’s House.

“Sarah Prout and Renata Plonski not only possess outstanding credentials in their respective fields, but both women have a strong community spirit and dedication to helping others,” said Adam’s House Founder and Executive Director Allison Wysota. “We know their education, talents and expertise will help Adam’s House craft valuable strategies and new ideas to enhance our mission. They join Adam’s House at a very exciting time for us as we continue to attract more clients and expand our role in the Valley community.”



(This is a press release from Adam's House)





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TEAM, Inc. Gets Counseling Grant

DERBY- The Department of Social Services (DSS) recently awarded the Connecticut Association for Community Action, Inc. (CAFCA) a statewide contract to manage the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) Case Management program. CAFCA subcontracted with its network of Community Action Agencies including, TEAM, Inc. to ensure that qualifying individuals and families have access to SSBG case management services throughout the state.

 

TEAM has SSBG Family Support Specialist in place to offer services depending on customer need. These services include counseling, crisis intervention, ongoing assessments, goal planning, life-skills training, monitoring and encouraging client progress, assistance with obtaining housing, transportation assistance, job readiness training, education, and employment assistance, income management and daily living skills training, and referrals to additional community support services including treatment or other services.

 

The SSBG case management services are available for vulnerable individuals and/or families, with special emphasis on those who are less able than others to care for themselves, and include those who are: economically disadvantaged; physically, mentally or developmentally disabled; abused or neglected; in need of drug or alcohol services; in need of mental health support services; in need of supportive services to remain in the community; and in need of shelter.

 

To qualify for SSBG case management services, individuals must be deemed in need of services by Family Support staff, and make below $17,820 per year. Families must make below $32,040 per year for a family of two (increasing $8,280 per additional family member) and also have a child under the age of 18 living in the household. 

 

For more information on the SSBG Case Management program, contact Amy LaChioma, Director of Family Support Services at alachioma@teaminc.org or 203.736.5420 ext. 246.

(This is a press release from TEAM, Inc.)

Month highlights employment for disabled

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. 

BHcare knows that employment is integral to an individual's recovery from mental illness, addictions or other disabling conditions. 

Our employment services include assessments, job-seeking skills training, vocational counseling, resume and interview preparation and ADA consultation. 

For information, contact Nekeisha Grant at 203-483-2630 x3210. 

How are you planning to observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)?  Learn how you can support NDEAM by visiting the ODEP website: www.dol.gov/odep/

 

The above is a release from BHcare, a behavioral-health organization that serves clients in the Valley, Greater New Haven, and the Shoreline.