Independent Living Skills Newsletter Volume IV Issue IV

In this Issue: January Calendar Remembering a Leader Volunteer Thank Yous Career Guide SETuP Corner Welcome to Mockingbird

We at ILS WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OF YOU A SAFE AND WONDERFUL 2012!

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Volunteer Thank Yous

For our workshop dinner this month: Mary Williams Nancy Perich Norma Schuteman For their donations to our Moms group: The First Christian Church For their continued support of our youth through scholarships and housewarmings: The Busy Bees

For all that you all do for our program we are immensely grateful. Without your support we would not be able to provide all that we are able to for the youth we serve. They truly appreciate it, and we cant thank you enough. Our hearts go out to you,, those who help make the change we all wish to see in the world, each one of you makes a difference that will not be forgotten. Thank you!

We remember Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. has now been dead longer than he lived. But what an extraordinary life it was. He would have been 83 this year. Born Jan. 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia . Dr Martin Luther King Jr . was a Baptist minister and social activist who led the civil rights movement in the United States from the mid-1950s until his death by assassination in 1968. His leadership was fundamental to that movement's success in ending the legal segregation of African Americans in the South and other parts of the United States. King promoted nonviolent tactics, such as the massive March on Washington in 1963, to achieve civil rights. At 33, he was pressing the case of civil rights with President John Kennedy. At 34, he galvanized the nation with his "I Have a Dream" speech. At 35, he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. At 39, he was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. However, he left a legacy of hope and inspiration that continues today. We hope that you all will take this day as a day on, not a day off...to think about the truths you hold dear, the inner strength you possess, and the things you can do to make a difference in this world. We all have the power to make change for ourselves, and for others, if we only look deep within and find the spark that will light our way. Anything is possible if you believe it is. In the remembrance of this great man we wish to leave you with a quote:

I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless
midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word. Dr Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Day Deluxe Crossword

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DOWN 1 Economically deprived living 2 Not women 3 _ King when addressed by PhD 4 Separation 5 Due you as citizen 7 Perfect balance 9 Religious leader 10 Guaranteed by law 12 Express disagreement 14 Walk as group 15 Humans treated as property 18 Mrs. King 19 Killing of leader 21 In quiet harmony 23 Continent slaves taken from
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Career Guide by Alex Tarasar

Happy New Year! Often people use the New Year as a time to reflect on whats happened over the past year, look to the next year to make goals, and to change habits. The New Year is a great time to think about what you want to be doing not just next year, but in the future overall. Getting a job is a top priority for a lot of different people that I work with. We all want to be able to make enough money to have a place to live, meet our needs, and have some extra money to cover emergencies, or to spend having fun! Most people also want a job that they enjoy doing, because if you spend 40 hours a week doing something, ideally youll like it! This is where careers come in to play. A career more long term, and usually is in something specific. For instance, being an electrician is a career whereas working in fast food likely is not. Often careers need special training, like college, trade school, or a certification. But what if you dont know what you want to do in the future? How can you start to figure it out? Start by considering this. The best jobs or careers for you will be one that fits into your natural talents, abilities, and passions. So, if you really like working with your hands, a career in construction or as a mechanic, will probably be a better fit than sitting behind a desk. But what if you cant identify what youre good at? Here is a great resource: http://www.mynextmove.org/ You can take a short survey, and the site will generate careers that fit your skills and abilities. If you already have some idea of what you want to do, like healthcare or self employed it will show you a HUGE list of possible careers in that field. It also explains if it looks like that job/career/field is adding jobs, what kind of schooling or apprenticeships youd need, how much money people make on average in the job, and what knowledge, skills, abilities, are applied. It even says what kind of personality traits people who do well in that field need! And wait, it gets better. It even can find programs (either schools, or apprenticeship sites) for you to get the training you need!

SETuP Corner
If you are planning on attending College (2 year, 4 year, or technical school) during the 2012-2013 school year (July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013) its time to gather the information youll need to fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA : Your correct Social Security Number. Visit www.pin.ed.gov to apply for a personal identification number (PIN) Make sure you use your LEGAL name when applying for the PIN and when filling out your FAFSA If you need help gathering any of this information Kat Cooley, SETuP Case Manager can be reached at (360) 918-7829 or kcooley@communityyouthservices.org. On or after January 1, 2012 you can fill out your FAFSA by going to www.fafsa.ed.gov You should also contact Kat if youd like help filling out the FAFSA in January. Hope to hear from you soon!

Mockingbird Welcomes Selona Willett!

We would like to take a moment to introduce Selona Willett, our new full time Mockingbird Resource Specialist. Selona comes to us from Portland, Oregon where she has spent the last seven and a half years as a Foster Care Support Specialist in the Pathways to Adulthood program at the Native American Youth and Family Center. There Selona helped to provide Independent Living Program services as well as other foster care support services to Native youth. During her search for a new position in the south Puget Sound area, Selona was drawn to the Mockingbird Society due to her familiarity with The Mockingbird Times in her previous position. In her free time, Selona enjoys traveling, reading and a variety of outdoor activities. We are very excited to have Selona joining us! Stop by the ILS office and meet our newest addition to the team and help us welcome her to her new position!

Question of the month What are some new years resolutions from the ILS team?
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Alex- Resolution: dget, ake a *realistic* bu M and stick to IT!

Dae Shogren DirectorProgram Director-Services for High Risk Youth 360.918.7828 dshogren@communityyouthservices.org Liz Snyder ILS, SETuP PPM/DVR Program Coordinator , 360.918.7818 360.790.6839 lzsnyder@communityyouthservices.org Ryanne Zielinski ILS Case Manager 360.918.7841 360.480.3586 rsimonson@communityyouthservices.org Alex Tarasar ILS Case Manager 360.918.7852 360.485.7645 atarasar@communityyouthservices.org Kathleen Cooley SETuP Case Manager 360.918.7829 360.915360.915-4086 kcooley@communityyouthservices.org