participants will be placed

in work experiences with

local employers for 90

days. The hope being that

they will either do well and

get a job offer after the 90

day period or will at least

gain meaningful experience

that they can use on their

resume for future jobs they

want to apply for. Last

summer we had 43 youth

placed at work sites and

are looking to at least

double that number for this

summer.

OhioMeansJobs Hardin

County is working hard

with employers and job

seekers to assist them in

meeting all their

employment needs.

Through basic career

services and individualized

career services, the

OhioMeansJobs Hardin

County Staff can help job

seekers connect with the

job opportunities in and

around Hardin County that

are best for them. The OMJ

staff can also help

employers fill openings

through a variety of

services such as doing

pre-screening for resumes,

posting job openings in the

job center and on the

OhioMeansJobs website,

and allowing the employers

to use space in the center

to conduct open interviews

with potential workers. We

welcome all job seekers

that need help with finding

employment or who are

interested in what is out

there to come and see us

as our basic career services

are open to the public and

free of charge. When we

start getting into the indi-

vidualized career services is

where there are some

eligibility requirements to

get into our programs that

can help those who may

need some extra short-

term training or schooling.

Our WIOA Adult

and Dislocated

Worker Programs

and the

Comprehensive

Case Management

Employment

Program (CCMEP)

can help pay for that

training or schooling

for eligible

participants. CCMEP

is for youth ages 14-24 who

apply and are determined

eligible for the program. In

this program they have

more services that open up

to them and can develop a

personal plan with a case

worker on setting and

achieving employment and

educational goals. We are

starting to gear up for the

summer portion of this

program where many of

our Hardin County youth

Hardin County Summer

Youth Program

WEST OHIO

COMMUNITY

ACTION

PARTNERSHIP

April 2019April 2019April 2019

Inside this issue:

Market St. 1 2

Market St. 2 3

Family Support

Workers

4

WOCAP Corner

Store

5

Attendance 6

Fair Housing

Article

8

Housing

Department Class

Schedule

9

OhioMeansJobs Hardin County is located at 175 W. Franklin St. Suite

150 in Kenton.

They are busy

preparing for their Summer Youth

Program and have a goal to serve at least 80 youth & assist them with

finding job placements!!

Questions or to contact

the staff:

Alexis Hilyard Employment and

Training Coordinator 567-242-1191

STORY TIME WITH MARKET

STREET 1

“We are very

grateful for the

church and Mr.

Don’s

involvement

with our

classroom”

Page 2 April 2019

Here at Market Street I, there is someone that we teachers and

children always enjoy seeing on Thursdays. His name is Mr. Don,

and he is a volunteer at the Church on Market Street where

our classroom is located. Each Thursday that Mr. Don comes

in, the children excitedly wave, greet, and gather around him to

give him lots of hugs. The children then enjoy being read to by

Mr. Don, with a book of his choice that he has brought in for

the children. Over the past couple years, the children have had wonderful,

positive experiences with

Mr. Don to enjoy getting

involved in reading. The

children are engaged during

their story time

demonstrating loud and soft

voices, hand motions, and

questions about the stories

that are being read aloud to

them. Building their

imagination, sense of

wonder and love for stories

and books, Mr. Don has

taken the children on

adventures involving bears hibernating, dragons living on farms,

goats performing in elections, hens baking apple pie, sheep in a

shop, and so much more.

We are very grateful for the church and Mr. Don’s involvement

with our classroom over the years, as well as the sense of

community and learning opportunities they present. The

children love to show their appreciation to Mr. Don by finishing

off story time with him with a great big group hug and plenty of

words of thanks, each and every time!

Michela Hinojosa

Martha Ziegler

Katelyn Smith

MONTHLY DRILLS AT MARKET

STREET 2

“Performing

monthly drills

is vital to the

safety of our

children”

Page 3

In Market II we have been practicing our monthly drills to ensure our safety while we are at school. For a Lockdown Drill, the children know we all go back to the corner of our classroom underneath our coats. For our second drill, a Tornado Drill, the children know to tuck and cover down by the elevators because that is a safest place in our

building for this type of severe weather. For Fire Drills the class knows we evacuate the classroom and go outside to the

sidewalk along our building. In the situation there is a real fire, the children know to go all the way to our playground to stay safe from the fire. Performing monthly drills is vital to the safety of our children and to help them feel safe while they are at school.

Lisa Dickman

Kim Crawford

At West Ohio CAP we value our families and want to

build relationships with not just your child, but with the

whole family. Within each Head Start and Early Head Start,

staff is available to you, so that we can help meet not only

the educational needs of your child, but the social service

aspect for the family as a whole.

Family service work is one of the main social services

offered by Head Start. Family service work is the process of

coordinating care services throughout the duration of the

family's involvement with the program. The type of care a

family receives depends on the needs that you as a family

identify. Head Start Family Service Workers make home

visits to perform assessments to determine a family's

specific needs. They assess needs such as homelessness,

education, employment and health concerns. A Family

Service Worker can arrange and coordinate the identified

services, which could include

parenting classes, finding GED

classes, housing, clothing, furniture

and counseling. Please let us know

how we can assist your family. We

look forward to serving you and your

family!

FAMILY SERVICE WORKERS

Hello everyone! Have you heard about the WOCAP Corner Store?

This little store, which is located at our Central Office, contains items

that are used on a daily basis. Items include: diapers, toys, books,

movies, and more! I love seeing all of the parents come in and purchase

items with the WOCAP Cash that they have earned from volunteering

in the classroom, completing paperwork and other activities. The items

that the store provides are priced dollar for

dollar and this simply means that each

WOCAP buck is equal to $1.00. For

example, if a parent would like to purchase a

Tupperware item for a dollar, then they

would only have to provide one WOCAP

buck for that item.

Right now, construction is occurring where our store is located,

but do not worry! The Corner Store is still open for orders! The Corner

Store catalogs will soon be making an appearance in your child’s

classroom, which you can browse and place orders on one of our new

order forms. The orders will be filled on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s. A

copy of your order form will be with your order. Thank you for

volunteering your time and engaging in your child’s education! Please

let your child’s teacher know of any items that you would like to see in

The Corner Store!

~Jamie Holsinger

WOCAP CORNER STORE

ABC 123

Chainze T.

Triniti T.

Allen East I

Jace B.

Deontray F.

Tristan H.

Alaya L.

Onyx T.

Kaylin W.

Allen East II

Violet M.

Central A

Alydian C.

Parker C.

Ryder C.

Central B

Michael BM.

Elijah K.

Central D

Bella D.

Bryce G-R.

Central E

Kylin M.

Central G

Egypt D.

Jariah H.

Micah W.

Central H

Mason D.

Tristen H.

Annabell R.

Mikyla W.

Home Based (JJ)

Mehki A.

Ariel B.

Conner J.

Jaxon M.

Sarah R.

Dakota R.

Holden T.

Home Based (GG)

Legacy A.

Bailei B.

Greyson B.

Damarya C.

Marvayus H.

Braelon L.

Wesley S.

Za’Riah Y.

Home Based (JS)

Kaitlyn B.

Bayley H.

Tali M-S.

Marque’s P.

Isaac S.

Camille T.

Deyja T.

Avery T.

Home Based (AH)

Amirah B.

Randy H.

Zyshon S. Jr.

Home Based (CW)

Emmaleigh B.

Karter B.

Damion C.

Zamariah N.

Natalie N.

Zion T.

Home Based (WW)

Lillian A.

Grayson E.

Yolanda J.

Olivia K.

Riley M.

Skylar P.

Home Based (KC)

Bentley J.

Kai M.

Isabella N.

Gabrial P.

Gavin R-M.

Amber S.

Howard A

Asaiah D.

Faith O.

Howard B

Aydn A.

Mychel M.

Na’Kye M.

Kids Depot II

Jaxon S.

Kingdom Daycare

Kenzley B.

Lima Sr. I

Amiyah L.

Amyah M.

Juelle P.

Elliana R.

Lima Sr. II

Dakotah H.

Kingston M.

Market St. I AM

Mahni A.

Aundray C.

Caydren N.

Lataria S.

Hayden W.

Lillian W.

Market St. I PM

Hope S.

Lilliana S.

T’Kyrien S.

Lilly-Anne T.

Landen T.

Market St. II AM

Monte G.

Carley J.

Ryker S.

Za’Kyha Y.

Market St. II PM

Bryden B.

Amiah L.

Aliveya L.

O’Neal A

Aris D.

Carmah F.

Richard I. II

O’Neal B

Alijah A.

Cordae A.

Cortez B. Jr.

Zion M.

Storm S.

Philippian I

Ace B.

Sara W.

Philippian II

Aubri T.

Shawnee Infants

Mylah M.

Shawnee Tiny Tots

Liam C.

Shawnee Toddler A

Lylah D.

Shawnee Toddler B

Aiden C.

St. Matthews

Micaleb C.

Andrew W.

The Children’s PL

Kambrie D.

Karter D.

Nakiyah S.

Trinity Creative CC

Messiah M.

Unity

Myles W.

Excellent Attendance Our goal is to prepare your child for their next stepping stone of education whether it is Head Start or

Kindergarten. Regular Attendance is an important part of your child’s educational, social, and emotional

development. When children are absent from school they are missing out on a lot of educational and social

opportunities. We would like to thank those parents who assure their child is attending school every day. In the

month of February we had 132 children with Perfect Attendance. Way to Go Parents!!!!

Children have been enriched from Head Start’s unique approach, which is built on the premise that every child, despite prevailing circumstances at birth, possesses the ability to reach their full potential. The Head Start model at West Ohio CAP is built on evidence-based practices and strives to maintain adaptability by choosing the best teaching techniques to meet the needs of our local community. Our agency offers social, emotional and intellectual growth to prepare children for kindergarten readiness and success in life.

In order to ensure every child has a healthy head start, the program allows families to have the

opportunity to receive:

High quality early learning opportunities

Education and developmental screenings

Individual development plans

Kindergarten Readiness

Family empowerment

Individualized family support

Community Resource referrals

Periodic screening diagnostic health

Head Start has a whole child and whole family approach model and focuses on helping the child’s

development in an array of areas, which especially makes a direct difference in enhancing social-emotional

development.

WOCAP’s Child Development Services encourages the healthy development of children from families

throughout Allen County. Early Head Start and Head Start programs are free to those who qualify for the

program. Families have the option of our Classroom Option or our Home Based Option. The Home Based

Option offers a teacher in your home 1 ½ hours per week to work one-on-one with the parent and child.

West Ohio CAP offers two family days per month to allow children and parents to participate in socialization

activities.

Provide your child(ren) a healthy head start by enrolling them in West Ohio CAP’s Head Start Program, where

they will receive an investment in their emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs.

There are various options for enrollment: Pick up an enrollment packet at 540 S. Central Avenue

Call 419-227-2586 Ext. 109 or Ext. 216

Fill out the application on our website www.wocap.org

Every child has the ability to succeed, and together we’re supporting more children, families and communities

on their path to success. Contact Us Today!

Early Head Start serves children

birth to 3 years of age

Head Start serves children 3 to 5

years of age

Fair Housing

What is the FAIR HOUSING ACT? The Fair Housing Act protects people from discrimination

when they are renting or buying a home, getting a

mortgage, seeking housing assistance, or engaging in other

housing-related activities. Designed to protect Americans

from discrimination in the sale, rental and financing of

housing based on color, race, national origin and religion.

The act later extended to sex, disability and family status.

In 2019, the Fair Housing Act will celebrate its 51st

anniversary. Help support an end to housing discrimination

because everyone deserves to live in a safe and affordable

home.

Examples of discrimination: Refuse to negotiate for housing

Set different terms, conditions or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling

Limit privileges, services or facilities of a dwelling

Refuse to provide information regarding loans

Threaten, coerce, intimidate or interfere with anyone exercising a fair housing right

Retaliate against a person who has filed a fair housing complaint

Contact

Information

For more information

about the Fair Housing

Act, or to meet with a

Housing Specialist,

please call 419-227-

2586 and ask for

Amber Basares

abasares@wocap.org

April 2019

Tenant Rights and

Responsibilities

WHEN: Tuesday

April 9th 5-7pm

WHERE: WOCAP

540 S Central Ave

Lima, OH 45804

Landlord Rights and

Responsibilities

WHEN: Monday

April 22nd 5-7pm

WHERE: Auglaize WOCAP

13093 Infirmary Rd

Wapak, OH 45895

WOCAP HOUSING DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS

Homeownership Class Schedule:

Dates: NO classes in April

Classes resume May 6, 8, 13 & 15

Time: 5:00-8:00 PM

Location: WOCAP, 540 S. Central Ave., Lima, OH 45804

Contact: Katelyn Miller 419-227-2586 Ext. 122

Financial Literacy Class Schedule:

Dates: April 16, 17 & 18

Time: 6:00 PM—8:00 PM

Location: Aug. County, 13093 Infirmary Road, Wapakoneta

Contact: Katelyn Miller 419-227-2586 Ext. 122

Fair Housing Schedule:

Date: April 9 & April 22

Time: 5:00—7:00 PM

Location: WOCAP 540 S. Central Ave (9th)

Auglaize WOCAP 13093 Infirmary Road, Wapak (12th)

Contact: Amber Basares 419-227-2586 Ext. 111

Spring Treats! Have fun this Spring with healthy snacks for your children

A sweet picture book that celebrates springtime! The snow is melting, flowers are blooming, and a light rain is falling. Spring is finally here! Enjoy all the wondrous signs of the season with Maryann Cocca-Leffler's exuberant celebration of spring! With soft-colored art, adorable children, and colorful outdoor scenes, Let it Rain is a continuation of Maryann's delightful series all about the seasons.

Join in the rainy-day fun as kids splash through the puddles, affecting another weather

enthusiast, a nearby worm. The worm delights in the weather just

as much as the kids

Books to Read this Spring

Rainbow Fruit Yogurt

Variety of fruit

Yogurt

Butterfly

Cheese Stick

Grapes

Strawberries

Carrot for antennas

Rabbit

Apple Slices

Grapes

Carrot Sticks

Do you need your High School Diploma or GED?

Apollo’s ASPIRE class is here to help!

*Upcoming

Orientations:

Monday, April 1

Or

Monday, May 6

New students must attend

*Upcoming

Orientations:

Tuesday, April 2

Or

Tuesday, May 7

New students must attend

WHEN: Monday & Wednesday

WHERE: Ohio Means Jobs-Allen

County

TIME: 9:00-Noon

WHEN: Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday

WHERE: Apollo Career Center-

Adult Education Building

TIME: 9:00-Noon or 6:00-9:00 PM

For more information call 419-998-2956

Happy April Birthdays! 1 – Nadean Runneals

4 – Mag Gwinn 8 – Phyllis Montrose 8 – Katelyn Smith

9 – Jackie Fox 11 – Jenny Slife

20 – Kelly Ewing 24 – Sheila Green

26 – Jennifer Jones 28 – Jasmine McMahan

29 – Wendy Wertz 30 – Mary Raines

Growing tired of winter yet? As much as

we all may enjoy a cozy night by the fire,

the change in seasons brings a chance to

venture back into the great outdoors.

April is, after all, the month when spring

springs, so April’s National Gardening

Month is the right time to get outside

and enjoy Mother Nature’s colorful

antidote to cabin fever.

National

Gardening Month

Dick Accountius (Public)

RTA

Esther Baldridge (Low-Income)

United Way

Mayor David Berger (Public)

City of Lima

Natalie Bice (Private) (Treasurer)

J.M. Green & Associates

Glenda Cockrell (Low-Income)

PC Representative for Head Start

Pam Fitzgerald (Low-Income)

Allen Co. Council on Aging

Deb Gallmeier (Public)

City of Delphos

Sharon Green (Low-Income)

Mercer County Council on Aging

Susan Hord (Private)

Rhodes State College

Heather Jordan (Private)

Huntington Bank

Angie King (Public)

Mercer Co. Commissioner Appointee

Jennifer Korte (Low-Income)

Auglaize Co. Educational Service Center

Ann Miles (Public)

Lima City Schools

Elizabeth Muether (Private)

Mercer Co. District Library

Norene Parish (Private)

Chamberlain Huckeriede Funeral Home

Erica Preston (Public)

Auglaize Co. Commissioner Appointee

Dan Reiff (Public)

Allen Co. Commissioner Appointee

Warner Roach (Private) (President)

City of Lima Public Works Dept.

Charlene Williams (Low-Income)

New Life Church International

Tiffany Wright (Low-Income) (VP)

Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority

BOARD OF TRUSTEES—2019 Representatives must be One Third Private Business, One Third Public Entity and One Third Low-Income