Broadreach works in collaboration
with many community partners to implement programs and services
that improve conditions for the children and families of our
region.
Students and
Parents in Cooperative Education (SPICE)
SPICE
meets the needs of families who live in one of the eleven towns
of MSAD 3, have an educational, parenting & child development
goal, and have a child eight years old or younger. SPICE is
FREE to eligible families.
SPICE is dedicated
to increasing literacy skills in our clients by improving an
individual's ability to read, write, and speak in English, compute,
and solve problems, at levels of proficiency necessary to function
on the job, in the family, and in society. SPICE is a
collaborative project of Maine School Administrative District
3 and Broadreach Family & Community Services. The SPICE
Program receives funding support from Evenstart and the Maine
Department of Education.
SPICE provides families
with:
- the opportunity to earn a high school diploma or GED at
home;
- one on one tutoring at home;
- opportunities to increase job skills and career potential;
- support for parents and children in both home and school
settings;
- parent training to help children succeed in school;
- parent support and resources to address children’s behavioral
issues;
- age-appropriate books during home visits; and
- assistance in developing good schoolwork and homework skills.
Contact:
Becky Bouchard, SPICE Early Childhood Educator
Phone: 207-338-2200 Ext 111
Healthy Waldo
County
Healthy Waldo County (the Healthy Maine Partnership for Waldo County) was established in 2007 using resources from the Fund for a Healthy Maine. Partners in Healthy Waldo County represent a broad range of community life educators, government officials, business people, health care providers and citizens committed to making a difference in the health and vitality of our community. Healthy Waldo County is charged with assessing the health of Waldo County and creating programs to improve the well-being of residents.
Project components address aspects of community health including; increased physical activity, improved nutrition, tobacco prevention, substance abuse prevention and managing chronic disease. This work is done in schools and colleges, worksites and other community settings.
The Coalition is responsible for the Ten Essential Public Health Services:
1. Understand health issues at the State and community levels.
2. Identify and respond to health problems or threats.
3. Keep people informed about health issues and healthy choices.
4. Engage people and organizations in health issues.
5. Plan and implement sound health policies.
6. Enforce public health laws and regulations.
7. Make sure that people receive the medical care they need.
8. Maintain a competent public health and medical workforce.
9. Evaluate and improve programs.
10 Support innovation and identify and use best practices.
Healthy Waldo County partners include: Broadreach Family & Community Services, Unity Barn Raisers, SAD #3, SAD #34, Unity College, the University of Maine's Hutchinson Center, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, the Career Center, Waldo Community Action Partners, TRIAD, the Waldo County Commissioners, the Waldo County YMCA , and representatives of law enforcement, local business and town government.
Please contact us if you would like to be involved in improving the health of our county.
Contact: Vyvyenne Ritchie, Healthy Waldo County Director
Phone: 207-930-6761
