Austin Community Health Fair-May 21, 2011

Austin Community Health Fair
Date: May 21, 2011
Time: 9AM - 2PM
Location: Michele Clark High School
5101 W. Harrison Street
Chicago, IL

Austin Community Health Fair
Sponsor: Michele Clark High School, Student Health Force, Loretto Hospital, Rush University Hospital, Institute for the Development of Educational Alliances, Respiratory Health Association of Chicago, Chicago Department of Public Health, Building a Healthier Chicago
Activities: Students at Michele Clark High School are coordinating a health fair with a host of different partners and participants. The day-long event will include health screenings, education on health issues, cooking demonstrations, fitness classes, food, entertainment, and prizes.
Date and Time: May 21, 2011; 9AM-2PM
Location: Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison Street, Chicago
Participants: Free and open to the public
For More Information: Contact Amanda Pairitz, a.pairitz@gmail.com

Helping Her Live

For more information contact:
p: (773) 257-2685 Ê: (773) 257-5680
janeen.turner@sinai.org
Helping Her Live Sinai Urban Health Institute
Sinai Health System of Chicago
California Avenue at 15th Street, Room K442A
Chicago, IL 60608
Visit our website at www.SUHIChicago.org

Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Celebration

Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Celebration
Join us for a day full of Fun!

Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Time: 10A to 1P
Location: Better Boys Foundation
1512 s Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60623

Parents & their children can come and enjoy:

• Information on community resources
• Art & Drama projects for parents and kinds
• Opportunities to ask questions to a psychologist and pediatrician on topics affecting children's mental health
• Developmental Screnings
• A chance to try out Parent Cafes and Chicago Parent Program groups
• Raffles, Prizes, Giveaways and much more...

Free admission - Food & Prizes!!

2011 CSBG Scholarship Application

Application due Wednesday, June 8, 2011 (by 5:00PM)

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

For hard copies of the CSBG Scholarship Application contact:
Kelley.moseley@betterboys.org
1512 S Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL

2011 CSBG Scholarship Program

You are eligible to apply for the 2011 CSBG Scholarship if you meet the following requirements:

• Enrolled on a full-time basis in an educational/vocational institution by September 15, 2011
• Enrolled in a tuition-based Illinois institution of higher education or vocational training school
• Resident of the City of Chicago
• Income eligible and provide proof of income for 3 months (13 weeks) (see table below)

Annual Maximum Income Levels Per Family Size*

Family of 1 $13,558	Family of 2 $18,213	Family of 3 $22,888	Family of 4 $27,563
Family of 5 $32,238	Family of 6 $36,913	Family of 7 $41,588	Family of 8 $46,263

*Yearly amounts are increased by $4,675 for each additional member. DCEO Income Guidelines mirror current Maximum Income Levels per Family Size. Scholarship Awards are issued based on current Income Guidelines. The issuance of newly approved Income Guidelines by DCEO would supersede the above.

Scholarship Awards are based on the following criteria:

• Quality of the completed application (all documents attached)
• Grade Point Average
• One Personal Essay

Scholarship Awards may be used for ONLY the Fall semester/quarter:

• Tuition costs for the Fall semester or quarter
• Purchase of uniforms, payment of fees, books or other costs related to education/training

Other Scholarship Award Information:

• Scholarship award will be based on the need of applicant not met through Grants of Scholarships
• Scholarship award will be sent directly to the institution in the name of the recipient
• Scholarship range from $500 to $3,000
• Applicants will be notified the week of August 8, 2011

Other Application Information:

Affidavits are used when a statement of fact is necessary. A "No Identification/No Income Affidavit" is included. If this Affidavit is necessary to satisfy the requirements of your application please complete and submit with application. Make copies of Affidavit as necessary.

DFSS will be hosting two webinars on Tuesday, May 3 and Tuesday, May 17. In order to be placed on the notification list to register for the "2011 CSBG Scholarship Application - An Overview" webinar, please email your name and email address as soon as possible to: Jenny.Schuler@cityofchicago.org

Applications and supplemental documentation must be received on or before June 8, 2011 no later than 5:00 P.M. at:

Chicago Department of Family and Support Services

2010 CSBG Scholarship Program

ATTN: Jenny Schuler

1615 W. Chicago Avenue - 3rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60622

Call 312.746.7291 with any questions

2011 CSBG Scholarship Application