NEWS & INFO ! WE MOVED........ Our offices and drop-in have moved to 616 w. Grand River,
Howell. Just 2 blocks west of the Library. We look forward to seeing you there.
New Website
in progress check it out www.TCYS.org Congratulations !
to our 2012 Graduates - Chelsea
L. Alyssa M, Randy P. . We are all so very proud of you. Thank you
..to Pathfinder School students for the awesomely huge TV. You are the best!! Check this out .. We made the paper clck here http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20110814/LIFESTYLE/108140320/Woman-makes-sure-social-needs-teens-met
The Connection is on the radio. Click on the link to hear all the stories. www.michiganradio.org/homelessteens
UPCOMING EVENTS & FUN STUFF
 Halloween Pics from last years party are posted on our FaceBook page -- Tcys Howell
HALLOWEEN pics from party 2009
are on this link www.phippsphotographic.com/Proofs/connections/10179836_88Sje/1/700855143_YAj8R#P-1-15
GENERAL INFO Drop-In Open 2:30pm - 7pm Monday - Thursday at the White
House. 616 W. Grand River Howell. One block from the library. Stop by and see whats new,. Meet our staff.
Find out more about us. iGrow is an interactive group that uses games,
activities, and art projects to increase self-awareness in youth and give them an opportunity to express themselves in creative
ways. This group is helpful for youth who want to develop a better understanding of themselves or who have a difficult time
talking about how they think and feel.
Meets Mondays at 5:00pm at the White House. NEGOTIATIONS for teens 12 - 18 years old. Learn coping
strategies, dealing with anger, managing stress . Meets every Tuesday and Thursday - 4:30-5:30pm. at the White House.
Got Skill ? - 16 - 20 year olds. Get ready for adult living. Learn about health, decision making, nutrition, jobs,
budgeting, apartment life and more. Interactive. Fun. Informative. Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:30pm. At the White
House. TRUE COLORS "Fly Fly" ------Yes it is! A Confidential Support Group. Call 810 623-5892 for
more info. Ask for Vickie. Parent Support -
Are you worried about your teen? Do you want help setting limits and regaining your authority as a parent? Call JoAnne at
517-552-3975 to learn about the Parent Support Meeting. Mondays at 6:30pm The
Connection Youth Advisory Council - meets twice a month. We are looking for teens wanting to make a difference in their community. If you are interested in participating call Matt. *For
more info on any of the above programs call (866)440-7233 or
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a fan - Click here WISH
LIST - We need
gas cards as we use a lot of gas chaufering kids around... Staples Gift cards, copy paper, copier
toner for Brother TN-580 - LETS bus tokens - Gas Cards - New or newer Computer for Kids to use
at Drop-in -- Digital HDTV set -- Sofa and Loveseat covers - Movies DVD(no R rated) - -
Digital camera - stress balls - hacky sacs - musical instruments- Guitar Strings - Pool passes to Howell & Hartland H.S. -Bowl
e Drome passes - RollerRama passes - Video game Controller for playstation 2 - Rockband for playstation2 - Drum pedal for
WII rock band. -- - Blank Journals -Individual art & craft projects like Paint by numbers, Fuzzy Art Posters,
jewelry kits, Suncatcher kits, mosaics, etc.---School Supplies - Large plastic storage bins with lids - AA & AAA
batteries- Gently used Furniture for our apartment program. We Always need .... Food - Sugarless
gum and suckers for smokers trying to quit, Ranch Dressing, Red Hot Sauce, Healthy Snacks - Individual
serving size of (Ravioli, Mac&cheese,fruit & pudding cups, Lunchables,etc) granola bars - pop tarts - juice ,
pop , sugar , Hamburger... Gift Cards for Pizza places in Howell Paper products - trash bags, Zip Lock bags (all sizes). paper towel, multi fold towels for dispensers
(available at CostCo and Gordons.) ...Personal needs -Acne face wash, scrub and cream
products . AXE shower tools -Bath Poufs in Green yellow blue purple pink & orange.- New socks and underwear - swimsuits
all sizes . Copy Paper (white and colors) . Costco Gift cards come in handy for
bulk purchases Meijer gift cards are useful for fresh produce, milk, also for emergencies and
special needs a youth may have like medicine, shoes, clothing, etc. Staples gift cards will be used to purchase
office supplies. Gifts
of cash will be used towards the more expensive items not likely to be donated DO NOT NEED - We recently got a large donation of toothpaste and tooth brushes.
We are good on Ramen Noodles and Micro popcorn right now Thank you
Hartland High School Students Volunteers Wanted ! Like to throw parties? Good at organizing
events? We need help planning activities for youth and we need members for our fundraising committee. Call
Vickie at (517)552-3975.Volunteers also needed to help during Drop-in hours. Monday - Thurs 2:30 - 7pm Host Homes Needed - We are looking for persons
willing to open their home to a homeless youth still in high school. The Connection screens youth and host home to ensure
a good fit. Support and financial assistance is provided to host homes. Youth receive extensive case management while
in the program. Being a host home can be a rewarding experience. Please consider calling for more info. Visit
Livingston Family Center's webpage
at www.livingstonfamilycenter.org
Did you know? The Chinese Symbol used by The Connection actually
means "a connection" between people and the community. | 
