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How time flies!! Believe it or not, it's TAX TIME again. There are so many changes to the tax guidelines and rules that it is hard to keep up. Besides, many of us do not realize all of the tax credits and deductions we are eligible for, especially if we have a child with special needs or with lots of medical expenses. Did you know that under certain circumstances diapers can be a medical deduction? Were you aware that gas mileage to and from the doctor's office or to the pharmacy can be deducted on your tax return? What about trips out of town to see a
medical specialist or to attend a conference with critical information to help you cope with a child's disabilities?  Are swimming pools tax deductible ? What about respite care or childcare ? Have you heard that many families do not even take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit? There is also a program sponsored by the Internal Revenue Service to help taxpayers get their income tax returns prepared for free. We will hear Ms. Bowers from
the IRS, address all of these topics and much, much more at the February meeting of Our Special Children. She will have lots of hand-outs, tell us where the free tax preparation sites are, answer our questions and present the group a very informative tax workshop. Please don't miss this very popular and money saving meeting. Be sure to call ahead and make your childcare reservations. See you Saturday, February 13'th.

Posting 3114 - Instructional Assistant
Performs a combination of instructional tasks in a laboratory setting to assist the teaching staff.
Location: Trinity River Campus
Posting Closes: 05/28/10
Required: Completion of two years of college work with courses in the specialized field or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Salary: Hourly rate $13.56
Employment Period: This is an ON-CALL position not to exceed 19.5 hours per week.
Additional Information: Desired: experience working with children aged 7 and above.
Contact: Tiffany Lopez at 817-515-1213 or tiffany.lopez@tccd.edu if you require additional information.

Posting 3115 - Adj Inst, CE College For Kids
Assists students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate College resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available which complement the teaching and learning process.

Location: Trinity River Campus
Posting Closes: 05/28/10
Required: Associate degree or three years academic or direct industry related experience.
Salary: Hourly rate $15.50
Additional Information: Desired: experience teaching children aged 7 and above.
Contact: Tiffany Lopez at 817-515-1213 or tiffany.lopez@tccd.edu if you require additional information.

Please join us for the CRN Network Assembly next Wednesday, 2/17/10.  Our presenter will be Pat Cheong, Assistant Vice-President for Advocacy, Research and Education for United Way of Tarrant County.  The topic will be United Way's 2009 Community Assessment Data.    


Sign in begins at 8:30 a.m.  If you are setting up a booth please arrive at 8:15 so that you can set up before the meeting.  The meeting will start promptly at 9:00 a.m.  After the presentation, you can visit the booths and enjoy refreshments.        

If your agency/organization is interested in having a booth please email me.   There are 25 booths available, so please register as soon as possible to reserve one.  The deadline for booth registration is noon Friday, 2/12.      
                     

For Families and Youth of all ages

 

March 13, 2010

2:00pm-5:00pm

Southside Community Center

 

 

 

    Program and games designed to:

Help parents build on their students' strengths in

reading, writing and language

 

Help youth develop skills to build a positive future for

the acquisition of knowledge

 

Help families grow together and

develop a love for reading

 

Provide parents with information on

services in their community

 

                                                                                                                                                                           For More Information Call

Muhammad Saturday School

Sis. Cavon (817) 902-7972

Sis. Quonga (682) 557-8418

Muhammad Mosque No. 52  Saturday School

1431 Evans Ave.

Fort Worth, Texas 76104

SECRETARY V                                                                                                            FEBRURY 1, 2010

 

SALARY:                                $14.30 TO $15.73 / HOURLY                                               GRADE:         16       

DEPARTMENT:        COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR                                  CLOSING:      WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010 @ 11:59 P.M.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Serves as the primary secretary to the Assistant County Administrator, keeping his/her calendar, scheduling appointments and handling all calls and correspondence.  Creates, edits and types letters, memos, reports and etc. as directed by the Assistant County Administrator and the other professional staff members.  Gathers data and information for projects assigned by the Administrator's professional staff.  Prepares spreadsheets, database and presentation materials for projects as directed.  Answers and routes the majority of the Administrator's Office phone calls, greets and directs the public, provides public information and assistance to callers and visitors.  Assists in answering calls for the Commissioners Court Secretary and Commissioner's Precinct offices when needed.    Receives, reviews, verifies and prepares out-of-state computer-related training and within region travel requests.  Writes weekly Commissioners   Court Communications pertaining to these requests.  Logs and tracks all requests, Commissioners Court actions and follow-up travel reports.  Responsible for mail pick-up, sorting and delivery to all Administrator's Office staff twice daily.  Provides assistance to the Administrator's Executive Secretary.  Performs duties of the Administrator's Executive Secretary in his/her absence.  Orders, tracks and maintains inventory of all office supplies for the Administrator's Office and Commissioners Court Secretary office.  Prepares and enters purchase requisitions and receivers.  Maintains copiers, faxes and other office machinery by coordinating maintenance calls and the resolution of operational problems.    Maintains schedule for usage of Administrator's Conference Room.  Makes requests for facility maintenance in office area as needed.  Copies and assembles Commissioners Court agenda binders/folders.  Provides support for review and distribution of legislative bills, as needed.  Performs related duties as required and other such work as may be assigned.    

 

REQUIREMENTS:  High school diploma.  Minimum of two to three (2-3) years related work experience.  Good communication skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and operate standard and automated office equipment.  Proficient typing and computer use.  Knowledge of computer programs and ability to develop comprehensive spreadsheets. Regular attendance is essential.  Ability to work well with others.  If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing.

 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting, pushing and pulling.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL/SAFETY FACTORS:  Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others.      

 

THIS POSTING MAY BE CLOSED AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

            

          
       

• Receive updated information about the Twogether in Texas program in 2010.
• Discover how your organization can become a part of the Twogether in Texas program.
• Learn how to successfully promote marriage education to engaged and married couples.
• Network with other pastors and community leaders.
• Learn about marriage license fees and waiting period waiver for pre-married couples.

            
          
   
          
 

The Tarrant County Housing Assistance Office (TCHAO) Waiting List will be open from 12:00 Noon on Monday, February 1, 2010 through Sunday, February 7, 2010, at 11:59 PM.  If you are aware of any families interested in applying for housing assistance, please pass on the following information while the waiting list is open. Pre-applications will be accepted ONLY on-line (electronically). You will need to gather and have the following information with you before you begin to sit down to prepare and submit the on-line Pre-application:
·         Name, Date of Birth and Social Security Numbers of all family Members

·         All household income information

·         Bank Balance and other assets

·         A consistent mailing address

·         A consistent phone number

 

For more information and to access the application, go to http://tarrantcounty.com/ehousing.
 

Facilitated by Dr. Sharon Cooper

Presented by Alliance For Children in partnership with ACH Child and Family Services and
Norris Conference Centers

Dr. Sharon Cooper, MD, FAAP, is the CEO of Developmental and Forensic Pediatrics, PA, a consulting firm that provides medical care, training, and expert witness experience in child maltreatment cases, as well as medical care for children with disabilities.

Dr. Cooper also serves as an instructor for both the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the International Center for Missing & Exploited Children.