“Life, love, and laughter’ What priceless gifts to give

Our children.”

Phyllis Dryden

Mar 2015

CHARLOTTE COUNTY HEALTHY START COALITION, INC.

Inside this issue:

Annual Elections 2

March Calendar 3

Recipe 4

text4baby 5

Resources to Remember 6

Audited financial statements are prepared by the accounting

firm of Dees & Dees, Port Char-lotte, Flori-da. A file copy of these reports may be viewed in

the CCHSC offices during regular business hours by any member or their agent upon written request.

“Show the LOVE” Luncheon Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition recently hosted a “Show the Love” Luncheon at the 24TwentyOne Event Center celebrating pregnancy and motherhood. The event was catered by Kathy’s Catering. The coalition is dedicated to improving area birth outcomes and optimizing child growth and development. Funds raised at this event will help area mothers and babies who are at risk for poor outcomes. Pictured above are Board Members Judith Wilson and Jacquie Stevens

ANNUAL ELECTIONS

WELCOME to the following newly elected Board members:

Susan Todd

Susan has lived in Charlotte County & the Englewood area Since 1987. She was employed by the Salvation Army from 1987-2005. Currently she works full time for C.A.R.E. as a Victim Advocate, and part-time for SOLVE Maternity Home as a Case Manager. Her passion is advocating for woman and children.

Andy Herigodt Andy is currently employed as Director of performance and Quality Improvement for Catholic Charities, where she has worked for nine years. Prior to moving to Florida in 2005, Andy worked with people with developmental disabilities as an administrator and also as a reviewer for a national accreditation organization. In her spare time, she loves to quilt. Andy previously served two terms on our CCHSC board and we are very happy to have her join us once again.

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Healthy Start services are provided through the generous support of the Florida

Department of Health, the Agency for Health Care

Administration and the Charlotte County United Way.

Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc.

March National Nutrition Month

11—CCHSC Board Meeting, Coalition Office, 8:30 a.m. 17—St. Patrick’s Day 20—Spring Begins

More from our 2015 Show the Love Luncheon at 24 Twenty-

One Event Center.

E-A-S-Y Cake Mix and Cool Whip Cookies

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 27 mins

Serves: 24-36, Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

1 (18 1/4 ounce) boxes cake mix (any flavor desired)

1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed

1 egg

Confectioner’s sugar

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients.

2. Form into balls.

3. Roll in confectioners' sugar.

4. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes.

5. Cool in pan a few minutes before removing.

Source: © 2015 Scripps Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. http://www.food.com/147496. Photo by Dine & Dish

Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc.

Chair, Paula Wilman, Punta Gorda Housing Authority

Andy Herigodt, Catholic Charities

Nicole Hansen, H.O.P.E. Teen Parent Program

Chris Mashintonio, Community Representative

Sharon Mays, WIC Charlotte Co. Health Dept.

Ansley Mora, Gulfcoast South AHEC

Michael Overway, Charlotte County Homeless Coalition

Anne Sawney, Pregnancy Careline Center

Helena Sloan, Early Learning Coalition of FL Heartland

Jacquie Stevens, Community Representative

Sue Todd, Center for Abuse & Rape Emergencies

Judith Wilson, Zonta Club of Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte

STAFF

Margaret Cooper, Executive Director/QA Manager

Kathy Schoeck, Administrative Assistant

Pamela Bicking, Maternity Care Advisor

Nancy Kraus, Finance Manager

If interested in becoming an active Coalition member, please contact us at (941) 764-9700.

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Charlotte County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) Not For Profit Organization regis-tered with the State of Florida to solicit contri-butions. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Dates to Remember:

January 14, 2015 8:30 AM—General Membership Meeting

February 11, 2015 8:30 AM - Board Meeting, Coalition Office, PC

February 12, 2015 11:30 AM - “Show the Love” Luncheon

24Twenty One Event Center, PC

March 11, 2015 8:30 AM—Board Meeting, Coalition Office, PC

Board of Directors

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CHARLOTTE COUNTY HEALTHY START COALITION, INC.

Early Steps (Early Intervention)

Program………………………………...866-510-5594

Family Health Line …………………....800-451-2229

Family Resource Center …………...……..764-7070

FDLRS / Child Find.…...….….………….…..255-0808

Healthy Families of Charlotte County.....629-6477

Parent Help Line ……………………...800-352-5683

Pregnancy Careline Center..…..………..625-5576

The Help Line of Charlotte County..… …833-6555

WIC …….……………………………………..624-7210

Charlotte County Services ..…….…………...2-1-1

CHILD CARE/PRESCHOOL

Charlotte County Early Childhood Programs

Pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start……....575-5470

Early Learning Coalition of Florida’s Heartland

Charlotte County …………….…..……..….255-1650

DeSoto County …………………..…. 863-494-5233

HEALTHY START SERVICES

Administrative Office/Coalition ………….764-9700

Breastfeeding Education (WIC)….……….624-7210

Care Coordination…….....…………………347-6460

Childbirth Education ……………….…...….347-6460

MOMCare ……………………………….…...764-9900

Parenting Education …………………….....347-6460

Pregnancy Tests

Charlotte County Health Dept……. ……..624-7200

Psychosocial Counseling ……….….……...347-6460

Smoking Cessation ………………...…...…..347-6460

Florida Quitline………...….……..…...1-877-822-6669

COMMUNITY RESOURCES & HELP LINES

Breastfeeding Help Line…………..…800-LALECHE

Counseling & Rape Emergency …….…..627-6000

Charlotte County Health Department

Port Charlotte....................……………...…624-7200

Children & Families First ..…….……..…....255-7480

Charlotte Behavioral Health Care..……..639-8300

DCF Economic Services…….………….….613-2000

RESOURCES TO REMEMBER

Every child deserves a Healthy Start!

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Coalition download a QRC Code reader and scan above to visit our website or call 941-764-9700.