JUDY CENTER NEWS
September 2021
ABOUT THE JUDY CENTER...
We believe that all children should enter school ready to learn and that families have a vital role in their child’s school success. The Judy Center provides many learning opportunities and fun family activities to promote school readiness.
ST. MARY'S COUNTY LIBRARY UPCOMING ACTIVITIES...
Fall Zoom Storytimes, Sept 14-Dec 9
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10am, Wednesdays at 2:30
It's storytime, online! Join your children's librarians virtually for fun & learning as we read stories, sing and dance together, and play games. Zoom Storytime is designed with ages 2-6 in mind, but kids of all ages (and their grownup caregivers) are welcome! Register once with your email address to receive a Zoom link each Monday morning: https://forms.gle/FmUhrAP6oTV7K4mg7
Outdoor Mini Monet
Friday, September 17, 9:30am - 10:30am, Lexington Park Library
Join us for an exciting outdoor art adventure! Prepare to make a “mess-terpiece” through engaging and messy art play for babies and toddlers!
Register with your email address to secure your spot in an active, artful hour of play with your baby or toddler. This event will be held on Lexington Park Library's front lawn. Wearing clothes that you don't mind getting messy is recommended. Registration opens September 3: https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/5415609
Outdoor Storytime at Piney Point Lighthouse
Saturday, September 25 @ 10:30am (Rain date Oct 2)
Stories, songs, and activities for children with their adult caregivers, outdoors at Piney Point Lighthouse. This activity will take place outdoors. Participants should bring blankets or chairs for comfort. After storytime, explore the lighthouse and park. This event is weather-dependent; in case of bad weather it will be postponed to October 2. 44720 Lighthouse Road Piney Point, MD 20674. Please register once per family group: https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/5537084
Outdoor Storytime at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum
Saturday, October 9 (Rain date Oct 16)
Stories, songs, and activities for children with their adult caregivers, outdoors at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum. Please register once per family group. This activity will take place outdoors on the Flight Line, which is a paved area. Participants should bring blankets or chairs for comfort. This event is weather-dependent; in case of bad weather it will be postponed to October 16. The museum entry fee will be waived for all children 10 & under attending the storytime, and offered at a reduced price of $3 to adults. 22156 Three Notch Road Lexington Park, MD 20653. Please register once per family group: https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/5537091
SMCHD STRONG BEGINNINGS PROGRAM INFORMATION...
The Strong Beginnings Program provides intensive case management services for women of reproductive age who are facing issues or have needs related to behavioral health, including mental health and substance use concerns for themselves or a partner.
Services offered include:
- Virtual Home/community visits
- Individualized case management and care coordination
- Assistance in accessing specialty services
- Education on mental health and substance use disorders
- Resources for positive child development
Benefits of the program:
- Personalized, nonjudgmental and caring service delivery
- Free educational materials including maternity journal, while supplies last
- Connection to community services
Eligibility requirements(women of reproductive age, 16 and older):
- Anywhere within the reproductive cycle – Before, during or following pregnancy
- Mental health diagnosis (maternal depression or other)
- Substance use (drugs, alcohol, tobacco and/or vape products)
For more infromation contact the SMCHD at 301-475-4330 or check out their website at https://smchd.org/strongbeginnings/
CHECK THIS OUT...
- There are several Adult Education Programs available to Judy Center families through our partnership with the College of Southern Maryland! Get prepared for college, learn to speak English and/or obtain a high school diploma. Classes are held throughout the county. Please call the College of Southern Maryland Adult Education Program at 240-725-5473 for more information. http://www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/adult-basic-education/
- The Judy Center is available to help parents and guardians with creating or fine tuning your resume, interview skills, finding a job, sharpening your job skills and more! Give the Judy Center a call today for more information at 301-863-4068.
- The St. Mary's County Library offers several free events for children, adults and teens each month. Check them out on the web at: www.stmalib.org. Something exciting is always happening at the library!
- The Judy Center staff can connect you with community resources, food pantries, and more year round! Give the Judy Center a call today for more information at 301-863-4068.
- The Judy Center has activity bags filled with fun and engaging activities for families! Call the Judy Center to reserve your bag today! 301-863-4068.
CONTACT INFORMATION...
Wendy Binkley, Judy Center Specialist
Kerrie Walzer, Judy Center Family Service Specialist, Carver
Freneta Carson, Judy Center Family Service Specialist, Green Holly
Anne Kirchner, Judy Center Early Childhood Liaison
Phone: 301-863-4068 Main Number
301-863-4076 ext. 44190 G.W. Carver
Fax: 301-863-4072
Email:
Website: https://www.smcps.org/ssp/judy-center
Twitter: @SMCPS_Judy
Instagram: @smcpsjudycenter