Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Jan. 8 — Connections Spotlight: Nominations now open for the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2020 Caring for Children Awards

Do you know someone in Coconino County who makes a difference in the lives of children?

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Caring for Children Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals from throughout Coconino County who work to make this a better place for our youngest community members.

Completed nominations are due by Tuesday, Feb. 11. Click here or on image at right to download a PDF of nomination form.

Contact virginia@coconinokids.org for the word version of the nomination form.

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Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) — Announcing AzCASE Spring Professional Development Sessions

Expect More Arizona — Excellence Tour

STEM Saturdays — Free 2-Hour United Robotics Workshops

Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) — (NAU) ROADS On Mars Program

Submit proposals today for Rural College Access & Success Summit 2020 (April 26-28)

Jan. 10 — Arizona’s Children Association presents ‘Foster Care & Adoption Tax Tip Zoom Seminar’

Jan. 10-11 — Big Brothers Big Sisters Yavapai will present its Mentoring Symposium 2020 in Prescott

Jan. 28 — Screening of ‘California’s Forgotten Children’ to be held at Christ’s Church of Flagstaff

Feb. 29 and March 7 — 2020 Arizona Education Job Fairs to be held in Phoenix, Tucson

If you’ve noticed someone in your life showing signs of a mental or substance use disorder, the first thing you should do is talk to them. It’s not an easy conversation, but it could be exactly the encouragement they need to seek help.

By using one of these conversation starters, you can open the door to a judgment-free zone where they’ll feel valued, supported, and listened to.

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Education Spotlight