2510 Fair Park Blvd., Little Rock, AR 72204 T: (501) 663-5541 F: (501) 663-5631 Mon-Fri: 8am-7pm Sat: 9am-3pm

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4TH QUARTER - OCT / NOV / DEC 2016It’s a CI World!

We EMPOWER families, and communities, one child at a time

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UALR Children International2510 Fair Park BlvdLittle Rock, AR 72204-1099

Are you looking for a great way togive back to the community?

We are seeking Holiday Help during the month ofNovember & December!

• Interpreters• Afterschool assistants• Special events assistants

For more information, contact Stephanie at (501) 663-5541 TODAY!

Become a UALR CI

CONGRATULATIONS TO UALR CI’S 2016 ART EXPLORATION FINALISTS

Grand Opening of the brand new

ResouRce centeR

HOURS OF OPERATION FALL 2016Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

• 9:30am-1:30pm Open to 18+• 2:30pm-6:00pm Open to all*

Tuesday & Thursday• 2:30pm-6:30pm Open to all*

1st & 3rd Saturdays ONLY• 9:00am-12:00pm Open to all*

*Hours of operation are subject to change

Available for school-agestudents & adults

Elementary students (K-5th grades) must be accompanied by a parent or high school aged sibling (9th-12th grade)

RESOURCES AVAILABLE:• Lab & Homework Help assistants• Computers• Supplies (paper, pens, markers,

binders, etc.)• Headphones• iPads• Resource books

Tutoring is not available at this time

Plan Your Next Family Outing

Family Nightat Hillary Rodham Clinton Library4800 West 10th Street - Little Rock, AR 72204

Oct. 24, NOv. 28, & Dec. 19@ 4p.m. - 6p.m.

Come & participate in various activitiesCooking, Gardening, STEM exercises, DIY

Projects, and more!

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!For more information, contact Paula at 501-663-5541

UALR Children International was selected to participate in the United States’ first domestic TOMS Giving Event. These events offer TOMS Shoes’ supporters a unique opportunity to learn about and experience the TOMS’ “One for One” mission in action.

On September 8th, UALR Children International, and our partners at Wakefield Elementary, hosted a TOMS Giving Event in which every Wakefield Elementary student received a pair of canvas TOMS shoes! The Home Shopping Network (HSN) production crew was present to capture all the excitement of this great event!

Invited guests had the opportunity to observe, engage and participate in shoe giving activities, and meet the youth that benefit from Children International’s work.

Through the Giving Events, TOMS’ goal is to give its external supporters the opportunity to experience and connect to the work of Children International and with the TOMS “One for One” mission on a deeper level. This goal was accomplished through this very unique service and gift opportunity for the students at Wakefield and for our UALR CI Youth Leadership Team.

Afterwards, the UALR Children International Youth Leadership team hosted a tour of Little Rock. Our guests from TOMS and HSN were able to experience Little Rock from the perspective of the children, youth, and families that we serve. They were also able to visit the Little Rock Central High National Historic Site, guided by the youth president, Jamecia Bell.

Giving doesn’t spring from any legal obligation, and people aren’t required to give of their time, resources, or treasure; however, UALR Children International strives to be the opposite. We are very grateful that TOMS Shoes chose us to accomplish a common goal!

Ryan Davis, Director

TOMS Shoes Giving Event

UALR CI held its preliminary art contest for the 2016 Children International’s International Art Exploration contest! The UALR CI finalists nominated to continue on to the International-level are:

Iriae, Daryll, Alisa, and MaximillianoThe international winners have not been selected yet; however, they are all winners to us! Congratulations to each of you!

Participation is extended to all currently sponsored children and youth at the individual CI agencies across the world. If you are interested in participating, please contact Faith and Talethe at our office TODAY!

UALR CI Toy DriveYouth EmpowErmEnt projEct

The CI Youth Council is accepting donations of brand new children’s toys through October 1 through December 1, 2016

Donations may be dropped off at the CI office on Tuesdays-Saturdays during office hours

Contact Youth Program at 501-912-6200or ci-youth@ualr.edu for more information

IMPACTEvery Tuesday & Thursday @ 5:30pm-7pm

EIT Building - Room 322

Road to College & Career SessionsEvery Tuesday @ 5:30pm-7pm

EIT Building - Room 321

Youth CouncilEvery Thursday @ 5pm-7pm

EIT Building - Room 3214th Thursday - Officers ONLY

Youth Leadership TrainingEvery 2nd Saturday

10am-2pmUALR CI Office

NATIONAL HEALTH LITERACY MONTH

Taking care of your own health is a part of everyday life...not just when you visit a doctor, clinic, or hospital! It helps you prevent health problems, protects your health, and be better prepared for unexpected situations! How familiar are you with your Health Literacy?

What is Health Literacy?The ability to obtain, communicate, process, and understand basic health information and services to make appropriate health decisions.

Who Does Health Literacy Affect?EVERYONE!

What Hinders Health Literacy?• unfamiliar with medical terms or how your bodies work• unable to interpret statistics and evaluate risks and

benefits that affect your health and safety• fear and confusion from a diagnoses with a serious

illness• health conditions that require complicated self-care• voting on an issue affecting the community’s health

and relying on unfamiliar technical information

How Can You Help Other Now?• create access to information and services others can

understand and use most effectively• help others become more familiar with health

information and services• build health literacy skills over time as well as your own

Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Last update January 13, 2016

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OCTOBER• 1-31: National Health Literacy Month• 3: Kids’ Club Afterschool Program begins

@ Wakefield @ 2p-6p every Mon-Wed

• 4: Road to College - Freshman• 4: Kids’ Club Afterschool Program begins

@ Wilson @ 2p-6p every Tues-Thurs

• 7: Game Night @ CI Office @ 5p-7p• 11: Road to College - Sophomores• 12: Sponsor Relations Visits

@ Wakefield Elementary

• 13: Sponsor Relations Visits@ Franklin Elementary

• 14: YHC Overnight Retreat(members only)

• 18: Road to College - Juniors & Seniors• 19: Sponsor Relations Visits

@ Stephens Elementary

• 20: Sponsor Relations Visits@ Bale Elementary

• 21: Sponsor Relations Visits@ Wilson Elementary

• 22: Fall Fun Youth Activity - Corn Maze/Hay Ride@ 9:30am-1pm - Meet @ UALR CI Office

• 24: Family Library Night@ Hillary Clinton Library @ 4pm-6pm

• 25: Road to College - Seniors & Alumni

NOVEMBER• 1: Road to College - Freshman• 4: Game Night @ CI Office @ 5p-7p• 8: Road to College - Sophomores• 10: Sponsor Relations Visits

@ Franklin Elementary

• 11: Sponsor Relations Visits@ Wilson Elementary

• 15: Road to College - Juniors & Seniors• 16: Sponsor Relations Visits

@ Stephens Elementary

• 17: Sponsor Relations Visits@ Bale Elementary

• 19: Sponsor Relations Visits@ Wakefield Elementary

• 24-26: Office Closed• 28: Family Library Night

@ Hillary Clinton Library @ 4pm-6pm• 29: Road to College - Seniors & Alumni

DECEMBER• 1: YHC “Taking Action” Event• 2: Game Night @ CI Office @ 5p-7p• 6: Road to College Reality Fest

All Youth Welcome• 7: Sponsor Relations Visits

@ Wakefield Elementary• 8: Sponsor Relations Visits

@ Franklin Elementary• 8: Youth Programs Holidays Gathering

Meet @ 5pm-7pm @ CI OfficeEIT Building - Room 321

• 10: Winterfest@ St. Mark Baptist Church Youth Center@ 9am-12p

• 14: Sponsor Relations Visits@ Stephens Elementary

• 15: Sponsor Relations Visits@ Bale Elementary

• 19: Sponsor Relations Visits@ Wilson Elementary

• 19: Family Library Night@ Hillary Clinton Library@ 4pm-6pm

• 21-Jan 2: Office Closed

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUIf your child is celebrating a birthday in October, November,

& December please call our office at (501) 663-5541.

Your child will receive their shoe gift card & write a letter to their pen pal sponsor. This is required for your child to stay in

the program.

WHAT’S HAPPENING at UALR CI

MEET THE STAFF - PATRICIA DURANThe phrase “comes full circle” means to complete a cycle and return to the beginning. It’s a theory that undergirds our mission and we love to witness each circle reaching its

beginning. This circle just happens to be our “Meet the Staff” for this quarter!

We are so excited to introduce Patricia Duran, the newest member of our Sponsor Relations team! She is an UALR CI Alumni, a HOPE Scholarship recipient, a former UALR

CI volunteer, and now she’s the latest addition to the UALR CI team!

“I love working here because I get the chance to interact with children, which I love!”

Patricia’s personal mission on the UALR CI team is to see the youth take advantage of opportunities, and make decisions from which they’ll benefit.

WORDS TO LIVE BY“It’s the little things in life that count.”

Stay up-to-date with our current events!

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FREE DENTAL SERVICES

EligiblE REcipiEnts:• ALL UALR Children International children and

youth• ANY child attending Bale, Franklin, Geyer

Springs, Stephens, Wilson or Wakefield Elementary

• children & youth who currently receive ARKids or have no dental insurance

cliNic HOurs:tuesDay - tHursDay @ 8 a.m. tO 4 p.m.

Transportation provided during school hours forBale, Franklin, Stephens, & Wilson Elementary

call tHe DeNtal cliNic fOr aN appOiNtmeNt @ (501) 447-6645 tODay!

ON-GOINGCALENDAR EVENTS

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