Crosswinds eNewsletter December 2017

Crosswinds' Board Members Recognized

The 2nd Annual Space Coast Public Service Awards & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held recently, presented by Space Coast Daily with Sheriff Wayne Ivey serving as Master of Ceremonies. The event recognized outstanding public service professionals. Among the recipients recognized were four members of Crosswinds' Board of Directors. Rear Admiral Wayne Justice received the Outstanding Military Service Award. Dr. Robert E. Lehton, Summit Shah and Thomas Weinberg received the Exceptional Citizen Award. We would like to congratulate and say thank you to all of those recognized for their dedicated service to our community.

Dr. Robert E. Lehton

Rear Admiral Wayne Justice

Summit Shah

Thomas Weinberg

New Programs at Crosswinds

SNAP® - STOP NOW AND PLAN

Crosswinds had its open ing group for SNAP® November 21, 2017. SNAP® is an important new children's behavioral program. As a member of the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services, Crosswinds is one of ten (10) sites in Florida, and 92 sites internationally to present this highly effective children's behavioral program.

Joshua Torres-Hassett, Youth Counselor

SNAP®, which stands for STOP NOW AND PLAN, is an evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral model developed by the Child Development Institute (CDI) in Toronto, Canada.

SNAP® helps troubled children and their parents learn how to effectively manage their emotions and 'keep problems small'.

SNAP® is a gender-sensitive program, and is designed for children ages 6-11 who are engaging in aggressive, anti-social behavior and/or have come into contact with authority figures at school or in the community. Experienced and highly trained staff work with each youth and family to assess challenges and problems and to develop an action plan, with the goal of preventing future anti-social behavior and reducing the chances of conflict with family, peers and authority figures.

Children attend gender-specific weekly group sessions for 13 weeks. They learn how to use SNAP® in different situations through engaging activities including discussions, role-playing and interactive games. A variety of topics, including dealing with angry thoughts and feelings, self-control, problem solving and bullying are addressed.

The parent group meets concurrently with the SNAP® children's group. Parents learn effective child management and SNAP® strategies. The group also provides parents with an opportunity to make connections with other parents facing similar challenges.

SNAP® services are completely free to youth and their families! SNAP® families will be provided healthy meals and snacks at each SNAP® session. Sibling care will also be provided at no charge. Participants will attend a graduation ceremony upon the completion of the 13-week group cycle.

For more information, please call 321-452-0800.

CROSSWINDS' YOUTH

HELP BUILD HOLIDAY FLOAT

Thanks to Jennifer Hayes, owner of Homemade Happiness, several of Crosswinds' youth were invited to help build the holiday float and ride on it for the 5th Annual Light Up Viera Holiday Parade. "The young people were absolutely wonderful," said Ms. Hayes. The youth enjoyed the opportunity of designing, decorating and being in the parade.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Be sure to mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual Clue at the Zoo!

We are happy to announce that Clue at the Zoo has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., and we are inviting all of our guest detectives to join us in an evening of fun and mystery.

The Safari Mystery will begin at the Nyami Nyami River Lodge at the Brevard Zoo. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. and the swearing-in by Sheriff Ivey begins at 6:00 p.m. Remember to wear your best "Safari Attire", and comfortable shoes. Also, bring your ticket(s) with you to the event; it contains a stub to be used for the Grand Prize drawing.

A limited amount of tickets are available to purchase online, please visit www.crosswindsyouthservices.org.

Thank you for your support. All proceeds from this event benefit youth in crisis.

2018 GREAT BREVARD DUCK RACE

We are planning the best ever celebration for the

20th Annual Great Brevard Duck Race

Here's how you can be part of the Quacky Excitement

We are currently seeking sponsors at ALL levels! We need a lot of Quacker Backers.

For more information or if you are interested in partnering with us, please contact

Misty Campbell at (321) 452-0800 ext 205.

Help us make history by helping us get all 10,000 ducks adopted. Here's how....

Be an Adoption Partner.

Must be able to commit to getting a minimum of 300 ducks adopted. This is for businesses that can actively get ducks adopted asking your customers/guests. Partners will receive marketing recognition as a $1,000 sponsor. Quacky will make appearances to help encourage duck adoptions.

Host a Duck Team!

Pick a cute name and Crosswinds will help you set up your very own page to share with your friends, relatives, coworkers and neighbors! Challenge other teams to see who can adopt the most. Receive Top Duck Award, prize, and receive bragging rights.

Help Tag Ducks on March 24th, 9:00 a.m.at Crosswinds Youth Services .

10,000 ducks will be tagged and prepared for the race. Great way to receive volunteer hours for work or school. Great for kids and adults of all ages!

THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE

During the Thanksgiving Holidays, children in our Shelter program and families received delicious Thanksgiving meals. We would like to sincerely thank our community partners Cocoa Beach Optimist Club, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and many other generous friends from the community who helped help make their Thanksgiving a special day.

If you would like to help out over the Holidays, please see our

Wish List below. OUR CHILDREN ARE IN PARTICULAR NEED OF COLD WEATHER CLOTHING SUCH AS SWEATSHIRTS AND HOODIES.

Please bring unwrapped gifts to Crosswinds Youth Services, by December 22nd, to 1407 Dixon Blvd., Cocoa, FL or call 321-452-0800 for more information.

Crosswinds Youth Services, Inc.

321-452-0800

www.crosswindsyouthservices.org

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