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Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs

"Working toward economic, social, legal and political equality for Hispanics in Idaho"

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Save the Date! * Emerging Hispanic Students and Parents in Education* October 7-8, 2008 * Nampa, ID

Resources



  • iSucceed Virtual High School focus is to educate students who, for a variety of reasons, need an alternative to the traditional public high school experience. Students from diverse backgrounds and ability levels can find success at iSucceed Virtual High School and attain a high school diploma.


  • Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance is meeting on Mondays at at 7:00 pm at Intermountain Hospital, 303 Allumbagh Street, Boise, ID 83704 as a support group for those living with mood disorders looking to improve their lives. For more information please contact Don at 208-629-9546.


  • The Idaho Supreme Court has scheduled court interpreter workshops and certification testing for 2007. If you believe these workshops would be of benefit to any employees of your respective agencies, you are invited to visit our website
    http://www.isc.idaho.gov/int_contact.htm or call Janica Bisharat, Program Manager (208) 947-7417 or send an e-mail at kwoods@idcourts.net


  • Spanish Speaking Counselors: (800) 442-4673


  • MALDEF - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

    Latino Parental Involvement in our Schools
    A listing of individuals who participated in the MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) on March 5th through March 8th 2007. Please note area of representation.
    • Elia Sandoval - Nampa School District #131
    • Melissa Hernández - Easter Seals GoodWill-Working Solutions
    • Juan Pablo Cepeda - Easter Seals GoodWill-Working Solutions
    • Aracely Cornejo - Easter Seals GoodWill-Working Solutions
    • Sulema Basaldúa - Nampa School District #131
    • Maria Rios-Tabuso - Nampa School District #131
    • Graciela Moya - Nampa School District #131
    • Irma Juárez - Nampa School District #131
    • Hortencia González - Nampa School District #131
    • Lymaris Blackmon - Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs


    MALDEF - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

    Latino Parental Involvement in our Schools
    A listing of individuals who participated in the MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) on Oct 16th through Oct 19th 2006. Please note area of representation.
    • Maria Rebolloso - Burley School District
    • Ruth Calnon - Boise School District
    • Diana Lukenbill - Boise Parents of English Learner
    • Kim Johnson - Lewis & Clark School
    • Debbie Nickel - Lewis & Clark School
    • Jill Robertson - Parent Coordinator for Title I Program
    • Evelyn Robinson - Lewis & Clark School Principal
    • Charlotte Johnston - Pocatello School District #25
    • Beckie Otero - Pocatello School District #5
    • Candace Yokoyama - Tribal Youth Education Department
    • Andy Guerra - IMAGE de Idaho del Sureste
    • Eva Ochoa - Firth Adult Basic Education
    • Heather Gooch - Blackfoot/Pocatello/Chubbuck
    • Janna Graham - Pocatello/Chubbuck Adult Education
    • Lesa Hong - Blackfoot/Pocatello Basic Education
    • Yvette Torrez-Troy - Pocatello/Chubbuck
    • Loretta Edmo - Tribal Youth Education Department
    • Janis Oliver - Pocatello/Chubbuck
    • Maria Godoy - Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs


    MALDEF - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

    Latino Parental Involvement in our Schools
    A listing of individuals who participated in the MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) on May 2nd through May 5th 2006. Please note area of representation.
    • Amy Rothweiler - Twin Falls Senior High School
    • Anna Suarez - Kimberly School District
    • Dora Wiedholz - Bannock/Pocatello School District
    • Gloria Hernandez - William Thomas Middle School
    • Rosalinda Escobedo - Minidoka School District
    • Esperanza Gerhardt - Cassia County
    • Keralyn Nelson - Snake River Junior High School
    • Gloria Peck - Grace Joint District
    • Robert Gomez - Cassia County School District
    • Khrista Buschhorn - Twin Falls School District
    • Abby Montaño - Lincoln Elementary School
    • Maria Maldonado - Kimberly School District
    • Genevive Olivas - Jerome School District
    • Trinity Olivas - Jerome School District
    • Aleyda Guevara - Cassia County School District Mountain View Elementary
    • Jennifer Rodriguez - Declo High School


    MALDEF - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

    Latino Parental Involvement in our Schools
    A listing of individuals who participated in the MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) on January 17th through January 20th 2006. Please note area of representation.
    • Adan De La Paz - Canyon County
    • Gladys Esquibel - Cassia County
    • Margie Gonzalez - Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs
    • Veronica Guerra - Parma School District
    • Juan Hernandez - Canyon County faith based community
    • Vera Honena - Bannock County and Shoshone-Bannock tribes
    • Francisco Mendez - Youth in Canyon and Owyhee Counties
    • Gloria Muñoz - United Vision of Idaho
    • Sylvia Olvera - Caldwell School District
    • Angie Olivo - Advocate in Ada County
    • Zoed Olivo - Latino Parental Involvement in schools
    • Gomesinda Padilla - Canyon County community
    • Angie Pacheco - Farmway Village Housing
    • Terry H. Ruelas - Substance Abuse and Mental Health field
    • Israel Serrato - Faith based community
    • Juan Saldaña - Higher Education Population
    • Robert Salinas II - Medical Care Population


    Media

  • Media
  • Human Relations Manual

  • CHIP Children's Health Insurance Program

      CHIP

     


    BSU High School Equivalency Program

  • The Boise State University High School Equivalency Program is currently accepting applications for students interested in obtaining their GED or High School Equivalency Certificate. If you know of anyone 16 years or older that is interested and qualifies please have them contact our recruiter Ileana Cordova at:

    (208) 426-1080 or (800) 824-7017
    or http://hep.boisestate.edu


    HONDURAN KATRINA EMERGENCY FUND

    DONATIONS
      Honduran Consulate
      1528 K St., N.W., 2nd Floor
      Washington, DC 20008
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
    Donation Line (Spanish): 1-800-257-7575
    Spanish-language website:
    www.cruzrojaamericana.org
      Embassy of Honduras
      3007 Tilden Street, N.W., Suite 4-M
      Washington, DC 20008
      For more information, call 1-800-261-4070

    MEXICAN CONSULATES

    BILINGUAL VOLUNTEERS

    The American Red Cross will be seeking bilingual volunteers within the next 48 hours to help man call-in centers.
    Please check NCLR’s website, www.nclr.org, for updates.
      Houston Relief Efforts
      Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA)
      6001 Gulf Freeway, B-i
      Houston, TX 77023
      (713) 926-4756
    In addition to monetary donations, AAMA is seeking donations of food, especially snack items.
    • Tejano Center for Community Concerns (TCCC)

    • 2950 Broadway
      Houston, TX 77017
      (713) 644-2340
    • Latino Memphis

    • 4045 American Way Blvd.
      Memphis, TN 38118
      (901) 366-5882

    Idaho Domestic Violence Programs

    Idaho Statewide 24-Hour Hotline 1(800) 669 3176

    ICDVVA Funded Programs with a 24 Hour Crisis Line
    • Blackfoot
      Bingham Crisis Center 208-681-8712
    • Boise
      Safe Place Ministries 208-323-2169
      Women’s and Children’s Alliance 208-343-7025
    • Bonners Ferry
      Boundary County Youth Crisis & DV Hotline 208-267-5211
    • Caldwell
      Hope’s Door 208-459-4779
    • Cascade
      Long Valley Families in Crisis 208-382-5310
    • Coeur d’Alene
      Coeur d’Alene Women’s Center 208-664-9303
    • Driggs
      Family Safety Network 208-354-7233
    • Emmett
      City Life, Inc. 208-870-5532
    • Hailey
      The Advocates 208-788-6070
    • Idaho Falls
      Domestic Violence Intervention Center 800-497-8273
    • Kellogg
      Shoshone Co. Women’s Resource Center 208-784-9201
    • Ketchum
      The Crisis Hotline 208-726-3596
    • Lewiston
      YWCA 208-746-9655
    • Malad
      Oneida Crisis Center 208-766-3119
    • Moscow
      Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse 208-883-4357 or 509-332-4357
    • Mountain Home
      Elmore Co. Domestic Violence Council 208-587-3300
    • Nampa
      Valley Crisis Center 208-465-5011
    • Ontario
      Project DOVE 800-889-2000
    • Pocatello
      Family Services Alliance of SE ID 208-251-4357
    • Post Falls
      OASIS Victim Services Program 208-773-1080
    • Rexburg
      Family Crisis Center 800-962-5601
    • Salmon
      Lemhi Crisis Intervention 208-940-0600
    • Twin Falls
      Crisis Center of Magic Valley 800-733-0100
    • Weiser
      ROSE Advocates 208-414-0740

    BATTERER TREATMENT PROGRAMS

    • Bingham Crisis Center 208-785-1047
    • Domestic Violence Intervention 208-529-4352
    • SANE Solutions 208-323-9600
    • Salud y Provecho 208-454-1652
    EMERGENCY: If you are in a life threatening situation or need to report a crime, call:
    9-1-1


  • FREE Arthritis Information for Hispanic Seniors

  • Arthritis is one of the most common diseases in the U.S., affecting millions of adults and half of all people age 65 and older. Although there is no cure for most forms of arthritis, treatment can help patients manage their symptoms and improve their overall quality of life. The choice of treatment depends on the type of arthritis, the severity of symptoms, the patient's general health, and other factors.

    The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is offering a free fact sheet in Spanish about treatments for the most common forms of arthritis -- osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. "Consejos Sobre la Artritis"

    To order copies of "Consejos Sobre la Artritis", call 1-800-222-2225 toll free. The NIA Information Center is open weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. eastern time or go to our Web site at www.niapublications.org


  • USCIS LAUNCHES GUIDE FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES

  • Washington, D.C. * The Office of Citizenship, within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, is announcing the release of Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants. This landmark publication represents the first time in recent history that the federal government has provided orientation materials for new permanent residents. Designed for permanent residents and the organizations that serve them, Welcome to the United States contains practical information to help immigrants settle into everyday day life in the United States, as well as basic civics information that will introduce new immigrants to the U.S. system of government.

    The guide also provides new immigrants with ideas on how to become involved in their new communities, and how to meet their responsibilities and exercise their rights as permanent residents.

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    ALL OTHER LANGUAGES


    Clases de RCP y Primeros Auxilios Pediátricos se Ofrecen en Español En Nampa y Blackfoot

    Ambos padres y proveedores del cuidado infantil se preparen para el verano—la época para las actividades al aire libre y al lado del agua.

    El precio para la instrucción y los libros puede variar entre las comunidades de Nampa y Blackfoot, pero el "costo" de no prepararse es muy alto. Padres de familia, sus parientes y los otros adultos que cuidan niños pueden prevenir tragedias por tomar las clases de resucitación cardiaco-pulmonar (RCP) y primeros auxilios.
    Qué: RCP y Primeros Auxilios Pediátricos en Español
    Quién: Ricardo Tews (Blackfoot) / Víctor Islas (Nampa)
    Dónde: Centro Cultural Hispánico, 315 Stampede Dr., Nampa (frente del parque) Hospital de Bingham Memorial, 98 Poplar St., Blackfoot
    Cuándo:  Viernes, 24 de junio, 6:00 PM-9:30 PM (Nampa)
                    Lunes, 27 de junio, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM (Nampa)
                    Jueves, 4 de agosto, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM (Blackfoot)

    La visión de IdahoSTARS es de aumentar la calidad de los programas del cuidado temprano y la educación para todos los niños en nuestro estado. www.idahostars.org


    “Cuando su Niño Desaparece: Una Guía para la Supervivencia de la Familia”

    The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) announces the availability of:
    “Cuando su Niño Desaparece: Una Guía para la Supervivencia de la Familia”
    "When Your Child Is Missing: A Family Survival Guide."

    The Guide is the third edition of an OJJDP Report first published in 1998. The latest Guide provides expanded information on the AMBER Alert Plan.

    Written by parents and family members who have experienced the disappearance of a child firsthand, the Guide offers parents insights into what they should do when their child is missing.

    Resources:
    “Cuando su Niño Desaparece: Una Guía para la Supervivencia de la Familia” (NCJ 206837) is available online at www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=12146

    A limited number of printed copies are available from the Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse (JJC). Copies can be ordered online at www.puborder.ncjrs.org or by calling JJC at 800-851-3420. Please use the document number when ordering.

    For full-text publications, information on OJJDP or JJC, and other juvenile justice matters, visit the OJJDP Web site at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ojjdp or contact Kathi McCulley, Tribal Relations * Lewiston: (208)799-5060 * Boise: (208) 334-5700.


    People 2 Gente

    Equity: Fairness; Justness; Impartiality.
      Business Enrichments:
    • Establish Hispanic/Latino Customer Relationships
    • Legal/Other Workplace Issues
    • Marketing/Public Relations/Advertising
    • Meetings/Conference Services
    • Retreats (two to five days)
      Community Enrichments:
    • Board Training
    • Diversity/Pluralism from a minority point of view
    • Expanding your circle of influence
    • Marketing
    • Mobilization/Empowerment of Community Volunteers
    • Organizational Responsibilities/ Conflict of interest issues
    • Public Speaking/Press Releases
    • Retreats
    For more information please write to: People 2 Gente * P.O. Box 6043 * Pocatello, ID 83205 or send an e-mail to andres@dcdi.net


    Commercial Driver Manual in Spanish

    A Spanish language version of the Commercial Driver Manual is available online at the Idaho Transportation Department's Division of Motor Vehicles web site.

    Click at this link for more information: www.itd.idaho.gov/dmv/driverservices/ds.htm
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