March 16th, the 3rd Thursday How current state and federal actions may affect utilities affordability, Social Security, Medicare, Obamacare, Medicaid funding and more. Speaker: Lisa Dedden Cooper, Manager of Advocacy, AARP. Also sponsored by AARP and LWV, Jackson Unit     JXN Community Forums…are free and open programs to encourage dialogue about the challenging issues of our … Continue reading Legislative Update for Senior Citizens

“Restorative Justice/Restorative Community”  February 16th, the 3rd Thursday Restoring a sense of well-being is a challenge after crime. In addition to victims, the community is harmed when citizens feel less safe. Following a brief review of the evolution of our justice systems, panelists with experience with crime will describe restorative processes. Also sponsored by the Jackson … Continue reading “Restorative Justice/Restorative Community” February 16th

January 19th, the 3rd Thursday — Stasia Milligan, Child Welfare Director at Family Service and Children’s Aid, and a panel of foster parents, youth in foster care and case managers, will discuss the reality of what teens in foster care face, and what the community could do to make things better. JXN Community Forums…are free … Continue reading “Strengths and Challenges of Teens in the Foster Care System”