Interacting With Staff and Families: Rosalie Manor's Annual Meeting

Every March, Rosalie Manor staff shines when they creatively explain our programs. In the past, this event was primarily for Board Members. This year however, we invited some of our supporters and community members to experience this event, and it was one of our best. The meeting allowed guests to interact with both staff and the families we serve. Our four programs presented highlights of their programs. Those who attended found it educational and informative. Here is a brief synopsis of the meeting.

Families United to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (FUPTP) is our abstinence-based teen pregnancy prevention program for youth between the ages of 9-15. Using a slide presentation, they explained that FUPTP began in 1986 as a summer program, and has evolved into a program offered at 5 MPS schools, on Saturday mornings and during the summer. They did a great job "pumping everyone up" with positive raps and the FUPTP pledge.

Supporting Today's Parents (STP) provides family support and parenting education for first time parents. Their presentation included several families who raved about the services of the program. The families stated that they received good tips on disciplining their children and got help with W-2 problems.

Mother Care provides services to mothers less than 24 years of age and their children for up to two years. Their presentation was unique and used a ball of yarn to symbolize that when everyone works together, the program is at its best. As people introduced themselves and asked questions, they were given a piece of the ball of yarn to hold, creating a web. In the center of the web, a caseworker placed the curriculum they use. Then, the yarn was cut, showing that without support of the program, Mother Care loses its integrity and stability.

Family Intervention Program offers services to families where safety factors have been identified. This is one of our most complicated programs because it deals primarily with the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare. This team did an excellent job explaining their program using the format of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" to ask questions and solicit answers.

We would like to thank all of our guests for taking the time to visit with us and learn more about our programs and what we have to offer.