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Sarah Dade approaches her role as an administrative assistant with Public Assistance and Employment Services (PAES) with a smile and a commitment to the golden rule, treating others as she would want to be treated. Her positive attitude and outstanding service to clients led to her nomination and selection as one of this year’s recipients of the Sharon Bulova Award for Exemplary Administrative Professionals. Read more about Sarah’s outstanding contributions and why her peers nominated her for this award.
Whenever a high-profile incident of domestic violence occurs—one that makes a large splash in the media, particularly social media--we often jump to the conclusion that the person who committed the violent act must be suffering from depression or be otherwise mentally ill. But this leap in logic does a disservice to everybody in the community, says Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Counseling Supervisor Kathryn Harlow. Learn more about how we should frame these conversations.
Is it possible to be a perfect parent? Of course not. Even if you think you have it all figured out with one child, the next one may be completely different. Our free Parenting Education classes will help you understand what to expect and how to respond at all ages from birth through the teen years. New FREE classes starting later this month! Find out more about this incredible free resource!