DOWAGIAC ~ A workshop is planned for mid-August to help the community understand the impact of trauma on individuals and groups.

The meeting is from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Aug. 16, 2018, at Dowagiac Middle School in Dowagiac.  The workshop is free.

The Great Start Collaborative of Cass  County is partnering with Dowagiac Schools,  Lewis Cass ISD and United Way of Southwest Michigan to offer the opportunity.

Workshop presenters plan to present information to help others:

• to develop knowledge and understanding of trauma and its impact on children;
• to learn about how to help children and families  develop resilience;
• to strengthen collaboration among providers, educators, and other concerned groups and individuals.To register or get more information, visit traumainformedcommunities.eventbrite.com.                                         ~     o     ~     o     ~     o     ~                                                                                OFFKM opens Transition House for parolees, probationers.