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Press Releases Here’s a summary of some of the recent happenings at BHK. Click on a headline for the full story.

2004

Afterschool program to host awareness event October 2004 New program reaches out to non-parental caregivers September 2004 Superior AmeriCorps seeks 27 additional members September 2004 Special story time offered in Mohawk July 2004 Great Explorations summer program begins June 2004 AmeriCorps program expands to serve seven counties June 2004 Popular children's author to visit Keweenaw April 2004 Event highlights child abuse prevention April 2004 Alcohol Free event set for SDC April 2004 AmeriCorps, taverns team up for alcohol safety April 2004 Community invited to help plan Alcohol Free Weekend February 2004 AmeriCorps event honors Martin Luther King Jr. January 2004

2003

Communicating with children topic of six-part parenting series at Keweenaw  Kids Company January 2003 Redesigned and updated BHK, AmeriCorps web sites now online for public February 2003 The Portage Family Place Parent Resource Center opens to the public in  Houghton February 2003 'Parenting your Preschooler' classes take place in February at Keweenaw  Family Resource Center February 2003 Schedule set for spring 2003 child passenger safety clinics around the  Copper Country February 2003 Families may now purchase inexpensive fitness memberships at BHK Wellness  Centers February 2003 Area fathers invited to "Ask the DNR" session at BHK March 2003 Mobile Lending Library route canceled due to mechanical problems March 2003 Crash investigation expert to speak at BHK May 2003 Cardboard boat regatta upcoming June 2003 AmeriCorps program likely won't operate in 2003-04 June 2003 Mobile Lending Library's summer schedule released July 2003 AmeriCorps partially refunded for 2003-04 July 2003 Five local schools to benefit from afterschool, summer school programs August 2003 Volunteers sought to ride on Head Start/preschool buses September 2003 Copper Country AmeriCorps takes part in Make a Difference Day November 2003 Seven staff hired to coordinate Great Explorations after-school program December 2003

2002

Cabin Fever Days could end winter blues January 2002 BHK finalizes purchase of two buildings January 2002 Parents should register for safety-seat clinics January 2002 Dental group donates toothbrush holders to BHK February 2002 Open House attracts dozens to Family Resource Center February 2002 Hancock toy store donates train set to BHK’s Ryan Center March 2002 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder topic of workshop April 2002 Summer health and developmental screening schedule set April 2002 Free parenting workshop to discuss sibling rivalry April 2002 Hundreds of BHK children to take part in statewide exercise initiative April 2002 Parents invited to workshop about sensory integration April 2002 Workshops to address parenting of preschoolers April 2002 Mobile lending library on way to rural Copper Country towns July 2002 BHK ready to welcome hundreds back to preschool, childcare August 2002 Fitness classes open to parents, young children September 2002 Parents invited to take part in booster seat clinics September 2002 Attorney to answer family law questions on Parent Helpline October 2002 BHK begins car-seat safety program October 2002 Family literacy program to serve Houghton County October 2002 Workshop to focus on boys’ behaviors, learning styles October 2002 Web site for Copper Country parents with young children now online November 2002 Wellness classes are now open to area families with infants, toddlers and  preschoolers November 2002 Family-preservation program seeks to stabilize families at risk of losing  a child to the child welfare system December 2002

2000-2001

Support Group for parents to discuss dyslexia at May meeting May 2000 Pelkie preschoolers to learn about snowplow safety December 2001 Ford Motor Company gives 1,100 booster seats to Copper Country December 2001

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November-December 2004

- Facilities improvements among changes for 2004   - Enhanced home-visiting program reaches out to non-parental caregivers   - High school students can mentor Head Start youth in new project   - BHK offers numerous services in addition to preschool   - Parent involvement central to BHK programs   - Many ways exist to help agency programs   - Dozens of area residents lend support in 2004   - BHK offers variety of family wellness options   - Dental and vision programs available to families   - Childhood obesity a serious concern for many young Americans

Summer 2004

- AmeriCorps program expands to serve 7 counties   - Free preschool, low-cost childcare and new family services available this fall   - Wide variety of services available to the whole family   - Directors Report: Funding begins to stabilize

Winter 2003-04

- Head Start bill before Congress   - Teacher standards a big issue   - Seven individuals hired to operate Great Explorations   - New learning lab hours create flexibility for GED seekers   - Reassurance helps children cope with crisis   - Raffle brings in $10,500 for children’s programs   - “Step it up” to good health   - Centennial Wellness Center to open soon   - $500 scholarships part of new volunteer incentive program

September-October 2003

- It's back-to-school time at BHK   - Parent volunteers needed to boost bus safety   - BHK offers many services beyond preschool   - Community residents support early childhood services   - There are many ways to support BHK   - Expanded wellness services await families   - Great Explorations to provide after-school, summer-school programs

Summer 2003

- Register now for preschool, childcare   - BHK seeks community support as funding cuts continue   - 10 good reasons to choose BHK

Spring 2003

- Agency grapples with big funding cuts   - Rep. Rich Brown to discuss state budget at BHK   - Couples sought for mentor work   - Area youth may apply for summer work program   - Father's Groups meet in Laurium, Houghton, L'Anse   - Agency self-assessment to begin soon   - Registration for preschool, childcare upcoming   - Health and developmental screening dates set   - Variety of wellness services await families   - 'Get moving U.P.' initiative boosts family fitness

Winter 2002-2003

- Program seeks to stabilize at-risk families   - New Parent Resource Center opens in Houghton   - Updated Web sites offer family-oriented information   - Literacy programs helps parents finish high school   - Federal peer review goes well for BHK   - Obesity among children a growing concern   - Annual raffle nets $10,000 for early childhood services   - Econo receipts help BHK programs

September - October 2002

- Agency services stay strong despite funding cuts   - Parents have new option for finishing high school   - Car seat program gets started   - Volunteer opportunities abound

Summer 2002

- Early education key to success, experts say   - Variety of preschool, childcare options available for fall   - Take a peek at BHK's other services for families

March - April 2002

- Annual agency assessment underway   - Satisfaction surveys on way home   - Health screening registration starts   - PEAS project caters to pregant, new moms

January - February 2002

- BHK finalizes purchase of two buildings   - Preschoolers learn about snowplow safety   - Renovations make Covington handicap-accessible

November - December 2001

- Funding cuts affect expansion plans at Little Red Schoolhouse   - Family wellness services offered   - New Parent Resource Center opens in Lake Linden

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