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We are excited that you have chosen to visit our website. Leaps and Bounds Family Services is a non-profit agency dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth and adults. We provide hope and opportunity through programs and services that support families and help children and young adults reach their potential and become productive citizens.

Agency Highlights		How You Can Help		Special Events
15th Annual Fundraiser Dinner & Silent Auction a Success! ELC Play Groups Now Offered at Forest Park Elementary in Eastpointe NEW! ELC Course Catalog Macomb County Employees Donate Proceeds From "Casual Day" Kingian Nonviolence Program Now Offered at Lincoln High School "REACH" WIA Program Offers No-Cost Work Training for Young Adults click here to read more		We are happy to report that our first “Warm Hands ... Warm Hearts” holiday campaign was a huge success! Raising over 500 mittens, gloves and other cold weather gear, a special thanks goes out to the local businesses for supporting this campaign and to our neighbors and friends for the generous donations that will help keep families and children warm these cold winter months. Still have something you would like to donate? It’s simple to participate! All you need do is donate one brand-new (or gently used) winter hat, scarf, gloves or mittens. For more information click here or to make a donation, please call 586.759.3895 or email psri@comcast.net.		FREE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS FREE INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS Friday, May 18th at 9:30pm Friday, June 1st at 12:30am Friday, June 8th at 9:30pm For more information call 586-863-3010. COMING DECEMBER 8, 2012

NEW WIA PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ACADEMIC STRENGTHENING AND JOB READINESS

Exciting Changes Taking Place in Our Programs!

Leaps & Bounds new Workforce Investment Agency (WIA) program provides youth with information, encouragement and support in achieving their academic and career goals. The year-round program offers job skills training, leadership development, work experiences, individual tutoring and study skills training, academic and career goal planning, mentoring, and guidance services. Participation in the WIA program will help assure young adults greater success and opportunities in their future. For more information call 586-863-3010.

INDUSTRY NEWS ... worth reading

Bridging the Skills Gap in Today's Economy

Ready or not, the demands on America's workforce are changing. In 1950, unskilled positions accounted for 80 percent of U.S. jobs, but today, 85 percent of our country's professions require skilled workers who have critical-thinking capabilities combined with career and industry specific requirements (Blodgett, 2000). Read more ...

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Michigan Business Execs Discuss Need For Early Childhood Investment in New TV Special

The one-hour special "The Time is Now" debuted on public television channels all over Michigan. The video explores the relationship between investment in early childhood, workforce development and overall economic well-being. Click here to view.

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