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Did you know that 1 in 5 Car Seats are installed incorrectly?

Safe Kids Car Seat Checks

JOPLIN
When:  January 7th           10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
            February 1st         10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
            March 1st             10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
           
Where: The Alliance, 2914 E. 32nd Street, Suite 102, Joplin
           (Southside Shopping Center across from Applebee's)

NEOSHO
When:  Call for next appointment
           
Where: Griffith Motors 1300 W. Harmony Neosho MO

Car Seats are checked and installed by certified technicians.  Car seat checks are free to everyone, donations are accepted.  To make an appointment in Joplin call Samantha Price @ 417-782-9899 in Neosho contact Pam or Manny at 417-451-3743 ext. 1 or submit the car seat check request form and we will call you.

Carthage's 6th annual Mudstock was great.  600+ atteneded!

What is Mudstock? 
In a word, "fun".  Obviously mud is involved, but there is an obstacle course with rope swings into mud pits, mud hills, low rope obstacles, and more!

Thanks to everyone for your support.  Looking forward to Mudstock 2010!

"Keep your insides clean and drug free...get your outsides muddy!"

For more information or rules please contact Robin at 417-358-3270

The Alliance will be at the 2010 Business Expo in January!

Come visit our booth and learn more about how we are making strides of positive change in your community!  We will have games, door prizes, and much more.  

FREE program for parents of 9-14 year olds
Guiding Good Choices is a five week program, that teaches parents how to support their children in making smart decisions, like staying drug-free.  Childcare will be provided.  Class is offered in both English and Spanish.

When: Contact Melissa Courtney to see next class schedule

Space is limited to enroll please contact Melissa Courtney, Program Coordinator,
at 417-782-9899 or mcourtney@theallianceofswmo.org.

Child-Parent Relationship Training
This class will help you:
-Regain control as a parent
-Help your child develop self-control
-Effectively disciplining and limiting inappropriate behavior
-Understand your child's emotional needs
-Communicate more effectively with our child

When:    Contact Melissa Courtney for more information on the next session.

Space is limited to enroll please contact Melissa Courtney, Program Coordinator,
at 417-782-9899 or mcourtney@theallianceofswmo.org.