Search Talbert House web site: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2012 Ohio Supreme Court, Justice Yvette McGee Brown Visits Talbert House Community Link Collaboration Creates Opportunities CINCINNATI—Talbert House received a visit from, Ohio’s first African-American woman Supreme Court Justice, Yvette McGee Brown on January 10, 2012. Justice McGee Brown came to tour and meet with clients at the Community Link program. Community Link, a collaboration between Talbert House and Easter Seals Work Resource Center with Hamilton County Job and Family Services, was established to provide Ohio Works First recipients coordinated services to facilitate their transition to work placement and self-sufficiency by addressing issues and barriers, including disabilities, substance abuse, domestic violence, lack of basic needs, child care, transportation and work history. The program helps decrease the number of families dependent on public assistance by creating opportunities to resources, education, training and work. At Community Link, Justice McGee Brown learned more about how the program is structured and had the opportunity to listen to Community Link clients share their stories. “Few things are more admirable than the quest to become or stay self-sufficient. It was the story of my life growing up – watching my mother work two jobs to raise us – so anyone with that goal can count me as a fan,” said Justice McGee Brown. “The training and resources the Community Link program provides are so important to the families and children in Cincinnati. I enjoyed meeting with the participants and sharing their success stories,” said Justice McGee Brown. “Their hard work and commitment are inspiring.” Justice McGee Brown has a background rich in advocacy for children and families. Before her election to the Supreme Court of Ohio, Justice McGee Brown served as Franklin County Lead Juvenile Court Judge and led the creation of the Family Drug Court and the SMART Program for youth. After retiring from the bench in 2002, Justice McGee Brown went on to found the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. “I have been fortunate to have a life and career that has allowed me to pour my heart into helping others and expand opportunities for vulnerable Ohioans,” says Justice McGee Brown. “It was an honor to host this visit with Justice McGee Brown. Her empathy, humor and sincere understanding of the challenges facing the Community Link clients were evident. She supports our program and the work we do to help individuals and families become self-sufficient,” said Neil Tilow, President and CEO of Talbert House. # # # Talbert House is a community-wide nonprofit network of social services with 36 proven programs focusing on prevention, assessment, treatment and reintegration. Each year, Talbert House helps 26,700 men, women and children across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky overcome adversity to become healthy and productive citizens through its programs in community corrections, mental health, substance abuse and welfare-to-work.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2012 Ohio Supreme Court, Justice Yvette McGee Brown Visits Talbert House Community Link Collaboration Creates Opportunities CINCINNATI—Talbert House received a visit from, Ohio’s first African-American woman Supreme Court Justice, Yvette McGee Brown on January 10, 2012. Justice McGee Brown came to tour and meet with clients at the Community Link program. Community Link, a collaboration between Talbert House and Easter Seals Work Resource Center with Hamilton County Job and Family Services, was established to provide Ohio Works First recipients coordinated services to facilitate their transition to work placement and self-sufficiency by addressing issues and barriers, including disabilities, substance abuse, domestic violence, lack of basic needs, child care, transportation and work history. The program helps decrease the number of families dependent on public assistance by creating opportunities to resources, education, training and work. At Community Link, Justice McGee Brown learned more about how the program is structured and had the opportunity to listen to Community Link clients share their stories. “Few things are more admirable than the quest to become or stay self-sufficient. It was the story of my life growing up – watching my mother work two jobs to raise us – so anyone with that goal can count me as a fan,” said Justice McGee Brown. “The training and resources the Community Link program provides are so important to the families and children in Cincinnati. I enjoyed meeting with the participants and sharing their success stories,” said Justice McGee Brown. “Their hard work and commitment are inspiring.” Justice McGee Brown has a background rich in advocacy for children and families. Before her election to the Supreme Court of Ohio, Justice McGee Brown served as Franklin County Lead Juvenile Court Judge and led the creation of the Family Drug Court and the SMART Program for youth. After retiring from the bench in 2002, Justice McGee Brown went on to found the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. “I have been fortunate to have a life and career that has allowed me to pour my heart into helping others and expand opportunities for vulnerable Ohioans,” says Justice McGee Brown. “It was an honor to host this visit with Justice McGee Brown. Her empathy, humor and sincere understanding of the challenges facing the Community Link clients were evident. She supports our program and the work we do to help individuals and families become self-sufficient,” said Neil Tilow, President and CEO of Talbert House. # # # Talbert House is a community-wide nonprofit network of social services with 36 proven programs focusing on prevention, assessment, treatment and reintegration. Each year, Talbert House helps 26,700 men, women and children across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky overcome adversity to become healthy and productive citizens through its programs in community corrections, mental health, substance abuse and welfare-to-work.
Ohio Supreme Court, Justice Yvette McGee Brown Visits Talbert House Community Link Collaboration Creates Opportunities
CINCINNATI—Talbert House received a visit from, Ohio’s first African-American woman Supreme Court Justice, Yvette McGee Brown on January 10, 2012. Justice McGee Brown came to tour and meet with clients at the Community Link program. Community Link, a collaboration between Talbert House and Easter Seals Work Resource Center with Hamilton County Job and Family Services, was established to provide Ohio Works First recipients coordinated services to facilitate their transition to work placement and self-sufficiency by addressing issues and barriers, including disabilities, substance abuse, domestic violence, lack of basic needs, child care, transportation and work history. The program helps decrease the number of families dependent on public assistance by creating opportunities to resources, education, training and work. At Community Link, Justice McGee Brown learned more about how the program is structured and had the opportunity to listen to Community Link clients share their stories. “Few things are more admirable than the quest to become or stay self-sufficient. It was the story of my life growing up – watching my mother work two jobs to raise us – so anyone with that goal can count me as a fan,” said Justice McGee Brown. “The training and resources the Community Link program provides are so important to the families and children in Cincinnati. I enjoyed meeting with the participants and sharing their success stories,” said Justice McGee Brown. “Their hard work and commitment are inspiring.” Justice McGee Brown has a background rich in advocacy for children and families. Before her election to the Supreme Court of Ohio, Justice McGee Brown served as Franklin County Lead Juvenile Court Judge and led the creation of the Family Drug Court and the SMART Program for youth. After retiring from the bench in 2002, Justice McGee Brown went on to found the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. “I have been fortunate to have a life and career that has allowed me to pour my heart into helping others and expand opportunities for vulnerable Ohioans,” says Justice McGee Brown. “It was an honor to host this visit with Justice McGee Brown. Her empathy, humor and sincere understanding of the challenges facing the Community Link clients were evident. She supports our program and the work we do to help individuals and families become self-sufficient,” said Neil Tilow, President and CEO of Talbert House.
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