The Leadership Development Newsletter

Q Center

Leadership Development Advising
The Q Center offers Leadership Development Advising and Coaching on a variety of support topics. Visit our website to learn more and schedule an appointment. This offering is available to students, faculty, staff, and community.

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Located in HUSKY Union Building (HUB 315)

• Monday   10 am – 6 pm PT
• Tuesday   10 am – 6 pm PT
• Wednesday      CLOSED
• Thursday 10 am – 6 pm PT
• Friday      10 am – 6 pm PT

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Hello from the Benefits Hub! Here’s what we have for you this week: 1. Tax Prep Workshop! 2. Coach Positions 3. Access to Affordable Health Care! Join us for a Tax Prep workshop on January 17th! Free to participate and welcome to sharing! Participate for the 1-hour, Zoom event, learn about getting ready for tax season and take a survey for a chance to WIN a $25 gift card! Benefits Hub has NEW Coach positions!  We just created a bunch of NEW Benefits Hub Coach positions and we are looking for people that are: Interested in giving back to their community Working in higher education environment Want to learn about navigating social service programs and getting people connected! Tell your friends, family and colleagues! Just a reminder! Open Enrollment for WA Health Plan Finder is happening NOW! Between now and January 15th, you can enroll in low-cost or FREE healthcare benefits through Washington State. For assistance starting the process, and to get any questions answered about the process, make an appointment with a Benefits Hub Coach today! If you are: A student A parent and/or caregiver Currently receive food benefits (SNAP, EBT, Free/Reduce Lunch) Have had healthcare through WA Health Plan Exchange in the past or believe you may qualify based on other qualifications … this is an amazing opportunity to get connected with medical, dental, and/or vision coverage!

Email us @ benefitshub@uwkc.org CALL/TEXT US @ (206) 649-8124

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To apply or for more info. visit: https://www.washington.edu/financialaid/types-of-aid/child-care-assistance/application-process/?fbclid=IwAR2-wgLhc_GJsMhLA3T5fHHwrBGzgSmYjGeHOxeq8s7crLdPbYzx96T232I

6-7pm
How do you find the time to apply for funding while also juggling life responsibilities? Hear from graduate students who applied for funding while also juggling jobs, school, kids and other responsibilities.
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https://www.socialwork.career/2020/03/covid-19-resources-social-workers-therapists.html

Roundup of over 50 free resources that may be of help to you as a social worker, mental health professional and/or social work educator during the COVID-19 pandemic.

These include free on demand trainings (some of which offer free CEUs), resources to assist with hospice and palliative care, protecting immigrant families, and several social work and higher education specific resources.

In addition to these resources, there is a 30 free self-care tools such as meditations and workouts, and 50 more resources to help you serve your clients and educate/entertain your children.

Apply at goodwinconnecitons.org
Goodwin Connections’ Family Connections Program application will be open online April 1 and provides childcare/preschool/afterschool care tuition assistance for student parents enrolled full-time. We need your help to encourage low-income parents (with children 0-11) who are enrolled full-time in a certificate or degree program. If you have any questions email program@goodwinconnections.org.

Student parents who are accepted into the Family Connections Program can apply at any point in their educational journey, and are supported from their first quarter/semester in the program through graduation day with the following benefits:

• Childcare and preschool tuition assistance – Up to $2,200 per quarter/ per child
• Career development and networking opportunities
• Back-to-school and holiday support
• Support from a caring community

Please note: Applicants must meet program eligibility requirements to be considered. More details including what to expect and a timeline are also available online.