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Starr Commonwealth Simon Bisson, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, co-authored an article on board governance that is featured in the Nonprofit Director, a new publication by the Alliance for Children and Families that's designed for board members.

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Does the philanthropic culture of a nonprofit human service organization impact the effectiveness of its board governance? Several leaders within the Alliance for Children and Families network argue it does, and they’re planning to prove it.
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Starr Commonwealth Dr. James Longhurst, Senior Vice President of Clinical Services and Director of Montcalm Schools, has posted a new blog entry about how Starr and Montcalm are taking advantage of technology to connect youth with area psychiatrists. Read more about it here:

Source: www.starrcommonwealth.wordpress.com
The Detroit Free Press recently published a story (Video Psychiatry takes hold in state, Nov. 15, 2009) that estimates about half-a-million children across the state of Michigan are in need of help but there are only about 200 child psychiatrists available.
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Starr Commonwealth Jackson Community College's Men of Merit student organization stressed the importance of academic success to Starr students at this morning's Honor Roll Assembly. Congratulations to the many Starr students that made the honor roll, received honorable mention and those in the Accelerated Reading club! Keep up the good work!

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Starr Commonwealth Dr. Bruce Perry presented "The Impact of Trauma & Neglect on the Developing Child" at Starr's Albion campus for day one of the Michigan Federation's Tour of Michigan Seminars.

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Starr Commonwealth Showing her support of Starr and our programs, Victoria Rowell recorded several new public service announcements during her visit over Founder's Day weekend. See them now at www.youtube.com/starrcommonwealth.

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While attending Starr's 96th anniversary and Founder's Day celebration Sunday, October 4, 2009, guest speaker Victoria Rowell a foster child, actress, author and foster care advocate - recorded several Public Service Announcements supporting Starr's programs. ...
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Starr Commonwealth Starr News, fall issue, is now in the mail and ready to view/read online at http://www.starr.org/publications. Features include a recap of Founder's Day with Victoria Rowell, a Rising Starrs profile on Montcalm School for Girls alum Samantha, Featured Friend Andrew Freemire and a review of the more than $200,000 awarded in scholarships to alumni.

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PublicationsStarr Commonwealth communicates with supporters of the organization through a variety of publications created by our Public Relations and Marketing team. To request a copy of any of our publications, ...
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Starr Commonwealth Thank you to all who attended last week's Goodness Made Visible fundraising luncheon in Columbus. It was a major success, and what an emotional, inspiring stories from the youth in program and Maria Myers. WOW!!

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Starr Commonwealth TLC's presentation of Deep Brain Learning with Dr. Larry Brendtro brought in over 160 registrants. For those who joined us, thank you! Stay informed of upcoming TLC trainings by frequently visiting www.starrtraining.org/register.

Ruth Parks
Ruth Parks
Always enjoyable to read about Starr Commonwealth. As I've said before, that was my first teaching job, beginning in 1938
November 7 at 3:52pm
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Yes, Ruth. Your story is very interesting too. In fact, you are featured in the current issue of Starr News to be mailed this week. You can read it online here: http://assets1.americanedgroup.com/500007/starr_news_fall09.pdf
November 9 at 7:24am
Ruth Parks
Ruth Parks
Interesting. I would appreciate receiving a copy os the Starr News mentioned above. My address is 1307 Meadowlark Lane, Macomb, Illinois, 61455

Thank you. Ruth Parks
November 9 at 7:56am
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Starr Commonwealth Starr Columbus is hosting the Goodness Made Visible fundraising luncheon tomorrow, Nov. 5, at The Confluence Park, Columbus, Ohio. Learn more about Starr Columbus programs here.

Source: www.starr.org
Starr ColumbusDelinquent Residential, Sexually Reactive YouthThis program uses a strength-based, youth-empowerment model to serve delinquent male students 12-18 years-old who have sexually offended ...
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Starr Commonwealth There is still time to register for TLC's presentation of Deep Brain Learning this Thursday, Nov. 5. Follow the link or visit starrtraining.org/tlc for additional information.

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The schedule below includes trainings presented by Starr Commonwealth, NDK, Glasswing and TLC™. Click on a link for more information or to register. Check back as we continue to add to our schedule.
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Starr Commonwealth Montcalm Family Day has been a success! Pictured are Montcalm School for Boys student Dominic and his Mom visiting Koby Cottage, which is now open for reservations.

Mary Pittman Earle
Mary Pittman Earle
Glad to hear the cottage is open. What an asset that will be to the campus.
October 30 at 4:11pm
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Starr Commonwealth Dr. Jim Longhurst and Martha Dobbins presenting Motivational Interviewing, learning how to communicate with your child, to parents and staff as part of Montcalm Family Day.

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Starr Commonwealth Two days can change a child's life.
Pictured are Dr. James Worling and participants on day one of Starr's Risk Assessment training seminar.

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Starr Commonwealth Through our six sites in Michigan and Ohio, Starr provides early intervention/prevention, community-based services and specialized residential programs in:
Albion, Michigan
Battle Creek, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan (TLC)
Columbus, Ohio
Van Wert, Ohio

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Roger
Roger
Those were the days when it was called Starr Commonwealth for Boys. By the looks of these pictures the school certainly has grown.
October 27 at 3:31pm
George Wilson
George Wilson
Just look at these leaves and I am remined of the valley near Mendelssohn where as a young lad there seemed to be so many and it was so very deep and deeper. This is way before leaf blowers, when you used a rake and hopefully had gloves. The Albion Campus is just as beautiful today as it was in the early 60's. Uncle Floyd's presence still permeates the campus.
October 27 at 5:25pm
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Starr Commonwealth Registration is still open for the ERASOR training being held October 28 & 29 on Starr's Albion campus. Walk-in registrants are welcome.

Source: www.starrtraining.org
The schedule below includes trainings presented by Starr Commonwealth, NDK, Glasswing and TLC™. Click on a link for more information or to register. Check back as we continue to add to our schedule.