The Tyrrell-Washington Partnership for Children is governed by a Board of Directors, representing parents, public agencies, private businesses, communities of faith, child care centers and homes, educational institutions, civic organizations, and concerned citizens. Former and current board members, along with community members, serve on the Partnership's committees and task forces. Below is a list of the Partnership's board officers and members.
Denise Landino, Co-Chair*
Kennedy Barber, Co-Chair*
Peter McNair, Secretary*
Ernest Burden*
Jerry Rhodes*
Ellie Crockett*
Clay Carter*
Yolanda Clagon
Dinah Satterwaite
Christy Hassell
Dee Furlough
Susan Smith
Julius Walker
Kitty Hedgepeth
David Peoples
Kathleen Devore-Jones
Amy O'Neal
Tracy Johnson
Dorothy Johnson
Nancy Furman
Dr. Ann Britt
Mayor Brian Roth
Amelia Pledger
Michael Dunsmore
Paula Brickhouse
Victoria Fields
*Executive Committee Members
Many thanks to these individuals! They devote a lot of time to this agency because they believe in it's mission.
The Partnership Board of Directors meets at noon on the fourth Thursday of the month. All meetings are open to the public and take place on the following dates:
July 17, 2008 Tyrrell - Andy's Restaurant,
September 18, 2008
Washington- Golden Skillet Restaurant
November 20, 2008 Tyrrell - Andy's Restaurant
January 15, 2009
Washington- Golden Skillet Restaurant
March 19, 2009
Tyrrell - Andy's
Restaurant
May 21, 2009 Washington- Golden Skillet Restaurant
The Tyrrell-Washington Partnership for Children, Inc. is soliciting proposals to establish a contract through competitive negotiations. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to acquire the services of a qualified contractor to implement
The Incredible Years: BASIC Parent Training Program – Early Childhood in Beaufort, Washington, and WayneCounties.The Incredible Years is a research-based program that is effective in reducing children's aggression and behavior problems and increasing social competence at home and at school. It is designed to promote positive parenting strategies and to assist parents in managing children’s behavior. This is accomplished through a 14-week training series led by two Group Leaders certified to teach this curriculum. Group Leaders must have a minimum of a B.A. degree in a human services field and have coursework and training in child development, behavior management, and group facilitation. After completing the series, parents should have gained knowledge on positive reinforcement, limit setting, non-physical discipline alternatives and problem solving strategies. Between January 2008 and May 2008, one series will be conducted in each county (Beaufort, Wayne and Washington). Between July 2008 and May 2009, 6 training series will be conducted as follows: Wayne County-3, Beaufort County-2, and Washington County-1. The winning bid would preferably include two group leaders able to serve WayneCounty and two group leaders able to serve Beaufort & Washington Counties. Proposals must also include coordinating timing and location for all training sessions, purchasing refreshments, childcare, transportation, incentives, etc. and reporting results to contracting agency. For a complete RFP Package or inquiries, please contact the issuing agency as follows:
