Iroquois County is a great place to raise a family! Let’s work together to spread the word about upcoming healthy activities for youth and/or families. Please email event info to spree@co.iroquois.il.us or Facebook Message TIP the Scale….
Harold the Giraffe of I-KAN’s Life Education Center programming is stepping into classrooms around Iroquois County this school year to teach a substance abuse prevention program. This program teaches students in kindergarten through sixth grade how the human body works and the skills needed to deal with pressures from peers and society. Students will learn…
The JJC would like to partner with community, church, and school organizations that are hosting area breakfast and supper fundraisers to get these helpful parenting TIPs out to parents and grandparents. If you would like to receive these FREE silverware packets with affixed prevention stickers to use at your next meal, please contact Sarah at…
She will be discussing the JJC’s newest TIP the Scale campaign messaging and an opportunity for local organizations hosting fundraiser meals to partner with the JJC. She will also be sharing information about upcoming fun activities at the Gilman Danforth District Library….
As summer draws to an end, TIP the Scale would like to recognize parents and local baseball leagues for promoting healthy lifestyle choices for our youth. Talking Improves Parenting!…
Monna Ulfers is a longtime alderwoman for the city of Watseka. She will be providing helpful TIPs for how families can help teens to make positive choices….
Tom Marshino will be providing helpful TIPs for how we can all work together to keep our teens safe during the summer months….
The Iroquois County Fair is July 13th-18th! 🎡 It’s the highlight of summer for many Iroquois County families. Be sure to visit the Juvenile Justice Council’s booth daily to play TIP Truth Trivia for a chance to win a Family Pack of passes to the Harvest Moon Drive-in. Complete a Parent Survey and be entered…
The JJC was represented by Jenni McTaggart and I-KAN LEC’s mascot Harold the Giraffe in Onarga’s Fourth of July Parade. The JJC’s float reminded both students to make healthy lifestyle choices and parents to talk with their children about not using drugs or alcohol. Let’s celebrate our youth leading healthy, happy lives!!…
Iroquois County pizzerias have teamed up with the TIP the Scale campaign to encourage families to talk about the risks of underage substance use. Please support these businesses and enjoy a delicious meal with your family while having this important conversation. Together we can TIP the Scale and give our kids a brighter, healthier future!…