HoCo Community Chat

Segment One: Celebrating Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month – a time to pay a little more attention to those of us over fifty. The theme this year is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. 

One way our Office on Aging and Independence is connecting our older adults is through a virtual employment expo. Director and host Jackie Scott talks with Ann Happ, a consultant to our virtual 50+ Employment Expo, working with our partner the Jewish Council on Aging; and, our administrator of the Office on Aging and Independence Ofelia Ross Ott

Segment Two: Spotlight on Howard County’s Child Care Providers

National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is May 10, a day set aside to recognize child care providers, teachers and other educators of young children everywhere. Guests are child care provider Nicole Smith of Nicole’s Fun and Learning Family Child Care; and one of our early childhood program specialists in the Office of Children and Families, Marissa Hill.

Key topics:

• Soundbite - Introduction of first topic and guests [0:00]
• Anne’s Journey towards this new career and transitioning skills to a new career [4:03]
• Understanding the demographics and geography of HoCo and how the Office on Aging and Independence serves the 50+ community with employment opportunities [7:11]
• 50 or better Virtual Employment EXPO description and employer information [9:33]
• Why the office of aging is hosting this EXPO in HoCo [12:11]
• Busting employers' myths around hiring 50 or better employees [13:25]
• Programs available at the JCA and contact info [15:30]
• Closing message from Ofelia [17:46]
• Closing message from Anne [19:30]
• Closing message from Jackie  [20:30]
• 21:50 Break and PSA
  Introduction of second segment and guests [22:42]
• Nicole’s journey to a childcare career [24:50]
• Nicole’s advice for people looking to join this industry [26:17]
• Available supports for home childcare providers and centers through the Office of Children and Family [28:11]
• Good qualities to look for in a provider [31:40]
• Celebrating Nicole’s new book [36:40]
• Advocating for our childcare providers [39:08]
• Contact Information for the Office of Children and Family [41:31]
• Closing message from Nicole and contact information [42:15]
• Show Closing [45:02]

Resources:

Office on Aging and Independencehttps://www.howardcountymd.gov/aging

Howard County MAP line – 410-313-1234

Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington https://accessjca.org/

Howard County 50+ Employment Expo https://howardexpo.accessjca.org

Howard County Child Care Resource Center https://www.howardcountymd.gov/children-families/child-care-resource-center

Office of Children & Families https://www.howardcountymd.gov/children-families

Nicole’s Fun and Learning Family Child Care LLC https://funandlearningllc.com/

Segment 1: April is Earth Month 

In this first segment, Jackie Scott, host and DCRS director, kicks off April by honoring Earth Month. She is joined by Tim Lattimer, community sustainability administrator with the Howard County Office of Community Sustainability to talk about the County’s Climate Forward Initiative this Earth Month. The two discuss the impact and of reality climate change. Tune in for ways that we can stay aware and make a difference.  

Segment 2: National Healthcare Decision Day  

Second, host Jackie Scott speaks with Allyson Stanton, a licensed Medical Social Worker and Geriatric Care Manager who partners with our Office of Aging and Independence. The two focus on the importance of National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16. It exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and provide information about the importance of advance care planning.   

Key topics: 

Topic #1 -   Welcome from Jackie Scott [1:00] 

Topic #2 -   Guest introduction [2:45] 

Topic #3 -   Tim Lattimer and the Howard County Office of Community Sustainability [4:25] 

Topic #4 -   What is the daily impact on climate change? [7:30] 

Topic #5 -   How can we care for those who are affected? [14:30] 

Topic #6 -   Understanding the reality of climate change [19:30] 

Topic #7 -   Upcoming green initiatives [22:00]  

PSA - Senior Medicare Patrol [25:30] 

Topic #8 -   Segment 2 [26:00] 

Topic #9 -   What is National Healthcare Decisions Day, and why does it exist? [27:20] 

Topic #10 - What do healthcare decisions look like? [32:00] 

Topic #11 - What is the value of making healthcare decisions? [34:00] 

Topic #12 - Resources available for lifecare planning [35:30] 

Resources: 

Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) 

You CAN Make a Difference - Live Green Howard County  

Geriatric Care Management & Aging Life Care Columbia, MD | Allyson Stanton Aging Solutions  

Contacts: 

• DCRS Main Office Line: (410) 313-6400 

• All social media platforms: @hococommunity 

In part two of this special two-episode month, Jackie Scott, host and DCRS director honors National Women’s History Month with a remarkable woman. Director Scott interviews Dr. Carlessia Hussein, the former director of the State of Maryland Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, who is now a health equity consultant and philanthropist at Opportunity and Health for All. Together, they discuss Dr. Hussein’s empowering experience as a successful and impactful woman of color in this country. 

Key topics: 

Topic #1 -   Welcome and disclaimer from Jackie Scott [0:50] 

Topic #2 -   Guest introductions [1:30] 

Topic #3 -   Dr. Carlessia Hussein’s story [2:00] 

Topic #4 -   Living in the 70s as a minority woman [10:00] 

Topic #5 -   Promoting change and working in the DMV [13:30] 

Topic #6 -   The Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities [18:45] 

Topic #7 -   Philanthropy at Opportunity and Health for All [24:00] 

Topic #8 -   A message for young women today [31:15] 

Resources: 

Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) 

Womens History Month Brunch – 3/16/2024 

Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities 

Opportunity and Health for All 

Contacts: 

• DCRS Main Office Line: (410) 313-6400 

• Social media: @hococommunity 

• Women’s History Month Brunch on 3/16 - Facebook: @hococfw 

n part one of this special two-episode month, Jackie Scott, host and DCRS director, kicks off March by honoring National Nutrition Month. She talks to experts Courtney Harangozo, health and wellness manager for our Office on Aging and Independence (OAI), and Carmen Roberts, registered dietician and OAI partner. Together, the group discusses National Nutrition Month, how we help our residents, and what nutrition looks like.

HoCo Community Chat will honor Women’s History Month later in March.

Key topics: 

Topic #1 -   Welcome and disclaimer from Jackie Scott [1:00] 

Topic #2 -   Guest introductions [2:20] 

Topic #3 -   What really is nutrition? [3:15] 

Topic #4 -   Registered Dieticians [4:45] 

Topic #5 -   Wellness management in our community [6:40] 

Topic #6 -   Food as medicine [8:00] 

Topic #7 -   Congregate Meal Program [10:00] 

Topic #8 -   Resources to help people understand healthy living [13:00] 

Topic #9 -   Healthy living through cultural boundaries [15:00] 

Topic #10 - Womens's History Month and nutrition [17:30] 

Topic #11 - Contact information and resources? [20:00] 

Topic #12 - March Episode 12 announcement and preview of Women’s History Month [21:00] 

Topic #13 – Howard County Commission for Women Women’s History Month Brunch [22:30] 

Resources: 

Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) 

Aging & Independence | Howard County (howardcountymd.gov) 

Health Promotion & Nutrition Services | Howard County (howardcountymd.gov) 

Howard County 50+ Centers  

Contacts: 

• DCRS Main Office Line: (410) 313-6400 

• Social Media: @hococommunity 

• Office On Aging and Independence: (410) 313-1234 

• Women’s History Month Brunch on 3/16 - Facebook: @hococfw 

Segment 1: Romance Scams and how to look out for them this Valentine’s Day Season. 

In this first segment, Jackie Scott, host and DCRS director, kicks off the podcast to discuss romance scams and their prevalence during the Valentine's Day season with an investigator in the Office of Consumer Protection, Lila Boor, and Andre Lingham, the founder and president of the Center for Elder Justice and Education.  

Segment 2: Celebrating Black History Month and what it means in Howard County. 

In recognition of Black History Month, Director Scott honors the importance of Black History and why it should be celebrated all year round, with guests Bessie Bordenave, president of the Harriet Tubman Foundation of Howard County and Kori Jones, director of Howard County’s Harriet Tubman Cultural Center, part of Howard County Recreation and Parks Department.

Key topics: 

Topic #1 -   Welcome and disclaimer from Jackie Scott [1:05] 

Topic #2 -   Guest introductions [2:45] 

Topic #3 -   The Center for Elder Justice and Education [3:50] 

Topic #4 -   What is a romance scam? [5:25] 

Topic #5 -   How are romance scams evolving? [7:45] 

Topic #6 -   Who are the common victims and what are the common signs? [10:00] 

Topic #7 -   What can you do if you encounter a scam? [13:20] 

Topic #8 -   Resources for people experiencing romance scams [16:15] 

Topic #9 -   Black History Month and second guest introduction [18:25] 

Topic #10 - The Harriet Tubman Cultural Center (HTCC) and its history [20:00] 

Topic #11 - How does the Cultural Center serve Howard County today? [25:00] 

Topic #12 - Harriet Tubman Day [27:10] 

Topic #13 - Frank Turner [31:15] 

Topic #14 - Upcoming events at HTCC [22:30] 

Resources: 

Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) 

Office of Consumer Protection  

Center for Elder Justice and Education 

Harriet Tubman Foundation of Howard County 

Harriet Tubman Cultural Center 

Contacts: 

• DCRS Main Office Line: 410-313-6400 (voice/relay)

• DCRS Office of Consumer Protection: 410-313-6420 

• Andre Lingham - Center for Elder Justice and Education: 443 -791-3114 

• Harriet Tubman Cultural Center: 410-313-0860 

As we enter a new year, host and DCRS Director Jackie Scott is joined by Ashton Petta, manager of the Office of Human Trafficking Prevention; and Eric Kruhm, a lieutenant with the Howard County Police Department Vice and Narcotics Unit, and a member of the Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinating Council. Together, they take on the heavy topic of human trafficking to recognize Human Trafficking Prevention Month, discuss what trafficking looks like today, and address resources available and ways to make our community and country a safer place.

Key topics:

Topic #1 -   Welcome and disclaimer from Jackie Scott [0:35]

Topic #2 -   Guest introductions [2:20]

Topic #3 -   Polaris Project on human trafficking today [3:30]

Topic #4 -   What is human trafficking? [4:35]

Topic #5 -   Law enforcement and human trafficking in our modern day [8:10]

Topic #6 -   How is human trafficking monitored and tracked [10:35]

Topic #7 -   Prevention, collaboration, and treatment [13:35]

Topic #8 -   What resources are available to people who suspect human trafficking [16:05]

Topic #9 -   TurnAround partnership [21:50]

Topic #10 - Human Trafficking Coordinating Council [22:30]

Topic #11 - Ways to get help in our community [27:00]

Resources:

Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS)

Office on Human Trafficking Prevention (OHTP)

Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinating Council (HTPCC)

Howard County Police Department 

National Human Trafficking Hotline

Polaris Project

TurnAround    

Contacts:

• DCRS Main Office Line: (410)-313-6400
• DCRS Office on Human Trafficking Prevention: (410)-313-6558
• National Human Trafficking Hotline: (888)-373-7888 [Text* 233733]
• Eric Kruhm: ekruhm@howardcountymd.gov 

Segment 1: Homelessness in Howard County 

As we head into winter, host and DCRS Director Jackie Scott addresses the issue of homelessness.  She is joined by the administrator of the Office of Community Partnerships, Rose Burton; the director of the Howard County Department of Housing and the board chair of the Coalition to End Homelessness, Kelly Cimino; and the executive director of Grassroots Crisis Intervention, and a board member of our Howard County Coalition to End Homelessness, Dr. Marianna Izraelson. Together, they discuss homelessness in our community, state, and country, including Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day on December 21. 

Key topics: 

Topic #1 -   Welcome from Jackie Scott [0:40] 

Topic #2 -   Homelessness Awareness Week [1:20] 

Topic #3 -   Guest introductions [3:25] 

Topic #4 -   Homelessness in our community [4:30] 

Topic #5 -   The Office of Community Partnerships and the Coalition to End Homelessness [6:30] 

Topic #6 -   The Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center [8:50] 

Topic #7 -   Asset Limited Income Constrained and Employed (ALICE) [12:45] 

Topic #8 -   The Howard County Housing Department and Housing Commission [13:45] 

Topic #9 -   What does homelessness look like in our community [19:00] 

Topic #10 - Housing insecurity amongst seniors [20:40] 

Topic #11 - New initiatives to aid in the fight against homelessness [25:00] 

Topic #12 - Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day [28:00] 

Topic #13 - Advice and resources for people in need [29:40] 

Topic #14 - Housing Affordability Coalition [32:30] 

Resources: 

Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) 

Coalition to End Homelessness 

Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center 

Howard County Department of Housing 

Office of Community Partnerships 

Contacts: 

• DCRS Main Office Line: (410)-313-6400 

• DCRS Office of Community Partnerships: 410-313-6400 

• Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center: (410)-531-6377 

Segment 1: Caregiving and Support in Howard County 

November is National Family Caregivers Month. DCRS Director and host Jackie Scott is Joined by our Office of Aging and Independence Caregiver Support Program Manager Kathy Wehr, and Caregiver Specialist, Dr. Earnestine Thomas. Together the group discusses caregiving in Howard County and how the Caregiver Support Program can help with resources, aid, education, and support.  

Segment 2: Veteran’s Day 

Jackie is joined by our Office of Veterans and Military Families Manager (OVMF), Lisa Terry. The two discuss the veteran and military family experience in our country and county. OVMF offers resources and services as well as events being held through the month of November honoring veterans and military families.   

Key topics: 

Topic #1 -   Welcome from Jackie Scott [0:55] 

Topic #2 -   National Caregivers Month Segment [2:30] 

Topic #3 -   Why does caregiving matter? [3:55] 

Topic #4 -   New trends in caregiving [5:30] 

Topic #5 -   What does the Caregiver Support Program do? [8:20] 

Topic #6 -   Advice for caregivers [11:00] 

Topic #7 -   Classes for caregivers [14:20]   

Topic #8 -   Trualta (online education for caregivers) [15:25] 

Topic #9 -   Chronic Disease Self-Management (CDMP) [17:00] 

Topic #10 - National Family Caregivers’ Month [20:00] 

Topic #11 - Veteran's Day Segment [24:10] 

Topic #12 - The Office of Veterans and Military Families [26:30] 

Topic #13 - Purple Star Schools [28:00] 

Topic #14 - Being a part of a military family [29:00] 

Topic #15 - Support for military families [30:40] 

Topic #16 - Advice for new community members in Howard County [31:35] 

Topic #15 - Managing life as a member of a military family [33:00] 

Topic #16 - Upcoming events to honor veterans and military families in our community [35:50] 

Topic #16 - Commission for Veterans and Military Families [37:00] 

Topic #17 - Veterans and Military Families Monument [39:00] 

Resources: 

Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS) 

Trualta 

Contacts: 

• DCRS Main Office Line: (410)-313-6400 

• Maryland Access Point (MAP): (410)-313-1235 

• Office of Veterans and Military Families: (410)-313-0821 

Segment 1: What does it mean to work and live with a disability in our community? 

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! DCRS Director and host Jackie Scott discusses what it means to work with a disability from both an employee and employer perspective with the co-owner of Anegada Delights, Elizabeth Vanterpool, and her employee, Sam Ottenstein. The three expand on what it means to be in the workforce working and living with a disability. 

Segment 2: Impacts on the community and positive benefits for businesses.  

Jackie ties two more guests into the conversation, the administrator of our Office of Disability Services, Karen Booth; and our Administrator of our American Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordination, Michelle Henry. Together the group discusses the benefits of bringing people with disabilities into the workforce and the opportunities that partnerships with business can bring.  

Key topics: 

Topic #1 -   National Disability Employment Awareness Month [0:58] 

Topic #2 -   Welcome from Jackie Scott [2:40] 

Topic #3 -   Guest Introduction [3:20] 

Topic #4 -   Giving people with disabilities opportunities in the workforce [6:30] 

Topic #5 -   The ARC of Howard County [7:30] 

Topic #6 -   The advantages to hiring people with disabilities [12:55] 

Topic #7 -   Office of Disability Services on impacts in the community [16:40]   

Topic #8 -   The challenges that come with being a person with disabilities in the workforce [19:30] 

Topic #9 -   Advice for people with disabilities [20:40] 

Topic #10 - Advice for employers on hiring people with disabilities [21:16] 

Topic #11 - ServSafe Course and Certification [23:45] 

Topic #12 - Main takeaways on people with disabilities in the workforce [26:05] 

Resources:

• Harvard Business Review Article: Disability as a Source of Competitive Advantage (hbr.org)  
• Department of Community Resources and Services  
  • Office on ADA Coordination: (410)-313-6431 
  • Office on Disabilities Services: (410)-313-0363 
  • HoCo Community Chat 
• Visit Anegada Delights, 9861 Broken Land Pkwy. Ste 151, Columbia, MD 21046  www.anegadadelights.com

Segment 1: What is food insecurity and how do we mitigate? 

DCRS' Director Jackie Scott address food insecurity in Howard County with Carrie Ross, director of the Community Action Council’s Food Bank Services; and Kim Eisenreich, the administrator of our Office of the Local Children’s Board. 

Segment 2: What resources are available to those who face food insecurity? 

Director Jackie Scott discusses resources that the Community Action Council and Office of the Local Children’s Board have to offer to the HoCo Community 

Key topics: 

Topic #1 -   What is food insecurity [1:10] 

Topic #2 -  Welcome from Jackie Scott [2:40] 

Topic #3 - Guest Introduction [3:05] 

Topic #4 - The Local Children's Board [4:40] 

Topic #5 - The Community Action Council [5:25] 

Topic #6 - What does it take to support a family in Howard County [8:00]  

Topic #7 - Honoring diversity with food access [11:05]  

Topic #8 - What does it mean to go to a food bank [12:15] 

Topic #9 - Getting food delivered to your door [15:15] 

Topic #10 - Specialized services for seniors [18:30] 

Topic #11 - How can the community help [20:05] 

Topic #12 - How can the community help [20:05] 

Topic #13 – A message of hope for the community [23:15] 

Segment 1: Student behavioral and mental health after the pandemic 

DCRS Director Jackie Scott discusses student behavioral and mental health post pandemic with Tracy Broccolino, president of the Community Action Council of Howard County; and Erin Bonzon, administrator for the DCRS Office of Children and Families.  

Segment 2: Resources for the community and accessing support  

The segment features resources, advice and best practices to keep in mind as the school year begins. Jackie Scott and her guests discuss resources available to the community such as the Early Childhood Advisory Council and Family Support Centers for parents and families.  

Key topics: 

Awareness Announcement [0:00] 

• Topic #1 -  Welcome from Jackie Scott and social media back to school poll [1:45] 
• Topic #2 -  Guest Introduction [3:30] 
• Topic #3 -  Defining student behavioral and mental health [4:30] 
• Topic #4 -  How the pandemic has affected student behavioral health [7:10] 
• Topic #5 -  Aiding the transition from home back into the classroom [9:45] 
• Topic #6 -  Resources for the community and accessing support [15:20] 
• Topic #7 -  Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC) [15:45] 
• Topic #8 -  Family Support Centers [19:10] 
• Topic #9 -  Behavioral and mental health in teens and young adults [21:00] 
• Topic #10 - Advice for parents and families going into the school year [26:30] 
• Topic #11 - HoCo Community Chat en espanol [32:25] 

Segment 1: Being part of LGBTQIA+ community in Howard County 

DCRS' Director Jackie Scott discusses the LGBTQIA+ experience in our community with Byron MacFarlane, Howard County’s Register of Wills; and Jumel Howard, Howard County chapter president, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), and the founder of Howard County's first LGBTQIA+ Pride Festival. 

Segment 2: Older adults and LGBTQIA+  

This segment features Ofelia Ross Ott, administrator, Howard County Office on Aging & Independence on how the LGBTQIA+ experience effects older members of our community. 

Segment 3: Resources for LGBTQIA+  

This episode finishes off by discussing resources and new laws that are available to benefit Howard County’s growing LGBTQIA+ community.  

Key topics: 

• Disclaimer [0:00] 
• Topic #1 -   Welcome from Jackie Scott [1:10] 
• Topic #2 -   Guest introduction [2:00] 
• Topic #3 -   LGBTQIA+ life in Howard County [3:20] 
• Topic #4 -   Being privileged and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community [9:12] 
• Topic #5 -   Older adults as members of the LGBTQIA+ community [15:40] 
• Topic #6 -   LGBTQIA+ estate planning and marriage equality [18:30] 
• Topic #7 -   New Maryland partnership laws passing in October [22:50] 
• Topic #8 -   PFLAG and Pride in Howard County [27:13] 
• Topic #9 -   Resources for members of both the LGBTQIA+ and 50+ communities [31:20] 

Segment 1: Consumer protection & common scams

DCRS' Director Jackie Scott helps us define consumer protection and describe the latest local scams with Ofelia Ross, acting administrator, Office on Aging & Independence; and Tracy Rezvani, administrator of the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP).

Segment 2: The targeting of older adults

This segment features Andre Lingham, retired Howard County police officer and founder of the Center for Elder Justice and Education.

Key topics:

• Topic #1 -   Welcome from Jackie Scott [0:20]
• Topic #2 -   All things consumer protection [1:16]
• Topic #3 -   The concept of consumer fairness [3:35]
• Topic #4 -   Exploitation of older adults [4:25]
• Topic #5 -   Home repair scams - storm chasers and wood chucks [7:58]
• Topic #6 -   Landlord & tenant scams [10:35]
• Topic #7 -   Contact OCP [13:46]
• Topic #8 -   Andre Lingham on protecting older adults [14:30]
• Topic #9 -   Romance scams [21:15]
• Topic #10 - Report to FBI via IC3.gov (Internet Crime Control Center) [22:36]
• Topic #11 - Crypto currency scams [22:56]
• Topic #12 - Card skimming scams [24.52]

Segment 1: Why podcasting?

DCRS' Director Jackie Scott kicks off HoCo Community Chat, talking about why the podcast was created and her desire for increased engagement with residents. Her guests are Lisa Brusio Coster, DCRS communications manager, and Cris Oviedo, owner, C.O. Communications.

Segment 2: Aging Outloud

The Aging Outloud segment features Ofelia Ross, acting administrator, Office on Aging & Independence, talking with Terri Hansen, Age-Friendly Howard County manager, about ageism and how we can combat it.

Key topics:

• Topic #1 - Welcome from Jackie Scott; we want to hear from you! [0:20]
• Topic #2 - What is this podcast all about? [1:47]
• Topic #3 - What does it mean to be ageist and how can we change behaviors? [13:25]
• Topic #4 - Coming up in July [27:38]

Tema: Celebrando y Cuidando a Nuestro Planeta!

Este mes de Abril HoCo Community Chat en Español celebra a nuestro planeta, junto al Administrador de Sostenibilidad del Condado de Howard, Tim Lattimer. 

Chatea con nosotros sobre el calentamiento global, cómo te afecta a ti y a tu familia, qué puedes hacer en casa para cuidar a nuestro planeta, dónde y cuándo puedes celebrar a nuestra madre Tierra este mes, y mucho más.

Puntos Importantes:

• Introducción del programa, introducción del tema, y conociendo a nuestra invitada 0:00
• Entendiendo el rol de Tim como administrador de sostenibilidad - 4:49
• El cambio climático es  una realidad que ya está aquí y cómo afecta a nuestra comunidad 5:58 
• Entendiendo qué es el calentamiento global  - 10:40
• Soluciones e ideas prácticas para implementar en nuestras  vidas - 12:22
• Celebraciones en el mes de Abril (GreenFest Abril 13 en Howard Community College)   - 23:23
• Información de contacto (www.livegreenhoward.com , Email de Tim: tlattimer@howardcountymd.gov) - 28:03
• Mensaje final - 30:08

Tema: Conociendo a Monica Perez Mills 

En el mes de Marzo HoCo Community Chat en Español celebra el mes de las mujeres conociendo a la primera mujer latina que trabaja en la  oficina del ejecutivo del condado de Howard, la asistente administrativa, Monica Perez Mills. Chatea con nosotras y conoce más a esta Salvadoreña que busca romper límites para nuestra comunidad un paso a la vez.  

Puntos Importantes:

Introducción del programa, introducción del tema, y conociendo a nuestra invitada 0:00

Conociendo quién es Mónica - 3:18

Conociendo sobre el rol de Mónica en el condado de Howard - 4:55

La relación del condado y la comunidad y cómo contactar a Mónica- 7:36

Qué inspiró a Mónica a trabajar en el condado y su camino como mujer latina - 8:40

La visión de Mónica para la mujer latina - 12:44

Las mujeres que inspiran a Mónica - 17:14

Contact Information and closing message - 20:18

Tema: Inseguridad Alimenticia

1 de cada 6 personas que viven en el condado de Howard sufren de inseguridad alimenticia. Este mes Cris Oviedo y la primera administradora latina de la Oficina de Adultos Mayores del Condado de Howard, Ofelia Ross Ott, nos cuentan qué recursos hay disponibles para personas mayores de 50 años que quieran obtener alimentos y a la vez tomar ventaja de las clases y oportunidades que ofrecen los 6 centros para adultos mayores de nuestro condado.

Puntos Importantes:

Introducción del programa, introducción del tema, y conociendo a la oficina de adultos mayores 0:00

El cambio de la población y la longevidad - 5:40

Hablando de recursos de salud para las personas que cuidan a los adultos mayores - 8:20

Definición de la inseguridad alimenticia -12:05

Factores que contribuyen a la inseguridad alimenticia - 13:50

Las consecuencias de la inseguridad alimentaria - 17:15

3 programas disponibles para combatir la inseguridad alimentaria -19:20

Quiénes son los grupos más afectados por la inseguridad alimentaria - 22:35

Elegibilidad para los programas - 24:40

Cómo erradicamos la inseguridad alimenticia - 27:00

La importancia de acceder los recursos - 28:40

Dónde están ubicados los 6 centros en el condado de Howard - 31:20

Qué es MAP (Maryland Access Point), número de teléfono de MAP 410- 313-1234 - 34:20

Información de contacto de Ofelia Ross Ott - oross@howardcountymd.gov- 35:55

Mensaje final - 36:50

Tema: Hablando de la Salud Mental de Nuestros Niños y Jóvenes    

Sabía usted que  uno de los factores determinantes más influyentes para el éxito de una persona es su habilidad de regular y expresar sus emociones correctamente? Este mes en HoCo Community Chat en Español nos enfocamos en la salud mental, qué es, por qué es importante cuidarla, cómo cuidarla, y qué recursos hay disponibles en el condado de Howard, junto a la coordinadora del programa de salud mental para inmigrantes del condado de Howard, Sophie Nabors.  

Puntos Importantes: 

• Introducción del programa, introducción del tema, y conociendo a nuestra invitada 1:00
• Definición de la salud mental y por qué cuidarla - 7:17 
• La fe y la salud mental  8:35  
• La salud mental de los niños- 12:00 
• Relación entre salud mental y mal comportamiento  - 16:44
• Qué es y cómo regular nuestras emociones  - 19:56     
• Consejos para ayudar a nuestros niños a regular sus emociones - 24:52
• Estadísticas y realidad sobre la salud mental de los jóvenes latinos de High School de Howard County y los factores contribuyentes - 29:09  
• Indicadores que nuestros hijos pueden estar teniendo problemas de salud mental - 34:40
• Información de contacto del programa de salud mental de Howard County - 40:53 
• Mensaje final - 41:26 

Tema: Estafas y el Centro de Protección al Consumidor

Este mes Cris Oviedo y la investigadora de la oficina de protección del consumidor del condado de Montgomery, Michelle Escobar, nos cuentan sobre las estafas más populares que están afectando a la comunidad latina en la primera mitad del 2023, así como maneras de protegernos, formas de identificar posibles estafas antes de que ocurran, y a quién podemos llamar y acudir en caso de ser estafados. 

Puntos Importantes:

• Introducción del programa, introducción del tema, y conociendo a nuestra invitada 0:00
• Entendiendo el rol de la oficina de protección al consumidor - 5:27
• Definiendo lo que es una estafa 7:12 
• La importancia de llamar a la oficina de protección al consumidor y la intersección con el estatus migratorio de una persona - 9:10
• Las estafas más comunes que afectan a la comunidad latina  - 16:29
• Qué hacer cuando te encuentras con un posible estafa - 27:34    
• Estafas destinadas a inversionistas, bitcoin, y en línea - 30:08
• Información de contacto  - 33:22