Get Help or Help the People to Help themselves - (KCS Resource Committee) (03/04/13)
Dear Knanaya Family Members,
The resource committee has been formed in January 2013 to fulfill the dream of Chicago Knanaya community to help the new immigrant and other needy Knanaya community members. We are planning to coordinate various programs with the help of our community members and other various community organizations. We have updated our KCS website with the information providing about the various governmental benefits available to our seniors, women, children and low income families. We would like to introduce our new immigrant to our community via email, newsletter, and through our website. We are also obligated to help our new immigrant and other people to find a job. We request your help for the successful implementation of our dream project.
1. Please inform us about the arrival of new immigrants to Chicago. We will support/help/guide them to get various benefit available to them. Detailed information about available state benefits and other resource can be viewed at www.kcschicago.com under the tab “resource.”
2. We will introduce new immigrant to our community via email, newsletter and website. If your family members arrived in Chicago as an immigrant, please email us at [email protected] with their information.
3. We will link new immigrant to an expert in their profession. Eg- if the new immigrant is social worker or a nurse in India, an expert who works in the same profession in USA will guide them to get same profession in USA.
4. We will post job vacancies in our website which includes gas station job, babysitting etc. Knanaya entrepreneurs are encouraged to contact KCS resource committee for finding employees for their business. We will not disclose the name and address of business to the public via website if you do not wish to do so.
5. Our community members are encouraged to inform resource committee about the job vacancies available in their work place. Your email or a phone call may help families for their livelihood. Please contact us via [email protected]. Our new immigrants are encouraged to apply for KCS membership. The membership form is available in KCS website -www.kcschicago.com . Please download the membership form or contact KCS membership chairman at [email protected] and submit the completed application to the chairman
6. There are various government programs are available for senior citizens including home care, free transit ride, free phone etc. please contact KCS resource committee for more information.
Thank you
Tomy Kannala
Membership and Resource Committee Chairman
KCS Chicago
The resource committee has been formed in January 2013 to fulfill the dream of Chicago Knanaya community to help the new immigrant and other needy Knanaya community members. We are planning to coordinate various programs with the help of our community members and other various community organizations. We have updated our KCS website with the information providing about the various governmental benefits available to our seniors, women, children and low income families. We would like to introduce our new immigrant to our community via email, newsletter, and through our website. We are also obligated to help our new immigrant and other people to find a job. We request your help for the successful implementation of our dream project.
1. Please inform us about the arrival of new immigrants to Chicago. We will support/help/guide them to get various benefit available to them. Detailed information about available state benefits and other resource can be viewed at www.kcschicago.com under the tab “resource.”
2. We will introduce new immigrant to our community via email, newsletter and website. If your family members arrived in Chicago as an immigrant, please email us at [email protected] with their information.
3. We will link new immigrant to an expert in their profession. Eg- if the new immigrant is social worker or a nurse in India, an expert who works in the same profession in USA will guide them to get same profession in USA.
4. We will post job vacancies in our website which includes gas station job, babysitting etc. Knanaya entrepreneurs are encouraged to contact KCS resource committee for finding employees for their business. We will not disclose the name and address of business to the public via website if you do not wish to do so.
5. Our community members are encouraged to inform resource committee about the job vacancies available in their work place. Your email or a phone call may help families for their livelihood. Please contact us via [email protected]. Our new immigrants are encouraged to apply for KCS membership. The membership form is available in KCS website -www.kcschicago.com . Please download the membership form or contact KCS membership chairman at [email protected] and submit the completed application to the chairman
6. There are various government programs are available for senior citizens including home care, free transit ride, free phone etc. please contact KCS resource committee for more information.
Thank you
Tomy Kannala
Membership and Resource Committee Chairman
KCS Chicago
Disaster Food Stamp - Flood Relief
Disaster SNAP Benefits for Individuals Affected by April 2013 Flooding
Illinois residents who lived in a disaster area within one of these counties at the time of the disaster may qualify for this special program. To qualify, persons must have had damage to home or business, or paid disaster-related expenses not reimbursed, or had loss or reduction of income during the period 4/16/13 through 5/15/13. In addition, for some counties, eligibility is limited to residents of certain zip codes (listed below). See the Where to Applyinformation below.
Persons receiving regular SNAP benefits that were affected by the disaster may also apply for this special program. They may qualify for additional SNAP benefits to bring their benefit level up to the maximum benefit amount for the month of the disaster. If you received the maximum benefit in April 2013, you would not qualify for additional benefits. See the maximum benefits based on SNAP unit size below:
SNAP Unit SizeMaximum Benefit Amount1$2002$3673$5264$668
When to ApplyApplications will be accepted starting June 17, through June 21 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
To accommodate working families, we will open at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18 and at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 20.
What to Bring to ApplyApplicants must bring proof of their identity, their residence in a disaster area and any unreimbursed disaster related expenses paid during the disaster period 4/16/13 - 5/15/13.
You may apply at:Department Of Human Services, 8020 St Louis Ave, Skokie, IL 60076, Tel: 847 745 3200
For more information: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/
KCS Resource Committee chairman
Tommy Kannala
Illinois residents who lived in a disaster area within one of these counties at the time of the disaster may qualify for this special program. To qualify, persons must have had damage to home or business, or paid disaster-related expenses not reimbursed, or had loss or reduction of income during the period 4/16/13 through 5/15/13. In addition, for some counties, eligibility is limited to residents of certain zip codes (listed below). See the Where to Applyinformation below.
Persons receiving regular SNAP benefits that were affected by the disaster may also apply for this special program. They may qualify for additional SNAP benefits to bring their benefit level up to the maximum benefit amount for the month of the disaster. If you received the maximum benefit in April 2013, you would not qualify for additional benefits. See the maximum benefits based on SNAP unit size below:
SNAP Unit SizeMaximum Benefit Amount1$2002$3673$5264$668
When to ApplyApplications will be accepted starting June 17, through June 21 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
To accommodate working families, we will open at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18 and at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 20.
What to Bring to ApplyApplicants must bring proof of their identity, their residence in a disaster area and any unreimbursed disaster related expenses paid during the disaster period 4/16/13 - 5/15/13.
You may apply at:Department Of Human Services, 8020 St Louis Ave, Skokie, IL 60076, Tel: 847 745 3200
For more information: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/
KCS Resource Committee chairman
Tommy Kannala
Dollar For Knanaya - April 2013
"Dollar For Knanaya", launched by Chicago KCS this year to help less fortunate Knanaya people, has received a genuine request from a Knanaya family from Madampam,Kerala, seeking financial assistance to build a small house. This is a poor family and parents of this Knanaya brother died recently. If anybody wants to provide financial assistance to this family, please make the check payable to Chicago KCS with memo"Dollar for Knanaya". Cash payments will also be accepted. The name of the beneficiary and the amount collected for this cause will be announced during the general body meeting.
For for information, please contact Justin Thenganatt at 847-287-5125 or Jaimon Nanthikattu at 630-696-0111
For for information, please contact Justin Thenganatt at 847-287-5125 or Jaimon Nanthikattu at 630-696-0111
Job Fair today - 700 job openings in CTA (3/23/2013)
Dear community members,
Job fair toady (Saturday, March 23, 2013) between 9 am to 1 pm at Roberto Clemente Community Academy 1147 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Position; customer service assistants
Starting salary is $12.40/hour
Education/Experience Requirements:
Candidates are:
• Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.
•Required to be at least 21 years of age.
•Required to pass criminal background check.
•Required to possess a suitable temperament and disposition necessary for establishing and maintaining amiable relations with customers at all times.
•Required to pass customer service, basic math and report writing test.
•Required to understand and follows oral and written instructions, accurately performs basic arithmetic operations, and expresses themselves clearly both orally and in writing.
•Required to possess the skills necessary to prepare, write, and submit all pertinent reports concisely and accurately in a timely manner.
•Required to maintain a neat and professional appearance, including wearing the CTA issued safety vest and other uniform compliances at all times while on duty
http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20130322/ukrainian-village/cta-hold-job-fair-at-clemente-high-school-may-hire-up-700-workers
Tomy Kannala
KCS Resource Committee, [email protected]
Job fair toady (Saturday, March 23, 2013) between 9 am to 1 pm at Roberto Clemente Community Academy 1147 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Position; customer service assistants
Starting salary is $12.40/hour
Education/Experience Requirements:
Candidates are:
• Required to submit to and pass drug and alcohol testing as mandated by the Federal Transportation Administration.
•Required to be at least 21 years of age.
•Required to pass criminal background check.
•Required to possess a suitable temperament and disposition necessary for establishing and maintaining amiable relations with customers at all times.
•Required to pass customer service, basic math and report writing test.
•Required to understand and follows oral and written instructions, accurately performs basic arithmetic operations, and expresses themselves clearly both orally and in writing.
•Required to possess the skills necessary to prepare, write, and submit all pertinent reports concisely and accurately in a timely manner.
•Required to maintain a neat and professional appearance, including wearing the CTA issued safety vest and other uniform compliances at all times while on duty
http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20130322/ukrainian-village/cta-hold-job-fair-at-clemente-high-school-may-hire-up-700-workers
Tomy Kannala
KCS Resource Committee, [email protected]
TOPIC 1: FOOD STAMP (SNAP)
Food stamp (SNAP) program helps low-income households purchase food they need for a nutritionally adequate diet
How to Apply? You must apply For SNAP (food stamp), Cash and Medical Assistance with DHS department of Human Services.
General Qualifications for Food stamp program
* Children under the age of 19 are eligible for food stamp benefit irrespective of their length of stay in the United States.
* Any US citizen or green card holders (for 5 years) are eligible for food stamp benefit if they met the financial eligibility criteria.
Food stamp financial eligibility criteria:
How to Apply? You must apply For SNAP (food stamp), Cash and Medical Assistance with DHS department of Human Services.
General Qualifications for Food stamp program
* Children under the age of 19 are eligible for food stamp benefit irrespective of their length of stay in the United States.
* Any US citizen or green card holders (for 5 years) are eligible for food stamp benefit if they met the financial eligibility criteria.
Food stamp financial eligibility criteria:
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TOPIC 2: WIC Program (Woman Infant & Child)
WIC program: A food assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children. It helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy
Who are Eligible? Women who are Pregnant, women who just had a baby, new born infants and Children under 5 years old are eligible for WIC
WIC can provide:
· Special checks to buy healthy foods - like milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, dry beans or peas, and peanut butter
· Information about nutrition and health to help you and your family eat well and be healthy
· Information and help about breastfeeding
· Help in finding health care and other services in your area
You can find the nearest convenient location of WIC office and other details by clicking on the from below buttons:
Who are Eligible? Women who are Pregnant, women who just had a baby, new born infants and Children under 5 years old are eligible for WIC
WIC can provide:
· Special checks to buy healthy foods - like milk, juice, eggs, cheese, cereal, dry beans or peas, and peanut butter
· Information about nutrition and health to help you and your family eat well and be healthy
· Information and help about breastfeeding
· Help in finding health care and other services in your area
You can find the nearest convenient location of WIC office and other details by clicking on the from below buttons:
TOPIC 3: Medicaid
Medicaid: This is Medical Assistance Programs designed to provide Illinois' families access to quality health care.
General Qualifications for medical assistance:
In general, to receive medical assistance a person has to be either:
# Blind, Disabled or Aged (65 or older), or
# Have children under the age of 19, or
# Be pregnant.
· The eligible person over the age of 65 should be green card holder for at least 5 years or should be a us citizen for Medicaid benefit
· Children under the age of 19 and pregnant women are eligible for Medicaid program irrespective of their immigration status and length of stay in the United States
· The parents or care takers of the children who are US citizen or in United States for 5 years with green card are eligible for Medicaid benefit.
Medical Assistant Financial Eligibility Criteria
General Qualifications for medical assistance:
In general, to receive medical assistance a person has to be either:
# Blind, Disabled or Aged (65 or older), or
# Have children under the age of 19, or
# Be pregnant.
· The eligible person over the age of 65 should be green card holder for at least 5 years or should be a us citizen for Medicaid benefit
· Children under the age of 19 and pregnant women are eligible for Medicaid program irrespective of their immigration status and length of stay in the United States
· The parents or care takers of the children who are US citizen or in United States for 5 years with green card are eligible for Medicaid benefit.
Medical Assistant Financial Eligibility Criteria
For Parents & Caretaker Relatives:
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Determine an average weekly/bi-weekly amount for the month.
Multiply the amount by 4.3 if the person receives the payment weekly.
Multiply the amount by 2.15 if the person receives the payment bi-weekly
Multiply the amount by 4.3 if the person receives the payment weekly.
Multiply the amount by 2.15 if the person receives the payment bi-weekly
TOPIC 4: Cook County level Medicaid
Medicaid program for uninsured adults in Cook County/County Care
There is a new health care program for adults in Cook County. This program is called CountyCare. It is operated by the State of Illinois and the Cook County Health and Hospitals Systems (CCHHS). It is a Medicaid program available under the new healthcare reform.
To join, you need to:
v Live in Cook County.
v Be 19-64 years of age.
v Be a legal immigrant for at least 5 years or be a US citizen.
v Meet income limits. (Limits are $14,856 of income per year for an individual or $20,123 for a couple).
v Have a Social Security Number or have applied for one.
If you qualify for Medicaid or Medicare, you cannot join CountyCare.
People in CountyCare will get health care from CCHHS doctors. You may also get care from certain other community health centers in the Cook County area.
Persons interested in applying for county Care Must call CCHHS at (312) 864 8200 or toll free 855 671 8883. The applications may be taken by phone or in person at address below:
Stroger FCRC
600 S. Hoyne St, Chicago, IL 60612
Phone- (312) 433-3300
Please visit the below link for more information.
TOPIC 5: Lifeline – An affordable Telephone Service for Income-Eligible Consumers
Lifeline is a government benefit program that provides discounts on monthly telephone service for eligible low-income consumers to help ensure they have the opportunities and security that telephone service affords, including being able to connect to jobs, family, and 911 services.
To participate in the program, consumers must either have an income that is at or below 135% of the federal Poverty Guidelines or participate in one of the following assistance programs: Click on the below button to view 2013 Federal Poverty Guidelines.
· Medicaid;
· Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP);
· Supplemental Security Income (SSI);
· Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8);
· Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP);
· Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF);
· National School Lunch Program's Free Lunch Program;
· Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance;
· Tribally-Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TTANF);
· Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR);
· Head Start (if income eligibility criteria are met); or
· State assistance programs (if applicable).
Please find the following link for applying for the free phone
To participate in the program, consumers must either have an income that is at or below 135% of the federal Poverty Guidelines or participate in one of the following assistance programs: Click on the below button to view 2013 Federal Poverty Guidelines.
· Medicaid;
· Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP);
· Supplemental Security Income (SSI);
· Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8);
· Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP);
· Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF);
· National School Lunch Program's Free Lunch Program;
· Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance;
· Tribally-Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TTANF);
· Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR);
· Head Start (if income eligibility criteria are met); or
· State assistance programs (if applicable).
Please find the following link for applying for the free phone
TOPIC 6: RENTAL PROPERTIES
Please click on the following link to find a rental home.
TOPIC 7: SOCIAL SECURITY
Why do you need a social security card?
You need a Social Security number to get a job, collect Social Security benefits and receive some other government services. But you don't often need to show your Social Security card. Do not carry your card with you. Keep it in a safe place with your other important papers.
All documents submitted must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. The social security office will not accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents.
For more information please visit
You need a Social Security number to get a job, collect Social Security benefits and receive some other government services. But you don't often need to show your Social Security card. Do not carry your card with you. Keep it in a safe place with your other important papers.
All documents submitted must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. The social security office will not accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents.
For more information please visit
TOPIC 8: STATE IDENTIFICATION CARD
Illinois-issued ID cards can help Illinois residents prove identity when banking, traveling, or in other situations. The Illinois department of motor vehicles issues different state ID for individuals under 65, seniors, disable persons and the homeless.
There is no minimum age for a state ID card, which provides photo identification for Illinois residents. Children traveling on airplanes may need identification of this type to fly. The card is issued for a fee and is valid for five years. To obtain a state ID card, please visit a Driver Services Facility. The ID card has everything a driver’s license does such as name, address, birth date, and photograph.
· Free non-expiring state ID cards are available for Illinois residents over age 65.
· Free State ID cards valid for 10 years are available for persons with disabilities. The applicant must provide an Application for an Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card completed by his/her doctor.
You must present proof of your birth date when applying for a state issued ID card for the first time. Documents show proof of birth includes birth certificate, official school transcript, drivers licenses, social security award letter or a court order.
You must have proof of a valid social security number when applying for a state issued ID card for the first time. This document must have both your name and social security number printed on it. The document accepted as proof of social security number include Illinois Driver’s License Record, Social Security Card (issued by SSA), U.S. Military ID.
You must proof of Illinois residency with you when you apply for your ID. Accepted document showing proof of residency include Affidavit — Certificate of Residency, Bank Statement (dated within 90 days prior to application) Deed/Title, Mortgage, Rental/Lease agreement, utility bill dated within 90 days or Pay Stub or Electronic Deposit Receipt within 90 days.
To get more information about acceptable documents for a state ID, please visit following link
There is no minimum age for a state ID card, which provides photo identification for Illinois residents. Children traveling on airplanes may need identification of this type to fly. The card is issued for a fee and is valid for five years. To obtain a state ID card, please visit a Driver Services Facility. The ID card has everything a driver’s license does such as name, address, birth date, and photograph.
· Free non-expiring state ID cards are available for Illinois residents over age 65.
· Free State ID cards valid for 10 years are available for persons with disabilities. The applicant must provide an Application for an Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card completed by his/her doctor.
You must present proof of your birth date when applying for a state issued ID card for the first time. Documents show proof of birth includes birth certificate, official school transcript, drivers licenses, social security award letter or a court order.
You must have proof of a valid social security number when applying for a state issued ID card for the first time. This document must have both your name and social security number printed on it. The document accepted as proof of social security number include Illinois Driver’s License Record, Social Security Card (issued by SSA), U.S. Military ID.
You must proof of Illinois residency with you when you apply for your ID. Accepted document showing proof of residency include Affidavit — Certificate of Residency, Bank Statement (dated within 90 days prior to application) Deed/Title, Mortgage, Rental/Lease agreement, utility bill dated within 90 days or Pay Stub or Electronic Deposit Receipt within 90 days.
To get more information about acceptable documents for a state ID, please visit following link
TOPIC 9: DRIVERS LICENSE
When applying for a driver’s license, you may be required to take vision, written and driving exams.
You are allowed three attempts to pass each of these exams within one year from the date you paid your application fee
Driver’s License/Permit
Instruction Permit ......................................................................................................$20
Driver’s License, ages 18-20 ..................................................................................$5
Driver’s License, ages 21-68 ..................................................................................$30
Driver’s License, ages 69-80 ...................................................................................$5
Driver’s License, ages 81-86 ...................................................................................$2
Driver’s License, age 87 and older..........................................................................Free
New Classification added; not at time of renewal (except CDL).........................$5
School Bus Permit ....................................................................................................$4
You are allowed three attempts to pass each of these exams within one year from the date you paid your application fee
Driver’s License/Permit
Instruction Permit ......................................................................................................$20
Driver’s License, ages 18-20 ..................................................................................$5
Driver’s License, ages 21-68 ..................................................................................$30
Driver’s License, ages 69-80 ...................................................................................$5
Driver’s License, ages 81-86 ...................................................................................$2
Driver’s License, age 87 and older..........................................................................Free
New Classification added; not at time of renewal (except CDL).........................$5
School Bus Permit ....................................................................................................$4
TOPIC 10: CHILD PASSENGER PROTECTION ACT (Child Seat)
The Child Passenger Protection Act requires the use of an appropriate safety restraint system for all passengers regardless of their location in the vehicle. Children under
age 8 must be properly secured in an approved child restraint system, which may include a booster seat. A child weighing more than 40 pounds may be transported in the back seat of a vehicle while wearing only a lap belt if the back seat is not equipped with a combination lap and shoulder belt.
Violators of the Child Passenger Protection Act are subject to a $75 fine for the first offense and are eligible for court supervision if they provide the court with documented proof from a child safety seat technician of a properly installed child restraint system and completion of an instructional course on the installation of that restraint system. A subsequent violation is a petty offense with a $200 fine and not eligible for court supervision.
Newborn-12 months
Children under age 1 and weighing less than 20 pounds should always ride in a rear-facing infant seat or a convertible seat used rear-facing.
· Never install a rear-facing safety seat in front of an active airbag.
· Rear-facing safety seats should recline 30-45 degrees.
· The child’s head must be at least 1 inch below the top of the safety seat when rear-facing.
· Use the harness straps/slots at or below shoulder level when rear-facing.
· Harness straps must be snug on the child; the harness clip should be at armpit level.
Ages 1-4
Children should remain in a rear-facing safety seat until age 2, or until they are at the upper height or weight limit of the seat. When a child out- grows a rear-facing safety seat, he or she may transition to a forward-facing seat with a harness system.
· Use the internal harness system until the upper height or weight limit is reached.
· Use harness straps/slots at or above shoulder level when forward-facing.
· Harness straps must be snug on the child; the harness clip should be at armpit level.
· The top of the child’s ears should not be above the top of the car seat when forward-facing.
Ages 4-8
Children should be secured in a forward-facing safety seat with an internal harness system until they reach the upper height or weight limit allowed by the car seat manufacturer. When a child outgrows the forward-facing seat, he or she may transition to a belt-positioning booster seat.
· Booster seats must be used with the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt, never just a lap belt.
· The lap belt should lie low across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should rest snugly across the shoulder and chest, not across the neck or face.
· The top of the child’s ears should not be above the top of the back of a booster seat with a back.
· If using a backless booster seat, the vehicle’s head restraint must be positioned properly.
· Secure the booster seat with the vehicle’s seat belt when not in use.
Ages 8-12
Children should stay in a belt-positioning booster seat until they are tall enough to properly fit in an adult lap/shoulder belt.
· The vehicle lap belt must lie low across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should rest snugly across the shoulder and chest, not across the neck or face.
· The child’s back and hips should be against the back of the vehicle seat, without slouching.
· Knees should bend easily over the front edge of the vehicle seat with the feet flat on the floor.
age 8 must be properly secured in an approved child restraint system, which may include a booster seat. A child weighing more than 40 pounds may be transported in the back seat of a vehicle while wearing only a lap belt if the back seat is not equipped with a combination lap and shoulder belt.
Violators of the Child Passenger Protection Act are subject to a $75 fine for the first offense and are eligible for court supervision if they provide the court with documented proof from a child safety seat technician of a properly installed child restraint system and completion of an instructional course on the installation of that restraint system. A subsequent violation is a petty offense with a $200 fine and not eligible for court supervision.
Newborn-12 months
Children under age 1 and weighing less than 20 pounds should always ride in a rear-facing infant seat or a convertible seat used rear-facing.
· Never install a rear-facing safety seat in front of an active airbag.
· Rear-facing safety seats should recline 30-45 degrees.
· The child’s head must be at least 1 inch below the top of the safety seat when rear-facing.
· Use the harness straps/slots at or below shoulder level when rear-facing.
· Harness straps must be snug on the child; the harness clip should be at armpit level.
Ages 1-4
Children should remain in a rear-facing safety seat until age 2, or until they are at the upper height or weight limit of the seat. When a child out- grows a rear-facing safety seat, he or she may transition to a forward-facing seat with a harness system.
· Use the internal harness system until the upper height or weight limit is reached.
· Use harness straps/slots at or above shoulder level when forward-facing.
· Harness straps must be snug on the child; the harness clip should be at armpit level.
· The top of the child’s ears should not be above the top of the car seat when forward-facing.
Ages 4-8
Children should be secured in a forward-facing safety seat with an internal harness system until they reach the upper height or weight limit allowed by the car seat manufacturer. When a child outgrows the forward-facing seat, he or she may transition to a belt-positioning booster seat.
· Booster seats must be used with the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt, never just a lap belt.
· The lap belt should lie low across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should rest snugly across the shoulder and chest, not across the neck or face.
· The top of the child’s ears should not be above the top of the back of a booster seat with a back.
· If using a backless booster seat, the vehicle’s head restraint must be positioned properly.
· Secure the booster seat with the vehicle’s seat belt when not in use.
Ages 8-12
Children should stay in a belt-positioning booster seat until they are tall enough to properly fit in an adult lap/shoulder belt.
· The vehicle lap belt must lie low across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should rest snugly across the shoulder and chest, not across the neck or face.
· The child’s back and hips should be against the back of the vehicle seat, without slouching.
· Knees should bend easily over the front edge of the vehicle seat with the feet flat on the floor.
TOPIC 11: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
ESL classes prepare student to be focus in upper levels on comprehensive listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. ESL class also help student to advance their work-related skills. Families benefit when parents become proficient in English, enabling them to participate in their children’s education and social lives. The family benefits when children are not required to act as interpreters for their parents, thereby preserving the family structure and parental roles.
ESL classes also helps non- English speaking immigrant to understand safety instructions, road signs, medication instructions, and workplace safety literature, and weather and safety advisories. English learners are able to speak to law enforcement and emergency medical personnel.
Most of our community colleges offer ESL classes. Some offer these classes free of for very little amount. Please find the following link for more helpful information
ESL classes also helps non- English speaking immigrant to understand safety instructions, road signs, medication instructions, and workplace safety literature, and weather and safety advisories. English learners are able to speak to law enforcement and emergency medical personnel.
Most of our community colleges offer ESL classes. Some offer these classes free of for very little amount. Please find the following link for more helpful information
KCS Resource Committee
- The KCS Resource Committee has been launched in Janary 2013 under the leadership of the current elected Executive lead by Mr.George Thottapuram and team.
- The KCS Resource committee is comprised of Mr.Tomy Kannala, Mr.Jose Oliyanakal and Mr.Juby Vennalaseril
- The purpose of this committee is to :
# Identify opportunities to felicitate easier transition of new Knanaya immigrant families to USA
# Identify Job opportunities for our community members
# Connect employers with employees within our community
.... etc etc
Above are the first set of helpful Information this committee has put for the community. We hope to build on this
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