Do writing assignments cause drama and dismay in your house? How can you support and encourage your child as a writer and still let them be independent? Join Uptown Stories for this free workshop for parents and caregivers on April 7, 2018. Learn strategies, ask questions, leave empowered. For more information contact info@uptownstories.org or 929-27-STORY.
The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) has launched the Circles of Family Engagement Toolkit an interactive website that highlights their system-wide approach to family engagement including the Circles of Support: Family Engagement Framework. DYCD defines family in broad terms to include those individuals who care for and support participants but are not related to them.
Citizens’ Committee for Children is seeking engaged New Yorkers as candidates for their Community Leadership Course (CLC). The CLC, staffed by professionals and supported by our volunteer corps, trains New Yorkers on our advocacy efforts and data resources, NYC’s child serving programs and policies, and systems serving children in New York City. Visit the CLC webpage for additional information, the application form, and a preliminary calendar for the fall - winter 2018 course. Note that an application and interview are required. The fee for the course is $1200. Full and partial scholarships are available. Applications accepted through the end of May 2018.
New York State Network for Youth Success seeks input from afterschool providers on current challenges with school-age child care regulations and the recently conducted Market Rate Survey that was administered by the Office of Children and Family Services. Respondents can chose to respond to either or both surveys. The survey will remain open through April 13, 2018.
