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SUMMARY:Strengths-Based Family Engagement Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in connecting with families about their child’s care and development? Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center for their upcoming professional development\, “Strengths-Based Family Engagement Workshop Series.” Each workshop is 90 minutes\, includes a certificate of attendance\, and offers live Spanish translation. Participants may register online to attend live or receive recordings of each session. \nAdditional Information\nWorkshop 1: A View from All Sides: Perspective-Taking to Support Family Engagement \n\nTuesday\, 11/9 | 12 p.m.\n\nWorkshop 2: Choosing Your Attitude: Using Strength-Based Family Assumptions \n\nTuesday\, 11/16 | 12 p.m.\n\nWorkshop 3: I Hear You: Active Listening to Engage Families \n\nTuesday\, 11/30 | 12 p.m.\n\nWorkshop 4: The Power of Observation: Connecting with Families Through the Child’s Behavior \n\nTuesday\, 12/7 | 12 p.m.\n\nWorkshop 5: Valuing Passion: Connecting with Families Around What They Care About \n\nTuesday\, 12/14 | 12 p.m.\n\nAbout Brazelton Touchpoints Center\nThe Brazelton Touchpoints Center provides professional and leadership development\, organizational learning and change\, and research and evaluation for family-facing professionals in pediatrics\, early childhood\, infant mental health\, children’s libraries and museums\, home visiting\, and child welfare. The Brazelton Touchpoints Center is home to the Touchpoints Approach\, the Brazelton Institute (the Newborn Behavioral Observations system and the Neonatal Behavioral Assessment Scale)\, Family Connections\, the Indigenous Early Learning Collaborative\, and the BTC Research and Evaluation team.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/strengths-based-family-engagement-workshop-series/2021-12-07/
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SUMMARY:Lawrenceville Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lawrenceville Farmers Market on Tuesdays through December 14 to browse fresh\, healthy food from local farmers and small businesses! \nLawrenceville Farmers Market\nJoin the Lawrenceville Farmers Market in Arsenal Park every Tuesday\, rain or shine\, from 3 – 7 p.m. The market will run from May 18 through December 14\, 2021. Dedicated shopping hours are available from 3 – 4 p.m. for higher-risk populations. During those times\, all attendees are required to wear a mask. \nSNAP funds are accepted and will be matched with Food Bucks ($2 in Food Bucks for every $5 in EBT benefits spent). WIC and FMNP vouchers are also accepted. \nCOVID-19\nDedicated shopping hours are available from 3 – 4 p.m. for higher-risk populations. During this time\, all attendees are required to wear a mask. If you are a high-risk individual who is unable to leave the house\, sign up for their Buddy System to get matched with a buddy who can shop on your behalf. \nAttendees should only visit the market if they are feeling well and are encouraged to pack hand sanitizer and a clean face mask. If you plan on bringing reusable bags\, please wash them before arriving. \nFor more information on the Market’s safety requirements and recommendations\, visit their website. \nRSVP\nRegistration is not required but is requested. To register\, visit the Lawrenceville Farmers Market website. The form only needs to be completed once before your first visit. For more events\, visit our Event Calendar.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/lawrenceville-farmers-market/2021-12-07/
LOCATION:Lawrenceville Farmers Market (in Arsenal Park)\, 250 4th Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T180000
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SUMMARY:Fathers Trying Together
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single father or caregiver? Would you like to build positive memories with your child and learn healthy ways to cope with barriers and stress? Join us for a group discussion. \nTo receive the event link\, please complete our online registration form. During registration\, you will be asked to select from a list of  session dates. Please select all session dates that you wish to attend. \nEvent Details\n\nFirst Tuesday of Every Month (in-person)\n6 – 7:30 p.m.\n\nLocation\n\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208\n\nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact The Homewood Hub & Family Center at 412.545.5039. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/fathers-trying-together/2021-12-07/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Public Meeting on Homewood Community Affairs
DESCRIPTION:Join Homewood residents\, Operation Better Block\, and the City’s Department of Infrastructure and Mobility at the virtual Final Public Meeting on improving mobility and safety\, encouraging physical activity\, and providing better access to public transportation. The Homewood Comprehensive Community Plan\, safety assessments\, community focus groups\, and another public meeting have informed efforts so far. \nThis meeting will begin at 6:00 pm and is completely virtual. To access the meeting\, join at the designated time via Zoom.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/virtual-public-meeting-on-homewood-community-affairs/
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Providers
DESCRIPTION:The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance\, in partnership with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and the PA Key\, is offering a new curriculum series\, Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs. \nLearn More\nThe training content and activities are designed to strengthen child care providers’ foundational knowledge of sound fiscal management and business operations. \nThe series contains four modules: \n\n\nBudgets\, Projections\, and Planning \n\n\nFinancial Reports and Internal Controls \n\n\nMarketing for Child Care Programs \n\n\nStaff Recruitment and Retention for Center-based Child Care Programs \n\n\nThere are two versions of this series: one for center-based providers and one for family child care (based) providers. Sessions will begin as early as November and as late at February. See this flyer for session dates and registration details. \nTrainings are available at no-cost to participants. PQAS and ACT 48 available. Attendance of full series is required for credit. \nSessions\nAttendance of full series is required for credit. Please select and attend the series that makes sense for your program type (center or family). \nCenter Providers\nSeries 1 \n\nWednesday 11/10 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nWednesday 11/17 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nWednesday 12/01 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nWednesday 12/08 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n\nSeries 2 \n\nWednesday 11/03 | 9 – 11 a.m.\nWednesday 11/10 | 9 – 11 a.m.\nTuesday 11/16 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nWednesday 11/24 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.\n\nSeries 3 \n\nTuesday 11/30 | 1 – 3 p.m.\nWednesday 12/01 | 1 – 3 p.m.\nWednesday 12/08 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nThursday 12/09 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nWednesday 12/15 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nThursday 12/16 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.\n\nSeries 4 \n\nTuesday 1/04 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nTuesday 1/11 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nTuesday 1/18 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nThursday 1/20 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nTuesday 1/25 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.\nThursday 1/27 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.\n\nSeries 5 \n\nFriday 1/07 | 12 – 2 p.m.\nFriday 1/14 | 12 – 2 p.m.\nFriday 1/21 | 12 – 3 p.m.\nFriday 1/28 | 12 – 3 p.m.\n\nSeries 6 \n\nWednesday 1/12 | 12 – 2 p.m.\nWednesday 1/19 | 12 – 2 p.m.\nWednesday 1/26 | 12 – 3 p.m.\nWednesday 2/02 | 12 – 3 p.m.\n\nSeries 7 \n\nFriday 2/11 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nFriday 2/18 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.\nFriday 2/25 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nFriday 3/04 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\n\nSeries 8 – Spanish Sessions \n\nThursday 1/20 | 1 – 3 p.m.\nThursday 1/27 | 1 – 3 p.m.\nThursday 2/03 | 1 – 3 p.m.\nThursday 2/10 | 1 – 3 p.m.\nThursday 2/17 | 1 – 3 p.m.\nThursday 2/24 | 1 – 3 p.m.\n\nFamily Providers\nSeries 1 \n\nWednesday 12/08 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nThursday 12/16 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nWednesday 12/22 | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.\n\nSeries 2 – Spanish Sessions \n\nThursday 2/23 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nThursday 3/02 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nThursday 3/09 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\nThursday 3/16 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.\n\nSeries 3 \n\nWednesday 2/02 | 6 – 8 p.m.\nWednesday 2/09 | 6 – 8 p.m.\nWednesday 2/16 | 6 – 9 p.m.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/strengthening-business-practices-for-child-care-providers/2021-12-08/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - What Early Care and Education Staff Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines for Children 5-11
DESCRIPTION:Join ACF Office of Early Childhood Development and pediatric experts to learn more about COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11. This webinar will provide information about this new way to protect children from serious illness due to COVID-19. Explore strategies to address parental concerns about vaccine safety and how programs can support families to make informed decisions about choosing to vaccinate their children. \nRegistration for this virtual event is available online.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/webinar-what-early-care-and-education-staff-need-to-know-about-covid-19-vaccines-for-children-5-11/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Racism\, Anti-Racism\, and the Social Ecology
DESCRIPTION:Join Strengthening Families upcoming webinar\, Racism\, Anti-Racism\, and the Social Ecology. This event will be held virtually and interested individuals may register online. \nAdditional Information\nThis webinar will explore how racism permeates the social ecology of children’s and families’ lives through the lens of a new infographic from the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP)\, and what it looks like to implement anti-racist strategies\, policies\, and practices as individuals\, in organizations\, and at the community and societal levels. \nDr. Charlyn Harper Browne and Cailin O’Connor will draw from CSSP’s anti-racist intersectional frame and explore how Strengthening Families can be implemented as an anti-racist approach to work with families. Following the presentation\, participants will have time to discuss and share their reflections on the content as well as thoughts about how to apply these ideas in their work. \nParticipants will also hear about other new resources and opportunities from CSSP and the Children’s Trust Fund Alliance.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/webinar-racism-anti-racism-and-the-social-ecology/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - COVID-19 Vaccines for School-Aged Children: What Parents and Families Should Know
DESCRIPTION:Join NAFSCE and the U.S. Department of Education on December 9 at 8:00pm\, ET for an informational webinar following the official approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech age 5-11 vaccine. Registration for this virtual event is available online. \nDuring the webinar\, panelists including United States Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten\, along with representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics\, will join NAFSCE Executive Director\, Vito Borrello for a series of presentations and constructive conversation to support parents and families as they consider the COVID-19 vaccine for their child(ren). Parents and caregivers can learn more about the following questions: \n\nHow was the vaccine developed?\nHow many children participated in the study for approval?\nWill my child(ren) be safe taking the vaccine?\nWhat are the side effects?\nShould my child(ren) get the vaccine?\nWhere can I take my child to get the vaccine?\n\nParents are invited to submit questions about the vaccine on the registration form. Pre-submitted questions will help plan the content of the session. Time will also be reserved for live questions and answers at the end of the event.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/webinar-covid-19-vaccines-for-school-aged-children-what-parents-and-families-should-know/
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SUMMARY:Women's Rap
DESCRIPTION:Are you a single mom or caregiver in need of self-care? Women’s Rap provides a safe place for communication\, encouragement\, and reflection. Join us for a group discussion to build your confidence\, gratitude\, and supportive relationships with other women. \nEvent Details\nSecond Friday of Every Month\n6 – 7:30 p.m. \nLocation\nThe Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center\n7219 Kelly Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15208 \nLearn More\nFor more information\, contact Toni Beasley at 412.540.5732 or toni@tryingtogether.org. Learn more about the Homewood Early Learning Hub and Family Center on the Trying Together website. \nPlease share this flyer with your networks.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/womens-rap-virtual-sessions/2021-12-10/
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SUMMARY:ALCOSAN Pre-K Explore Day
DESCRIPTION:Join ALCOSAN for a Pre-K Explore Day to learn about the science behind ALCOSAN through interactive and engaging science experiments. This event is geared towards children ages three to six. \nThis event will be virtual and individuals must register in order to receive materials.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/alcosan-pre-k-explore-day/
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