September 6, 2019 Be Strong Parent Café Training Institute Seeking Applications Family leaders and providers are invited to apply for the Be Strong Parent Café Institute. Applications must be submitted no later than September 15, 2019. About Through the efforts of the PA Strengthening Families Leadership Team, with funding support from the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and facilitated by the Center for Schools and Communities, Pennsylvania has offered the Be Strong Parent Café Training Institutes (PCTI) since 2016 and developed over 40 locally-based teams. There is no fee for participation. PCTI is a two-day experiential and highly interactive institute that prepares a team of family leaders and providers to convene and implement parent cafés and serve as café leaders and table hosts. By the end of the institute, teams will know the anatomy of a parent café, the philosophical foundations and research underlying parent cafés, how to create an ambiance conducive to maximizing the effectiveness of the parent café process, and how to build on the parent café experience to enhance programs for and with family members/family leaders. Be Strong Parent Cafés educate parents and caregivers about the Strengthening Families™ Protective Factors and create an environment in which parents and caregivers can build protective factors through individual deep self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning. Read their announcement to learn more. Available Dates PCTI will be hosted on the following dates: September 26–27, 2019, Grove City area November 18–19, 2019, Allentown area November 21–22, 2019, State College area December 18–19, 2019, Pittsburgh area What’s Included Participation in PCTI includes: continental breakfast and lunch; an honorarium for each day attended; lodging for those who must travel 50 or more miles to the event and wish to stay overnight; and reimbursements for family members of the team for milage (in their car), child care, and evening meals with the submission of a required form and receipts. Application To apply for PCTI, complete this form no later than September 15, 2019. Completed applications should be submitted via email to pa-strengtheningfami@csc.csiu.org or fax at 717.763.2083. Learn More For questions about the Be Strong Parent Café model or to discuss your readiness to participate, please contact Rijelle Kraft at 717.763.1661, x221 or rkraft@csc.csiu.org. Visit the PA Strengthening Families website to learn more. *Information provided by Pennsylvania Strengthening Families
September 4, 2019 Kids and Caregivers Nature Walk in Frick Park Kids and caregivers are invited to join the Nine Mile Run Watershed Association for an interactive, kid-friendly nature walk in Frick Park. Participants will meet at the soccer field at the end of the Fern Hollow parking lot, located at the bottom of Lancaster Avenue. Registration To register, visit the event webpage. Learn More For more information, contact Lindsey-Rose Flowers at lindsey.rose@ninemilerun.org or 412.371.8779, ext. 123.
August 30, 2019 National Center Releases Guide on Children’s Eye Health In celebration of Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness is offering a newly revised guide for families to monitor their child’s vision health. About The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health supports the development of a public health infrastructure to promote and ensure a comprehensive, multi-tiered continuum of eye health and vision care for young children. In support of family education, the Center released a revised version of its resource: A Guide to Vision Health for Your Newborn, Infant, and Toddler. The guide highlights up-to-date information on a variety of topics, including visual development milestones, warning signs, strategies to help develop a baby’s vision, and more. To read the guide, visit their digital PDF page. Learn More To learn more, visit the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health website. *Information provided by the U.S. Department of Education
August 27, 2019 Free Lamaze Class Series Join Maya Organization this September for their free Lamaze Class Series. About The goal of Lamaze is to increase women’s confidence in their ability to give birth. In this class, participants will learn a variety of simple coping strategies that facilitate labor and increase comfort. Registration To register or ask questions, call 412.945.7670, ext. 103 or email christy@mayaorganization.org. Share this flyer with your network.
August 20, 2019 Fatherhood: The Importance of Listening to Fathers Join Brazelton Touchpoints Center on Tuesday, November 19 for a webinar with professor and researcher, Dr. Kyle Pruett, M.D. About Dr. Kyle Pruett is a Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and pioneering researcher on fathers and their children. In this webinar, he will discuss fatherhood and the importance of listening to fathers and engaging them in their children’s development. Registration To register for this webinar and learn more, visit the event webpage. More Information For questions, contact Kayla Savelli at kayla.savelli@childrens.harvard.edu.
APOST Program Finder: Helping Families Find Programs Are you a caregiver seeking local care and education programming for your child(ren)? Use APOST’s Program Finder to identify programs near you! About The APOST Program Finder is an online tool that enables families and caregivers to search for care and education programming in their area. The tool includes many functions, including the ability to search by location, program name, and program focus area or type (summer, school-year, etc.). What’s Included? By using the APOST Program Finder, caregivers gain access to program: descriptions, age ranges, addresses, child care STAR ratings, contact information, hours of operation, and more. Learn More To learn more and find programs near you, visit the APOST website! For questions, contact Meredith Hoppe at Meredith.Hoppe@unitedwayswpa.org. Submit Your Program Interested in submitting your program? Visit the Program Submission webpage.
August 16, 2019 Understanding The Court System | Child Support Laws Join the Fathers Collaborative Council of Western PA on September 30 for “Understanding the Court System – Child Support Laws” to learn more about Child Support Law and procedures as implemented in Allegheny County. About This workshop will be led by Patrick W. Quinn. Included topics will discuss: the importance of communication with the Court; appearing in court; ways to litigate your case; how child support orders are determined and enforced; the importance and procedure for modifying a child support order; and services available to non-custodial parents, including work search, training assistance, and the Social Security Disability Monitoring Program. 2.5 hours of Social Work Continuing Education credits are available for a fee of $10. Call 412.394.5955 for details. Registration Registration for this workshop is free and can be completed via Eventbrite. More Information For more information, call 412.394.5955.
August 15, 2019 PBEOC: Back to School Celebration Join the Pittsburgh Black Elected Officials Coalition (PBEOC) for their Back to School Celebration! About This celebration serves as the sixth in a series of monthly meetings with PBEOC members. At the celebration, members will share highlights on their 2018 activities on behalf of the residents of Pittsburgh, as well as next inclusive steps. This meeting is intended for residents in Pittsburgh and will feature free school supplies, cash prize giveaways, entertainment, and parent and student resources. Additional resources and opportunities in alignment with the education section of the Pittsburgh Peace and Justice Initiative will be shared with the community. Registration Registration for this event is required and can be completed via the Eventbrite page. More Information For more information, contact PBEOC via their online form.
August 9, 2019 Involve Parents for Greater English Learner Success Encouraging parents to become involved is the first step toward bringing parents and educators closer together on behalf of their English Learners. From organizing workshops for parents to developing classroom language learning assignments that include families, the process to boost involvement takes commitment—and an action plan. About In this edWebinar, presenters will discuss: the six categories of parental involvement; how educators can incorporate those categories into an effective action plan; best practices and real-world examples from districts around the country; common roadblocks and strategies to overcome the challenges they present a break down of the action plan to help participants begin to incorporate action steps; and strategies of what to do if the action plan falls off track. This edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders. Register To register for this webinar, visit the EdWeb event page.
August 5, 2019 Kenny’s Summer Spectacular Caregivers come in all types: parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, child care providers, friends, siblings, and more. If you’re a caregiver, it’s time for you to be celebrated! Join Kenny’s this August for a series of free, family-friendly events. Transportation and child care provided as needed. Event Dates Water Water Everywhere – August 12, 2019 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Me for We – August 19, 2019 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. More Information For more information, contact Kenny’s at kennyshomewood@gmail.com. For transportation, call Sarah at 440.822.6771. Share this flyer with your network.
