November 12, 2024 Sesame Street Provides Resources for Children on Parental Addiction Sesame Street in Communities is sharing a series of new resources to help children and families affected by parental addiction. Learn More Sesame Workshop notes that when a parent struggles with addiction, the entire family struggles. Answering a child’s questions on the subject takes effort and conversation. Sesame Street in Communities’ resources on the matter include: A series of questions and answers to common questions that children might have about addiction A portrait of provider Cynthia Galaviz, who talks about strategies for working with and supporting children affected by parental addiction Karli’s Coloring Quilt, a game for children to learn about the seven “Cs” that includes a handout that can be printed and colored to give children a little extra comfort or encouragement The resources are provided in English and Spanish. For more information, visit the Sesame Street in Communities’ web page on parental addiction.
August 8, 2022 Sesame Street Family Engagement in a Box Child care providers who serve families and children from ages birth to five are eligible to apply to receive a Sesame Street Family Engagement in a Box from WQED. Family Engagement in a Box WQED is looking for child care providers who want to host family engagement events and receive resources for their classroom. WQED will select 10 applicants to receive a Sesame Street themed event in a box to use with their families. Selected locations will also receive a stipend to purchase snacks/food and support staff time. Selected locations will be asked to sign an MOU that stipulates that they will: Host the event Take and share photos with WQED Submit a budget Attend a post-event professional development event with WQED Child care providers who are not selected will receive a digital toolkit to host an event on their own. Visit the WQED website to apply for the Sesame Street Family Engagement in a Box opportunity. Questions should be directed to education@wqed.org.
