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New Hampshire Afterschool Network Celebrates Afterschool Professionals Who Make a Profound Difference in Young People's Lives
NHAN is celebrating Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, April 22-26, 2024, along with the National AfterSchool Association, to recognize, appreciate, and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours.
Why is it important to recognize Afterschool Professionals?
An estimated 7.8 million children participate in afterschool programs each year; for every child in an afterschool program, two more are waiting to get in. Every young person deserves quality afterschool experiences that positively impact their development. It takes skilled professionals to create these experiences. Because of the important role afterschool professionals play in kids’ lives, they deserve recognition and support!
For more information about Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week
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Special Program Opportunity for Girls! | |
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Girls Rule! Equestrian Program
This curriculum-based program is designed to help girls;
- Establish and assert healthy boundaries
- Manage obstacles, challenges, and distractions
- Develop a body-positive image
- Make empowered choices
- build social, emotional, and physical skills
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To Register contact:
Allison McCully, Undermounted Program Manager
allison@upreachtec.org or call 603-497-2343
Tuition is $200 - Financial Aid Available
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Submissions Now Open for 2024 Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest!
Submissions are now open for the New Hampshire Children’s System of Care (CSoC) sixth annual Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest. Now through April 21, New Hampshire students in fifth through 12th grade are invited to submit a creative piece about their experiences and connections to mental health. An initiative of CSoC, Magnify Voices raises awareness, erases stigma, and effects change to help ensure the social and emotional health of youth in the Granite State.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one in six youth in N.H. experience a mental health disorder each year. Early intervention for mental health improves outcomes throughout life. In 2020, 57 percent of Granite Staters with depression age 12 to 17 did not receive any care. An inadequate mental health system negatively impacts individuals, families, and communities.
Submissions for Magnify Voices can be in the form of a short video, song, performance, or interpretive dance (two minutes or less); an essay or poem (1,000 words or less); or a design medium such as a sculpture, photography, painting, or diorama. Twelve finalists will be chosen by a panel of judges, including youth judges, and will be announced at the celebration event on May 22 at New England College in Henniker. The People’s Choice Award will be voted on by the public and announced at the event. In addition to the celebration event, all submissions will be displayed at other exhibits and events around the state.
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Deadline to submit is April 21 | |
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Grants of up to $5,000 for Summer Camp Scholarships
Grants of up to $5,000 to New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for summer camp scholarships for children. The purpose of funding is to enrich local children's lives by providing them with the means to participate in summer camping experiences. Deadline for application: 05/14/2024
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Arts Education Grant Program from NHSCA for 2025
Youth Arts Project (YAP) Grants fund high-quality educational opportunities in the arts. Arts learning fosters positive social and emotional skills and bolsters creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. YAP grants broaden access to diverse forms of artistic and cultural practices and can engage youth in contributing to community goals. Grants fund programs in all arts disciplines including dance, theatre, media, music, visual arts, craft, and creative writing. NHSCA is committed to sustaining the capacity of teaching artists and supporting their impact on local communities. Engaging teaching artists to lead the arts learning is a core element of this program.
Deadline: Friday, April 12th (to fund projects in the period of July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025)
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Calling everyone gardening with kids in the Northeast! We have two new resources for you in the free Kids Garden Community!
Northeast State-Specific Resources
Our new page lists some of the key organizations, funding opportunities, and events supporting youth gardening in New Hampshire.
Northeast Discussion Group
Join the new discussion group to ask questions, share resources, attend state and regional virtual meetups, and build connections specific to the unique climate of the
Northeast!
Questions? Email community@kidsgardening.org
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month! | |
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The 2023/2024 Prevention Resource Guide recognizes that there are actions we can take as a society and within communities, organizations, and families to address the root causes of child abuse and neglect. The prevention resource guide seeks to highlight the innovative ways that communities around the country are doing purposeful prevention work to help children and families thrive. The protective factors have always been central to the Resource Guide. A protective factors approach focuses on positive ways to engage families by emphasizing their strengths, in addition to identifying areas where they have room to grow with support. Focusing on protective factors helps children, youth, and families build resilience and contributes to positive outcomes. The resource guide was shared as part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Coös Adult Education provides a learning environment that has helped countless students learn, develop, and grow.
Coös Adult Education provides FREE instruction in:
- HiSET Exam Preparation
- The basics of reading, writing, and math
- English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)
- Northstar Computer Literacy Program
- Learn basic computer skills, how to email, use word processing/editing software, and develop your career search skills
Classes can be small group, one-to-one in-person, or remote/online. There is no cost to participate. All programs are free. Learn how to get started by visiting coosae.org or calling 603-752-1927.
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Mizzen Education-
Your FREE all-in-one afterschool tool!
Check out "A News Show Structure," the latest content collection by PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs?
Sports. Celebrities. Human Interest. News. Whatever subjects inspire your students, you'll find the full (Grade 3-5) lesson plans and multimedia resources to lead a newsworthy learning adventure!
Through these lesson plans, you’ll guide students to uncover the underlying structure of news shows; explore heartwarming local human-interest stories; discover the connections among data, charts, and sports; and spotlight celebrity stories. Along the way, your students will team up to curate their own 60-minute news masterpiece!
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