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Throwback to our Back-to-School Activity Guide!
We’re taking a joyful look back at last year’s Back-to-School Activity Guide—packed with fun, engaging ideas for families to explore together! In this newsletter, we’re spotlighting a few of our favorite activities and sharing a link to the full guide, so you can revisit the excitement with your little ones.
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THIS MONTH'S SPOTLIGHTS:
Tummy Time – a simple way to help your baby build strength and coordination!
| | Cooking Projects - Involve your little one in the kitchen with simple, hands-on tasks like measuring, stirring, and decorating cookies. It’s a fun way to bond and celebrate your cultural roots through food! | | |
We’d love to see how you bring these moments to life—send us your pictures and videos of the activities in action, and your family may be featured on our social media platforms!
Let’s celebrate learning, laughter, and quality time—together.
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Join us for BCDI-Atlanta’s Community Café!
Let’s come together to strengthen the connection between schools and families!
You're invited to “Building Strong School-Home Partnerships for Early Learners” — a virtual Community Café hosted by BCDI-Atlanta. This session will spark meaningful conversations and offer practical strategies to build collaborative, supportive learning environments for our youngest scholars.
Date: August 12, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET
Let’s empower families, educators, and communities to work hand-in-hand for student success!
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| | At BCDI-Atlanta, mental health matters. From June through August, we’ll be observing Summer Fridays by closing our offices to prioritize staff well-being and promote a healthy work-life balance. | | |
NBCDI’s 2025 National Conference is coming to Atlanta all advocators, educators, parents, policymakers, and visionaries like you are invited to be part of this transformational moment.
This year’s theme is Infinite Possibilities. Tangible Realities invites us to boldly imagine and collectively build a world where Black children thrive.
Together, we’ll engage in powerful conversations, honor culture and community, and activate real solutions across education, health, and justice.
Date: October 24–26, 2025
Venue: Signia Hotel Atlanta
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The NBCDI Book, Toy & Media Awards celebrates books, toys, and media that uplift and affirm Black children and families through positive representation and cultural pride.
Date & Time: October 25, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET
Venue: The Dogwood at Westside Paper
Attire: Cocktail Attire
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BCDI-Atlanta is proud to support the “Empower the Block: Unity in the Community” Back-to-School Block Party!
Join us on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 1–5 PM at VIP Barbershop #2 in Jonesboro, GA for an afternoon of fun, family, and empowerment. Hosted by Furthering Fathering and YKJ J EmpowerU Nation, this event is all about uplifting our youth and building strong community connections.
Location: 696 Battle Creek Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Giveaways • Resources • Free Haircuts • Community Unity
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Georgia Conference on Child Abuse Prevention
Join Positive Childhood Alliance GA, the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for a powerful day focused on preventing child abuse and strengthening families.
Keynote: Carla Ritz on Positive Childhood Experiences
Topics: Teen engagement, grant writing, policy updates, family healing
Nominate someone for the Mark Chaffin Award (by July 25)
DATE: September 10, 2025
LOCATION: Hilton Peachtree Conference Center
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Join Us in Charlotte this November!
We’re thrilled to share that Sharon Hudgins-Beck, Program Coordinator at BCDI-Atlanta, will be a featured speaker at the 2025 Families Learning Conference, taking place November 2–5, 2025 in Charlotte, NC!
Session: "Stories for Every Child: Centering Authentic Experiences in Early Literacy"
Date & Time: November 3, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Track: Family Literacy (Introductory)
Explore how culturally authentic books support identity development and early literacy for children ages 0–8. Gain hands-on strategies for selecting diverse literature and building inclusive literacy environments where all children feel seen and celebrated.
Don't miss this empowering opportunity to learn, connect, and grow—alongside BCDI-Atlanta’s very own.
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Registration Now Open: 2025 SEF Issues Forum
Registration is now open for the 2025 SEF Issues Forum! We welcome you to register and encourage you to share the link with your networks.
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10th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference
Join food justice advocates, educators, nutrition professionals, and community leaders for the 10th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference, taking place December 1–4, 2025 at the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This powerful convening brings together voices from across the country to advance farm-to-school and farm-to-institution efforts that create equitable food systems for all children and communities.
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This forum is space for early education stakeholders to connect and share with each other. Start by introducing yourself with areas of interest, posting your relative content, sharing media, or information for advancing equity in early care and education.
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