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Network members' voices bring good news and share highlights from
around our community.
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Fathers' Uplift: Charles Clayton Daniels Jr.
Our partners at Fathers' Uplift are receiving national attention for their programs and interventions to support fathers in being positively and sustainably engaged in their children's lives. Fathers' Uplift has uplifted fathers and strengthened over 5,000 families through coaching, therapy, case management, and group work, leading to better outcomes for children and their families. Check out their website
here
!
See the interview with founder
Charles Clayton Daniels Jr. on
CNN.
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Building Community Capacity for Conflict Resolution
The Vital Village
Social Justice Mediation Program
(SJMP) aims to build the capacity of our neighborhood by training community members in conflict resolution skills that can be used at home, in the workplace, in schools, and beyond.
In addition to offering the
6th Social Justice Mediation Institute
(SJMI 1.0), we hosted SJMI 2.0:
Group Facilitation Training for community members to strengthen their skills in navigating conflicts in group settings. From various backgrounds and neighborhoods in Boston, 20 completed SJMI 1.0 and 15 completed SJMI 2.0. Starting in December, this 2019 cohort will be kicking off their 6-month service-learning pathways to integrate their learning in their everyday lives or by serving as a volunteer mediator.
Are you a school or organization interested in being a partner site with SJMP? SJMP volunteers can support
mediations
,
group facilitations
, and
workshops
. Email
Desiree.Hartman@bmc.org
or call 617-414-3640 for more info!
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Unsung Heroes Award by
Friday December 20th
We are currently taking nominations for the Unsung Heroes Award! An unsung hero is an individual who extends themselves beyond expectation in their community or organization as a leader in maximizing child health and well-being. We will assemble a committee to review each nomination and celebrate the chosen recipient with the network.
Nominate someone here!
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Co-Host a Network Connection Meeting with Us in 2020!
Network Connection Meetings are co-hosted, co-lead, and co-designed with network partners to maximize the diverse expertise and wisdom within the network when creating spaces of shared learning and collaboration.
If you are interested in being a co-host in 2020, email our Network Coordinator, Yusuf Ali at
yusuf.ali@bmc.org
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Miss our November Network Connection Meeting? Check out our social media for highlights!
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Network Events
Connect with Vital Village Network at these upcoming events. Click
event to RSVP or learn more
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December 17
6pm-7:30pm @ Frugal Bookstore Inc
Guided by peer counselors and IBCLC's we will be discussing arrange of topics related to lactation management, engaging in case-study based learning, and learning about professional development for lactation counselors.
Click here for more information!
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Do you ever wonder how your child's or your community's school gets funded? Are you concerned about resources and opportunity for youth in Massachusetts? Do you have ideas and questions for state leaders about equity in K-12 education?
RSVP
to join Vital Village and Senator Chang-Diaz for a discussion about the
historic passing
of the Student Opportunity Act, a law that will update our state's school funding formula.
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Community Events
Join Vital Village Network partners and other community organizations at these upcoming events. Click event to RSVP or learn more.
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9am-1:30pm @ Dearborn STEM Academy (36 Greenville st)
This conference is designed to increase interest and prepare students for college in science, technology, engineering, and math. BPS Parent University seeks to educate and empower parents as partners, advocates, and lifelong teachers in their child's education through educational courses and leadership opportunities.
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10am @ 200 Bowdoin Street
The Family Nurturing Center is excited to have you join them to celebrate their new Family and Training Center. The speaker will be Boston city council president and district 4 city councilor Andrea Campbell with remarks by state senator Nick Collins, 1st Suffolk district and state representative Elizabeth (Liz) Miranda, 5th Suffolk district. Tours run until 2:00 pm and light refreshments will be provided.
For more information and to RSVP click here!
3:30-5:30pm Starting @ Bowdoin Street Health Center (320 Bowdoin St)
Ending @ Rev. Allen Park (10 Parish Street).
Join in for caroling followed by hot chocolate and candy canes at the park.
11am-2pm @ Bruce Bolling Municipal Building (2300 Washington St)
Join Union Capital for resources from organizations and programs across the city. Hundreds of members connecting with each other and opportunities. Holiday gifts and raffles for all ages. Holiday music, activities photo booth, delicious potluck and our annual community leaders award ceremony. Children's activities (no formal childcare).
2:00-3:30pm @ Arnold Arboretum Visitor Center (125 Arborway)
Families need nature at all times of the year! Meet inside the main gate at the visitor center. Participants will make paper chickadees and go on a StoryWalk to learn how a little bird can bring back the sun! Free and open to all, most suitable for children ages four through ten. In case of inclement weather contact 617-384-5209.
5:30-8pm Academy Homes Community Room (2918 Washington St)
In observance of survivors of homicide victims awareness month come together to celebrate the memory of loved ones who remain in our hearts. All are welcome. Family friendly.
10am-12pm @ Lower Mills Branch of the Boston Public Library (27 Richmond St)
Join Educators at the Lower Mills Branch of the Boston Public Library to explore family-friendly science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. activities! Experiment, measure, play and join in conversation about how we can work together in our communities to protect the blue planet. This is a drop-in, drop-out program. Come by anytime while we’re there!
2-3:30pm @ Strand Theatre (543 Columbia Road)
Join Boston Baroque’s orchestra for our annual free community concert at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester’s Upham’s Corner. The program features selections from our New Year’s Celebration concerts. Music Director Martin Pearlman will conduct Boston Baroque’s orchestra.
Tickets available to reserve,
click here
for more information.
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Opportunities
Check out job, volunteer, and grant opportunities available in our
community.
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JOBS:
Boston Public Health Comission:
Our partners at the Early Childhood Mental Health Program (ECMH) at the Boston Health Commission (BPHC) are seeking three different program managers for their Family
Independence, Resilience, Support, and Treatment System of Care (FIRST SOC). See
flyer
and visit
BPHC.org/careers
to learn more. Search for these job titles:
- Program Manager - Model Implementation - CAFH
- Program Manager - Family Leadership - CAFH
- Program Manager - System of Care Development - CAFH
Urban college of Boston is hiring adjunct instructors to teach day, evening, and weekend courses in a variety of disciplines including Nutrition, English, Early Childhood Education, Human Services, and Psychology. Courses are taught in English, Spanish, and Mandarin.
Click here for more information!
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TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, AND MORE
Any Boston resident entering grades K-10 in fall of 2020 is eligible to apply to METCO. Participating suburban public schools begin enrolling METCO applicants next spring. Any submissions submitted after this date may not be verified and any missing information or inconsistencies will result in cancellation. Final deadline is midnight January 3rd.
City Academy is a training pipeline for Boston residents. There are two free training tracks to City Academy: 1) CDL/Hoisting training and 2) Emergency Medical Technician training. Both tracks prepare trainees to access entry-level City positions that offer good pay at or above Boston’s Living Wage (currently $15.31/hr)
health benefits, pensions, union membership, and opportunities for advancement.
Do you have two hours a week to support a parent with a newborn? Would you like to be part of a team that works together to promote the parent-child relationship and reduce social isolation? The
JF&CS Center for Early Relationship Support's Lauren & Mark Rubin Visiting Moms program is looking for volunteers! For more information, see
flyer or email
volunteers@jfcsboston.org.
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Resource Connector
Learn more about resources relevant to children and families in our community from our community.
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Resources and Programs!
From general overviews about how and when to apply to schools, to an overview of available school types in Boston, to a Google Map of BPS Middle School Pathways, Boston School Finder has you covered—and are still adding more resources as school enrollment season continues.
Click here to learn more!
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Scoop on the Stats
Explore data related to child and family well-being.
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Early Education
Research into early childhood shows the long term benefits of investment in education at these ages
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Sharing Technology
Explore technology related to child and family well-being.
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The
Abundance App
is now available on iOS and Android devices, as well as on desktops. Abundance empowers Boston residents to easily access affordable, high-quality food resources. Download the FREE app today!
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CONtexts
aims to promote positive outcomes between caregivers and children by sharing weekly resources through a FREE text service and interactive resource sharing map. These resources are ideal for anyone working with or caregivers of children ages 0-5.
To subscribe, text KIDS to 8-8-5-8-8
Once you're subscribed you will receive 3 weekly
FREE
text messages:
- Monday: Nearby community resources
- Wednesday: Wellness tips
- Friday: Family-fun events
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Our Mission
Vital Village is a network of residents and
agencies committed to maximizing child, family, and community wellbeing.
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