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Self Help Inc. CFCE
October 2022 Newsletter
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Indigenous Peoples' Day: True History, Real Learning for Kids | Indigenous Peoples' Day recognizes the first inhabitants of the United States. Our anti-bias approach to education helps us to be mindful of whose stories are being told, and who is given the voice to tell them. All Children and Society Benefit Teaching about past-and present-injustices suffered by Native people helps ensure that they're not repeated in the future. | | | |
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It's that time of year again!
It is that time of year again that Self Help, Inc. Coordinated Family and Community Engagement will be reaching out to our eligible families about our Joy to the Children Program!
We have been running this program for over 20 years, and having the opportunity to help enhance each of your holidays year after year....makes this program one of our most enjoyable!
This year in particular, there are more and more families that are in need, and fewer resources for us to help. In the past we have helped families by getting sponsors for their children, and the donations consisted of toys, books, clothes etc. This year are are doing a limited distribution of donated toys, clothes, books etc. to our families. We are mainly providing gifts cards and possibly some basic needs. We will be doing some gift sponsoring for families this year, but due to office space limitations we won't be sponsoring a lot of families the way we used to. We are mainly giving out gift cards as we have the last couple of years. Emails will be going out to families who are eligible for this program in the next week so please check your email. *Don't forget if you have received gifts from us in the past you are required to participate in at least 4 programs by October 30th.* If you DO NOT receive an email, but believe you have met the requirements or WILL meet the requirements by 10/30/22, please email GINA!
DONATE
We are in need of donations! If you are able to help us this year by donating gift cards, diapers, wipes or other basic needs please complete this form. If you have any questions please contact Gina McGarrigle @ gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org.
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What makes your family special?
Each month we will highlight a CFCE family in our newsletter. Every family is unique, and we want to highlight the wonderful people we serve. Getting to know each other helps to connect us and make our CFCE Family strong!
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Meet the McGowan-Maslow family:
Tell us about your family: Hi I’m Laura. I live in Dedham with my partner Travis, our 3.5 y/o daughter Eve, my father Bob, and our two huge, lovable, rescue dogs Gordon and Frank. My 7 year old nephew and his mom live right across town and are a daily part of our lives too. He and my daughter are so close that lots of people think they are siblings!
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What are your favorite family traditions? One of our favorite traditions is going apple picking in the fall. That picture was from this year’s trip at the end of September. We always tend to go near Rosh Hashanah and like to make an apple and honey cake with some of the fresh apples we’ve picked.
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What makes your Family special? We are an interfaith family and enjoy celebrating both Catholic and Jewish holidays. We love culture, celebrations, and food - and celebrating our cultures with food!
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How has the CFCE program been a part of your family? I attended my first CFCE program outdoors at Dedham Public Library when Eve was about a year old. It was the height of the pandemic and we were feeling very isolated. This wonderful community was our lifeboat and allowed Eve to have fun, safe, social experiences in a time when that was nearly impossible to come by. As a then new stay at home mom, having other people to talk to and share experiences with kept me sane too. We’ve been attending programs almost weekly ever since.
We want to hear from you. If you are interested in sharing about your family, send us an email with a picture of your family and answer the questions above. We can’t wait to learn about your family! Email Marsha Wright mwright@selfhelpinc.org if you are interested in participating
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Easy Fall Kids Crafts That Anyone Can Make! | This post and its photos may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you make a purchase through these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you! These quick and easy fall kids crafts can be made in under 30 minutes using items that you probably already have around the house! | | | |
Special Read aloud of Brittany Luby's book Encounter |
13 Great Places to Go Apple Picking in Massachusetts | New England With Love | Links in this article may be affiliate links, from which we may earn commission. See our Privacy Policy for full details. New England and apple picking go together like...well, two things that are just made for one another. | | | |
Message to Families of Young Children with Autism
The DDS Autism Division runs a program for low-income children with autism called the Children's Autism Services Waiver Program. This program serves children under the age of 10 who meet both the clinical and financial eligibility that includes having/obtaining MassHealth Standard Insurance. The Autism Services Waiver Program allows children to receive Expanded Habilitation, Education, in-home services and supports, such as Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and Floor Time, for a total of up to 3 years. At the conclusion of the three years of the intensive in-home services, a child may access ongoing Supplemental Services (for example respite and goods and services, etc.) that meet the child’s needs until the child’s 10th birthday.
The Autism Division is accepting new application requests for families interested in this program between the dates of October 14, 2022 and October 31, 2022. Applications must be postmarked or emailed from a parent/guardian no later than October 30, 2022.
Attached are copies of the Autism Waiver Program Open Request Application and Open Request Family Overview both in English and Spanish
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Are you looking for some fun programs to do at home with your child?
If you can't make it to a community program but still want to participate in some way, check out some of our at home activities that you can do whenever you have time.
(If you are planning to reapply to the Joy to the Children holiday gift giving program, and are looking for something to do with your child to meet the 4 requirements, you can do any of the at home activities posted on the calendar. You will need to notify the person who posted the activity to verify that it was done. If there are activities attached to the calendar event you must do one of them, and send a picture of what you have done.)
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Think Draw and Write
Think Draw and Write is a monthly Literacy activity to be done at home. Each month is a different writing prompt. You can write a few sentences or a longer story. Be as creative and imaginative as you want. This at-home activity is for families to do together. Email Carol Carver to get the monthly themes. Adults can mail/email a copy of the picture/writing to Carol along with the child's name, parents name and address. Your child will receive some stickers in the mail as a thank you for participating.
Contact Carol Carver at ccarver@selfhelpinc.org
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Yom Kippur: A Very Special Day
October 4th All Day
Today is the holiest day of the year for our Jewish friends, called Yom Kippur. It is a day for thinking and reflecting about the things you did wrong, saying I am sorry and making amends, and asking for God's forgiveness
For a great story to learn more about Yom Kippur.
Click here to watch the video of this story
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Books Before Bed
Books Before Bed ..Sweet Dreams & Rest your Heads: Once a month books will be pre-recorded by CFCE staff by various authors including an author, Emma Dodd. Her books are very uplifting and are referred to as “I love You” books. Families can listen to the recording with their children right before or around bedtime so their children can sleep with dreams about being LOVED!!!
Use this link for more information
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Diapers and Wipes available for those who need it.
CFCE has a diaper closet!
As a special service to our families we offer free diapers to those in need. As with everything right now the cost of diapers has skyrocketed and we would like to help those parents who need it. Please contact Gina McGarrigle at gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org. Diapers and wipes can be picked up at programs you attend or at the Brockton office at 45 Pearl St Brockton. If you are in need of diapers please contact Gina at the above email.
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Please Note COVID Updates: Some CFCE programs may be scheduled to happen inside.....however, inside programming is dependent on the most Current COVID Safety Guidelines from the CDC and Local/State Board's of Health. Indoor programming may need to be held outside or virtually on Zoom. You will be notified if a change in venue is needed. Indoor programs may require masks for anyone over the age of 2. Please check with the facilitator if there are any questions.
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Time Travelers - The History of Voting @
Norton Public Library
Tuesday, October 11th 4:00-5:00pm
Attend Time Travelers a monthly program about History. In this program we will be discussing the history of voting rights in the United States. We will learn about why voting is so important to our democracy, who had the right to vote and who didn't, and when did those rights begin for those who didn't have it. This program is designed for children eligible for kindergarten and older.
Space is limited Registration required.
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Music and Movement in Mansfield
October 6th 10:30-11:15am
at the Mansfield Public Library
| It's fall so let's celebrate by making some music together! Join Ms. Marsha at the Mansfield Library for Music and Movement. We will sing, dance, move to the groove, and have an instrument play! This program is for young children and their caregivers. Registration is required so click here to reserve your spot! | |
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Dinosaur STEAM series
Plainville Public Library
October 11, 18 and 25th
1:00-1:45pm
This 3-week session is for families of children age 3-5 yrs. Each session will begin with a Dinosaur themed book. The children will engage in dinosaur related activities such as digging for dinosaurs, creating fossils with playdough, create a dinosaur out of shapes, dinosaur facts, dinosaur art, building and music and movement.
Contact Carol Carver at ccarver@selfhelpinc.org to register.
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Kids programs from CFCE
We love when parents send in their children's work or pictures from the programs they have attended! Here is a small sampling of some of the programs some children have attended. If you have taken pictures during a program and would like to have them posted in the newsletter please send it to gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org. | |
Nature Art @ Moose Hill in Sharon | |
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WE ARE CURRENTLY HOLDING SPOTS ON OUR WAITLIST FOR NEW FAMILIES!
The Self Help Inc Parent Child Plus program serves families from: *Randolph, Holbrook and Rockland
What is ParentChild+?
- It provides your child with a free high- quality book or educational toy each week -at least 46 new books and toys!
- A trained community-based Early Learning Specialist will visit your home twice a week for 30 minutes to help you get your child ready for school.
- You will learn creative ways to read and play with your child.
- It helps you prepare your child to be successful in school.
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This program is for families with a child ages 16 months-3 1/2 years old. Enrollment is a 2 program year commitment.
If you are interested in BEING PUT ON OUR WAITLIST for this AWESOME program and you reside in either *Holbrook, *Rockland or *Randolph (or one of the other CFCE communities) please contact: Gina McGarrigle at 508-559-1666 ext. 1814 or email at gmcgarrigle@selfhelpinc.org.
*priority enrollment given to families in Holbrook, Randolph and Rockland. Families who reside in other CFCE communities MAY also be eligible
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