Once again, our Y, along with YMCAs throughout Massachusetts and across the country will be sponsoring Five Days of Action for Child Abuse Prevention. From April 22nd to April 26th the Hockomock Area YMCA will share information and resources on how to prevent, recognize and respond to situations that adults may encounter.
Statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that 1 in 10 children in the United States are sexually abused before their 18th birthday. Sadly, in over 90% of the cases reported, this abuse happens by someone the child knows and trusts.
While we are placing a special emphasis on this topic during the month of April, child safety and child protection are our Y’s number one priority every single day of the year.
Think of how many children each one of us sees in a day, and contrast that with the knowledge that 1 in 10 of these young people are being robbed of their innocence. Children are supposed to be the hope for a brighter future. As a society we are all faced with the long-term consequences. Child abuse is happening regardless of age, gender, race, religion or socio-economic class. I ask all of you to join with our YMCA in spreading important awareness around this devastating epidemic.
The national theme for this year’s Five Days of Action is Know. See. Respond. As adults we need to Know more, See better and Respond appropriately to protect kids from sexual abuse.
For the past five years our YMCA is proud to have partnered and collaborated with school systems, municipalities and other human service organizations throughout our service area to help bring awareness, education and training regarding this issue to the forefront. We remain committed to this collaborative cause and our effort to be part of a community based prevention movement. Please join us.
For more information, please contact me at the Hockomock Area YMCA or visit our website www.hockymca.org/child-protection for resources, training and how you can be involved. I encourage you to watch a brief video featuring community leaders and advocates for Know. See. Respond., an initiative adopted at our YMCA.
As responsible adults, we all have the opportunity to create a different path for children and to protect their only childhood. We are on this path together, let’s take a step to clear the way for a child.
Ed Hurley
President and CEO
Hockomock Area YMCA
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Showing posts with label child care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label child care. Show all posts
Friday, April 19, 2019
Friday, April 12, 2019
Childcare Education Workshop for Caregivers - May 9
Lifelong Community Learning has scheduled a May 9 childcare education workshop for caregivers titled “Maybe You Know This Kid?” with Donna Shea. While all professionals who work with children know that each child is a unique and wonderful person, children in our schools or extended day programs may also exhibit similar challenges.
This roundtable format workshop will draw on the expertise of all participants and explore strategies that have worked for them after they have tried “everything” for and are still bewildered by the child in their care. Attendees will be asked to submit or bring a case study for a brainstorming discussion.
The workshop fee is $25. The evening is sure to be informative and interesting in a relaxed setting with colleagues and new friends.
For more information and to register, visit www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com and click on Lifelong Community Learning. You can also call Lifelong Community Learning at 508-613-1480 for more information.
This roundtable format workshop will draw on the expertise of all participants and explore strategies that have worked for them after they have tried “everything” for and are still bewildered by the child in their care. Attendees will be asked to submit or bring a case study for a brainstorming discussion.
The workshop fee is $25. The evening is sure to be informative and interesting in a relaxed setting with colleagues and new friends.
For more information and to register, visit www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com and click on Lifelong Community Learning. You can also call Lifelong Community Learning at 508-613-1480 for more information.
ABOUT US: Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing diverse and enriched education and experiences for all area residents and children – a resource for all ages.
Childcare Education Workshop for Caregivers - May 9 |
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Try Music Together FREE - Friday - April 5
Join us this Friday April 5 and see what all the smiles are about!
Try Music Together FREE this Friday at Franklin Music, Movement & Mindfulness 10 AM.
Sign up required- please email jennifer@swalley.net
Try Music Together FREE this Friday at Franklin Music, Movement & Mindfulness 10 AM.
Sign up required- please email jennifer@swalley.net
Try Music Together FREE - Friday - April 5 |
Thursday, January 17, 2019
workshop: "My Senses Don’t Make Sense!" - Feb 7
Lifelong Community Learning has scheduled a February 7 childcare education workshop for caregivers. My Senses Don’t Make Sense! with Donna Shea will cover recognizing and supporting children with sensory integration dysfunction.
Participants will talk about strategies that help. They will also discuss how finding the services of, or talking to a school occupational therapist, can make a world of difference for a child who senses don’t make sense.
Caregivers are invited to participate in what will be an informative and interesting evening in a relaxed setting with colleagues and new friends. The workshop fee is $25.
For more information, go to www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com and click on Lifelong Community Learning - Child Care & Parenting. Or call Lifelong Community Learning at 508-613-1480.
Or go direct to this link:
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-a4a543668f8347f4b9da56fe5b043d4e
Participants will talk about strategies that help. They will also discuss how finding the services of, or talking to a school occupational therapist, can make a world of difference for a child who senses don’t make sense.
Caregivers are invited to participate in what will be an informative and interesting evening in a relaxed setting with colleagues and new friends. The workshop fee is $25.
For more information, go to www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com and click on Lifelong Community Learning - Child Care & Parenting. Or call Lifelong Community Learning at 508-613-1480.
Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing diverse and enriched education and experiences for all area residents and children – a resource for all ages.
Or go direct to this link:
https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-a4a543668f8347f4b9da56fe5b043d4e
workshop: My Senses Don’t Make Sense! - Feb 7 |
Saturday, April 21, 2018
MassBudget: House Ways and Means budget proposal adds funding to early ed, rental voucher program
With the Franklin budget cycle fully underway, keeping track of what is happening at the State level is important as approx 25% of the Franklin budget is funded by money from the State.
Read our latest Budget Monitor
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Monday, February 19, 2018
Lifelong Community Learning: Child Care Continuing Ed. Class - Mar 8
March 8 with Donna Shea
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