Latinx and Complex: Supporting Latinx Families

The Latinx umbrella encompasses many different nations, cultures, and racial identities. Learning the about some of the fundamental differences within the Latinx community is important to building trust with Latinx program participants and their families. In this workshop, participants will receive an overview of Latinx culture in the United States and the unique challenges this […]

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Approaching Foundations & Building Relationships with Funders

Philanthropy is a powerful force for good in our society. Come and learn how you can invite philanthropic investment in your community, school, and program to sustain the work you started with ARP funds, add programming to fill gaps for specific needs, or diversify funding for program longevity. We will take a “backstage tour” of […]

Youth Autonomy, Empathy and Ageism

In this interactive session, participants will be invited to reflect on their own experiences and to interrogate the ageist assumptions that underpin our interactions with youth. We will seek to answer questions such as: How does fear drive us to exert more control over youth than is necessary, and how can we manage those fears? […]

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Latinx and Complex: Supporting Latinx Families

The Latinx umbrella encompasses many different nations, cultures, and racial identities. Learning the about some of the fundamental differences within the Latinx community is important to building trust with Latinx program participants and their families. In this workshop, participants will receive an overview of Latinx culture in the United States and the unique challenges this […]

Free

Youth and The Right to Privacy

In this session, we will explore the tricky balance between young people’s inherent right to privacy and our responsibility as caregivers to keep them safe. How can we protect young people from very real dangers without sheltering them entirely from a world they need to be prepared to navigate? How can we incorporate technology - […]

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Getting Gender Right: Role Modeling Support of Gender Diversity & Individuality

Many childcare workers want children to grow in environments free from gender stereotypes and restrictions, yet often end up subconsciously reinforcing society’s messaging. From a young age, we have an opportunity to shift our language and behavior to improve mental health and stronger connections with children. Learn tools for reducing the pressures experienced by children […]

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Youth and The Right to Privacy

In this session, we will explore the tricky balance between young people’s inherent right to privacy and our responsibility as caregivers to keep them safe. How can we protect young people from very real dangers without sheltering them entirely from a world they need to be prepared to navigate? How can we incorporate technology - […]

Free