FREE Training Opportunity! (CSEFEL)

Attention Family Child Care Educators!

The state of Massachusetts has joined the Social and Emotional Foundation for Early Learning (CSEFEL) which is focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. For more information, you may visit the CSEFEL website by clicking here.

Tues. 1/5/2010 ~ 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.~ Raynham South School Resource Library

To register please call (508) 823-2937 (EXT.208)

Funded by Triumph Partnership for Children through the MASS. Dept. of EEC ~ 2 trainging hrs.

Children's Trust Fund will offer a series of free, half-day workshops designed for a wide range of community professionals who work with families with infants and young children. These workshops will provide participants with an understanding of SBS including its definition, causes and consequences.

Participants also will learn methods to engage parents and other caregivers in strength-based discussions related to understanding and responding effectively to infant crying and to calming themselves in situations when they may be frustrated or overwhelmed with an infant's crying.

Attendance at this workshop is free! A continental breakfast will be served.
All workshops will be held 9 a.m. to noon.

January 22, 2010:Dedham
Presenters: Pamela Whitney, MSW, Consultant
Carin Kale, MSW, Consultant

March 12, 2010:Marlborough
Presenters: Pamela Whitney, MSW, Consultant
Bill Gilligan, MSW

March 19, 2010:Beverly
Presenters: Pamela Whitney, MSW, Consultant
Bill Gilligan, MSW

April 16, 2010:Northampton
Presenters: Gary Calhoun, MSW, PH.D,

Director of Training, Research &
Evaluation, Children's Trust Fund
Bill Gilligan, MSW

May 11, 2010:Stoneham
Presenters: Allison Scobie-Carroll, LICSW, MBA,
Children's Hospital, Boston
Bill Gilligan, MSW

June 4, 2010:Westford
Presenters: Pamela Whitney, MSW, Consultant
Bill Gilligan, MSW

These workshops will fill up quickly. So register early to ensure your spot. For more information contact Priscila Cardoso at (617) 727-8957 Ext. 8752, or e-mail her Priscila.Cardoso@state.ma.us.

Click here to download the registration form. Mail your registration to Priscila Cardoso, Children’s Trust Fund, 55 Court St., 4th Fl., Boston, MA 02108 or fax it to Priscila Cardoso at (617) 727-8997.

Art Class for children ages 2-7 years old

Project Kids Connect Announces
An Art Class for children ages 2-7 years old

This will be taught by a Certified Art Instructor!

Middleboro Public Library
102 North Main Street, Middleboro, MA

Classes will run for 6 weeks
January 14th thru February 25, 2010
4:30pm-5:30pm

For more information & to register contact Sandy Boyer
The Arc of Northern Bristol County
508-226-1445 or 1-888-343-3301 ext 3123