by Pat Cinquini | Jan 31, 2022 | Community Education
Marian Wright Edelman, Founder of the Children’s Defense Fund No Black history in America or history of children’s advocacy can be complete without the name of Marian Wright Edelman. Her impact on the welfare of all children has been profound. Born in South...
by Pat Cinquini | Jan 11, 2022 | Community Education
Some people are surprised, due to misinformation, to learn Shelter serves a growing number of children and youth who have been victims of human trafficking, but victims come from everywhere. By knowing the facts and sharing them with others, YOU MAY SAVE A LIFE....
by Pat Cinquini | Jun 14, 2021 | Community Education
What is Pride Month? The U.S. is among many countries around the globe celebrating Pride month at various times throughout the year. Ours began June 28, 1969, when New York City Police raided one of the area’s most popular gay bars, the Stonewall Inn. Over the next...
by Pat Cinquini | May 11, 2021 | Community Education
Since March of 2020, the pandemic fists have been pummeling children from every direction, just as they have adults, but often in different ways. Before we can learn how to help our kids, we need to know their challenges, and there we have help. For example,...
by Pat Cinquini | Apr 13, 2021 | Community Education, Healthy Families
Child neglect, a form of child abuse, can be defined as not meeting a child’s needs in any of four areas: physical, medical, emotional, or educational. Yet, some of a child’s needs, like food and shelter, are more obvious than others. Until babies come with...
by Pat Cinquini | Jan 21, 2021 | Community Education
Social media has many uses these days but being a reliable resource for facts isn’t one. It’s like the kids’ game telephone; one person whispers into someone’s ear an anecdote about a turtle crossing a stream to meet a butterfly. The story is whispered from person to...
