As we begin 2022, I extend my wishes for a happy and healthy year to all of you. These past two years have been pretty challenging for all of us. Yet, we have all worked together, to not just overcome the challenges, but to move the work of Children’s Friend forward. The pace of change…
The Office of Strategy Management and the Innovation Lab recently started documenting and sharing out innovative work at Children’s Friend. We call it “Solution Revolution” – it highlights staff taking charge with creative solutions. We’re sharing one of these with you today! I’m a New Teacher, Now What?! Being a new teacher can be overwhelming….
We all have beloved rituals and traditions we associate with the holiday season. Although Christmas is the dominant holiday of December, there are several other multicultural celebrations. Here are brief descriptions of the festivities- Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday, often referred to as the “Festival of Lights.” Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days and nights, starting…
Each December, we find ourselves reflecting upon the year gone by. We think of our successes as well as our challenges and vow to make those New Year’s resolutions. Last week at Children’s Friend, we had our final management meeting of 2021 where we took a moment to reflect on our Vision 2025 journey, a…
When we say it takes an entire community to pull off something as momentous as our Holiday Drive, we truly mean it! Every year, the Children’s Friend community comes through for our most vulnerable children and families and helps us ensure that children have warm clothing, coats and toys for the holidays. We absolutely could…
I had the privilege of participating in the Nurse-Family Partnership virtual graduation on November 18th. There were twenty-five mothers and toddlers, who after more than two years of engagement, successfully completed this evidence-based program. Also attending were state, national, and Children’s Friend and NFP program supporters. The moms shared how much of a positive impact…
I often use my blog to update you on the great work taking place at Children’s Friend, and to share opportunities for you to help us out. This week, as we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday, it seems very appropriate to simply say – Thank You – for all you have done, and continue to do,…
We are acutely aware of the Pandemics’ impact upon the Kids & Families Children’s Friend serves, especially as related to majorly heightened levels of Toxic Stress. Toxic Stress and its impact on Child Development has been a topic of this Blog in the past. This time we will look briefly at the concept of “Resilience”….
Each of our Armed Forces has a ceremonial process called, Trooping the Line. It usually entails an inspecting dignitary asking questions of a relational nature like: “Where’s your home?” “How long have you been a member of your unit?” “Do you have any problems/complaints?” As well as job-related questions. While this may seem like small…
This morning, Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services’ Secretary Womazetta Jones hosted a roundtable discussion at Children’s Friend, with pediatricians, legislators, and community and state partners regarding Governor Dan McKee’s Rhode Island Rebounds plan. It was particularly impactful to hear first-hand from pediatricians and early interventionists how the pandemic has impacted their…
