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ECAC Offers Family
Enrichment Presentation
The Early Childhood Advisory Committee (ECAC) Strong Families work group co-sponsored the New York State Parenting Education Partnership (NYSPEP) Spring Meeting and Training Institute on Family Engagement. The keynote speaker was Mary McKay, Ph.D., Professor & Director of the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy & Research Silver School of Social Work New York University. The title of her presentation: Family Engagement: What Does the Evidence Suggest?
Dr. McKay's presentation and subsequent panel discussion was video-recorded and is now available for you to access, along with her presentation slides.
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New Video on President's Early Education Plan
The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services have teamed up to release a new web video that provides an easy to understand explanation of the plan. Visit:
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From SAMHSA:
Comic Book Provides Hopeful Message of Substance Use Recovery
People Recover presents the story of two people, Hal and Nikki, who abuse substances and who are also affected by anxiety and depression, respectively. Because of their co-occurring addictions and mental disorders, their relationship suffers, and they struggle in their professional work. Each also faces a personal crisis. With the help of friends, professionals, and each other, Hal and Nikki begin their individual paths to recovery.
People Recover, in its easy-to-read comic book format, presents a hopeful message of recovery for people with a substance use disorder and a mental illness. Resources are included.
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Save the Date
2013 KWIC Webinar Series:
Explore the 2013 AECF National KIDS COUNT Data Book and Redesigned Data Center
Thursday July 18th 2013, 1:00-2:00pm EDT
 This webinar will feature an in-depth look at the 2013 KIDS COUNT Data Book, the interactive data wheel and a tour of the redesigned Data Center.
Based on the KIDS COUNT index, where will child well-being across the U.S. reflect improvements or challenges? How does New York rank among states in the country? Come and learn more about the KIDS COUNT report and 50 state ranking for 2013.
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Follow ENGAGE on Twitter!
Follow the Council on Children and Families @NYSCCF on Twitter for the latest ENGAGE updates. Here are some of our most recent tweets:
ENGAGE 2Day: NYS Ed: amendment to Ed Regs re: 2012's 'Protection of People w/Special Needs Act' Click here!
ENGAGE 2Day: Potential income tax benefits for families for children with special needs Click here!
ENGAGE 2Day: Research finds bullying by siblings is just as damaging. Read more: Click here!ENGAGE 2Day: Sesame Street launches "Little Children, Big Challenge: Incarceration" resource Click here!
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