Paid Opportunity: South Bronx Parent Council
This past Tuesday we held an informational meeting with parents across the South Bronx to kickoff the South Bronx Parent Council. The application for the Council is now open to parents and guardians in the South Bronx. Members will engage virtually on a monthly basis to develop a set of priorities and discuss community issues. They will also have the opportunity to work directly alongside SBRT working groups. All council members will be financially compensated for their time.
Do you work with parents who are passionate about advocacy and creating change? We encourage you to share this leadership opportunity with them! You can access the recording from Tuesday’s informational meeting here.
Referral Pilot Update
South Bronx Rising Together is convening 4 early childhood and health organizations over the next 9 months to increase the utilization of health and child development services by identifying and addressing barriers to making and completing client referrals. Throughout the pilot, partners will gain deeper understanding of where gaps in the referral system exist and how, collectively, we can mitigate these challenges for Bronx families. We are excited to work alongside Power of Two, Bronx Healthy Start Partnership, VIP Community Services, and the Association to Benefit Children in this essential work.
Farewell to Lara Kyriakou
We are sad to announce the departure of our Early Learning System Manager, Lara Kyriakou. Lara joined the SBRT team in October of 2018 and has been instrumental in leading our early childhood advocacy work. She plans to take some well-earned time off before taking her next step.
Thank you Lara for all the work you’ve done on behalf of our youngest Bronxites. You will be greatly missed!
Partner Corner
BX Farm to Table Series
Tune in every month to learn or reconnect with delicious ways to use Bronx-grown, in-season produce. Guest chefs will create culturally relevant, healthy meals and other nourishing goods (e.g. shea butter and home made medicines) live with families. Register here.
Apply for 3K and PreK!
As of February 24, both 3K and PreK applications have opened to the public. Families that have a child born in 2018 are now eligible to submit a 3K Application, and the deadline to apply is May 28. Families that have a child born in 2017 are now eligible to submit a PreK Application, and the deadline to apply is by April 19. More information, including how to apply, can be found here.
Literacy Partners
Literacy Partners is proud to present La Fuerza de Familias Latinas, a new program of education for Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers that helps them boost their children’s early learning, social emotional growth, and school readiness. Learn more about the program here or fill out the application to join!
Per Scholas Help Desk
The Per Scholas NY Help Desk is a free service available to local residents and small businesses in New York City. Trained and certified Per Scholas alumni can support you with the following technical issues:
Software: Microsoft 365, Zoom, Cisco WebEx
OS: Windows, Linux and Mac OS
Hardware: Printers, routers and other commonly used devices
Advice on virus removal and protection, data back-up, upgrades, device troubleshooting, networking and more
To access the Help Desk, click here.
Upcoming Events
Family Child Care Collective Response Convening: April 12 at 1 p.m.
Join family child care providers and advocates working to streamline resources and communication across NYC to support the workforce that provides early education to our youngest children!
Bronx Impact Food Access Collective: April 13 at 12:30 p.m.
This group of community advocates is working to realize a collective vision of food justice for all Bronx residents by identifying policy and programmatic strategies to address the structural inequities which repress equitable access to food and nutrition. The group meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays.