The Rockland County Department of Health, Office of Children eith Special Health Care Needs will present a talk on Disaster Preparedness for Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs on May 6, 2008 from 7-8:30pm in the Exhibition Hall, Building A, Robert Yeager Health Center, 50 Sanatorium Road, Pomona. The talk features Andrew Garrett, MD,MPH,FAAP, Director of Preparedness Planning and Response for Columbia University and the national Center for Disaster Preparedness.
Space is limited. Please call 845-364-2622 to reserve your seat.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
HEARST FELLOWSHIPS FOR MINORITY STUDENTS
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students
Deadline: July 15, 2008 (Fall 2008 Program)
The Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program ( http://www.aspeninstitute.org/nspp ) of the Aspen Institute ( http://www.aspeninstitute.org/ ) in Washington, D.C., offers the
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with NSPP. Through this fellowship, NSPP seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.
The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an under- represented community. She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have the following: outstanding research skills; demonstrated interest or experience in the nonprofit sector; excellent writing and communication skills; demonstrated financial need; and American citizenship.
The student must be able to intern for ten to fifteen weeks at the Washington, D.C., office of the Aspen Institute. It is generally expected that the fall and spring internships will be part-time (ten to twenty hours a week) and summer internships will be full-time. All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student.
A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment.
See the Aspen Institute Web site for complete program information and application procedures.
Deadline: July 15, 2008 (Fall 2008 Program)
The Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program ( http://www.aspeninstitute.org/nspp ) of the Aspen Institute ( http://www.aspeninstitute.org/ ) in Washington, D.C., offers the
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with NSPP. Through this fellowship, NSPP seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience.
The ideal candidate for this fellowship is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an under- represented community. She or he should have an excellent academic record and also have the following: outstanding research skills; demonstrated interest or experience in the nonprofit sector; excellent writing and communication skills; demonstrated financial need; and American citizenship.
The student must be able to intern for ten to fifteen weeks at the Washington, D.C., office of the Aspen Institute. It is generally expected that the fall and spring internships will be part-time (ten to twenty hours a week) and summer internships will be full-time. All travel and housing costs must be covered by the student.
A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment.
See the Aspen Institute Web site for complete program information and application procedures.
LET'S MAKE PROM A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
Let's Make Prom A Night To Remember
Prom season is fast approaching and how teens choose to make prom night memorable often differs from how a parent would hope it would be remembered. For many teens, this time of year offers a taste of new freedoms, and the temptation to engage in risky behavior. Visit The Partnership for a Drug Free America blog, "Decoder" at www.decoder.drugfree.org - a destination for parents to discuss and offer insights on teen culture and teen behavior - and post a comment about prom season.
According to the National Highway Safety Administration, between now and graduation:
58 percent of traffic fatalities are attributed to alcohol-related incidents involving teen drivers during the prom and graduation period; This compares with 41 percent for the rest of the year, while 36 percent of all alcohol-related traffic fatalities are young people between the ages of 15 and 20, below the legal age to consume alcoholic beverages.
Even though teens think they're making good decisions, new science shows that the brain isn't fully developed until age 25. In the busy months to come, help your teen make healthy responsible decisions for themselves. Get tips and share your own insights at www.decoder.drugfree.org.
Prom season is fast approaching and how teens choose to make prom night memorable often differs from how a parent would hope it would be remembered. For many teens, this time of year offers a taste of new freedoms, and the temptation to engage in risky behavior. Visit The Partnership for a Drug Free America blog, "Decoder" at www.decoder.drugfree.org - a destination for parents to discuss and offer insights on teen culture and teen behavior - and post a comment about prom season.
According to the National Highway Safety Administration, between now and graduation:
58 percent of traffic fatalities are attributed to alcohol-related incidents involving teen drivers during the prom and graduation period; This compares with 41 percent for the rest of the year, while 36 percent of all alcohol-related traffic fatalities are young people between the ages of 15 and 20, below the legal age to consume alcoholic beverages.
Even though teens think they're making good decisions, new science shows that the brain isn't fully developed until age 25. In the busy months to come, help your teen make healthy responsible decisions for themselves. Get tips and share your own insights at www.decoder.drugfree.org.
Monday, April 28, 2008
NEAT AND CLEAN - KUDOS
Wayne T. Ballard, Superintendent of Highways for the Town of Clarkstown, and his staff thanked us for our Adopt-A-Rod efforts on Second Avenue in Spring Valley. They drove down the road after the last scheduled pick up and said the area looks good. They appreciate our commitment and effort in keeping Second Avenue clean and tidy.
If you would like to volunteers to help during a Saturday morning cleanup, please call Spring Valley Head Start at 845-352-6671 or e-mail info@headstartofrockland.org.
If you would like to volunteers to help during a Saturday morning cleanup, please call Spring Valley Head Start at 845-352-6671 or e-mail info@headstartofrockland.org.
Monday, April 14, 2008
CHECK IT OUT
We have added a link to our website that provides access to information on government benefits for individuals and organizations. Happy Hunting!
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
PRIORITES, PRIORITIES
One of the reasons underscoring the need for high quality preschool and early childhood education is that 85% of brain development occurs by age 5. It makes you wonder why we pay less for a professional child care worker, a teacher of young children, than we do for a dog groomer or dog walker.
Monday, April 07, 2008
PROGRESS ON RIF
We are pleased that Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) reports 150 Congressmen and 49 Senators have signed a "Dear Colleague" letter urging support for continuing RIF's federal funding. This was due in large measure to 11,000 RIF friends writing more than 45,000 letters and e-mails to Congress. That support is more than a thrid of the House of Representatives and almost half of the Senate. This is a critical milestone for RIF's funding campaign. keep up the good work!
Friday, April 04, 2008
BOOKS FOR KIDS GIVES BOOKS
Miriam Kahan, director of Spring Valley Head Start, Neil O'Donnell, program coordinator with the Book for Kids Foundation have announced the donation of 408 new audiobooks with a value of nearly $9,000 for use by children and families in Spring Valley.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
CDA CLASSES
Head Start of Rockland will host bilingual Child Development Associate (CDA) classes for 2008-2009 at Haverstraw Head Start, 138-146 Maple Avenue in collaboration with Child Care Resources of Rockland. For information, please call 845-358-2234 or 845-429-2225.
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