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Please note that this Newsletter will be moving to a bi-weekly schedule starting March 1st. |
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Black History Month
In 1915, in response to the lack of information on the accomplishments of Black people available to the public, historian Carter G. Woodson co-founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. In 1926, the group declared the second ...
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kids.nationalgeographic.com
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29 Days Of Crafts For Black History Month
In February, America celebrates Black History Month, also known as National African American History Month. As this is a celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S....
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www.creativechild.com
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Hulafrog | Local Things for Kids to Do
Hulafrog is a national network of local websites for parents, highlighting the best local events and activities. Find a Hulafrog near you & subscribe for free.
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hulafrog.com
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Sesame Street honors Black History Month with their...
If you've been looking for a good way to celebrate diversity with your very youngest kids during Black History Month (and well, every single month), a great place to start is Sesame Street. Because, of course!
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coolmompicks.com
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Self Help, Inc's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) provides FREE income tax preparation and assistance to households with an income of generally less than 57,000 a year. Call or Email today to find out if you qualify for assistance.
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WHAT IS ASQ??
The ASQ Program is a parent reporting questionnaire that gives you insight on how your child is doing developmentally! You do not need to have concerns, it’s just a great tool to see where your child excels or may need some support! Everyone that participates receives a
FREE Children’s Book!
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ATTENTION PARENTS!
Did you and your children participate in any of our Program OR Services in FEBRUARY? If so, let us know what you think!! We need your feedback, so we can continue to provide you with the quality programs you and your kids need right now!! Each monthly survey you complete you will be eligible to be entered into our Monthly Gift Card Giveaway!
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Women Who Mapped the Stars, Moon, and Beyond Tuesday, March 9 3:30-4:30
School age program
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Join us as we learn about women who helped to map the stars, moon, and beyond. We will learn about the women who were the unsung heroes of the stars . We will learn about Katherine Johnson and how she was instrumental in the moon landing
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3 Week Program for Kindergarten-grade 4! |
Have you ever read a comic book? The art in comic books is very unique. Come and join Ms. Gina and Ms. Karen while we take a look at all the wonderful ways pictures tell stories. We'll be making our own story and our own comic book. Each child will receive a packet of materials that parents will be responsible to pick up at a designated place. This is a 3 week series on ZOOM for school aged children! Week 1: Children will learn about storytelling and will learn how to put together a story. Week 2 will be about illustrations and Week 3 the children will present their comic book story. You must be willing to commit to the 3 weeks. March 16, 23, and 30th.
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The programs with this symbol are Pre-Recorded |
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The programs with this symbol are Face-to-Face Outdoor Programs (pre-registration required)
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The programs with this symbol are LIVE programs using Zoom |
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PLEASE NOTE: ALL PROGRAMS FILL UP QUICK, PLEASE LOOK AHEAD ON THE CALENDAR TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!!!
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Tuesday, February 23
-All Day-Virtual Event
Seasonal Stories w/ Ms. Karen
Happy Winter Everyone!! What antics are the Snow Family up to? Come and see what adventures the Snow Family has in store for us. Come and join me, Ms Karen for this Seasonal Story. We'll sing a couple songs and do a educational activity.
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Wednesday, February 24
-All Day Virtual Event
Simple Crafts to Make with Snow!
Each month there will be a pre-recorded videotaping of....Simple Crafts to make with various things from NATURE!!! Please watch with your child to get some ideas of what to make, plus come up with your own ideas to be CREATIVE!!!
First, go on a nature hike to collect the nature item that will be shared and then just have fun together making fun things!!!
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Thursday, February 25
3:00-3:45
-Live Zoom Event
February's Storytime with CFCE's Family & Yours!!!
The CFCE Staff would love to do a Family Storytime from our CFCE family to your family at home!!! It will include songs, movement, a few stories, imaginary art and some creative literacy activities to do at home!!! Come join us for some afternoon FUN--ALL TOGETHER!!!
Please register BEFORE 2/22/2021 by emailing Carol at ccarver@selfhelpinc.org so we can send you the zoom link before this special family program is scheduled. Share your name(s), the child(rens) names of who will attending, the email address you will be using and your mailing address so we can send you the creative, literacy activities to try at home....thank you!!!
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Monday, March 1
1:00-2:00 pm
-Live Zoom Event
Naptime Nuggets: A Time for Parents to Chat!
Join CFCE Specialist Marsha Wright and Leslie Reilly on Zoom for Naptime Nuggets, a weekly parent group for parents of young children. Get your child settled for a nap, grab a snack, and join us for an hour long chat. We will spend an hour chatting each week about ways to support your families continued development. The first few weeks we will chat about social emotional development. Future topics will be determined by the group. Each week we will follow up our chat with an email that contains strategies and resources that pertain to our discussion. Parents will have the opportunity each week to share their best strategies with each other. Best of all it is from the comfort of your own home! Space is limited so register today.
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SNAP Application Assistance
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) WE ARE OPEN AND TAKING SNAP APPLICATION OVER THE PHONE DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS! Applying for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) food assistance SHI Staff can assist you in applying ...
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selfhelpinc.org
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Energy Programs
Weatherization & Energy Conservation How do the Energy Conservation & Weatherization initiatives work? Homeowners and renters - including households whose cost of heat is included in the rent - can apply for assistance at the agency in their...
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selfhelpinc.org
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Fuel Assistance Program
Get the Help You Need Paying Your Heating Bills 13,233 households were warmer last winter because of help received from Self Help, Inc. and the Fuel Assistance Program. We want residents throughout our service areas to know that Fuel Assistance...
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selfhelpinc.org
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Rental & Mortgage Assistance
Thank you for your interest Self Help Inc's Rental & Mortgage Assistance Program Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Eligibility Requirements Households at risk of being displaced or forced to leave their home...
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selfhelpinc.org
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Quick Links for Families
- MA211 (information and resources)
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