CFCE Daily Activities and Resources
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Dear CFCE Families,
Chickens, sheep, horses, rabbits, and pigs were just a few of the animals on the land where I grew up. Summers were always busy times on the farm with long days, and animals and plants growing. Today's newsletter is all about life on the farm.
Starting the
week of July 6th,
we will switch to a weekly newsletter to inform you of what new and fun programs we are having.
Don't forget to check our
Facebook page
. We are posting tips and activities every day. And as always, check our
CFCE Calendar.
We are posting this email in addition to adding new LIVE ZOOM EVENTS and VIRTUAL PROGRAMS.
Sincerely,
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Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
- Confucius
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CFCE LIVE Zoom Events
(please follow links below or visit our
Calendar
for all registration info)
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Mondays - Science Discovery Time
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Tuesdays - Music and Movement
Will begin again on July 7th
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Jen will take you on a nature exploration, making new discoveries and learning new things. This week, she will be exploring PLANTS. Click the link above for all of the registration info. If you have any problems or questions, please email Jen at
jmoriarty@selfhelpinc.org
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Thursdays - Toddler Story & Songs
Will begin again on July 9th
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Fridays - Story and Craft Group
Will return on July 10
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This is for School-Age Kids and Parents to Enjoy Together at home,in their community and OUTDOORS.
You MUST REGISTER, by emailing
ccarver@selfhelpinc.org
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to participate-once you register with parent's name, child's name(s), address and email you will automatically receive the activities twice a month.....thank you.
These at-home activities, will be two alphabet letter activities each month- starting in July. After you receive the monthly email directions for each letter, enjoy doing the activity together, creating great opportunities for you and your child(ren) to have some FUN, quality time.
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Teaching Your Children Where Their Food Comes From
- Kathleen from Boots & Roots has an article about the importance of teaching your children where their food comes from. Her article closes with links to a few books about the subject.
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F
amily Friendly Places to See Farm Animals
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What to do if you find a wild animal that might be sick...
In most cases, wild animals should be left alone. If you think you've found a wild animal that is sick or injured, review the information on this page before contacting a wildlife rehabilitator. Do not attempt to capture wild animals without...
Read more
www.mass.gov
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Parent Information and Resources
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CRADLES TO CRAYONS
Many families are having a rough go of it during the Covid-19 Virus. Some have lost their job, some are on unemployment or their hours have been reduced. Here at CFCE we often depend on the Cradles to Crayons Program to help us help families with clothing and basic necessities for their children. If you are one of those families, click the link below to complete a Cradles to Crayons application for clothing. Cradles is currently closed due to COVID-19, so please be patient. As soon as CFCE receives word from Cradles to Crayons, that they are accepting new applications, we will submit your's and we will contact you!
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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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Self Help Inc is open for business,
CLICK HERE
to see what services we can provide you! If we can't provide it, we will help you find another agency who can!! You can always email:
info@selfhelpinc.org
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The Self Help Inc.
Head Start Program is now taking applications for the FALL!
For more information on the Head Start Program,
CLICK HERE
. Or to submit an application, please follow the links below.
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Are you concerned about keeping food on the table due to job loss or illness, or are you just interested in getting some more information? Self Help Inc. can answer any questions you may have about the SNAP Program, and we can help you apply right over the phone! These are stressful times, let us help.
Please call 508-588-0447 x1807 or email:
snap@selfhelpinc.org
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WIC IS HERE FOR YOU!!
WIC Programs are open, and ALL NUTRITION APPOINTMENTS WILL BE DONE BY PHONE ONLY. New families to the WIC program should locate the
closest WIC office
to you to request an appointment by phone. If families cannot get through another option is the state online link to apply online:
https://www.mass.gov/forms/apply-for-wic-online
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The Hockomack YMCA Sites are doing food distribution at many of their sites!
PLEASE CLICK HERE
or the image for location and information
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Food Bank Listings
(please make sure you call or email, as their hours and processes during COVID-19 may be altered)
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Toddlers and Animals
When a family gets a new pet it can be difficult to know how to teach your toddler to act around the pet.
Here's a video
that helps educate young children on caring for pets in a fun, quiet manner.
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Farm Books for Preschoolers
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My six-year-old LOVES farm books so we've amassed quite a collection in our house. Here are a few of our favorites.
Alice and Martin Provensen's collection of books about
Maple Hill Farm
are terrific.
- "Our Animal Friends at Maple Hill Farm"
- "The Year at Maple Hill Farm"
- "A Horse, A Hound, A Goat, and A Gander"
Doreen Cronin's farm books featuring that trouble maker Duck are illustrated by Betsy Lewin
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Camp PBS Kids
brings a variety of free online programs for your kids.
A practical guide to what to plant in a kid's garden by
eartheasy.
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Grandpa Cacao's Celebration Cake
The farming of cacao beans is highlighted in this beautifully written and illustrated book. This recipe is from Liz Zunon's book, "Grandpa Cacao"
Jama Rattigan of Jama's Alphabet Soup highlights both the recipe and a link to The Storied Recipe's
Apple Podcast.
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Stay connected to
Mass.gov
for the most up-to-dates information and resource
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NEW STIMULUS CHECK INFO!
If you haven't filed taxes in the last 2 years,
CLICK HERE
to update your bank account information for your Stimulus Check
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Make sure EVERY MA Community has the funding and resources it needs for the NEXT 10 YEARS!!!!
COMPLETE YOUR CENSUS TODAY!
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Tax Day Now July 15
On March 20, 2020, Treasury Secretary, Steven Mnuchin announced that Tax Day has been moved from April 15 to July 15. All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties, regardless of the amount owed.
The Treasury Secretary encouraged taxpayers who might have a tax refund to file now to receive your refund.
FREE Online Tax Filing Options (simple returns)
The Self Help Inc. VITA program is currently suspended, but we are working on a file upload system, so we can prepare your taxes over the phone. Check our
WEBSITE
for all updates
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COVID-19 Information and Resources
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NEW!! Text
covidma to
888777 to get text updates from the state about the most recent Covid-19 news
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