July 24, 2024 | Issue 140 (View newsletter as webpage) Para leer este boletín en Español, haga clic aquí

Important News

SAVE THE DATE!

Join Us at the SPAN Open House on September 18

What: The SPAN Open House & Donor Wall Unveiling

When: September 18, 2024

Time: Any time between

1:00PM - 7:00PM

Where: 570 Broad Street, Suite 702,

Newark, NJ

You're invited to join us on September 18 as we show-off our new offices and give you the opportunity to meet our dedicated Program Directors, learn about the present breadth of our programs, and participate in the unveiling of our brand-new "Tree of Gratitude" donor wall.

This will be a great opportunity for you to understand more about all that SPAN does today, as we have now grown to over 40 programs, that are supported, in part, by donations from our community.

Refreshments will be served, and you are welcome to stop by any time between the hours of 1:00 and 7:00 PM.

For more information and to register to attend, please click here.

Resources

July Is BIPOC Mental Health Month - the BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit Now Available in Spanish - Plus More

As introduced in last week's newsletter, Mental Health America's (MHA) 2024 BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit can guide your organization's awareness efforts and help individuals navigate mental health stigma, bridge generational differences, dismantle mental health myths, and encourage meaningful conversations.

The toolkit is now available in Spanish. To download it now, click here.

Don't forget to also take advantage of MHA's "Learn More About BIPOC Mental Health" Resources, including:

Vaccine Information Toolkits for Parents and Guardians

The Vaccine Preventable Disease Program at the NJ Department of Health works to reduce and eliminate the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases affecting children, adolescents, and older adults by raising the immunization coverage rates of New Jersey citizens.

The Program has recently released five helpful educational toolkits for parents and guardians to help with potential vaccine related issues with children in their care. They are available for download in both English and Spanish below.

Frequently Asked Questions [English] [Spanish]
How to Make Vaccinations Less Stressful for Your Child [English] [Spanish]
Spotting Vaccine Misinformation [English] [Spanish]
Tips for Staying Up to Date [English] [Spanish]
Locations to Access Vaccines [English] [Spanish]

Upcoming Events

SPAN offers a variety of learning opportunities for families and the professionals who work with them.

Highlighted Event This Week

Summer 2024 Special Education Parent Leader Roundtable

Sun, Sand and SEPAG: Recharge and Refresh Your Group for the New School Year

Join fellow parent leaders, caregivers, district staff, and community members for an interactive brainstorming session to help create an action plan for your Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG).

Review tools to create an effective group
Develop goals that support the group's mission
Share resources and strategies for best practices

There are two Zoom sessions. Select one to attend.

Session 1: Wednesday, 7/31 at

10:00 AM Register Here

Session 2: Thursday, 8/1 at 7:00 PM

Spanish interpretation available.

See all of SPAN's upcoming events with details and registration links here

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Work-Life Balance: Maintaining Separation Featuring Emily Cowen's Story

Read the latest youth blog post, "Work-Life Balance: Maintaining Separation Featuring Emily Cowen's Story," to discover effective strategies for balancing a personal and professional life.

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