Network Connector, Volume 2, Issue 2; April 2015

Apr 06, 2015

Network Connector Newsletter | Volume 2, Issue 2; April 2015

Dear Network Partner,

"We can do more together because we are a committed, loyal, dedicated, caring, loving, supportive community!"Josette Williams, Countdown to Kindergarten.

Network Connection Meeting - Save the Date!

Restorative Justice: Back by popular demand! Janet Connors and Peter Newman will be leading the circles.

RSVP Today!

Notes from the 90 Day Challenge:

Trauma Informed Practices in Classrooms: Establishing Measures in #90 Days

What do children bring with them to school? It's more than what goes into their backpack! Learn more here

Baby Cafe Grand Opening!

April 6th, 2015

4:30pm- 6:30pm

@ 637 Washington Street,

Dorchester Center, MA

02126

Join in the Celebration of the the new Baby Cafe! Help get the word out. We are here to support moms and babies. Refreshments will be served. RSVP Here

Next Peer-Advocacy Action Roundtable Meeting:

The collaboration between DSNI and MLP Boston aims to foster peer-to-peer advocacy and legal skills for community residents.

Thursday, April 16th from 6-8pm at DSNI

RSVP Today!

Vital Village Info Session:

Join us for the

Vital Village Network 101 Session

and learn how YOU can make a difference in your community!

An opportunity to share your ideas
Meet other engaged community residents
Learn about the Vital Village Network
HOW TO GET INVOLVED

When: April 30th, 2015 from 2:00pm-3:00pm

Where: Boston Medical Center, Yawkey 1

850 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

For more information call 617-414-4370.

Countdown To Kindergarten:

Boston Public Schools Countdown to Kindergarten Flashmob, stay tuned for more info!

Dorchester CARES Coalition

Last Month, The Family Nurturing Center presented a screening of the documentary "The Black Fatherhood Project". The screening was followed by a facilitated discussion with filmmaker Jordan Thierry in which men and women engaged in unique dialogues related to the role of men in the family.Learn more about the Male Engagement Series, Email us!

There is a FREE drop-in breastfeeding group in Mattapan on Wednesdays from 11:00am-1:00pm in the Gross Motor Room, ABCD Head Start, 535 River Street.

Male Engagement:

A cohort of Vital Village Network partners are meeting regularly to discuss ongoing work related to male engagement and fatherhood initiatives. Our next meeting will be on April 8th. If you are interested in attending or would like to take part in the discussion online on BigTent, please send us an email!