Listening Session
Listening Session: Kids need things to do
ZoomAn overwhelming theme from last year's assessment project was this: Kids need meaningful things to do in their communities, ways to connect with one another, and cultivate relationships with caring adults. How do we take the next steps to make our communities more kid-friendly?
Listening Session #1: Meeting the Needs of Kids After COVID
FacebookWhat should communities do to help children and teens segue back into “the new normal?” How can we ensure they have the health care and social supports they need to get back to what they do best: being a kid? This event will last for one hour. Your input will Read more…
Listening Session #2: There Should be a Pantry and Hygiene Closet in Every School
ZoomStudents often struggle with basic needs, and schools can serve as a great access point to address hunger and poverty. Come tell us what you think of this goal, and the first steps to getting there.
Listening Session #3: How can we help grandparents raising grandkids?
ZoomThanks to the drug epidemic, more grandparents have assumed increased responsibilities in raising their grandchildren. As a community, how can we help alleviate some of the responsibilities they carry and ensure their health and well-being are being cared for, too?
Listening Session #4: Advocating for a Governor’s Office for Children
The ripple effect of the opioid epidemic has affected all systems that care for kids: health care, public education, child welfare, foster care, and the court system. Could an office that oversees programs/services for affected children help break down silos? And if so, how do we advocate for it? Join Read more…
Listening Session #5: Kids need things to do
ZoomAn overwhelming theme from last year’s assessment project was this: Kids need meaningful things to do in their communities, ways to connect with one another, and cultivate relationships with caring adults. How do we take the next steps to make our communities more kid-friendly?
Try These Five Things
ZoomHow can communities help address the needs of kids affected by the drug crisis? They can try these five things-- identified and prioritized by you. Help us articulate these ideas into a final report that we'll widely disseminate within our communities and with policymakers.
Try These Five Things
ZoomHow can communities help address the needs of kids affected by the drug crisis? They can try these five things-- identified and prioritized by you. Help us articulate these ideas into a final report that we'll widely disseminate within our communities and with policymakers.
Try These Five Things
ZoomHow can communities help address the needs of kids affected by the drug crisis? They can try these five things-- identified and prioritized by you. Help us articulate these ideas into a final report that we'll widely disseminate within our communities and with policymakers.
Trauma-Informed Schools: A Community Discussion
Join us at the Raymer Center in Martinsburg for a conversation about the concept of trauma-informed schools: How do Berkeley County schools provide trauma-informed care? What's the role of community-based partners? What are the successes, challenges, and recommendations for improvement? Refreshments will be provided. Contact Kelli at kelli@thinkkidswv.org for details. Read more…
Building Bridges Across Disability Communities
Barboursville Public Library 749 Central Ave, Barboursville, United StatesJoin the Jeremiah Tree Foundation and Think Kids for a conversation about accessing health care for kids with developmental disabilities and the potential of building social capital to address some of our greatest challenges. Free to attend. Refreshments provided.
Trauma-Informed Schools: A Community Discussion
Morgantow Public library 373 Spruce Street, Morgantown, WV, United StatesJoin us at Morgantown Public Library for a conversation about the concept of trauma-informed schools: How do Monongalia County schools provide trauma-informed care? What's the role of community-based partners? What are the successes, challenges, and recommendations for improvement? Refreshments will be provided. Contact Kelli at kelli@thinkkidswv.org for details. Many thanks Read more…