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Community support can make a world of difference. Black dads, how has your community supported you and your child? Let’s share resources and build stronger connections. #AutisminBlack #CommunitySupport

Today is the kickoff of #NationalAdoptionMonth, the one awareness month that means more to us than any other. We embrace this opportunity to bring greater awareness to the need for permanency for thousands of Pennsylvania foster children waiting for families. It's what we work for EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Learn more about how we use our voice. https://lnkd.in/e4mCEqMv

Through insights from staff and participants, explore how Community Works West's One Family program bridges the gap between parents experiencing incarceration and their children through therapy, classes, visits and more. https://ow.ly/18MH50Pvtrt

🤔Check out this two-minute toolkit tutorial from NAFSCE - National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement and learn how changing the way we talk about #familyengagement can change the way everyone thinks about it. https://bit.ly/3RhIoAU

Memorial day is a day that we remember those gave their lives while protecting the lives of others throughout the world. Please check out our pinterest page for some activities to do with your child to remember and honor our fallen heroes. Link: https://lnkd.in/ew-_rxQk #homeschoolparents #homeschool #homeschooling #HomeSchool #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeschooldad #homeschoollife #homeschoolers #homeschooler #homeschooled #homeschoolingmom #homeschoolfamily #HomeschoolKids #homeschoolingrocks #homeschoolmoms #homeschoolfun #homeschoolpreschool #homeschoolscience #homeschoolmath #homeschoollife #homeschoolperks #homeschoolteacher #homeschoolinglife #homeschoolkid #homeschoolkindergarten #HomeSchoolingmoms #homeeducators #homeeducator #homeschoolhelp #homeschoolservices #homeschoolcoach

"MSP’s vision is 'healthy people, healthy relationships, and healthy communities.' One of the ways we work to embody this vision is through community engagement and partnerships." Learn how the MSP community gave back this semester in this week's blog.

KINDNESS IS THE NEW BLACK!! ❤️ Kindest person in the room is the smartest one NOW !! With the introduction of the sustainable development goals (SGD's) by the UN , we have started to recognize the strong interdependency among all beings living on this planet, and how one person’s or country’s actions can affect others living thousands of kilometres away. We all recognize that we live on a planet with finite resources. According to the Global Footprint Network, our current level of consumption requires 1.7 Earths, and will require two Earths by 2030. With this astonishing burn rate, the redistribution of resources among individuals within and between countries is crucial to achieving the SDGs. If we continue with the present mindset that we must produce more to narrow the inequality gap, we are doomed to failure. We must instead start to learn to share and come to terms with the notion that monetary wealth alone is not the key to happiness. There are enough studies demonstrating that there is indeed a ‘bliss point’, beyond which a marginal increase in happiness is reduced with each extra dollar of material wealth. The act of giving is key!! Practicing kindness is the key!! Kindness by its neurobiological nature, improves the happiness and well-being of the receiver and the giver. People are empathetic by nature. This natural trait, however, has been suppressed by the external environment to which we are subjected today. The fast pace of life, increasing employment insecurity, the stress of needing to excel at all times and, more recently, the increasing frequency of extreme climate changes have all dampened our sensitivity to the plight of other beings. We need to bring back our natural tendency to practice kindness. Training young people in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) can help spark acts of kindness. In the last few years, SEL has emerged as a set of competencies. In general SEL seeks to provide explicit training in four competencies, namely, empathy (E), mindfulness (M), compassion (C) and critical inquiry (C), to encourage kindness and promote prosocial behaviour. Each of the SEL competencies must be practiced and experienced to be learned; the beauty of this learning experience is that it builds kinder individuals. Research shows that the act of giving actually produces the feel-good neurotransmitter serotonin, thus increasing happiness (Luks, 1988). Continued acts of kindness set into motion an upward spiral of happiness, and reverse the downward spiral of depression and reduce levels of the negative neurotransmitter. So move over... Kindness is the new black !! ❤️ -extract from an article on UN site #kindness #kindnessmatters #SEL #socialemotionallearning #sustainable #development #sustainabledevelopment #teachchildren #empathy #criticalthinking #compassion #mindfulness #happiness #practice

This MLK Day, let's reflect on our own legacy. How will you be remembered for helping others and serving your community? #estateplanninglawyernewportbeach #specialneeds #specialneedsplanning

As we wrap up #BlackHistoryMonth, we must remember: work needs to be done to combat the problem of disproportionality, which affects black children and families, as well as other minority populations in foster care. As we acknowledge the work of those before us, let us use their example to guide us as we continue working on behalf of the most vulnerable children and families. For more on disproportionality visit https://bit.ly/38aTWvV.

🌟 Illuminating Lives with Colors of Compassion 🖍 Once upon a time, a group of compassionate individuals came together with a shared vision: to be a source of hope, light, and dignity for those facing adversity. And so, Adopt A Color was born. Our journey began with the understanding that every child deserves respect and kindness, regardless of their circumstances. We knew that life's challenges could be overwhelming, especially for vulnerable children. To protect their identities and preserve their dignity, we embraced the concept of "colors" and "crayons" - a beautiful way to shield these young souls and let them shine with their true brilliance especially when recieving aid. At Adopt A Color, our mission is clear - to create a community where compassionate souls come together to make a difference. We believe that each act of kindness, no matter how small, can have a profound impact on a child's life. And so, armed with this belief, we set out to transform lives, one color at a time. Over the years, we hope to grow our family of supporters, each one bringing unique talents and hearts filled with love. Together, we can become a beacon of hope for countless children, offering them a chance to experience the joy and warmth of life's simple pleasures. Our story is woven with threads of empathy, compassion, and resilience. We've witnessed tears turn into smiles and uncertainty transform into hope and this journey is far from over. As we continue moving forward, we invite you to be part of our story. Your involvement matters - whether you share your skills, offer financial support, volunteer your time, or spread the word about our mission. Your colors, together with ours, can create a masterpiece of change and impact. In this tale of compassion and action, you are the protagonist. Join Adopt A Color and let's paint a brighter world for those who need it most. Together, we can be the colors that light up the lives of vulnerable children, illuminating their path to a future filled with dignity, joy, and endless possibilities. Join us in this story of love, hope, and compassion. #AdoptAColor #ColorsOfCompassion 🤝😊